American Bath Factory Double Novel Operation manual

Double Novel
installation/user guide
We would like to take this opportunity to
thank you for your purchase of this
American Bath Factory Bathtub.
Should you have any questions or feedback
about your new bathtub, please call us toll-free
at (800) 454-BATH Mon. - Fri. 7:15 - 4 pm (PT) or
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60” Double Novel
Overall Dimensions
60” L x 32” W x 23” H
Capacity
30 Gallons
Weight
Dry weight - 105 lbs.
Full weight - 355 lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS
28”
2” Dia.
72” Double Novel
Overall Dimensions
72” L x 42” W x 26” H
Capacity
72 Gallons
Weight
Dry weight - 125 lbs.
Full weight - 725 lbs.
42”
2” Dia.
36”
30”
60”
23“
72”
26“

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