Installation Guide

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Multi-Piece Sectional Product

Installation Instructions

For best results, please read and follow all directions carefully.

1. Avoid exposure to weather. Product carton is not waterproof.

Carton exposed to rain or snow may result in accumulated water

penetrating the back laminates of the shower pan 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 berglass units.

3. Never drag this berglass product on any surface. Always carry

the pan or use a two wheel dolly.

4. Never drop the berglass shower pan 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 nished surface. Do not use the shower pan 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.

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 two wall Framing Diagram is for the 6060

3P two wall shower only.

BRIEF OVERVIEW

Please read instructions before beginning the installation.

Note: Unit will not install properly if framing pocket is not square

and of proper size. The dimensions shown in the FRAMING

DIAGRAMS are 1/4” larger than the size of the shower. This product

is manufactured to tight specications. The 1/4” over sizing is for

maneuvering and installation ease. If 1/4” over is not reasonable,

sizing closer to the product actual dimensions is allowable.

When trial tting the shower, use a level to conrm the parts are

level and plumb. If any gaps are present between the shower and

framing, use furring strips to ll the gaps. If the walls and oorare

not level, there may be an excessive gap at the seams. The unit is

designed to allow an 1/8” gap at the seams.

2. The shower base will be installed, leveled, and fastened to the

framing before the walls are installed. It is essential the framing

pocket be square and plumb for the unit to install properly.

The oor also must have no voids or out of level conditions. If

these are present, they must be corrected before installation.

Floor leveling compound can be purchased at a local home

improvement store. Make sure the area is completely dry.

3. Following the shower pan installation, place the back wall

sections, then the side walls. The parts are indexed to one another

by a slot and pin connection system. The parts are pushed tight

together before connection to the framing pocket is made. To

have a successful installation, two persons are required.

4. Plan for the location of the shower water control valve. Note

if planning to install the control valve in the back wall of the shower

with a two piece back wall, consider the location of the seam in the

wall. The control valve must be located at a height where the seam

and mounting ange do not cause a conict with placement of the

control valve, or water supply lines. These considerations are not

necessary if installing on the one piece back wall, or side wall. Plan for

routing the water supply lines to the control valve installation location.

5. In the installation location, the drain opening in the oor should

have a 6” core for the drain pipe, and a 10” x 10” x 1/2” deep

recess in the sub oor. (The drain core must be blocked when

lled with Thin-Set). The 10” x 10” x 1/2” deep recess is required

to to assure proper drainage. See Detail of Drain Core Area

6. Check the outside of the package for visible shipping damage.

If damage is noted, contact your supplier before proceeding with

the installation.

7. Locate accessories if any were ordered. They will be packaged

in the pan box. Remove those and store them in a safe location

Tools/materials you might need for proper installation

• hammer

• drill with phillips screw bit

• 1/2” notched trowel

• 1/8” drill bit

• spatula

• grease pencil (china marker)

