Waterworks UNWO20 Instruction sheet

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
TUB DRAIN
STYLE
UNWO20
UNIVERSAL PUSH-TOUCH TUB DRAIN AND DOCKING STATION
WITHOUT OVERFLOW
IMPORTANT:
¾This product must be installed by a well experienced and
professional licensed contractor.
¾Be sure your installation conforms to all federal, state, and local
codes.
¾Immediately after receiving the BATHTUB and removal of packing,
you MUST inspect the unit for freight damage. Any claims for
damage, whether apparent or hidden, must be made to the carrier
immediately in order for them to assume all associated costs.
Should inspection reveal any defect in the finish, do not install
the BATHTUB. Damage or defect to the finish claimed after the
BATHTUB is installed is excluded from the warranty. The warranty
DOES NOT cover labor or materials to remove or reinstall the
BATHTUB.
¾To ensure this product is installed properly, you must read and
follow these guidelines.
¾The owner/user of this product must keep this information for
future reference.
¾Inspect this product to ensure you have all the parts required for proper installation and take all
necessary precautions to ensure the BATHTUB is protected during installation.
¾Adequate floor support is required. Ensure the BATHTUB is properly supported by the base.
¾The use of certain plumber’ putty may stain stone or tile surfaces.
¾If further assistance is required, please contact Product Support at 1-800-927-2120 Monday through
Friday, 8am – 6pm EST.
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
DETAIL SPECIFICATION
DRAIN DEPTH MAXIMUM 2" [51mm]
DRAIN DEPTH MINIMUM 1-3/8” [35mm]
DRAIN HOLE DIAMETER 2” [51mm]
DRAIN STYLE PUSH-TOUCH
FITTINGS HOLE DIAMETER 4” [102mm]
OUTLET CONNECTION SIZE 1-1/2”
OUTLET CONNECTION TYPE SCH40 ABS AND PVC
SOCKET ADAPTER

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
TUB DRAIN
5. Dry-fit the the DRAIN HUB assembly to the 1-1/2”
DWV pipe making sure the pipe fits snugly into the
SOCKET ADAPTER and the MOUNTING FLANGE
sits flush on top of the sub-floor.
6. Apply the appropriate solvent cement to the inside
of the SOCKET ADAPTER and the outside of the
1-1/2” DWV pipe then connect the ADAPTER to the
pipe.
NOTE: The SOCKET ADAPTER must be attached
to the DRAIN HUB for this step.
APPLY SOLVENT
CEMENT
SOCKET ADAPTER
[MUST BE ATTACHED
TO DRAIN HUB]
DRAIN HUB
APPLY SOLVENT
CEMENT
SOCKET
ADAPTER
1-1/2
"
DWV
PIP
E
DRAIN HUB
MOUNTING FLANGE
[MUST SIT FLUSH ON
TOP OF SUB-FLOOR]
4. Rough-in a 1-1/2” DWV (not supplied). The top of
the PIPE must be 2-7/8” [73mm] from the top of
the sub-floor in order for the DRAIN HUB to be
securely installed. Ensure all DWV pipes and fittings
are well supported to eliminate the possibility of
shifting.
3. Insert the SILICONE GASKET and SOCKET
ADAPTER into the DRAIN HUB then hand-tighten
the LOCK-NUT onto the HUB.
2. Select either the ABS or PVC SOCKET ADAPTER,
depending on the material of the DWV piping.
DRAIN HUB
SILICONE GASKET
SOCKET ADAPTER
[WITH O-RING]
LOCK-NUT
1. Determine the placement of the BATHTUB and
mark the location of the drain hole then drill a hole
through the sub-floor to accommodate the DRAIN
(sold separately).
1-1/2"
DWV
SUB-FLOOR
2-7/8"
[73mm]
1-1/2"
PVC SOCKET
ADAPTER
1-1/2"
ABS SOCKET
ADAPTER
4" [102mm]
HOLE
SUB-FLOOR
NOTE: DRAWING NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PIPING
SCHEMATIC

