Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsElla ManualsBath60 in. x 33 in. x 77 in. Freedom 3-Piece Low Threshold Shower Stall in Biscuit RHS Molded Seat Accessories Left Drain

Thank you for purchasing an Ella Low Threshold Shower System. For best results, please read

and follow all directions carefully before beginning installation.

Tools/Materials you might need for proper installation:

IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

1. The back of a berglass unit is not waterproof. Unit must be stored so water will drain off

and not acumulate in one spot. Water can penetrate the back laminates and soak the

glassed in reinforcement supports causing bulges in the gelcoat unit.

2. Most handling damage is the result of impact blows to the back of hte berglass units.

3. Never drag a berglass unit on any surface. Always transport the unit y hand using (2)

people or two wheel dolly.

4. Never let a berglass unit drop from any height, not even an inch or stress cracks are likely

to occur.

5. Placing objects inside the unit can cause scratches or nicks to the surface. Do not use the

shower as a trash receptacle! Always place a drop cloth or cardboard on the oor when

working inside the shower.

6. Never clean berglass gelcoat surface with metal tools of any kind, including razor blades.

Getting Started

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-Installation Planning

Do Not store units out of doors.- Keep

out of sunlight and exposure to weather.

Review Figures 7, 8, and 9 to make

sure alcove is of proper size. If a fire rated

alcove is required, approved finish material must

be installed prior to unit installation. Access to

drain and supply connections should be provided

so that these connections may be made after the

unit has been installed. Framing alcove must

reflect interior dimensions on diagram to permit

installation of unit. Note in diagram the required

opening in the floor to provide clearance for the

drain fitting and connection.

Placement of the two wood shims (provided)

is MANDATORY to provide bottom structural

support of the base unit. See Figure 1.

Installation Procedure

Remove wall section(s) from the base

unit. Carefully move all parts into the installation

area. Apply a bead of silicone to all joints. Reinstall

wall sections. Align all parts, and connect with

the metal fasteners. Wipe away any excess caulk

that squeezes out. The unit will be installed in

the framed alcove as a one-piece unit.

If installing piece-by-piece into the alcove,

Alternate Connection: Plastic Fasteners:

use the plastic fasteners. These fasteners

Drain and/or Overflow assembly should

be installed on unit according

to the

manu

facturers instructions. Apply a bead of 100%

silicone caulk around the drain opening in unit

before installing the fitting.

Locate supply lines for control valves

and shower head. Measure and mark locations

of fittings on the finished side of the unit. Recheck

locations, and drill 1/4’’ pilot holes. Cut holes to

final size using the appropriate size hole saw.

5 .

Plumb and level the unit in two directions:

Place a level on top of the apron, and along the

finished flat area at the top of the wall. Once the unit

is leveled, if any gap appears between the apron and

sub floor fill the gap with solid material. When satisfied

with the fit, attach the unit to framing with 6d galvanized

nails or screws through the predrilled holes in the

mounting flanges. If required, drill additional holes

through the flanges in order to attach the unit to each

stud.

Make connections to supply and drain

lines. Strap all lines to the framing. Inst

all finish

trim. Caulk as necessary.

Check for leaks before installing wall-board and

closing off plumbing access.

Finish wall

board as

detailed in

the diagram.

Shim Along

Framing

Wall

Board

Mou nting

Flange

Caulk

Gap

Framing

SECTIONAL GELCOAT BATHING SYSTEMS

Wood Support Shims

Two wood shims are provided in the installation

packet attached to the unit. Additonal shims may be

added by the installer.

READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY

BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.

permit a “blind” installation so shower parts may

connected together in the installation location.

The unit parts are held in alignment with the plastic

fastener pins. When the caulking cures, the parts

are solidly held together similar to a one

piece unit when attached to the framing.

Follow the instructions on Pages 2 and 3

if using the plastic fasteners in place of

the metal fasteners.

Apply wood wedges to the alcove floor.

Carry unit to the opening. Align front of apron

to final location and tilt unit into place. Make certain

that the wood shims contact both the bathing unit

and sub floor. Remove and adjust wedges if

necessary to assure proper contact for support.

It is MANDATORY that these wedges are in place

and in proper contact to assure structural integrity

of the bathing unit.

Figure 2

Figure 1

• 6D Galvanized Screws

• 100% silicone caulking

• Caulking gun

• Acrylic latex caulk

• Shims

• Tape measure

• 1/8" drill bit

• Phillips screw driver

• Cardboard

• China marker /

grease pencil

• Furring strips

• Construction adhesive

• Long spirit level