• auger mixing tool for drill

• caulking gun

• 4’ level

• 2’ level

• nails

• (50+) 1 1/4” wood screws

• solid wood flooring adhesive- (2) one gallon buckets per

shower or 100% silicone adhesive

• two gallons of water - for mixing bedding compound and

water test around drain

• tube of white bathroom caulking

• (2) tubes of 100% clear silicone caulking

• (3) 8’ 2x4s

• (1) 8” long 2x4

• (1) 24” long 2x4

• (2) large wiping cloths

• self-caulking shower drain fitting

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions Tools/materials you might need for proper installation • hammer • drill with phillips screw bit • 1/2” notched trowel • 1/8” drill bit • spatula • grease pencil (china marker) • auger mixing tool for drill • caulking gun • 4’ level • 2’ level • nails • (50+) 1 1/4” wood screws For best results, please read and follow all directions carefully. 1. Avoid exposure to weather. Product carton is not waterproof.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions FRAMING DIAGRAMS 3838 4836 6030 C 6030 L-R 6033 C 6033 L-R 6036 C 6036 L-R 6048 6060 6232 6238 5050 A 38 7/8” 48 1/4” 60 1/4” 60 1/4” 60 1/4” 60 1/4” 60 1/4” 60 1/4” 60 1/4” 60 1/4” 62 5/8” 62 5/8” 50 1/4” B 19 7/16” 24 1/8” 30 1/8” 8 9/16” 30 1/8” 8 9/16” 30 1/8” 8 9/16” 30 1/8” 30 1/8” 31 5/16” 62 5/8” 25 1/8” C D 38 5/8” 19 1/8” 37 1/4” 18 1/8” 31 1/4” 15 1/8” 31 1/4” 15 1/8” 33 5/8” 15 1/8” 33 5/8” 15 3/8” 37 1/4” 18 1/8” 37 1/8” 18 3/4” 49
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions for easy retrieval.A special note: During handling and transport, 5. the product may be slightly bent. It is very important 8. Identify each andside its contents. box is of the thatpackage the seam of each The wall,label andon thethe threshold clearly marked indicating a shower pan and wall panels. pan does not have any bow or bend.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions securing theThe sections to the studs with no silicone and step is to dry fit the shower pan to the studs 8. tonext minimal screws confirm a good and the framing and confirm the drainfit,location. accommodates the sections. To achieve a dry fit installation, proceed The with better steps 6fitthrough 23 without usingall thewall silicone, of the pan, the better partsfloor will adhesive assemble and minimalasscrews to secure to the framework.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions 10. Confirm the pan is level by using a long level on top of the Confirm the and panback. is level by using a long level on 10.along threshold, and the sides top of the threshold, and along the sides and back. Note theon level used on the surface same horizontal surface that Note the level is used the is same horizontal that has the pins.This will be important to allow the wall panels has the pins.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions 14. A solid wood floor adhesive or 100% silicone adhesive will be used to “glue” the bottom side of the shower pan to Now secure the pan in the will upright to the back framing. the sub floor. The following steps detailposition the appropriate Use a piece of scrap 2 x 4 lumber to temporarily secure it. See steps to accomplish this. the example in Figure 12. 15.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions any reason the installation cannot be completed withinmaterials the After the adhesive and thin-set are in place, rotate 17. working time the of the adhesive, after step 16, jump ahead pan back into place for installation. to step 23. (Hint) In order to reach the pan without stepping on the adhesive, place short of wood overAs the drain area. Rotate the pan backa to the piece horizontal position.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions framing if required. This is the last access to the plumbing before the wall is permanently installed. 21. If all fits are good, proceed with the installation of the the back wall. The installation procedures described in this step apply for installation of one or two piece back walls. Wipe clean the ledges on top of the pan. Apply a continuous bead of 100% RTV silicone caulking along the back ledge of the pan where the back wall will sit.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions pins on the pan and back wall line up. Clear fingers and slide the piece of cardboard in the shower to protect the finish. wall into the installed position. See Figure 25 Caulk all seams with white acrylic bathtub caulk. Clean and apply a continuous 3/8” bead of 100% RTV silicone caulk along the entire length of the vertical surface of theInspect back wall the side wallon panel to the back Confirm fit and level.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions 4. Using a clean rag, wipe off excess water and caulk. aulking Instructions Figure 30 Free installation. 4. With the seat placed against the mounting wall, position the two hinges to the wall. Using a pencil, mark the three holes (3) holes in the flange onto the wall for each hinge. Remove seat from wall. 5. Using a power drill with a 0.120” diameter drill through the wall the three (3) mounting holes for each flange. Figure 27 6.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions 6. Apply silicone caulking around and inside each drilled hole before installing the grab bar. 7. Take two (2) of the #10 x 2” Stainless Steel screws. By hand, start one mounting screw in each end of the bar into the wall. 8. Use a power drill with a Phillips drill bit to fully install these mounting screws. 9. Take the remaining #10 x 2” screws and place them into the remaining open holes.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions the retainer. The adhesive tape does not extend to the edge (by design) to allow the retainer to absorb the impact energy of a rolling shower chair in high use applications. Wipe off excess caulk and let cure (according to caulk specifications) prior to shower use. STEPS LESS FINISHED END CAPS 1. Thoroughly clean threshold surface of all soap scum and debris using standard bath cleanser. Chemically clean surface with rubbing alcohol or equal. 2.