Installation Guide

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6. Make connections to supply and drain lines. Strap all lines to the framing. Install nish trim.

Caulk as necessary.

7. Check for leaks before installing wall-board and closing off plumbing access.

8. Finish wall board as detailed in Figure 6.

CAUTION

If you use a RUBBER FLOOR MAT in this tub or shower unit it must be removed after each

usage. If left in the unit, it may cause blisters or damage to the surface nish.

DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS

The most important caution is to avoid use of harsh abrasive cleaners or gritty scouring

powders. To clean the unit, simply use a household liquid detergent with soft sponge cloth

and warm water. More persistent stains, tar, or paint can be removed with naptha or mineral

spirits. Remove excess plaster by scraping with a sharpened soft wood stick. Avoid wire

brushes, metal scrapers or tools. Restore dull areas by rubbing with automotive type body

cleaning compound.

Remove the nuts and bolts to disassemble the wall

section(s) from the base unit. Carefully move all

parts into the installation area.

Install drain and/or overflow assembly on unit

following drain manufacturers instructions.

Place support wedges under the back edge and secure

Place the base unit in the install location. Level the unit.

with adhesive. A minimum of two shims should be used

for proper support. (See Figure 5). Re-check level and

attach base to framing studs with 6D galvanized screws.

USING PLASTIC FASTENERS TO STABILIZE

THE WALLS ON SECTIONAL BATHING UNITS

Fiberglass Unit

Apply a bead of silicone to the inside head of the

plastic fasteners. Insert the plastic fasteners in the

holes on the base ledge coming in from the bottom

(outside) and pushing them upward so they point toward

the ceiling. See Figure 3.

The head of the fastener and silicone should make

contact with bottom ledge of the base.

Silicone Bead

Plastic Fastener

For three piece units, after applying the

silicone to the head of the plastic fasteners for the

wall, insert them from the backside through the holes

in the vertical seam on the left wall (the wall to the left

as you face the unit) so they are facing the right and

the heads of them are pressed firmly to the backside

of the flanges.

For four piece units, after applying the silicone to the

head of the plastic fasteners for the walls, insert them

on the two front vertical flanges of the back wall. These

fasteners will be inserted from the backside and pressed

through until the head of the fasteners fully contact the

flanges. These fasteners will be pointing out towards

the front of the bathing unit.

The silicone on the plastic fasteners should be

allowed time to dry. Use four wooden blocks on

the top ledge. Space evenly along the ledge. Tape them

in place. They will be used to temporarily space the wal

above the base while it is being placed. See Figure 4A.

Sectional bathing units are shipped from the factory

with screws or nuts and bolts connecting the parts

together.

If installing the unit fastened together in one piece,

follow instructions on Page 1 of this manual.

If you will be installing the base first then the separate

wall sections, it is recommended you use the plastic

fasteners. The plastic fasteners are especially usefull

when installing a three or four piece bathing unit.

Using the plastic fasteners should allow you to more

easily install the unit in the framing alcove. Read and

understand the instructions on this page since the

plastic fasteners must be inserted in a specific direction.

Support Wedges

(Secure with adhesive)

Wood Blocks

1/4” Bead of

Silicone Caulk

Place a continuous bead of silicone on

base between the edge of the base and the holes

(As shown in Figure 4B). For three and four piece

units,apply silicone up the veritical seam(s) between

the holes for the fasteners and the front or inside edge

of the wall.

Figure 3

Figure 4B

Place the walls on top of the wooden blocks. One

by one remove the blocks taking care to align the

plastic fasteners into the holes in the underside of the

walls. For three piece units, install the left wall first.

Repeat for the right wall. Press all seams together to

For four piece units, install the back wall first. Install

the left and right walls, (Wet wall last.) Take care to

align the plastic fasteners into the holes in the walls.

Press the seams together, to assure a tight fit.

Wipe away any excess caulking before it cures.

assure a tight fit. wipe away any excess caulking.

See Figure 5.

Figure 5

Figure 4A

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