Installation Guide

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purchase of an American Bath Factory Slipper Clawfoot Bathtub!
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install guide
Slipper Clawfoot
DRAIN ASSEMBLY
Move your new bathtub to a location that will not be damaged by water
run-off. A driveway or patio is suitable for testing your bathtub. We
recommend that you install the waste & overflow pipes and union onto the
bathtub at this time. This will help with water testing your new bathtub, these
parts are highlighted in Red.
American Bath Factory recommends having a certified plumbing
technician install your bathtub.
Slipnut
Nylon
Compression
Washer
Nylon
Compression
Washer
Overflow Pipe
Union
Union
Union
Waste Pipe
Drain
Rubber
Gasket
Slip Nut
Slip Nut
Union
Nylon
Compression
Washer
Slip Nut
Pipe Thread Tape
Vertical Drain Pipe (threaded at
upper end)
Floor
Escutcheon
Waste Water Stub
Nylon
Compression
Washer
Tub Floor
Soft Rubber Gasket
Fig. 2 - To Tighten Drain
!! IMPORTANT !!
Your bathtub is a DOUBLE WALL construction.
The drain needs to be installed with SILICONE, not Plumber’s Putty!
Apply a liberal amount of "kitchen & bath" silicone (available in most home
improvement or hardware stores) to the drain threads and a bead on the
underside of the Drain Flange (See Fig. 1). Insert the Drain through the drain
hole, screw into the Waste Pipe and verify that the rubber gasket is seated
properly between the bottom of the tub and the waste pipe. The handles of
a pair of pliers can help you screw the Drain securely into the Waste Pipe (See
Fig. 2) Wipe off any excess silicone around the drain with a clean, dry cloth.
Allow 24 hours for the Silicone to cure completely
before adding water to the bathtub.
If everything is sealed and dry, fill your bathtub ¾ of the way and check for
leaks. After the water test is complete and there are no leaks, proceed with
installing your bathtub.
Overflow Pipe
Floor
Waste Pipe
Slip Nut
Union
Slip Nut
Vertical Drain Pipe
Tub Floor
Rubber Gasket
Drain Flange
Drain
Slip Nut
Fig. 1 - Securing Your Drain
Bathtub Wall
Overflow Cover
Ball Head Screw
ABF Slipper Clawfoot Install Guide (all) Rev C
SECURING YOUR BATHTUB
Failure to secure your bathtub will void your warranty!
It is very important to secure your bathtub to the floor.
This avoids bending or straining the water supply
connections and drain, if the bathtub is bumped or
moved, possibly causing leaks.
The easiest way to secure your tub is to use a small
amount of glue or epoxy directly on the floor under
each foot. You may do this with the leveling adjuster
attached or without. Please see drawings below.
Aligning your Bathtub
WARNING - Failure to
secure your bathtub may
cause leaks if the bathtub
is moved.
ALIGN & SECURE YOUR BATHTUB
Now that the water test is complete, pay careful attention when
transporting your clawfoot bathtub through a narrow doorway. Tilt
your bathtub on its nose, on to a soft surface (folded towel, sheet,
etc.), and spin it through the doorway. We recommend doing this
instead of disassembling the feet.
Carefully align your bathtub over the water supply stubs and
drain. For deck or tub mounted faucets, it may
be helpful to temporarily attach your faucet and
water supply lines to the bathtub, to aid in aligning
the bathtub directly over the water supply stubs.
A
B
C
Tub Leveler with
Leveling Donut
Washer
Tub Leveler
Floor
Glue
or
Epoxy
Floor
Floor
Glue
or
Epoxy
Tub Leveler
Before You Begin
To ensure that no damage has occurred to your bathtub during shipping,
it is important to check your bathtub for damage prior to the installation in
your home!