BATO BAP-2856L Built-In Bathtub Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- BATO
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
FOR BUILT-IN BATHUB
BAP -28 56L
CUPC FILE NO.: 7136
CERTIFIED MODEL: WTM-02856L
ATTENTION
BEFORE STARTING
OUR PRODUCTS ARE CAREFULL Y INSPECTED IN OUR WAREHOUSE AND PACKAGED FOR
SHIPPING. ONL Y REM OVE THE PROTECTIVE FILM AT THE VERY END OF THE
INSTALLATION TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PROTECTION. (EXCEPT WHERE BATH SURFACES WILL
BE IN PERMANENT CONTACT WITH ANOTHER SURFACE (I.E., FAUCETS, ETC.) IT IS VERY
IMPORTANT THAT YOU CAREFULLY INSPECT THE PRODUCT BEFORE INSTALLATION. IF A
PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMPANY BEFORE INSTALLATION. THE
INSTALLER WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BREAKAGE OR DAMAGES FOLLOWING THE
USE OF A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. TO PROTECT THE UNIT DURING INSTALLATION, PLACE A
CARDBOARD IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BATHTUB. VERIFY THAT THE BATHROOM FLOOR IS
LEVELED AND STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT A MINIMUM WEIGHT OF 1500 LBS. REINFORCE
THE EXISTING FLOORING IF NEEDED. THE DRAIN IN YOUR BATHTUB MAY BE TO THE LEFT,
THE MIDDLE OR THE RIGHT. VERIFY THE DRAIN LOCATION BEFORE DRILLING A HOLE IN
THE FLOOR ACCESS PANEL MUST BE FORESEEN NEAR THE PLUMBING, PUMP AND/OR CONTROL
BOXES TO TAKE THEN EASIL Y APART AND/OR REPAIR THESE COMPONENTS. THE
WHIRLPOOL/THERAPEUTIC SYSTEMS MUST BE CONNECTED BEFORE THE FINAL INSTALLATION
(SEE THE INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE FOR WHIRLPOOL/THERAPEUTIC).
REQUIRED TOOLS
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE PRESERVED BY FINAL USER.
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH INSTALLATION.
MAKE SURE THAT THE PLUMBING IS DONE BY A CERTIFIED PLUMBER.
MAKE SURE THAT YOU RESPECT THE PLUMBING CODE AND/OR BUILDING CODE OF YOUR
REGION.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- lt is highly recommended to be two people for the installation.
Step: 1. Make sure the studs is straight and square
Step: 2. After carefully verify the drain location , drill the drain hole.
Picture for reference only. For actual measure, you need a certified plumber
to install it.
Step: 3. If the floor is not fiat or level,it is recommended to put down
a mortar bed where the base will be positioned.
Step: 4. Make sure ail the legs of the tub are entirely touch the floor.lf not, adjust them or set the level or use a mortar bed for proper installation.
Step: 5. Use a level and a bracket to make sure that the bathtub is straight and perpendicular.
NOTE: Put a little bit of water in the bath to make sure that the water flows into the tub and not to the ground.
**** Bathtub bottom must be in contact with a perfectly straight and level surface.
Step: 6. Drill 3/16″ holes at the stud locations on top flanges
**** Gap between flanges and studs must be less than 1 /8″
Step: 7. lnstall the drain onto the tub.
Step: 8. Secure the tub with the stud : Place a cardboard or drop cloth inside the tub, stand inside to press it to floor when securing to wall studs. Secure flanges to studs with 1-1/4″ screws.
**** Do not overtight screws, as it can crack the flange.
Step: 9. Apply silicon and removed the protection film. After the installation is completed, apply silicon to all outer edges and where the base and the wall meet.
**** Apply silicone sealer around all external joints of the bath and leave and allow it to dry for at least 24 hours.
CARE AND CLEANING
For regular cleaning use only mild detergents or warm. soapy water. Use only non-abrasive cloth or sponge.Always rinse surfaces after cleaning.Before cleaning this products with cleaning products, test a small inconspicuous area.
Parts list:
Required tools:
Installation step
Step 1. Place the tub on the packaging upside down and install the metal supports.
Step 2. Use a level to make sure the apron is vertical and level to the the ground.
Step 3. Install the metal bars on the wood part of the base using the provided screws and repeat for the 2 remaning bars.
Step 4. Adjust the 5 feets to level the tub.
Remarque:
The 3 Metal Supports must be xed with screws to assure that the apron of tub
is straight.