Installation Guide

2. Install the Bath
NOTICE: The bath must be secured using one of the following two methods: mortar cement bed or
construction adhesive.
NOTICE: Ensure the subfloor is level before proceeding. If necessary, use shims to level.
IMPORTANT! Provide a means to route the user-interface cable through the wall to the control amplifier.
Mortar Cement Bed Method
NOTICE: Do not use gypsum cement or drywall compound, as these materials will not provide a durable
bond. Only use mortar cement.
Spread a 2″ (51 mm) thick layer of mortar cement on the subfloor.
With help, carefully lower the bath through the cutout opening in the deck. Take extra precaution to
avoid damaging the transducers, cables, and (if equipped) chromatherapy control mounted to the
bath.
Carefully press the bath into the mortar cement bed until the bottom of the bath rim is at least
1/16″ (2 mm) above the deck material.
Verify the bath is level across the top of the bath. If the bath is not level, install shims under the
support blocks.
Place a clean drop cloth on the bottom of the bath basin to protect the bath surface.
Construction Adhesive Method
Apply a generous amount of high-quality construction adhesive to the bottom of the support blocks.
With help, carefully lower the bath through the cutout opening in the deck. Take extra precaution to
avoid damaging the transducers, cables, and (if equipped) chromatherapy control mounted to the
bath.
Carefully press the bath onto the subfloor until the bottom of the bath rim is at least 1/16″ (2 mm)
above the deck material.
Verify the support blocks are resting directly on the subfloor. Reposition or shim as needed.
Verify the bath is level across the top of the bath. If the bath is not level, install shims under the
support blocks.
Place a clean drop cloth on the bottom of the bath basin to protect the bath surface.
Mortar Cement
Construction Adhesive
Apply construction
adhesive to the
support blocks.
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