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
TUB DRAIN
12. Insert the TAILPIECE into the DRAIN HUB. If
necessary, lubricate the RUBBER GASKETS inside
the HUB with some water or silicone grease. Make
sure the TAILPIECE GASKET is in place on top of
the TAILPIECE.
NOTE: The top of the TAILPIECE should sit 1/2”
[13mm] below the drain hole opening on the
BATHTUB when fully inserted.
11. Add 2” [51mm] to the previous measurement (DIM
A) taken and cut the TAILPIECE to that length.
10. Measure the distance between the opening on the
DRAIN HUB to the bottom of the BATHTUB drain
hole.
DIMENSION A: ___________________
NOTE: DIMENSION A must be 1-1/8” [29mm]
MINIMUM to 5-5/8” [143mm] MAXIMUM.
9. Install the finished floor making sure to leave an
opening large enough to remove the DUST CAP.
8. Insert the DUST CAP into the DRAIN HUB to
protect the DRAIN during construction.
7. Secure the DRAIN HUB to the sub-floor using wood
screws (not provided) through the small holes on
the MOUNTING FLANGE.
DRAIN HUB
[WITH INTERNAL
GASKETS]
TAILPIECE
TAILPIECE
GASKET BOTTOM OF DRAIN HOLE
1/2"
[13mm]
TAILPIECE
CUT MARK
DIMENSION
"A"
2"
[51mm]
FINISHED FLOOR [OPENING TO REMOVE
DUST CAP]
SUB-FLOOR
DRAIN HUB
OPENING
BOTTOM OF DRAIN HOLE
BATHTUB
MEASURE
DISTANCE
[DIM A]
DUST CAP
MOUNTING
FLANGE
WOOD SCREWS
[NOT SUPPLIED]

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
TUB DRAIN
18. Verify the BATHTUB is level and, if needed, add
shims then fill the BATHTUB making sure the
DRAIN STOPPER functions properly.
17. Remove the SPANNER and RETAINING TOOLS
then insert the DRAIN STOPPER into the DRAIN
FLANGE making sure it is fully seated.
NOTE: Wipe away any excess sealant around the
DRAIN FLANGE.
16. Slide the SPANNER TOOL over the RETAINING
TOOL and insert the SPANNER TOOL into
the notches on the DRAIN FLANGE. Hold the
RETAINING TOOL while rotating the SPANNER
TOOL clockwise to thread the DRAIN FLANGE into
the TAILPIECE. Make sure to securely tighten the
DRAIN FLANGE.
15. Slide the DRAIN FLANGE over the RETAINING
TOOL until it contacts the threads inside the
TAILPIECE then apply a bead of silicone sealant to
the drain hole opening on the BATHTUB.
14. Insert the RETAINING TOOL into the TAILPIECE
and rotate counterclockwise to engage the tabs
inside the TAILPIECE and slots on the TOOL. Pull
up so the TAILPIECE GASKET makes contact with
the underside of the BATHTUB.
13. Move the BATHTUB into position with the DRAIN
HOLE aligned with the TAILPIECE.
RETAINING
TOOL
TAILPIECE
GASKET
DRAIN
FLANGE
[APPLY BEAD OF
SILICONE SEALANT]
SPANNER TOOL
RETAINING
TOOL [HOLD]
SPANNER TOOL
[TURN
CLOCKWISE]
DRAIN
FLANGE
TAILPIECE DRAIN
FLANGE
DRAIN STOPPER
RETAINING
TOOL
SPANNER TOOL
SPOUT *
[SOLD SEPARATELY]
BATHTUB‡
*TURN ON WATER
‡ENSURE THE BATHTUB IS LEVEL
DRAIN HOLE
C/L

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
TUB DRAIN
21. Cover the BATHTUB surface with a liner or
other protective material (not provided) until
construction is completed.
20. Run a bead of tub and tile caulk around the bottom
edge of the BATHTUB where it meets the finished
floor; wipe away any excess caulk with a wet paper
towel.
19. Drain the BATHTUB and check for leaks.
CHECK FOR
LEAKS!
* WIPE AWAY EXCESS
TUB/TILE
CAULK *
PROTECTIVE
MATERIAL
[NOT PROVIDED]