Jacuzzi U961000 User Manual

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Espree™ Bathtub Series

Installation and Operation

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framing and Support

A Technical Specifications section has been included with in this manual. The Technical Specifications section will

contain pertinent information regarding your Jacuzzi Luxury Bath product.

Frame out the space where the bathtub is to be located. The

following should be taken into consideration when preparing

the area:

Dimensions provided on rough-in diagrams are

nominal. Measure your actual unit upon receipt and

build according to the actual dimensions.

The floor structure beneath the bathtub must be able

to support the total weight of the bathtub, water and

bather.

The unit must be supported from the bottom of the

bathtub and not from the bathtub rim. For drop-in

installations, take into account the thickness of the

surround material and finishing material (marble, tile,

etc.).

Ensure the rim will rest on a level surface.

Per code, access must be provided to the motor/pump

for your specific model. Primary and secondary service

access locations are shown in the rough-in diagrams

contained in the Technical Specifications Manual.

It is the responsibility of the installer, building

contractor, or owner to provide access for service.

Jacuzzi is not responsible for any costs relating to

obtaining access for repair. The owner shall bear such

costs and, if appropriate, must seek recovery from the

installer.

Provide adequate ventilation for cooling and supply

sufficient air for the motor/pump. Do not insulate

around the equipment.

Your bathtub may have motor/pump parts that extend

beyond the rim of the bathtub. Refer to the rough-in

diagrams included in the warranty pack and

construction framing to correctly accommodate.

Common Access Locations

= Primary access

= Acceptable alternative if access

A

is not possible

= Secondary access for equipment (optional)

Left hand unit access is on the opposite side (mirror).

A
B
C

Subfloor

Prepare the subfloor for the drain and ensure that the area is level.

X

X

The drain/overflow of the bathtub extends below the bottom of the bathtub. Identify the drawing in the Technical

Specifications Manual that corresponds with your bathtub.

X

Y

Make appropriate cuts to the subfloor to accommodate the drain.

X

Z

Jacuzzi’s Tru-Level™ base is a standard feature on all bathtubs. If the subfloor is level and a continuous surface,

no other preparation is necessary. Proceed to the “Installation” section.

X

[

If the subfloor is not level, you must level the entire surface prior to installing the bathtub. The materials used

will insure that the bathtub is supported from the bottom. These materials include: leveling compound, mortar,

plaster or minimal expansion structural foam (having a density of a minimum 5lbs/cubic foot). The bathtub must

remain level in order for it to drain properly and must make contact with the leveling material. Both sides of a joint

or splice of subfloor should be level to each other.

12˝

(304mm)

18˝

(457mm)

18˝

(457mm)

Motor/Pump

Secondary

Access

Primary

Access

20˝

(508mm)

24˝

(609mm)

36˝

(914mm)

B

A

C

Motor/Pump

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