Skirted and Dropin Alcove Tubs Install Guide

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Valley product! This installation manual provides you with general information on

the proper installation of our bath products.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Never lift or carry your unit by the grab bar, or by any piping if equipped with a whirlpool

system. These elements are not designed for carrying, and doing so may result in damage to the unit, or

bodily injury. Carrying your unit in this manner will void your warranty.

Before you begin

• Read this instruction manual carefully before beginning your installation.

• Consult your local building codes when installing your tub.

• Remove the unit from its packaging. Inspect your unit carefully to ensure there is no damage

before receiving your unit from your sales representative, and before disposing of your packaging.

Damage can occur during shipping, and responsibility ceases upon delivery of the product in good

order to the carrier. All complaints regarding damage due to transport must be made directly to the

carrier.

• It is recommended that you place the unit in the bathroom before beginning installation.

• To protect the unit during installation, we suggest laying it onto a piece of ﬂat cardboard rather

than on the ﬂoor itself.

• Do not remove the polyethylene protective ﬁlm until installation is complete to gain maximum

protection. Do remove it where two surfaces will be in permanent contact.

• The ﬂoor must be level and strong enough to support the weight of the water-ﬁlled bathtub.

• Verify that all dimensions on the plan are the same as on your unit.

• If an apron is being installed, ensure that your ﬂoor covering material can ﬁt between the apron &

the ﬂoor.

• If your bathtub is equipped with both a whirlpool, and an air system, space must be made for the

air system’s blower either inside or outside the alcove, or island. If the blower cannot be installed

under the bathtub, it can be located up to 9 feet away.

• Make sure an access panel, recommended to be at least 30” x 30” (750mm x 750mm), is located

near the whirlpool pump and/or the air system blower to allow easy servicing.

• Access must be provided for each product component (water heater, light, nozzle, electronic and

air control, faucet).

• Whirlpool and/or air systems must be connected before ﬁnal installation (see the Installation and

user’s guide for whirlpool and air systems).

• Dedicated GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) circuits are required on electrical components ie)

Comfort warm heater, Jetting, Chromatherapy, & Aromatherapy. Check your local electrical code for

full details.

Structure installation

Do not build the surrounding structure before receiving your unit. Structure measurements should be veriﬁed

against the unit to ensure a proper ﬁt.