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Table of Contents Planning Your Installation (Tools & Materials Needed)...............................1 Planning Your Installation...........................................................................2 Framing Diagrams.......................................................................................3 Installation Instructions.........................................................................4-12 Seam Caulking Instructions......................................................................
MULTI-PIECE SECTIONAL PRODUCT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION 1. Avoid exposure to weather. Product cartons are not waterproof. Cartons exposed to rain or snow may result in accumulated water penetrating the back laminates of the shower and soak the glassed in reinforcement supports causing bulges in the gelcoat surface. 2. Most handling damage is the result of impact blows to the back of the fiberglass units. 3.
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION 1. Review the Framing Diagrams in Figure 1. Modify existing framing if required. For new construction, build framing structure in accordance with product dimensions and notes shown in the Framing Diagrams. The 2 wall Framing Diagram is for the 6060 3P two wall shower only. BRIEF OVERVIEW. The actual installation will begin on the next page. Note: Unit will not install properly if framing pocket is not square and of proper size.
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5. A special note: During handling and transport, the product may be slightly bent. It is very important that the seam side of each wall, and the threshold of the pan does not have any bow or bend. This product is engineered with materials that allow for the sections to be pressed back to the normal and straight factory form that is intended. As each section is removed from the packaging, use a straight edge to check the straightness of the wall sections and of the threshold.
. The next step is to dry fit the shower pan to the studs and confirm the drain location. The better fit of the pan, the better all wall parts will assemble as intended with minimal gaps at the seams. Note in Figure 5 the two installers have placed the shower pan on the floor, and are pushing it into the installed position. One of the installers is using a short piece of 2 x 4 wood to hold the front of the shower pan off the floor.
10. Confirm the pan is level by using a long level on top of the threshold, and along the sides and back. Note the level is used on the same horizontal surface that has the pins.This will be important to allow the wall panels to fit correctly. (See Figures 9A and 9B). If the pan is not level, shim the appropriate areas to achieve level. Do not shim more than 1/8”. If shimming over 1/8” is required, remove the pan and correct the sub-floor area by “floating” a floor leveling compound. Figure 9A 11.
Now secure the pan in the upright position to the back framing. Use a piece of scrap 2 x 4 lumber to temporarily secure it. See the example in Figure 12. 14. A solid wood floor adhesive will be used to “glue” the bottom side of the shower pan to the sub floor. The following steps will detail the appropriate steps to accomplish this. 15. Clean the sub-floor thoroughly, wiping away all lose debris. Wipe up any moisture. Never use adhesive on a dirty or damp surface. Figure 12 16.
17. After the adhesive and thin-set materials are in place, rotate the pan back into place for installation. (Hint) In order to reach the pan without stepping on the adhesive, place a short piece of wood over the drain area. Use this to step on to remove the 2 x 4 that is holding the pan against the back framing. (See Figure 15). NOTE: The working life of the flooring adhesive is roughly one hour. (Refer to the label on the adhesive for actual working time).
20. The next step will be to place the wall panels on the pan. The back wall will be installed first. If the water control valve is in the back wall, carefully measure and mark the location on the surface of the wall panel. If installing in a shower with a two piece back wall, the valve probably will be installed through the lower wall panel. Make certain the valve does not conflict with the mounting flange or seam. Read the installation instructions provided by the valve manufacturer.
22. For 5 piece units, the next step is to place the top section of the back wall. Clean the back ledge and apply a continuous bead of 100% RTV silicone caulking along the ledge of the back wall where the top part of the wall will sit. The bead should be 3/8 wide and placed at the middle of the ledge. It should go completely around each alignment pin. Lift the top back wall panel and set it on top of the lower wall. Press the panel down to seat in the caulking.
Clean and apply a continuous 3/8” bead of 100% RTV silicone caulk along the entire length of the vertical surface of the back wall where the side wall panel mates to the back wall. Apply the caulk completely around each alignment pin. (See Figure 23). Lift the side wall and place it on the pan. Make sure alignment pins on the pan and back wall line up. Clear fingers and slide the wall into the installed position. (See Figure 25) Confirm fit and level.
Seam Caulking Instructions Materials Required: Tools Required: Acrylic Latex Caulk Caulking Gun Wiping Cloths (Rags) Cup Clean Water Cut off tip of caulk tube diagonally with opening no larger than 1/8”. (Figure 27) Figure 27 Run a continuous bead of caulk at the seam between the two parts. (Figure 28) Figure 28 Smooth caulk gently with a wet fingertip. (Figure 29) Figure 29 Using a clean rag, wipe off excess water and caulk.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHOWER SEATS Con’t: 5.- Using a power drill with a 0.120 diameter drill through the wall the three (3) mounting holes for each flange. 6.- Apply silicone caulking around and inside each drilled hole before installing the seat. 7.- Place the seat against the mounting wall with each hinge aligned to the mounting holes. Utilizing the six (6) #10 x 2” Stainless Steel screws, place a Phillips screw driver into your power drill and securely tighten each of the six (6) screws.
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2" No-Caulk Brass Drain - Recommended for molded shower stalls where the drain is installed on the shower unit before it is placed. The drain is furnished with a stainless steel strainer, water-tight gasket amd securing nut. Effective Date: 08.26.09 www.ellasbubbles.com 16 15 www.ellasbubbles.
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Ella’s Bubbles, LLC. warrants to the owner of its TUB, TUB/SHOWER or SHOWER STALL as follows: Unit manufactured of fiberglass reinforced polyester resin, that it will, free of charge, repair any Ella’s unit found to be defective in material or workmanship upon inspection by an authorized representative of Ella’s for a period of thirty (30) years from the date of purchase of the unit by a qualified professional.
Warranty Activation Form 1 of 2 Model: _______________________ Serial Number: ____________________ Purchase Date:_______________ Purchase price:____________________ Place of Purchase:_____________________________________________________________ Contact Name:______________________ Phone Number:_____________________ Upon completing the installation of an Ella Walk In Bath, the following Warranty Activation Form must be completed, signed by both the customer and installer, and returned to Ella’s Bubble
Warranty Activation Form 2 of 2 OWNER’S INFORMATION: _____________________________________________________________________________ Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Address City State ZIP ____________________________ Telephone _________________________________________ E-mail ___________________________ Date _________________________________________ Signature INSTALLER’S INFORMATION: _______________________________________________________________________
