Use and Care Manual

8 Aquatic
Builders’ Choice Air Owner's Manual & Installation Guide
STRUCTURAL PREPARATION
Framing and supports will vary according to the model and type of installation selected.
1. Plumbing Connections: (spout, handles, valves, etc.) should be made after unit is installed. When mounting fittings on
unit, drill holes from finished surface, using appropriate-sized hole saw with fine-tooth or abrasive grit cutting edge.
2. When plumbing connections have been made, proceed with electrical hook-up (see ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on pages
12-13).
TYPES OF INSTALLATIONS:
*Installation dimensions should be taken directly from the bathtub. Do not support the weight of the tub by its rim.
FRAMING DIAGRAMS
Alcove: Requires a skirt. Models shown with skirts have optional removable skirts. Other models not shown require a field
built skirt, have an integral skirt, or no skirt is available.
1. a) Alcove Framing: Leveled 1” x 3” ledgers indicated height “LH” dimension (see Alcove Diagrams on
page 9). Use a 3’ level. Nail ledgers to studs.
Island -- All Models: Above floor; no wall contact.
Peninsula -- All Models: Above floor; one end at plumbing wall.
Sunken (Partial or Full) -- All Models: Flush mount or self-rimming.
b) Island, Peninsula, Sunken Framing: Construct framework as shown in Island Diagrams on page 9, with inside
(cutout) dimensions “IW” and “ID” and height dimension “DH”. (Full height framework required, even in sunken
installations.) Check framework for proper dimensions, squareness and plumb. Use a 3’ (minimum) level.
2. a) Before moving unit into alcove or framework see and follow enclosed INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS on
page 10. (NOTE: Electrical and air tube hook-ups will be difficult to perform if unit is installed first.)
b) Models with leveling feet: The following procedure is recommended for pre-leveled bottoms: Lift unit by the
rim, place in alcove or framework. If necessary, shim feet until unit is completely resting on leveled ledges or
framework. Secure the unit by fastening the bottom feet to the subfloor with any construction adhesive caulk.
The use of casting plaster is suggested as a foundation bed between the floor and the bottom of the unit to
suppress noise and give a solid and stable feel for the user.
3. Protect interior of tub throughout installation process.
4. Framing and supports will vary according to the model and type of installation selected.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tile bed
Island Drop-In
Alcove-Integral Tiling Flange
100% Silicone
Sealant
Tile
Tile
100% Silicone
Sealant
1" x 3" Ledger
Tile Bed
Tile Bed
Wood Shim
Wood Shim
Wall Stud
Wall Stud
Tile
Tub
Tub
Tub
Alcove-Integral Skirted Models