Installation Guide

Gelcoat Shower and Tub Shower
Installation Instructions
Thank you for purchasing Praxis Bathware. For best
results, please read and follow all directions carefully.
PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING
1. Please do not store units out of doors.- Keep out of
sunlight and exposure to weather.
2. Review
Figures 1, 2 and 3 to make sure alcove
materials. Fire rated materials must be installed prior to
unit installation.
3.
Access to drain and supply connections should be
provided so that these connections may bemade after
the unit has been installed. Inside dimensions of framing
permit installation.Framing must be solidly fastened to
4. Each manufactured unit is made with the intent of
being shimmed upon installation. This compensates for
any settling or slope that may have occured at the job
inside a plastic bag.The shims need to be placed under
the unit after it is put into place and is being leveled.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Make certain your stud framing alcove is sized
correctly and is square and plumb. You may prefer to
complete framing of the back wall and the plumbing end
wall then frame out theopposite end wall after the unit
has been set.
2. Finish rough plumbing, but leave unstrapped at
this stage. Find drain line and trap locations as shown
in the applicable Framing Diagram. Refer to Framing
permit clearance and allow connection of the drain
assembly.
3. Locate supply lines for mixing valves, spout, and
shower. The shower head may be positioned through the
Tools you might need for proper installation
• Galvanized Nails or Screws
• Large Level
• Hammer or Screw Gun
• Shims
• Adhesive
Blocking
at Unit
Height.
(optional)
Figure 1
14”
14”
7”
7”
Figure 2
Room Height.
Blocking at
Unit Height.
(optional)
14” x 7” Cutout For Drain And
Overflow Connection For
Tub/Showers.
Minimum 6” Diameter Opening For
Drain Connection on Showers
Showers and Tub/Showers
with Center Drain
Showers and Tub/Showers
with End Drain
Room Height.
Neo Angle Showers
14” x 7” Cutout For Drain
And Overflow Connection
For Tub/Showers.
Minimum 6” Diameter Opening For
Drain Connection on Showers
Figure 3