Jacuzzi 3636S Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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Page 4 www.jacuzzi.com Shower Base Installation And OperationEnglishInstallation InstructionsThe shower base does not include a shower drain, required to complete installation. Remove the shower base from thecarton. Do not destroy the shipping carton until after satisfactory inspection of the product. Should initial inspectionreveal any damage or defect in the shower finish, do not install the shower base. Jacuzzi® Luxury Bath’s responsibilityfor shipping damage ceases upon delivery of the product in good order to the carrier. Refer any claims of damage to thecarrier. Any damage or defect claimed after installation is excluded from the warranty. Jacuzzi® is not responsible for anydefect or damage that could have been discovered, repaired, or avoided by following this inspection and testing procedure.Plan the installation in relation to the finished wall surfaces. Take into account the dimensions of both the shower base andthe door enclosure. Install the optional trim parts after all other installation is completed.Provide a minimum 5 x 5” opening in the subfloor. The opening should be located on the center lines ( ) of the base drainhole, see Product Chart. The opening is to acommodate a 2” waste pipe. The waste pipe should be 1/4 to 1/2” above thesurface of the subfloor, see Figure 1. If the subfloor is level, no other preparation is necessary. Proceed to install the base.If the subfloor is not level, level the shower base by spreading a floor-leveling compund, mortar, plaster, or minimalexpansion structural foam with a density of 5 pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³) minimum.NOTE: The compound must make contact with the entire bottom surface of the base feet. The base is not to be supported by thebase flange. Both sides of a joint or splice of sub-floor should be level to each other.Position and install the base over the drain, see Figure 2. With the drain fitting passing over the center of the drain pipe,lower the shower base carefully into place. Push down firmly until the base is in place. Check the level of the base in twodirections. A 1/4” high shim is necessary at the back of the base for front-to-back leveling, see Figure 3.Neo-Angle Square or RectangularFigure 1. Preliminary Rough-in (See Product Chart for drain location)2” Wastepipe*7” from subfloor to top of blocking2 x 4” Blocking90 o*7”90 o 90 o90 o5 x 5” Opening(Max)90 o90 o*7”2 x 4” Blocking5 x 5” Opening(Max)2” Wastepipe*7” from subfloor to top of blockingSpread mortar or leveling compound evenly overthe entire area. Lift and lower the base over thecenter of the drain pipe and set it into place. Figure 21/4”-high shimFlange LevelTop of threshold: Use100% Silicone under tile orother wall finish material.Front of base*Height variation from 5-3/4 to 6”*6”Figure 3. Front-to-back leveling1234