American Standard 1748 User Manual

COLONY™ 5-1/2'

1748 SERIES

INTEGRAL APRON WITH
REMOVABLE ACCESS PANEL
HIGH GLOSS ACRYLIC
SHOWN LESS ALL FITTINGS

7-1/4 (184mm)
C/L OF DRAIN

C/L OF

SUPPLIES

2-3/8 – 1/2

(60 mm – 13 mm)

3/4 (19mm)

15-1/2"
(394mm)

32

(813mm)

1-1/2

(38mm)

OPTIONAL TO

FINISHED FLOOR

USUALLY BETWEEN

65 & 78

(1651 & 1981mm)

TOP OF

DECK

C/L OF DRAIN
OUTLET

RETENTION

C/L OF
OVERFLOW

ROUGH

FLOOR

BATH

SUPPORT

MATERIAL

1" WATER

FLANGE

(3 SIDES)

3-1/4

(83mm)

19-1/2

(459mm)

FINISHED
WALL

Left-hand version shown

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1748 WHIRLPOOL

INSTALLED SIZE
WEIGHT
WEIGHT w/WATER
GAL. TO OVERFLOW
WHIRLPOOL MIN. OPERATING VOL.
BATHING WELL AT SUMP
BATHING WELL AT RIM
WATER DEPTH TO OVERFLOW
FLOOR LOADING
(PROJECTED AREA)
PTS.

CUBE (FT3)

WHIRLPOOL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

66 x 32 x 19-1/2 In.(1676 x 813 x 495mm)

66 (1676mm)

WATER RETENTION
FLANGE (3 SIDES)

C/L OF
SHOWER ARM

FINISHED

12

(305mm)

OPT.

4

(102mm)

1-1/2 N.P.T.M.

THREADS

1-1/2 O.D.TAILPIECE

18 x 48 In. (457 x 1219mm)

26 x 59 In.(660 x 1499mm)

37 Lbs./Sq. Ft. (179 Kgs/Sq. m.)

1.1 HP, 9.9 AMPS, 120V.SYSTEM I PUMP

(70mm)

120 Lbs. (54 Kg.)

537 Lbs. (244 Kg.)

50 Gal. (189 L.)
46 Gal. (174 L.)

12-1/2 In. (318 mm)

WHIRLPOOL/BATHING POOL

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU...

for selecting an American Standard bath. Your new bath is shipped to
you after careful inspection. the whirlpool version is completely
assembled with pump, motor, and system piping. All you need to finish
the installation are your selected fittings and electrical connections for
a whirlpool. To insure maximum performance and pleasure from this

product, please follow the instructions and cautions.

List of Optional Components (not included):

• Metal Air Control Kit 9850.200*

• Jet Trim Ring Kit 9860.200*

List of Required Components (not included):

• Drain 1583.470* • Bath Filler*
* see your American Standard Dealer

List of Required Tools and Supplies:
Tools

• Level

• Tape Measure

• Pipe Wrench

• Slip Joint Pliers

• Screw Driver

• Standard
Woodworking Tools

• Personal Safety
Equipment

• Caulking Gun

Supplies

• Nails

• Putty

• Caulking (waterproof)

• 1 x 3 or 2 x 2
Stringers

• Drop Cloth

• 15 amp GFI
Outlet

• Cement, Plaster,
Grout

General Installation Information

Carefully uncrate and inspect your new bath for any shipping damage.
If such damage is found, report it to your vendor immediately. After
inspection and during installation, protect the bath from construction
damage. Before installation, and before enclosing with wallboard,
tile, etc., water test the unit and check for leaks. Do not make
modifications to the whirlpool system or remove pump from factory
mounting. This could adversely affect the safety and performance of
the whirlpool and void the warranty. Do not handle or move the
whirlpool by the pump, motor, or piping system. Fittings (bath filler,
shower arm, etc.) are not provided with the bath and must be ordered
separately. Framing and enclosing materials are provided by others.

ON/OFF SWITCH

WALL

C/L OF
VALVES

C/L OF
SPOUT

TILING
FLANGE

19-1/4

(489mm)

REF.

DIM

2-3/4

4-5/8

(117mm)

20.8

35.3

LEVELING
STRINGER
NOT FOR
SUPPORT

UNDERSIDE
OF DECK

PUMP

General Installation Information

Bath may only be installed in a recess type installation.

IMPORTANT: Water test unit before installation and
enclosure!

Locate studs as required. insure rough dimensions are proper, plumb and square. For whirlpools, access to pump/motor may be made
through access opening in apron panel. The following procedure must be used for all installations: leveling support stringer should be as
indicated. this bath is not self-supporting and must be supported along it's entire bottom. Support with mortar or grout. Position
bathtub/whirlpool within the recess, check level, front to back, side to side, and shim as necessary. To secure the tub to wood studs use
drywall screws w/washers or roofing nails immediately above the flange of the tub. To secure the tub to steel studs use 4" drywall screws and
flatwashers.

See page 2 for complete installation information.
Caution: Take extra care when driving nails or screws 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.

FOR AFTER-SALES SERVICE CALL 1 [phone] WEEKDAYS.

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© American Standard Inc. 2005
All product names listed herein are trademarks
of American Standard Inc. unless otherwise noted.

INSTALLATION AND FRAMING INSTRUCTIONS

Locate studs as required. Ensure roughing-in dimensions are proper, plumb and square. Access to Pump/Motor may be
made through the access opening in the apron panel. It is strongly recommended that an additional opening be provided for
access to the drain components.

NOTE: The apron may be used as the primary access opening.

