Jacuzzi Fuzion 42x72 Manuel D'installation page 12

English
6. Spot-fasten the two bottom corners and the two top corners of the vertical side nailing flange.
7. Nail/fasten at each stud through the topside flanges at each stud 16" (405 mm) on center, working from both ends
toward back center. Complete the fastening through vertical side flange, approximately 8" (205 mm) on center.
8. When other than cementitious backer board is to be used, furring strips
as thick as nailing flanges are recommended for installation on studs
above the installed unit to assure walls will be flush. 100% silicone
sealant with mildew resistant properties should be applied between the
backer board and horizontal surface of unit (Figure 16). Then finished
wall materials can be applied.
WARNING!
in conformance with applicable codes and generally accepted
building practices.
9. Turn on the power supply to the dedicated GFCI protected circuits and
check system operation.
10. Caulk around the perimeter of bathtub to seal the space between the
rim and the finished deck (Figure 16).
CAUTION!
around the entire seam between the counter and the bathtub rim.
Allow sealant to cure according to manufacturer's instructions.
For Optional Tile Flange
1. Install the flange (purchased separately) according to the instructions
that are included with the kit. If the bathtub is equipped with an
integrated flange, refer to 3-wall alcove installtion on page 11.
2. Place the bathtub into the alcove. Screw the flange to the wood stud.
It may be necessary to shim the unit to close up any gaps between the
wood stud and the flange (Figure 17).
Bathtubs with Optional Skirt
1. Screw skirt flanges into wall studs, Figure 18.
It may be necessary to shim the unit to close any gaps between wall
studs and the flanges.
2. Complete finish work over skirt flange.
3. Caulk around the perimeter of the skirt to seal the space between the skirt and
the finished deck.
Page 12
Installation Procedures (
Finishing of other trades should be done
Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant
Continued
www.jacuzzi.com
)
Surface Finish
Concrete Board
Silicone
Skirt
Fig. 17
Cement Board
Mortar
Finishing Material
Plastic Filler
Silicon/Sealant
Screw
Tile Flange
Bath Rim
Stud Wall
1" x 4"
(not for support)
Fig. 18
Installation
Fig. 16
Finishing
Materials
Caulking Bead
Mounting
Screws (as
viewed from
inside the
enclosure)
Skirt Panel