Installation Sheet

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1Acrylic Freestanding Tub Installation

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ACRYLIC FREESTANDING TUB

We recommend consulting a professional if you

are unfamiliar with installing bathroom ﬁxtures

and plumbing. Signature Hardware accepts no

liability for any damage to the ﬂoor, walls,

plumbing, or personal injury during installation.

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Unpack and inspect the tub for any damage. If

any damage is found, contact our Customer

Relations team at 1.866.855.2284

PLANNING

Use the tubs’s PDF speciﬁcation sheet as a reference

when planning your layout. The speciﬁcation sheet can

be found and downloaded from the product page on

our website.

Because the tub speciﬁcation measurements are

approximate and slight variations may occur, we highly

recommend performing any rough-in procedures with

the tub on site. For on-site rough-in information, go to

the appropriate drain installation section.

GETTING STARTED

• Ensure that you have gathered all of the required

materials that are needed for the installation.

• Ensure that your bathroom ﬂoor is adequately

supported, and the ﬁnished ﬂoor is level.

• Keep the plumbing connections around the tub easily

accessible for any future maintenance that may be

necessary.

Silicone Sealant

(100% Neutral Care)

Plumb Line

Thread Sealant

Pencil HacksawPlumber’s Tape

Level

Tape MeasureDrill

Damp Cloth

Adjustable Wrench

Straight Edge

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Summary of content (7 pages)

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ACRYLIC FREESTANDING TUB BEFORE YOU BEGIN PLANNING We recommend consulting a professional if you are unfamiliar with installing bathroom ﬁxtures and plumbing. Signature Hardware accepts no liability for any damage to the ﬂoor, walls, plumbing, or personal injury during installation. Use the tubs’s PDF speciﬁcation sheet as a reference when planning your layout. The speciﬁcation sheet can be found and downloaded from the product page on our website. Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
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ACRYLIC FREESTANDING TUB INSTALLATION Proceed to the appropriate drain conﬁguration to complete rough-in and installation. TUB AND DRAIN WITHOUT OVERFLOW 1. Set the tub in the desired installation location and mark the drain hole location on the ﬂoor. 4. Carefully set the tub in position and adjust the tub feet as necessary until level. Once level, apply a generous bead of silicone on the bottom of the feet. This will prevent the tub from shifting after installation.
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ACRYLIC FREESTANDING TUB 6. Fill the tub with water to check for any leaks from the connections. Verify that the drain is working properly. TUB AND DRAIN WITH OVERFLOW 1. Set the tub in the desired installation location and drop a plumb line from the center of the overﬂow hole to the ﬂoor. This will determine your drain location. Mark the drain hole location on the ﬂoor. 7. Finish your installation by running a bead of silicone sealant around the base of the tub where it meets the ﬂoor.
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ACRYLIC FREESTANDING TUB 3. Carefully set the tub back into position and adjust the tub feet as necessary until level. Once level, apply a generous bead of silicone on the bottom of the feet. This will prevent the tub from shifting after installation. Tip: Plan for the bottom of the tub to sit approximately 1/8" above the ﬁnished ﬂoor so that the weight of the tub, water, and bather are fully supported by the tub feet rather than the tub walls. 6.
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ACRYLIC FREESTANDING TUB 8. Remove the drain and overﬂow assembly from the tub, and trim the pipes at the marked locations with a hacksaw. Make sure that the blade is suitable for cutting metal. 10. Apply 100% neutral cure silicone sealant to the underside of the drain ﬂange and thread it through the tub and into the drain pipe. Apply thread sealant or plumber’s tape to the threaded connection to ensure a water-tight seal. Tighten by hand. Wipe away any excess sealant using a damp cloth. 9.
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ACRYLIC FREESTANDING TUB 12. Attach the waste and overﬂow tee to the overﬂow assembly and shoe assembly with sealing washers and slip nuts. The beveled end of the sealing washer should face the tee. 13. Attach the drain tube and ﬂange to the waste and overﬂow tee with the sealing washer and slip nut. The beveled end of the sealing washer should face the tee. 14. When your tub is in place and all connections have been made, ﬁll the tub with water to check for any leaks from the connections.
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ACRYLIC FREESTANDING TUB CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Wash your tub using a gentle soap, such as dishwashing liquid, and warm water. Do not use any abrasive cleaning pads or materials. We recommend the use of a soft sponge or microﬁber washcloth. Vinegar can be used to remove hard water buildup and mildew. Rinse with warm water and dry with a clean, soft cloth. To maintain the glossy tub ﬁnish, we recommend buﬃng your tub every three months with white polishing compound. SCRATCH REMOVAL 1.