Installation Sheet
Aquatic 7
The bath should remain in its shipping carton until time of installation.
1. Literature dimensions are for reference only. Installation dimensions should be taken directly from the tub.
An access panel of 20” x 18” minimum must be provided at the pump end of the whirlpool allowing sufficient
clearance to make final connections and for servicing the pump and power panel. An additional access of 16’’
x 16’’ minimum must also be provided for the blower motor and control box. Access may be through the wall
or platform apron at the end of the unit. In the case of sunken installations, access should be made through
the ceiling below.
2. Install the drain fitting to the bath. Clearance may be needed for the drain by cutting away the subfloor (where
possible) or by blocking below the tub as may be required.
All blocking must
be solid and provide uniform support to the tub base.
3. Tub must rest entirely on all leveling feet. Lift unit
and place into framework. If necessary, adjust feet until unit is completely touching on the leveled sub floor.
Secure the unit by fastening the bottom feet to the sub floor with any construction adhesive caulk. For quieter
operation and heat conservation, the walls surrounding the whirlpool may be insulated.
4. Frame out under the tub rim as shown in one of the illustrations below. Due to the variety of installations
possible, framing procedures other than those described may be required. Plumb in selected location using
a level. Level front to back and across both sides. A ledge under the rim, or an apron without a ledge, may
be constructed as required (see ). Where installation will be against a wall, stud wall
framing should allow for wall sheathing material to run full length to the floor (see ). Install tub firmly
against sheathing as indicated, with blocking below rim to prevent deflection or movement of tub. To prevent a
rocking movement of tub after installation, it is important to have rim in contact, but not supported by blocking
material.