American Standard 153 User manual

791116-100 Rev. F
CAUTION: PRODUCT IS FRAGILE. TO AVOID BREAKAGE
AND POSSIBLE INJURY HANDLE WITH CARE!
!
NOTE: Pictures may not exactly define contour of china and components.
Tub Installation Instructions
0153/0155 Series
Introduction: Thank you for selecting our products...products which have been the benchmarks of fine quality for years.
To help insure that the installation process will proceed smoothly, please read these instructions carefully before you
begin. Also, review the recommended tools and materials list; carefully unpack and examine your new plumbing fixture.
Recommended Tools & Materials
Observe Local Plumbing and Building Codes
Adjustable Wrench Regular Screwdriver
10'
Pipe Wrench
Putty Knife
Tape Measure
Hacksaw
762mm
(30)
1524mm
(60)
19mm
(3/4)
19mm
(3/4)
365mm
(14-3/8)
197mm
(7-3/4)
13mm
(1/2)
305mm
(12)
102 (4)
102
(4)
102mm
(8)
356mm
(14)
229 x 305mm
(9 x 12") CUTOUT
FINISHED
WALL
1-1/2 N.P.T.M. THREADS
1-1/2 O.D. TAILPIECE
C/L OF VALVES
(44mm [1-3/4"]
DIA. HOLES)
SPOUT
1/2" S.P.S.
ROUGH
FLOOR
PLUMBER NOTE:
PROVIDE SUITABLE FULL LENGTH
SUPPORT AT THIS POINT.
OPTIONAL TO FINISHED TO FINISHED
FLOOR (USUALLY BETWEEN 1651 to
1981mm ( 65" & 78')
C/L OF SHOWER CURTAIN ROD
(USUALLY 1930mm (76")
FROM FIN. FLOOR)
1/2 S.P.S. OR 1/2"
C.W.T. SUPPLIES
FINISHED
WALL
FINISHED
WALL
C/L OF DRAIN
SHOWER 1/2" S.P.S.
NOTE: NO CONCEALED
PIPING FURNISHED
SUMP PAD
LEFT HAND TUB IS ILLUSTRATED. RIGHT HAND TUB IS REVERSED.
Level
Roofing Nails
(Drain Assembly and Fitting Purchased Separately)
Plumbers' Putty
or Caulking Vice Grips
Teflon Tape
DIMENSION SHOWN FOR OUTLET IS SUGGESTED
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*
711mm
(28) 203mm
(8) 76mm
(3) 57mm
(2-1/4)
Hammer
Product names listed herein are trademarks of American Standard Inc.
Roughing-in Dimensions

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AMERICAN-STANDARD ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
If inspection of this American-Standard plumbing product, within one year after its initial purchase, confirms that it is defective in materials or
workmanship, American-Standard will repair or, at its option, exchange the product for a similar model.
This warranty does not apply to local building code compliance. Since local building codes vary considerably, the purchaser of this product
should check with a local building or plumbing contractor to insure local code compliance before installation.
This warranty shall be void if the product has been moved from its initial place of installation; if it has been subjected to faulty maintenance,
abuse, misuse, accident or other damage; if it was not installed in accordance with American-Standard's instructions; or if it has been modified in
a manner inconsistent with the product as shipped by American-Standard.
American-Standard's option to repair or exchange the product under this warranty does not cover any labor or other costs of removal or
installation, nor shall American-Standard be responsible for any other incidental or consequential damages attributable to a product
defect or to the repair or exchange of a defective product, all of which are expressly excluded from this warranty. (Some states or
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties, so this exclusion may not apply to you.)
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other statutory rights that vary from state to state or from province to province, in
which case this warranty does not affect such statutory rights.
For service under this warranty, it is suggested that a claim be made through the contractor or dealer from or through whom the product was
purchased, or that a service request (including a description of the product model and of the defect) be sent to the following address:
In the United States:
American Standard Inc.,
P.O. Box 6820
Piscataway, New Jersey 08855
Attention: Director of Consumer Affairs
For residents of the United States, warranty information may also be
obtained by calling the following toll free number: [phone]
In Mexico:
Customer Service Manager
Ideal Standard, S.A. de C.V.
Via Morelos #330
Col. Santa Clara
Ecatepec 55540 Edo. Mexico
In Canada:
American-Standard,
2480 Stanfield Rd.,
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4Y 1S2
Toll free: [phone]
Saniwares
AMERICAN
STANDARD
NAIL
FINISHED TILE FLOOR
UNDERLAYMENT
SUB FLOOR
Framing Instructions
Note that the typical recess is 1527 x 813mm (60 1/8 x 32”).
229 x 305mm (9 x 12”) hole in sub floor for drain, centered
365mm (14 3/8) as shown. Locate studs as required, then
ensure rough opening dimensions are proper and supports
are plumb and square.
Install 51 x 102mm (2 x 4") stringer, as shown (356mm [14”]
off floor).
1527mm
(60-1/8)
762mm
(30)
365mm
(14-3/8)
813mm
(32) TYP.
14
TUB WIDTH
LEVELED SUPPORT
STRINGER
Install the overflow
and drain assembly
onto the tub per
manufacturer's
instructions.
Be certain to apply a
bead of putty on the
underside of drain
(part "A") in order to
ensure a water tight
seal between the
tub and drain.
Remove excess
putty after installing
drain on tub.
AMERICAN
STANDARD
A
Position bathtub within the recess, check level, front to back,
side to side. Also check drain clearance hole in sub floor. To
secure the tub, use roofing nails immediately above the rear
flange of the tub.
Caution: Take extra care when driving nails to avoid damaging
the tub. The tile or similar finished floor will be butted against
the bottom of the tub apron also holding the tub in place.
STUD
SHIM
DRY WALL
TILE
SEALANT
TUB
ROOFING NAIL
51 x 102mm (2 x 4)
WOOD STRINGER
FULL LENGTH
At right is a cross section of the tub
rim showing typical wall construction.
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