Owners Manual and Installation Guide Open Top
Contents Basic Installation Requirements 1 Preparation Diagrams 2-7 Installation Instructions 8-14 Warrnaty Information 15 Warranty Form 16
BASIC INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS When installing AmeriBath bathing modules, the following precautions should be taken to help reduce chances of damage during installation. • Make allowances to get unit in room. • Always bring unit to plumb (level). • Always have a framing member behind the flanges. • Always shim or grout under the base of the unit to assure positive contact with the floor.
3/4” Threshold Top of Slab Installation (New Construction / Remodeling) www.AmeriBath.
Detail “A” Acrylic Shower Threshold Grout Caulk 10” Grout F.F. Typical 6” Dia. Core Drill Slab Sub Floor Typical Floor Float To Make A 3/4” Threshold Flush With Finish Floor To Make A 3/4” Threshold Flush With Finish Floor Thickness of F.F. Material Suggested Floor Float Up To 1/8” 3/4” Up To 1/ 4” 1/2” Up To 1/2” 1/4” 10” Sump 1/2” Typical 6” Dia. Core Drill Architect/Engineer is responsible for determining proper depth of float material based on finish floor material. www.AmeriBath.
Detail “A” Threshold Grout Caulk Acrylic Shower Grout 10” F.F. Slab Sub Floor Typical 6” Dia. Core Drill Drain Sump To Make A 3/4” Threshold Flush With Finish Floor Thickness of F.F. Material Suggested Pit Depth Up To 1/8” 3/4” Up To 1/ 4” 1/2” Up To 1/2” 1/4” pit O.D. of Unit +1” Typical 6” Dia. Core Drill O.D. of Unit +1” Architect/Engineer is responsible for determining proper pit depth based on finish floor material. www.AmeriBath.
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Note: Depending on state and local fire code rating standards, be sure to allow 5/8” drywall in alcove of rough-in dimensions. Note 41 36 Shown as a typical framing example. Typical Shimming For Showers and Tub Showers www.AmeriBath.
INSTALLATION OF AN OPEN TOP ONE PIECE TRANSFER SHOWER BE SURE TO USE A NON-SHRINK GROUT (MIX GROUT EXTRA WET) 1.) Place unit into alcove and onto grout bed. 2.) Check unit for level and plumb while continually working unit into grout bed. 3.) Place a 2x4 (7” long) on the bottom of the unit. Be sure to place a towel or cardboard between unit and wood so as not to scratch acrylic. 4.) Place a brace between the 7” long piece of 2x4 and a ceiling member.
Shower Enclosure Details (Metal Studs) www.AmeriBath.
Shower Enclosure Details (Wood Studs) www.AmeriBath.
Tub/Shower Enclosure Details (Metal Studs) www.AmeriBath.
Tub/Shower Enclosure Details (Wood Studs) www.AmeriBath.
Corner Shower Enclosure Details (Metal Studs) www.AmeriBath.
Corner Shower Enclosure Details (Wood Studs) www.AmeriBath.
AmeriBath RESIDENTIAL LIMITED LIFETIME AND COMMERCIAL LIMITED TEN (10) YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Shower Shell, Frame, Finish-Limited Warranty: Subject to the terms and conditions herein AmeriBath warrants to you, the original purchaser, that your AmeriBath shower shell, aluminum frame, and finish will not crack, delaminate, or blister for a period of ten (10) years when used in commercial applications or for the lifetime of the original purchaser when used in residential applications, from the date of purchase
THE TIME OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY BE OBLIGATED OR LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND THEREFORE SOME OR ALL OF THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SENTENCE MAY NOT APPLY. THESE WARRANTIES PROVIDE SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
