Installation Guide
SA-38NEO Alcove Corner Shower Wall Kit
For corner shower floors
38 inches wide and 38
inches deep. Designed
for use with Swan
Corporation SS-38NEO
Neo-Angle Shower Floor
or other manufacturer’s
shower floor of the same
dimensions.
Note: Other
manufacturer’s shower
floors must have a
nailing/tiling flange
around the sides of the
base.
One corner panel; One left side panel; One right side panel.
Unpack Carton
Use care when opening the box so that you do not damage
the panels.
This product is shipped to you or your retail center after
careful inspection. After purchasing the kit, carefully unpack
and inspect the product for any shipping damage that may
have occurred. If damage is found, report it immediately to
the store of purchase. After inspection and during installation,
protect the products from construction damage by moving
them to another room or area until ready to install.
Store panels in a flat area to avoid warpage until the time of
installation. Do not store the panels outside of the original
packaging in a vertical position.
Please use the model number located on the side of the
box, or the front of this manual, when contacting us with
questions concerning the installation of this unit.
Make sure the walls are the correct size and are in good
condition. Installation of damaged product will void the
warranty.
Helpful Hints
Read these instructions carefully and familiarize yourself
with the various parts of the kit.
The variety of installations possible for this kit may require
procedures other than those shown. Ensure construction is
correctly sized, plumb, and square.
Save the large cardboard box for protection of the shower
floor or bathtub during the installation process and to use as
a template for cutting the wall panels for plumbing outlets.
Allow sufficient time for the parts in this kit to adjust to room
temperature. We do not recommend installation of this
product at temperatures below 65°F.
Sawhorses with 2 x 4 cross-members or a worktable are
helpful during the installation process.
Always transport the panels vertically. Use care when
laying the panels flat to prevent flexing, especially when
panels have a cutout in them.
Store unused materials away from the work area to prevent
accidental damage.
If the shower or bathtub is placed over a garage or on an
outside wall, care must be taken to ensure that the shower
or bathtub is properly insulated from cold temperatures.
Preparation Tips
Swan Corporation alcove wall kits are designed to be
fastened directly to wall studs and feature a sturdy
interlocking system for a one piece appearance. The
alcove kits are manufactured to fit a specific size opening
and cannot be cut or modified to fit other dimensions. If the
wall opening is too small, too large, or too short, other
methods will be required to cover the wall.
Turn off the hot and cold water supply.
For remodeling, remove faucet handles, escutcheons, filler
spouts, and/or anything mounted to the wall (i.e. towel bars,
soap dishes, etc.).
For remodeling, after removal of the old bathtub or shower,
measure the alcove pocket to make sure the new alcove
bathtub or shower wall panels will fit. It may be necessary
to reconstruct one or more of the pocket walls.
All old ceramic tiles, plastic tiles, and deteriorated wall
surfaces must be removed. For remodeling, it is best to strip
the wall to the studs in order to inspect the structure, repair
any existing damage, and install any required supports. Then
the new alcove wall panels can be installed directly to the stud
walls.
For new construction, build a stud pocket wall structure to
the rough opening dimensions included in this manual. Use
wood or structural steel studding, and make sure that all
framing is plumb and square.
If installing one or more alcove wall panels over existing
cement board, greenboard, or moisture resistant sheetrock,
make sure the existing wall surface is smooth, plumb, true,
and in good condition. A second layer of greenboard must
be installed to cover the nailing flanges after alcove wall
panel installation.
Ensure all plumbing or electrical work inside the walls is
finished prior to installation of the wall panels.
Refer to the installation manual that came with the bathtub
or shower floor for instructions on installing the bathtub or
shower floor prior to installing the alcove wall kit.
Always measure the location of the plumbing cutouts, as
stated in the instructions for each specific Swan Corporation
tub wall kit. Make a cardboard template to trial fit all
plumbing cutouts before cutting panels.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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