Installation Guide

The Shower Alcove System is designed so that the use of
silicone caulk is not necessary. As a precautionary measure, to
help prevent leaking due to unlevel installation or excessive water
being forced against the front threshold area of the shower floor,
silicone caulking may be applied prior to side panel installation.
Note: If silicone caulking of seams is desired, refer to the
Optional Caulking section in this manual BEFORE installing
the side panel.
5. Raise the side panel approximately two inches higher than
the back panel and slide the side panel down into the
back wall receiving channel.
Note: Each side panel has three panel mounting tabs which
interlock with the companion factory installed back panel mounting
clips. The side panel must be positioned so that the mounting
tabs slide into and interlock with the back panel mounting clips.
6. Push down firmly to lock the wall mounting tabs into the
mounting clips on the back panel.
7. The bottom of the side panel must fit flush against the
ledge of shower floor (A) and should extend to the outside
edge of the floor. Make sure the upper flange on the side
panel and back panel align (B).
8. Measure the location of the plumbing outlets (valves and
shower head). Measure from the receiving channel edge
of the back panel and measure up from the top ledge of
the shower floor.
9. Use the measurements to make a cardboard template in
order to check for proper fit around the plumbing outlets.
Trial fit the cardboard template, and adjust as necessary.
10. Transfer the template measurements to the side panel to
be installed over the plumbing outlets.
Dust Hazard
When cutting or drilling The Swan
Corporation product, use a dust collection
method which prevents dust particles from going into the
air. Always work in a well-ventilated area. To keep the area
well-ventilated, open windows and use exhaust fans.
Always use an OSHA approved dust mask when cutting,
drilling, or sanding Swan Corporation products.
WARNING
ABS-029
ABS-028
Shower
Floor
Side
Panel
A
Back
Wall
Side
Panel
B
Mounting
Tab
Mounting
Clip
ABS-015a
Side Panel
Back Panel
ABS-014
Receiving
Channel
Side
Panel
Receiving
Channel
Side
Panel
2”
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Shower Alcove Installation Procedure