Installation & Assembly

Cast Iron Clawfoot Tub

Foot Installation Guide

Before You Start:

We recommend using a professional plumbing installer if you are unfamiliar with vintage style

bathroom fixtures and plumbing. Vintage Tub & Bath will not be responsible for any damage

to the floor, walls, plumbing, or personal injury during installation. Please review all local

plumbing and building codes to be sure your purchase is code compliant for your area.

Tools Needed: 11/16” wrench

Materials Included: Tapered rubber shims, 4 feet, 4 bolts, 4 flat washers, 4 lock washers, 4 nuts

1. Remove plastic wrapping from tub

2. Cut and remove strapping from around tub

3. Remove foam rim protector

4. Check tub paint and porcelain for any imperfections or damage

5. Remove and inspect the feet for any scratches or rust

6. Fold and lay down a blanket on the floor to place the tub on when you remove it from

the crate

7. NOTICE: If you have purchased a roll top tub, be sure to place some form of blocking

(for example a book) under the rim during Step 8 so that you will be able to get your

hands under the tub to flip it back over when finished

8. Remove the tub from the crate and place it rim down on the blanket ***The tub will

now be resting upside down so that the tub bottom should be pointing at the

ceiling***

9. Set out feet so that the letter on the bottom of the foot corresponds to the letter that is

located beside the lugs on the bottom of the tub.

10. Take bolt and insert into the lug so that the threads are pointing towards the ceiling

11. Take foot and place over bolt and gently lower so that the foot rests on both the tub

and the tongue and lug (The tongue is the flat area that extends back from the foot

and consists of the mounting hole for the bolt)

***CAUTION: the foot can scratch the side of the tub if it is not placed gently over the bolt!***

12. Place flat washer over bolt on top of the foot tongue

13. Place lock washer over flat washer

14. Place nut over lock washer and tighten it to within 1/8” of the lock washer (this will

allow you enough space to adjust the foot as needed)

15. IF THE FOOT LIES FLUSH on both the side of the tub and between the foot tongue and

lug, continue to STEP 20

16. IF FOOT DOES NOT LIE FLUSH loosen the nut so that it rests approximately ½” away from

the washer

17. Take one of the provided shims and place it between the foots tongue and tubs lug

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Cast Iron Clawfoot Tub Foot Installation Guide Before You Start: We recommend using a professional plumbing installer if you are unfamiliar with vintage style bathroom fixtures and plumbing. Vintage Tub & Bath will not be responsible for any damage to the floor, walls, plumbing, or personal injury during installation. Please review all local plumbing and building codes to be sure your purchase is code compliant for your area.
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***NOTICE: The shims are tapered so be sure to insert the shims so that the largest end of the shim rest in the largest space between tongue and lug*** 18. IF FOOT LIES FLUSH on both surfaces continue to STEP 20 19. IF FOOT DOES NOT LIE FLUSH, repeat process in STEP 17 until you’ve reached the desired outcome 20.