Delta 27791 Manual Del Usuario página 5

BATHTUB INSTALLATION (Continued)
3. Verify Bathtub Fit
Level
Verify straight
and square.
Top
flange
Side
flange
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Position bathtub as shown.
 CAUTION: Entire bottom support must be in contact
with a fl at, level surface.

TIP: If installation surface is not level, use leveling
compound or mortar bed for proper installation.

TIP: A small amount of water poured onto tub deck
should flow back into the tub, not out toward the floor.
5. Attach Drain and Overfl ow
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Attach drain and overflow following manufacturer's
instructions.
 CAUTION: Plumber's putty will degrade bathtub
material. Do not use plumber's putty to seal between drain
and bathtub. Use latex/acrylic sealant or a gasket.
Top
flange
Side
flange
Square
Overflow
Drain/overflow
assembly sized
for 16-1/2" deep
bathtub
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4. Prepare Bathtub
Top
flange
Top
flange
 CAUTION: Drill 3/16" clearance holes into fl anges only.
Do not drill 3/16" holes directly into studs. Drill chuck can
damage panel. Use an extended bit holder to reduce risk
of drill chuck hitting panels.
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Drill 3/16" holes at all stud locations on top flanges.
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Drill 3/16" holes along side flanges.
6. Apply Mortar Bed (Optional)
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If the subfloor is not flat and level, it is recommended to
put down a mortar bed and set the base in the mortar bed,
leveling the base while it is wet.
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If the subfloor is flat and level, place builder's felt between
the base and floor.
Less than
1/8" gap
Side
flange
Pencil line
P/N 27791 05/13