Installation Guide

Understanding Framework Construction
Swan Corporation cannot anticipate every possible
installation situation or condition. The variety of
installations possible for this shower floor may require
procedures other than those shown. Plan ahead to
ensure that stud wall framework construction is correctly
sized, plumb, and square.
The key to a good shower floor installation is proper fit
within the stud wall framework. Remember these
important points to ensure a smooth installation.
• Completely read and understand this manual and
the appropriate shower solid surface wall panel
installation manual prior to beginning the project.
• Measure the actual shower floor and use these
dimensions to build or modify the stud wall
framework to fit. A 3/16” gap between the
framework and the Swanstone shower floor flange
is acceptable.
Installation Options
 The shower floor can be installed with the flange
directly against the stud wall framework and 1/2”
moisture-resistant wall board installed above the
shower floor flange.
 The shower floor can be installed with the flange
directly against the stud wall framework and a Swan
Corporation SA Series Alcove Wall Kit can be
installed directly onto the wall stud framework. Refer
to the alcove wall kit manual for more information,
prior to building/modifying the framework.
 The shower floor can be installed with the flange
against existing moisture-resistant wall board with a
second layer of 1/2” moisture-resistant wall board
added above the shower floor flange.
If installing a Swan Corporation Alcove Wall Kit in
conjunction with the shower floor, note that the alcove
side panels are designed to extend out past the edge of
the shower floor. Read the Alcove Wall Kit installation
manual and build the framework to the specifications
outlined in that publication.
Framework Construction
1. Measure the actual shower floor prior to building or
modifying the stud wall framework to determine the
exact size required.
2. Add 3/8” to width measurement (B) and at least
3/16” or more to depth measurement (A) of the
shower floor to correctly size the framework
opening.
3a. For new construction, build a wood or steel stud
framework for the shower enclosure. Dry fit the
shower floor. The ideal gap between the shower
floor flange, each side wall framework and the back
wall framework is 3/16”, as shown below.
Note: When constructing or modifying stud wall
framework, make sure to install (gang) multiple studs to
provide support for any required moisture resistant wall
board, solid surface panel attachment flanges, or filler
boards, etc. Framework depth (B) must be at least
3/16” more than the actual depth measurement of the
shower floor.
B
BK-RO-001
A
BK-SB-003
3/16"
1/2"
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Installation Procedure