Invacare 3800 User Manual

SECTION 2—PARTS AND INSTALLATION

Installing the Tub

WARNING

Protective eye wear MUST be worn when drilling to avoid possible eye injury.
The tub MUST be supported by the floor and not the deck.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2, FIGURE 2.3 on page 16 and FIGURE 2.4 on
page 16.

1. Carefully remove the tub from the carton.
2. Inspect the tub for shipping damage or factory defects. If damage is found, contact the

shipping carrier.

3. Measure the tub.
4. Ensure the floor of the installation location will support the tub.
5. Determine whether the unit will be built against one, two or three walls.
NOTE: Follow recommended floor plan when installing tub FIGURE 2.4.
6. Three wall installation only ‐ Ensure a stud wall “pocket” has been constructed to

receive the tub unit.

NOTE: If desired, a wooden nailer may be
attached to stud walls as an additional
mounting fixture for the tub.

NOTE: The opening of the “pocket” should be
sized to allow the unit to slide in easily, without
any binding between the studs and the tub
unit. Minor gaps will be covered by drywall or
paneling during the finishing stage. In
remodeling situations where tub/shower units
have been removed, it may be necessary to
modify the opening to receive the tub.

FIGURE 2.2 Stud Wall “Pocket”

7. Temporarily slide the unit into place.
8. Mark the location of the fiberglass lip against the studs.
9. Mount 2‐inch x 2‐inch cleats approximately 1/8‐inch below the marks made in STEP 8.
10. Ensure the cleats to not interfere with any components of the unit or restrict

installation in any way.

11. Ensure the plumbing and electrical lines have been routed to the proper location.
12. Ensure the unit is level and plumb.
NOTE: Use a 4‐foot level to level the tub from front to back and side to side.