Instructions / Assembly

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NOTICE: Please inspect the unit thoroughly before installation to make sure it has not been damaged during transportation. Under no
circumstances should a damaged pan be installed. Neither Aquatic nor the distributor will be responsible for removal or
reinstallation costs should a replacement be necessary.
a. READ ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
b. Make sure that walls and floors meet fire safety requirements of local building code and/or FHA/HUD Minimum Property Standards.
c. All dimensions are nominal. The stud opening is +
1
⁄8" (3mm) - 0.
Pre Installation Requirements:
a. In remodeling, if necessary, add studs at each end to provide a vertical nailing surface for the side nailing flanges of bath fixture product.
b. To avoid obstruction during installation make sure that supply lines, spout pipe and valve plumbing do not project into alcove.
c. Shower pans require a 6” (150mm) diameter floor opening for 2” (50mm) IPS drain fitting connection. [See Chart 1 for location]
NOTE: Be sure floor opening location matches left-hand, right-hand or center bath fixture drain location.
d. Locate rough plumbing/valving according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install trim at this time.
n Make sure framed-in alcove is of proper size per Aquatic dimensions, (See Chart 1. The stud opening is +
1
⁄8" (3mm) - 0), square, and plumb; check
floor for levelness.
n Place pan in alcove with the front skirt firmly on the floor. The pan must be set level. To check, use a 3’ (915mm) long (minimum) level on top of the
ledge on both ends of pan and on top of dam. [See Diagram 2]
n After leveling pan, mark each stud (or concrete or block wall) immediately above the back horizontal flange. Remove pan from alcove.
n Apply sanitary drain assembly, per drain manufacturer’s recommendations to the pan.
n NOTE: No foundation materials are requiredon Aquatic shower and tub-shower units.
n Place pan into alcove with front skirt firmly on floor. Make certain that unit is level [See Diagram 2].
The pan must be set level.
n Pre-drill and fasten flange above scribe line shown on pan. [See Diagram 2].
NOTE: Fasteners to wood framing - 1” (25mm) galvanized roofing nails or 1” (25mm) pan head screws; to steel studs - drill flanges and
studs with +
3
⁄16” (5mm) carbide bit and fasten with #8 - 1 1/4” modified truss head screws; to concrete/block walls use 1” (25mm)
concrete nails with nailing tool or impacter. NOTE: Pre drilling flanges is required to prevent cracking of unit.
a. Spot-fasten the four corners of the nailing flanges to studs above line on pan. Recheck level.
b. Fasten at each stud (concrete; 16” (405mm) on center), working from both ends toward back center. [See Diagram 2]
n Finished Wall Coverings:
a. For cultured marble walls - Bring water resistant wall board down to the top of the flange. Apply 100% silicone sealant with mildew
resistant properties between the gypsum board and nailing flange. Apply cultured marble over the gypsum board to the horizontal
surface of the unit, then seal the seams of the cultured marble. [See Diagram 3, Detail A]
b. For ceramic tile with cementitious backer board – Furring strips as thick as nailing flanges are recommended above the unit. Apply
concrete backer board to leave at least a gap of
1
⁄4" between the backer board and the horizontal surface of the pan. Apply 100% silicone
with mildew resistant properties between the backer board and the horizontal surface of the unit. Apply finished wall tiles, leaving the valley
detail on the pan clear of all materials to allow trapped water to escape. Finishing of other trades should be done in conformance with
applicable codes and generally accepted building practices. [See Diagram 3, Detail B]
c. For ceramic tile with traditional mortar bed – Apply the waterproof membrane overlapping the flange of the unit 1” min. Apply wire over the
flange to leave a gap of
1
⁄4" between the wire and the horizontal surface of the pan. Apply the mortar bed to the second step of the pan,
leaving the third step clear for tile. Apply 100% silicone with mildew resistant properties, leaving the valley detail on the pan clear
of all materials to allow trapped water to escape. Finishing of trades should be done in conformance with applicable codes and generally
accepted building practices. [See Diagram 3, Detail C]
n Door Enclosures: Refer to other door manufacturer’s installation instructions.
NOTE: Where local codes specify minimum door openings, shower stalls may require swing (not sliding) doors.
n 3232CPAN/NS does not carry the UPC seal and is not approved by some municipal plumbing codes due to inside dimensions. Check local
building codes.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE heat, or solvent based cleaning fluids.
Installation Data
Shower Pans
3232CPAN/NS, 3636CPAN/NS, 4242CPAN/NS, 4834CPAN/NS,
6030CPAN/NS, 6034CPAN/NS
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