Installation Guide

OWNERS MANUAL
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Threshold Drain Installation
Threshold Drain Information
All gel coat walk-in bathtubs are provided with a threshold door drain. All acrylic walk-in
bathtubs feature the “Patented T5 Door System” which does not require the threshold drain.
Connection of the Door Drain
 Door Drain requires the connection to a minimum 1 ½” sanitary drain line.
 Use UPC Approved PVC Glue, Primer, and Schedule 40 1 ½” pipe.
 The door drain, check valve, and 3/8” vinyl tubing are installed on the walk-in bathtub
 The door drain coupling has an integral 3/8” barb for connection of the door drain line.
 The drain coupling must be located between the drain tee and shoe along the tub’s drain line.
 The 3/8” barb on the drain coupling must be positioned parallel to the sub floor.
 Connect the door drain assembly and drain coupling with 3/8” vinyl tubing.
 Verify the coupling barb, check valve, and 3/8” tubing are horizontal to the floor.
 Glue all components and tubing in place use PVC Glue.