Installation Guide

Any cutout should have rounded corners (sharp corners can
promote stress cracks).
11. Cut clearance holes using a router, saber saw, or hole
saw. Drill or cut holes 1/2 inch larger than the diameter of
the plumbing outlets from the finished side of the panel.
For best results, when drilling, place a scrap of wood
beneath the hole to ensure a clean cut.
12. Trial fit the panel, and make any necessary adjustments.
Note: If silicone caulking of seams is desired, refer to the
Optional Caulking section in this manual BEFORE installing
the side panel.
13. Raise the side panel approximately two inches higher than
the back panel and slide the side panel down into the
back wall receiving channel. If necessary, pull out slightly
on the side panel to fit over the roughed in plumbing
outlets.
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.
14. Push down firmly to lock the wall mounting tabs into the
mounting clips on the back panel.
15. The bottom of the side panel must fit flush against the
ledge of the shower floor and should extend to the outside
edge of the floor. Make sure the upper flange on the side
panel and back panel align.
16. Make sure to remove the nail which was bent over the
back panel top flange in Step 2.
Final Fit
DO NOT deform the alcove panel attachment flange to
achieve a tight fit to the wall studs. If necessary, install
tapered shims between the attachment flange and wall stud
before securing the alcove panel with roofing nails or
galvanized drywall screws.
1. Anchor the top flange on the back panel by drilling 3/16"
pilot holes through the horizontal flange at each wall stud.
Use galvanized roofing nails or drywall screws to secure
the back panel to the studs.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ABS-028c
Shower
Floor
A
Back
Wall
Side
Panel
Side
Panel
B
Mounting
Tab
Mounting
Clip
ABS-015
Side Panel
Back Panel
ABS-014a
Receiving
Channel
Side
Panel
Receiving
Channel
Side
Panel
2”
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Shower Alcove Installation Procedure