Installation Guide

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury or death.
Eye Protection
Be sure to use all personal protective
equipment to ensure your own safety. To
avoid eye injury, always wear protective
glasses with side shields when using power tools. Also,
make sure no one else can be injured by flying particles
when using power tools.
Fire Hazard
Personal injury or death can
result from a fire caused by
flammable liquids or
silicone. Cleaners or solvents can be highly explosive,
resulting in personal injury or even death, when not used
properly. Clean up any flammable substance
immediately. Sparks or open flames can cause
flammable substances to ignite. DO NOT smoke while
working on or near any flammable substance.
Solvents Hazard
Follow all manufacturer’s safety instructions
for silicone and denatured alcohol. Alcohol
vapors are both flammable and hazardous to
breathe. Silicone vapors may irritate eyes and nose.
Personal injury can result from improperly handling or
use of products such as denatured alcohol. Always
follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the safe
use of these products. Ventilate any work area before
beginning to apply silicone, cleaning agents, or solvents.
Fumes Hazard
The fumes from the silicone and
solvents used by the installer can be
harmful if used in an unventilated
room. Always work in a well-ventilated area.
Dust Hazard
When cutting the hole for the floor
drain, use a dust collection method
which prevents dust particles from
going into the air. Always work in a well-ventilated area.
Always use an OSHA approved dust mask when cutting.
Power Tool Hazard
To prevent personal injury or possible
death, always follow the electrical
safety recommendations of the
power tool’s manufacturer. Do not use power tools in an
unsafe manner. Power tools should only be connected
to a circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter
(GFI).
Shock Hazard
Never use electric power tools
around water, condensation, or other
liquids. Electric shock can cause
severe burns, significant injuries, and even death. If an
extension cord is required, always use an OSHA
approved extension cord. Power cords should only be
connected to a circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit
interrupter (GFI).
Electrical Shock Hazard
Contacting live electrical wiring with
power tools or hand tools can cause
serious injury or death. Make sure
all related circuit breakers are turned OFF. Test for live
circuits or wiring inside any wall where installation of the
Swan product requires cutting into a wall.
Electrocution Hazard
Water and other liquids conduct
electric current and can create a
short circuit, resulting in injury or
death. Keep all liquids away from electrical cords and
power tools. DO NOT create a short circuit between a
source of electricity and a liquid by being in contact with
both simultaneously.
Grab Bars
It is recommended that shower compartments
be equipped with support grab bars that
comply with the most recent edition of
ANSI-A117.1 requirements. Grab bars must be
anchored to structural support (wall studs) behind
shower compartment panels. Do not rely on the panels
only for grab bar support!
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Safety Guidelines