Signature Hardware WINIFRED SH373454 User manual

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WINIFRED
RESIN FREESTANDING TUB
SKU: 918954, 946438, 944333
REVISED 03/25/2020
CODES: 506398, 357948 ,357952, 357956
507394, 507395, 507396,, 503169, 503171
503173
TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
Tape Measure
Adjustable
Wrench
Neutral Cure
Silicone Sealant
Marker
Metal Blade
Hacksaw
PVC Primer
and Cement
Damp Cloth
Level
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
We recommend consulting a professional if you are
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plumbing. Signature Hardware accepts no liability for
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injury during installation.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Unpack and inspect the tub for damage. If any
damage is found, contact our
Customer Relations team at 1-866-855-2284.
GETTING STARTED
Ensure that you have gathered all of the required
materials that are needed for the installation.
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Keep the plumbing connections around the tub
easily accessible for any future maintenance that
may be necessary.
Long-nose Pliers
1-3/4” Screws
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IMPORTANT: If you purchased your tub with a Quick
Connect Drop-In Drain Kit, make sure to reference
page 6 throughout your installation.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
PLANNING
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can be found and downloaded from the product page
on our website.
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may occur, we highly recommend performing any
rough-in procedures with the faucet on site. For
rough-in information, go to the appropriate drain
installation section.
For Warranty information, please visit: signaturehardware.com/services/warranty

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WINIFRED
RESIN FREESTANDING TUB
SKU: 918954, 946438, 944333
INSTALLATION
WITH UNDERFLOOR ACCESS
4. Your resin tub will come with a drain installed.
2. Turn bathtub upside down and rest it on a moving
blanket, cardboard, or other soft surface to prevent
scratching the rim. Use caution when turning the
bathtub upside down, as the product may be heavy
and may require assistance to rotate.
1. Set the tub in the desired location and mark the
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away from the desired installation location so that the
plumbing can be installed.
3. Place a level across the bottom of the tub to
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supports to touch level. Then, raise the support an
additional 1/8" to ensure the bathtub is supported by
the support feet and not by the tub walls.
Moving blanket
TOP
BOTTOM
1/8”
Support feet
Tub wall
Rubber gasket
Lock nut

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RESIN FREESTANDING TUB
SKU: 918954, 946438, 944333
6. Cut the appropriate amount of the 1 1/2” PVC to
ensure a proper connection into the P-trap under the
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installation to the P-trap.
7. Fill the tub with water to check for any leaks from the
connections. Verify that the drain is working properly.
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threads on the bottom of the tub. Use a small amount
of silicone on the threads to act as sealant. Allow the
silicone to dry fully.
8. Finish your installation by running a bead of neutral
cure silicone sealant around the base of the tub where
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damp cloth.
P-trap
PVC hub
tting

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WINIFRED
RESIN FREESTANDING TUB
SKU: 918954, 946438, 944333
1. Set the tub in the desired location and mark the
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away from the desired installation location so that the
plumbing can be installed.
2. Turn bathtub upside down and rest it on a moving
blanket, cardboard, or other soft surface to prevent
scratching the rim. Use caution when turning the
bathtub upside down, as the product may be heavy
and may require assistance to rotate.
INSTALLATION:
WITHOUT UNDERFLOOR ACCESS /
SLAB FLOOR INSTALLATION
Moving blanket
TOP
BOTTOM
3. Place a level across the bottom of the tub to
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to touch level. Then, raise the support an additional
1/8" to ensure the bathtub is supported by the support
feet and not by the tub walls.
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hub adapter onto the drain threads. Use a tape
measure to determine the gap between the bottom
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depending on the height of the tub.
1/8”
Support feet
Tub wall
Tape measure
PVC hub adapter

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WINIFRED
RESIN FREESTANDING TUB
SKU: 918954, 946438, 944333
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threads on the bottom of the tub. Use a small amount
of silicone on the threads to act as sealant. Allow the
silicone to dry fully.
7. Turn the tub to upright position. Then, apply PVC
primer and cement to the female end of hub adapter
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8. Center tub directly over PVC rough-in, place tub
onto PVC pipe with twisting motion to ensure proper
adhesion of PVC Cement.
Note: Unscrew the pop up mechanism and drain cover
to get a better view of the male PVC rough-in.

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WINIFRED
RESIN FREESTANDING TUB
SKU: 918954, 946438, 944333
9. Fill the tub with water to check for any leaks from
the connections. Verify that the drain is working
properly.
10. Finish your installation by running a bead of neutral
cure silicone sealant around the base of the tub where

damp cloth.
INSTALLATION
WITH QUICK CONNECT DRAIN
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drain will be installed.
2. Measure the distance from the inside of the p-trap
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WINIFRED
RESIN FREESTANDING TUB
SKU: 918954, 946438, 944333
3. Cut the provided 1 ½” PVC pipe 3” shorter than the
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4. Apply PVC primer and cement to the outside of the
PVC pipe and to the inside of the p-trap, per manufac-
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until cement is bonded.
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5. Apply PVC primer and cement to the outside of the
PVC pipe and to the inside of the drop-in drain insert.
6. Slide the drop-in drain onto the PVC pipe, using a
twisting motion to ensure proper cement bond, apply
pressure until the cement is fully set. Ensure that the
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quickly before cement sets.

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RESIN FREESTANDING TUB
SKU: 918954, 946438, 944333
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opening around the drain as shown.
Note: If you are installing a decorative tail piece and
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2 1/4” diameter wide directly above the drain plug to
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10. Remove the drain plug with a pair of long nose
pliers.
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11. Once ready for tub installation, apply the provided
lubricant to the rubber portion of the inside of the
drain.
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
base of the drain and the p-trap will accommodate
the tail piece. Do not cut the brass tail piece that is
included with the drop-in drain kit.
Note:

the tub’s drain rather than those provided with the
drop-in drain.

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RESIN FREESTANDING TUB
SKU: 918954, 946438, 944333
Optional: If installing a separately purchased tail
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piece to length by measuring from tub drain connec-
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13. Apply the provided lubricant to the entire tail piece
being used. Position the bathtub so that the tail piece
is in line with the drop-in drain.
14. With caution, slowly drop the tub into position,
inserting the tail piece into the drop-in drain.

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WINIFRED
RESIN FREESTANDING TUB
SKU: 918954, 946438, 944333
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
RESIN TUBS
Resin has a nonporous surface that makes it resistant to stains, scratches and discoloration. To maintain the condition of
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clean, warm water. For a more thorough cleaning, be sure to use a mild cleaner such as a gentle dish soap. Avoid any
products that contain abrasives, acids, or ammonia.
SCRATCH REMOVAL
1. Use warm water to remove dirt and dust from the surface.
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4. Dry with a towel.
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For gloss resin surfaces:
1. Use warm water to remove dirt and dust from the surface.
2. Using wet #400 sandpaper, gently sand the damaged area in the direction parallel to the scratch. Keep the area being
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per as needed.
3. Follow with #600 sandpaper, duplicating the sanding method used in step 2 until the scratch is completely removed.
4. Dry with a towel.
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