Sounds like it is time to call American Standard and get their opinion.
I would probably call several times to be sure the information they are
giving out is correct. They can possibly send you a copy of another
installation document that matches what they are telling you.
Peace,
Pat
Thusly spake David Hillman, On 1/17/2010 2:07 PM:
> On Sun, 17 Jan 2010, Jim Franklin wrote:
>> Could it be a whirlpool-motor vibration transmission prevention tactic?
>
> Possibly, since they do make a whirlpool version of the same tub.
>
> Also Ben writes...
>> My guess is they don't want create stress points that could cause
>> cracks. If the floor is uneven the tub might eventually conform to
>> the floor and the high points would be under
>> stress and crack. Just a guess.....
>
> This makes sense... except that step 2 is to make sure the floor is
> level. Obviously, it's a complete waste of time to level the floor if
> nothing is going to be touching it... which gets to my real concern
> with these installations notes. I'm pretty sure whoever wrote them
> has no idea what they're talking about. ( The top of the stringers
> are supposed to 13 5/8" off the floor... or 18 3/4", depending on
> whether you trust the spec document or the install doc. )
>
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> David Hillman
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