Installation Guide

Site Preparation (new installation)
• Proper floor support must be provided. Review the product specification sheet for load require-
ments.
WARNING: Do not support the bathtub by the rim. Provide adequate support under the
bathtub feet.
• Ensure the flooring has adequate support for the bathtub. Verify the sub-floor is level and flat.
• Construct 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 stud framing. Allow for the thickness of the finished wall.
• Verify the water supply location according to the specification sheet. Cap supply lines and check
for leaks.
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Installation
Before You Start
• Prior to installing inspect the bathtub for damages. Place the bathtub back into the packaging or
cover with a drop cloth to prevent damage during the rest of the construction.
• TOTO® Cast Iron Bathtubs are designed for a variety of installations depending on the model
selected. Follow only the installation instructions for your particular model/installation.
• Provide properly dimensioned framing.
• Adequately level the sub-floor for proper support of the bathtub.
• Ensure proper access to the final plumbing locations.
• All TOTO® Cast Iron Bathtubs are ASME Standard A112.19.1 compliant.
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Suggested Framing for Bathtub Installation
Install Drain
WARNING: Do not lift or move the bathtub without assistance. A cast iron bathtub is extremely
heavy and may cause personal injury.
WARNING: Do not support the bathtub by the rim. Provide adequate support under the bath-
tub feet.
• Install the bathtub drain according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Place a drop cloth inside the bathtub to provide surface protection during installation.
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Frame the floor.
Position the
rough
plumbing.
Deck Installation
Suggested for FBY1500, FBY1510, FBY1550,
FBY1700 and FBY1800 models.
Alcove Installation
Suggested for FBY1515, FBY1525 and FBY1715
models.
Provide a 1/16” (2
mm) gap between
the bathtub rim
and the framing.
Verify the sub-floor offers
adequate support and is
flat and level.
Position the
rough
plumbing.
Construct 2 x 4
or 2 x 6 stud
framing
Construct 2 x
4 or 2 x 6 stud
framing
Verify the sub-floor offers
adequate support and is
flat and level.