Installation Guide

1. Prepare the Site
NOTICE: Refer to the Roughing-in Guide packed with your whirlpool for the required minimum
lb/square foot (kg/square meter) floor support loading.
Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for your whirlpool, and verify that the subfloor is
flat and level.
For Whirlpools without Apron:
NOTICE: The whirlpool should be installed in a drop-in installation.
Construct 2x4 or 2x6 stud framing for your installation.
NOTICE: The whirlpool must be supported by its feet or base. Do not support the load weight of the
whirlpool by the perimeter of the rim.
For a raised installation: Frame the floor or construct a frame in accordance with the roughing-in
information packed with the whirlpool.
Carefully lay out and cut the rough deck material. Use the cut-out template, if one is provided, or
refer to the Roughing-In Guide for cutout information.
For Whirlpools with Integral or Optional Apron:
The whirlpool should be installed in an alcove or corner installation, depending upon the model
chosen. Construct 2x4 or 2x6 stud framing designed for your particular installation. Construct a
frame in accordance with the roughing-in information packed with the whirlpool.
For All Installations:
Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information packed. Cap the supplies, and
check for leaks.
2. Prepare the Whirlpool
Install the drain to the whirlpool according to the drain manufacturer’s instructions. Do not connect
the trap at this time.
Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the bottom of the whirlpool. Be careful not to
scratch the surface of the whirlpool.
Frame the floor
according to the
roughing-in information.
Position the rough
plumbing.
Construct 2x4 or 2x6
stud framing according
to the roughing-in
information.
Verify that the subfloor
offers adequate support,
and is flat and level.
Construct 2x4 or
2x6 stud framing
according to the
roughing-in
information.
Position the
rough plumbing.
Verify that the subfloor
offers adequate support,
and is flat and level.
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