seated shower base installation instructions
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INSTALLATION Thank you for purchasing the American Standard Seated Shower Base. Please read all instructions carefully prior to installing the Seated Shower. This manual will serve as a guide to get your seated shower installed properly and safely. If you have any questions, please contact your local distributor or contact customer service for additional assistance. Warning: Inspect all items for defects and/or breakage. If significant damage is presnet do not install product and contact customer service.
Grab Bar and Secondary Supports Grab Bar Supports The Seated Shower comes with a built in grab bar, that does not need any secondary reinforcement. If you would like to add additional grab bars or faucetry now would be the time to add the necessary reinforcements. Add a 2 x 6 wood block in place, where any additional grab bars will be anchored. See figure 2 Figure 2 Seated Shower Test Fit Once wood frame has be built, it is time to test fit the Seated Shower.
Securing Seated Shower In order to permanently secure the Seated Shower, a 1-1/2” drywall screw will need to be drilled though the Seated Shower Flange into a the wood studs. Warning: In order to prevent cracking of the acrylic flange, a 1/8” pilot hole should be drilled prior to drilling the 1-1/2” drywall screw. Care should be taken not to over tighten the drywall screw into the flange. Over tightening will crack or break the flange.
Adding Tile Once drywall is installed onto the wood frame, tiles or an Acrylic Wall System can then be laid over the drywall See Figure 3. Drywall Tile Flange Wood Frame Figure 3 Note: Wall Material should extend no more than 1-1/8” from wood studs, including the 1/2” drywall. This is to ensure tile and Seated Shower Walls are flush with no tile overhang.
