American Standard 1748 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

T H A N K Y O U . . .

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.

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.

753449-100 REV. A

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

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

COLONY™ 5-1/2'

1748 SERIES
WHIRLPOOL/BATHING POOL

FOR AFTER-SALES SERVICE CALL 1 (800) 442-1902 WEEKDAYS.

General Installation Information

Bath may only be installed in a recess type installation.

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.

IMPORTANT: Water test unit before installation and
enclosure!

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

Left-hand version shown

66 (1676mm)

WATER RETENTION
FLANGE (3 SIDES)

FINISHED
WALL

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

3/4 (19mm)

15-1/2"
(394mm)

32

(813mm)

1-1/2

(38mm)

C/L OF

SUPPLIES

2-3/8 – 1/2

(60 mm – 13 mm)

C/L OF DRAIN
OUTLET

19-1/4

(489mm)

REF.

DIM

1" WATER

RETENTION

FLANGE

(3 SIDES)

19-1/2

(459mm)

1-1/2 O.D.TAILPIECE

BATH

SUPPORT

MATERIAL

ROUGH

FLOOR

FINISHED

WALL

TOP OF

DECK

3-1/4

(83mm)

OPTIONAL TO

FINISHED FLOOR

USUALLY BETWEEN

65 & 78

(1651 & 1981mm)

C / L O F
O V E R F L O W

C/L OF
SPOUT

C/L OF
VALVES

C/L OF
SHOWER ARM

2-3/4

(70mm)

4-5/8

(117mm)

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

THREADS

UNDERSIDE
OF DECK

ON/OFF SWITCH

PUMP

12

(305mm)

OPT.

4

(102mm)

LEVELING
STRINGER
NOT FOR
SUPPORT

TILING
FLANGE

6 6 x 3 2 x 1 9 - 1 / 2 I n . ( 1 6 7 6 x 8 1 3 x 4 9 5 m m )

1 2 0 L b s . ( 5 4 K g . )

5 3 7 L b s . ( 2 4 4 K g . )

5 0 G a l . ( 1 8 9 L . )
4 6 G a l . ( 1 7 4 L . )

1 8 x 4 8 I n . ( 4 5 7 x 1 2 1 9 m m )

2 6 x 5 9 I n . ( 6 6 0 x 1 4 9 9 m m )

1 2 - 1 / 2 I n . ( 3 1 8 m m )

3 7 L b s . / S q . F t . ( 1 7 9 K g s / S q . m . )

2 0 . 8
3 5 . 3

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1748 WHIRLPOOL

I N S T A L L E D S I Z E
W E I G H T
W E I G H T w / W A T E R
G A L . T O O V E R F L O W
W H I R L P O O L M I N . O P E R A T I N G V O L .
B A T H I N G W E L L A T S U M P
B A T H I N G W E L L A T R I M
W A T E R D E P T H T O O V E R F L O W
F L O O R L O A D I N G
( P R O J E C T E D A R E A )
P T S .
C U B E ( F T

3

)

WHIRLPOOL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1 . 1 H P , 9 . 9 A M P S , 1 2 0 V .

S Y S T E M I P U M P