It is the responsibility of the customer to inspect the shipping carton for damage upon arrival.  Your whirlpool tub is fully inspected and water tested before leaving the factory.  If the carton shows signs of abuse when delivered, open the carton and inspect the unit for damage in the presence of the truck driver.  If the whirlpool tub unit shows signs of damage make a note of the damage on the drivers bill of lading and contact the carrier and the Manufacturer.

Tub dimensions are accurate to 3/8” plus or minus and can vary from unit to unit due to production variances and mold changes.  Finished installation measurements must be taken from the actual tub unit to be installed.  The manufacturer does not accept liability for installation variances when dimensions are not taken from the actual tub unit installed.

Service access panels with minimum clearance of 14” x 16” must be provided in order to service water and electrical connections.

Waste(drain)/overflow pipe stub-in must be located in the wall or floor of your home to match the drain position of the whirlpool tub unit you are installing.  Refer to the whirlpool tub specification sheet for correct drain position.

Some whirlpool tub decks are manufactured with zero draft and may not be suitable for use with overhead showers.

Remove tub from carton.  Do not lift or handle tub unit by jets or piping.  Inspect the tub and Whirlpool system for signs of damage.  Temporarily set tub on floor and shim until tub deck is level. Measure from floor to bottom of tub lip.  This will be the height of the wall ledgers in the Alcove installation and the height of the frame deck in the Island installation.  Measure length and width of tub to be used in the construction of the framework.  (See drawings below for framing ideas).

In the Alcove installation or the Island installation construct the framework as shown, note the overall tub measurements and be sure to factor in room for finished wall and/or deck material installation.

Pre-install a waste/overflow kit on the tub.

The tub is ready for a trial fit.  Install the tub in the framed area and check for fit and alignment. 

Temporarily connect waste/overflow kit to your floor drain stub-out  in order to test whirlpool tub for leaks and for proper tub drainage.  Fill tub with water (use garden hose if faucets are not yet installed) to a level 2” above the highest jet. 

Start pump/motor (use extension cord for power if necessary) by lightly pressing deck mounted on/off button.  Check for leaks and proper pump/motor operation (if a leak is found stop installation and call Manufacturer).

Stop pump/motor by lightly pressing deck mounted on/off button.  Open tub drain and check for proper tub drainage.  Some water beading may occur due to the new surface and construction dust on surface of tub.  If full drainage does not occur recheck frame measurements and adjust frame or shim tub for proper drainage if necessary.

Once measurements have been verified, no leaks have been located, and tub drains properly it is ready for final installation.

Using an empty 5 gallon pail , prepare a loose mixture of concrete  and pour on floor where bottom of tub will be positioned.  The amount of mixture needed will depend on the size of the tub.  The purpose of the concrete is not to support the tub bottom (your whirlpool tub is manufactured with a strong tub bottom) but is necessary to keep tub from moving and shifting after installation and to reduce tub vibration when system is operating.

Set tub in cement and apply enough weight inside tub to bring tub lip down to rest on frame or wall  ledger.  Connect waste/overflow pipe to your floor drain and fill tub with water to overflow level.  Keep water in tub for additional weight until cement has hardened.  Whirlpool Tub must rest entirely on the base.  Do not support weight of tub by tub rim (deck).

Connect proper grounding wire to pump/motor and plug cord into 115 GFCI electrical box(see specification sheet for electrical requirements).  Start whirlpool system and check for leaks before closing service access panels.  WARNING: All electrical connections should be made by a licensed, locally certified electrician in accordance with state and local electrical codes and standards.