FerdY 47 Bali Acrylic Freestanding Bathtub Installation Guide

**FerdY 47 Bali Acrylic Freestanding Bathtub Installation Guide

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Tools and Materials

NOTICE: Adequate floor support must be provided.

IMPORTANT: To ensure a successful installation, install the bath on a leveled, finished floor.

Before You Begin

• Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
• Unpack and inspect the bath and components for damage. Put the bath and components back to the carton until installation.
• To simplify future maintenance, make sure all plumbing connections around the bath are easily accessible.
• Carefully move the bath into the installation area.
• Two persons are needed to install this product.
• This bath is designed for freestanding installation only

Prepare the Site

• Refer to the specification sheet for the dimension details.
• Position and install a standard PVC or brass bath drain pipe to the correct height.
• Dry fit the drain assembly to the drain pipe, which has already been cut to the correct height. Do not apply sealant or cement to the drain components at this time.
• Remove the drain assembly from the drain pipe and put it aside.

Install the Bath

• Lay down the bath on one side on top of a drop cloth/mat in the installation location, aside from the drain pipe on the floor.

Figure 1: Drain pipe on the floor

• Dry fit the drain assembly to the bath and apply 100% silicone sealant to the connection. Usually it needs 24 hours to dry. Please follow your plumber’s advice accordingly on this part.
• The PVC drain assembly is extendable so it can reach the drain pipe even if the pipe is not in a perfect position. However, please note that it is more vulnerable compared to a fixed/solid drain assembly. Thus, when you are doing the necessary extension, do it with care.

Care and Cleaning

For best results, keep the following in mind when caring for your FerdY product:

• Always test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area before applying to the entire  surface.
• Wipe surfaces clean and rinse completely with water immediately after applying cleaner.
• Rinse and dry any overspray that lands on nearby surfaces.
• Do not allow cleaners to soak on surfaces.
• Use a soft, dampened sponge or cloth. Never use an abrasive material such as a brush or scrubing pad to clean surfaces.

Removing Minor Surface Damage

Your solid surface acrylic bath is strong and durable, and will provide you with years of satisfaction. If you observe stains or minor scratches in the acrylic surface, follow these steps to quickly repair your bath.

IMPORTANT! This repair procedure is not appropriate for deep scratches, gouges, or chips. For damage of that nature please contact a local solid surface repair professional.
NOTE: We recommend wet sanding to extend the life of the sandpaper, although dry sanding will produce the same quality repair.
NOTE: Use 600 grit sandpaper to remove scratches and stains.

• Apply flat, even pressure with the sandpaper and move the paper in a circular pattern.
• Inspect your progress frequently to ensure a quality repair.
• Clean or replace the sandpaper as needed during the repair.
• When the damage is repaired, polish the area with clean 1000 grit sandpaper. Use a steady circular motion to polish the repaired surface and surrounding area to restore the bath to its original finish.
• When you are finished, rinse the bath surface with clean water to remove any sanding dust and debris. Use a clean cloth to dry the bath surface and then use a microfiber cloth AKA glass cleaning cloth to polish the surface

Packing List:

Pop-up Drainkit

Brass Tailpipe

PVC Low Profile P-trap Drainpipe

FerdY Freestanding Bathtubs are designed with a minimalist, linear overflow. The use of the overflow trim is optional.

FerdY drainkits are easy to swap out and exchange to better match your bathroom space.
Choose between Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Brushed Bronze, Matte Black, White and Gold.
Sold separately. Contact us with any questions.

Two plumbing options are included: a 32-inch, flexible, PVC low profile drainpipe and a Brass tailpipe. Choose the best option based on your bathroom space and plumbing requirements.

The use of a rough-in kit is optional. Rough-in kit is not included and sold separately.

Installatione

Installing the Pop-up Drain: Remove nut (8) and silicon gasket (7) from the drain body. Insert the drain body into  the bathtub. Return the silicon gasket (7) (tapered side up) and locknut (8) back on to the drain body. Tighten to secure. Do not over-tighten.

Installing the Low Profile PVC Drainpipe: Apply enough Teflon thread seal tape or sealant to the drain body thread. Connect the PVC drainpipe with rubber washer, smooth side up, onto the drain body. Tighten to secure

Installing the Brass Tailpipe: Apply enough Teflon thread seal tape or sealant to drain body thread. Place the Brass tailpipe with rubber washer, onto drain body. Tighten the coupling nut to secure. Do not over-tighten.

Note: A silicon ring (4) comes pre-installed under the drain flange (3). Do not reposition the drain after the locknut is tightened, or you may break the putty or sealant seal.

Drainkit

1. Drainkit Cover
2. Cover o-ring
3. Flange
4. Flat silicon gasket
5. Pop-up stick
6. Overflow window
7. Silicon gasket
8. locknu

INSTALLATION CHECK

Ensure all coupling nuts are tightened.
Turn on main water supply.
Close the drain by pushing down on the cover. Confirm there are no leaks

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

If water slowly escapes when the cover is closed:
Check that the o-ri ng gasket under the cover has no cuts or tears, and that it is tight and positioned correctly around the cover lip.
Make sure that the cover and pop-up stick are both screwed in tightly

In case of a leak at the locknut:
Check that there are no tears on the silicon gasket. Check that gasket is not pinched at any spot. Check that the locknut is not over-tightened.
Add plumber’s putty between locknut and bottom of the silicon gasket and tighten thelocknut. Do not over-tighten.

In case of a leak at the Low Profile P-trap:
Check the p-trap collar is not cross-threaded.
Check that the rubber gasket is inserted with smooth side facing up, towards the drain body.
Check that the drainpipe collar is not over-tightened.
Apply Teflon, thread seal tape to drainpipe threads and seal with collar.

If additional support is needed, or if you have any questions, please contact us at 727-300-3365, Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm EST. Or email us at contact@ferdybath.com.
For faster support, please include your order number, photos or video of the issue and a brief description. Thank you.

Figure 4: Brass drain assembly (Option two)

Plug the other end of the drain assembly into the drain pipe on the floor. It is optional to apply
sealant to this part. You can follow your plumbers’ advice accordingly.

• Carefully turn the bath to the correct side and position the bath over the drain on the floor.
• Close the bath drain. Fill the bath to the overflow, and check for leaks.
• If everything is ok, apply a thin, continuous layer of clear or color-matched 100% silicone sealant to the seam between the bath and the finished floor.

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