Instructions / Assembly

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Aquatic • 8101 E. Kaiser Blvd. • Anaheim, CA 92808 • [phone] • FAX [phone] • www.aquaticbath.com
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Accessible Showers with Pre-leveled Base
Fax on Demand # 2907
NOTICE: Please inspect the unit thoroughly before installation to make sure it has not been damaged during transportation.
Under no circumstances should a damaged unit be installed. Neither Aquatic nor the distributor will be responsible for removal or
reinstallation costs should a replacement be necessary due to installation of a damaged unit.
PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING
1. Unit must be placed within bathroom area before completion of door framing or, if preferred, studs may be omitted or knocked-
out to permit unit placement.
2. Review job print and Aquatic rough-in dimensions; verify all key dimensions against actual job conditions .
3. Make sure framed-in alcove is of proper size, square and plumb; check floor for levelness.
4. If alcove floor is not completely level, foundation materials [non-shrink grout] are mandatory under the bottom of each unit to
solidify for wheelchair support.
5. If fire-rated alcove is required, approved finish material must be in place prior to unit installation to meet fire safety requirements
of local building code and/or FHA/HUD Minimum Property Standards. NOTE: Finished alcove must have interior dimensions
shown on rough-in diagram to permit installation of unit.
6. Provide 8” x 8” (205mm x 205mm) box out for 2” (50mm) IPS and drain connection.
7. To avoid obstruction, make sure that supply lines and valve plumbing are not strapped to studs and do not project into
alcove. Also, drain pipe must not project above floor level prior to installation.
8. Make sure all plumbing is complete and to code.
9. To prevent scuffing while installing unit, cover the entire bottom of the unit with a piece of cardboard or other protective material.
10. Fasten drain fitting to unit before installing [see manufacturer’s instructions].
Fasteners for wood framing—1
1
⁄2” galvanized roofing nails or #10 x 1
1
⁄2” self-tapping washer head screws;
for concrete or block walls—1” concrete nails and nailing tool;
for steel studs (18 ga.)—drill flanges and studs with
5
⁄32” carbide bit and use #12 x 1” sheet metal screws.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
For non-level alcove floor applications, prepare a foundation material mix
(industrial plaster, mortar mix) and spread throughout the alcove floor with a square
notched tile trowel. The foundation materials should spread around the drain and
extend to the perimeter of the shower floor.
8“ x 8”
(205mm x 205mm)
Box Out
Rough In
Rough
Center
Overall Width
Overall
Depth
1
Foundation Material
8” Box Out
Square
Notched Trowel
2
Note: If fire-rated alcove is required, approved finish materials must be in place
prior to unit installation to meet fire safety requirements of local building codes
and/or FHA/HUD Minimum Property Standards.
Check dimension of alcove; make sure walls are square and plumb and floor is
level. For completely level floor, proceed to Step 3.