Installation Guide
install guide
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The Chelsea Collection
Redefining Quality & Value
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your
purchase of the American Bath Factory Chelsea Slipper Bathtub!
Should you have any questions or feedback about your new tub,
please email us at customerservice@americanbathfactory.com
or call at 800-454-BATH (2284) Mon - Fri 7:15 am to 4:00 pm PT
Before You Begin
To ensure that no damage has occurred to your bathtub during shipping, it is
important to check your bathtub for damage prior to the installation in your
home If damage is found, please contact American Bath Factory as soon as
possible.
RAIN ASSEMBLY
ove your new bathtub to a location that will not be damaged by water run
off. driveway or patio is suitable for testing your bathtub. We recommend
that you install the waste overflow pipes and union onto the bathtub at this
time. This will help with water testing your new bathtub, these parts are
highlighted in Red. merican ath Factory recommends having a certified
plumbing technician install your bathtub.
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IMORTANT
Your bathtub is a DOUBLE WALL construction.
The drain needs to be installed with SILICONE, not Plumber’s Putty!
pply a liberal amount of kitchen bath silicone (available in most home
improvement or hardware stores) to the drain threads and a bead on the
underside of the rain Flange (ee Fig. ). nsert the rain through the drain
hole, screw into the Waste ipe and verify that the rubber gasket is seated
properly between the bottom of the tub and the waste pipe. The handles of
a pair of pliers can help you screw the rain securely into the Waste ipe (ee
Fig. ) Wipe off any ecess silicone around the drain with a clean, dry cloth.
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f everything is sealed and dry, fill your bathtub of the way and check for
leaks. fter the water test is complete and there are no leaks, proceed with
installing your bathtub.
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SECURING YOUR BATHTUB
Failure to secure your bathtub will void your warranty!
t is very important to secure your bathtub to the floor.
This avoids bending or straining the water supply
connections and drain, if the bathtub is bumped or
moved, possibly causing leaks.
The easiest way to secure your tub is to use a small
amount of glue or epoy directly on the floor under
each foot. ou may do this with the leveling aduster
attached or without. lease see drawings below.
Aligning your Bathtub
WARNING - Failure to
secure your bathtub may
cause leaks if the bathtub
is moved.
ALIGN & SECURE YOUR BATHTUB
Now that the water test is complete, pay careful attention when
transporting your clawfoot bathtub through a narrow doorway. Tilt
your bathtub on its nose, on to a soft surface (folded towel, sheet,
etc.), and spin it through the doorway. We recommend doing this
instead of disassembling the feet.
Carefully align your bathtub over the water supply stubs and drain.
For deck faucets, it may be helpful to temporarily
attach your faucet and water supply lines to the
bathtub, to aid in aligning the bathtub directly
over the water supply stubs.
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Tub Leveler with
Leveling Donut
Washer
Tub Leveler
Floor
Glue
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Epoxy
Floor
Floor
Glue
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Epoxy
Tub Leveler