1. As shown in Fig. 1, mark the position of the underside of the deck by tracing a line onto the studs, using a level or other
suitable straight edge.

2. With the top of the stringer touching the traced line, attach the stringer to the studs.

3. Install drain components to the whirlpool or bath following the manufacturers instructions. See the roughing-in drawing for
suggested opening size and location dimensions.

4. THIS BATH MUST BE SUPPORTED ALONG ITS ENTIRE BOTTOM. We recommend the use of mortar as bedding
material (sand is not recommended). Apply enough bedding to support the complete bottom of the bath. After the bedding
has been poured, and before it sets, position whirlpool or bath within recess until the rim is leveled against the leveling
stringers (see "Typical Recess Installation") shown below. The rim of the bath MUST NOT support weight. Allow the
bedding material to completely harden before applying weight to the rim or bottom of the bath. Any finish material such as
tile or wall board must be self-supporting if it contacts the deck of the bath.

FIG. 1

SUGGESTED WHIRLPOOL/BATH INSTALLATION METHOD

19-3/4

(502mm)

TYPICAL RECESS INSTALLATION

19-3/4

(502mm)

66-3/16

(1681mm)

30

m

(762

(8

T

LEVELING
STRINGERS

m

13m

U

)

2

)

3

m

H

T

ID

W

B

34 Typ.

(864mm)

Stud

(Wood or Steel)

Waterproof Dry Wall

or Cement Board

Finished Wall

Sealant
Tub

Leveling Stringer

1 x 3 (25 x 76mm) WOOD

SECURE THE BATH TO THE STUDS AS SHOWN FOR
WOOD OR STEEL STUD CONSTRUCTION.

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

All wiring must be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with the national electrical code and all other
applicable codes.

WARNING:

When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be observed, including the following:

1. DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Connect only to a circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter.

2. Grounding is required. The unit should be installed by a licensed electrician and grounded.

3. Install to permit access for servicing.

4. All building materials and wiring should be routed away from the pump body and heater (if equipped).

The whirlpool should be installed on a 120 vac, 15 amp dedicated circuit. The circuit should be hard-wired from the
electrical power supply panel. The circuit must be a three (3) wire circuit from the electrical supply panel. A grounded
neutral wire and a third wire, earth ground, are essential. Heater equipped models require a separate 15 amp maximum
GFCI circuit.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

SEPARATE

15 GFCI

OUTLET

120 VAC

WHITE

GND.

WHIRLPOOL MOUNTED

AIR SWITCH OR

WALL TIMER

BLACK

PUMP/MOTOR

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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WIRE SELECTION GUIDE

Maximum distance from

fusebox to motor

Motor

Hi-Performance

50' 100'

150' 200'

Rating

120V Power Line

1.1

DRAIN CONNECTION AND SYSTEM TEST

Using recommended drain opening, connect whirlpool drain to waste line. Tighten all drain joints securely. Check the pump
couplings and make sure they are hand-tight. Clean the whirlpool and fill with water to a point 2" above the top of the highest
jet. Recheck the pump couplings and make certain that they are not leaking. (Although the pump couplings are factory
tightened and inspected, some loosening may have occurred during transit.) Make sure the whirlpool is connected to the
electrical supply and turn the whirlpool on. Check for leaks around all piping connections while the whirlpool is running.

POST INSTALLATION CLEAN-UP

Remove all construction debris from bath. Tile grout can be removed with a wooden popsicle stick or tongue depressor. Do
not use wire brushes or any other metal implement on bath surface.

Post installation clean-up generally can be completed using warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent. Stubborn dirt or
stains may be removed using granular Spic and Span® mixed with water.

12 12 10 8

The sizes shown on this

chart are recommendations

for copper conductors

only. Always follow

local and national

electrical codes

Painter's naphtha can be used to remove excess adhesives and/or wet oil-base paint.

FEATURES of YOUR NEW AMERICAN STANDARD ACRYLIC BATHTUB

Your new acrylic bathtub has been molded in the newest plumbing fixture material available today. Acrylics are
tough durable finishes that are simple and easy to care for.
The colors have been formulated to match other American-Standard fixtures and enhance your choice of bathroom
decorations. The high gloss surface is resistant to impact and chemicals and will retain its lasting luster with
proper care and maintenance.

AFTERCARE and CLEANING

• Always fill the tub with temperate water. Excessively hot water may cause surface damage

• Remove bath mat after use and hang to dry. Allowing bath mat to dry in the tub may cause surface damage.

• Clean after use with a mild liquid household detergent cleaner. Do not use Lestoil, Lysol Disinfectant (spray or

concentrate), or Lysol Basin, Tub and Tile Cleaner, Windex, Mr. Clean, Dow Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner, or
cleaning products in aerosol cans.

HARSH CHEMICALS SHOULD NEVER BE USED ON ACRYLIC SURFACES.

• Do not use wire brushes, knives or sharp objects to remove stains, cigarette tar deposits, or other surface
blemishes.

• Abrasive cleaners or powders must not be used, since they will dull the surface. If the glossy surface looses
its sheen, dulled areas can be restored by rubbing with a white "automotive type" polishing compound and
waxing with a "liquid wax."

• Do not wax areas where you walk or stand.

• Do not allow nail polish remover, acetone, dry cleaning fluid, paint remover or other solvents to come into

contact with the surface.

• Clean the surrounding surface immediately after using caustic drain cleaners.

• Burning cigarettes will damage the surface.

• Should damage to the fixture occur, repairs can be made quickly and easily.

Your distributor or builder can provide details.

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