Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions for Collapsible Water Retainers
Important considerations before you begin: Most manufactured units are designed
with a radius where the floor transitions or meets the wall. This is to ensure proper
structural strength where the wall meets the floor. The installation of end caps is highly
recommended on radius models for proper fit and finish. The caps will also help to keep
your curtain inside the water barrier. A properly sized curtain with heavy tape weights
combined with a water retainer is the most complete and effective system available today.
Installation of radius models: (For Finished End Cap Installation) Make sure you have
ordered the correct length. See chart below. The water retainer strip is designed to travel
along the floor to the wall radius until vertical, then capped. (Less Cap Installation) Cut
the retainer strip to the shape of the radius where the wall and the floor meet, then caulk.
Caps are not required in applications where a 90-degree corner is standard.
Size Verification Chart for all Factory Manufacturered Shower Units
For Gelcoat Showers Part Number
36” ADA barrier free (36”I.D. opening) 42CWR-White
48” barrier free (45-46” I.D opening) 54CWR-White
60” ADA barrier free shower (60” I.D. opening) 66CWR-White
For Acrylic Showers Part Number
36” ADA barrier free (36”I.D. opening) 42CWR-White
48” barrier free (45-46” I.D opening) 54CWR-White
60” ADA barrier free shower (60” I.D. opening) 66CWR-White
Finished End Cap CWRCAP-White
Note: 1 ½” wide flat mounting surface required.
Identifying proper mounting location: It will be helpful to determine whether your
Gelcoat or Acrylic reinforced shower unit model has a small molded ridge or “water
runoff assist” design on your unit. You will find this feature on the floor of approximately
1-3 inches from the front entry edge of your shower unit. The inside edge of the water
retainer should rest on the crown of the ridge allowing the water to run off properly. Use
this ridge as your guide to mounting the retainer parallel with the water run off ridge.
Models less the ridge: All name brand barrier free showers that may not have water run
off a ridge and applications such as tile, marble or cement floor surfaces, purchaser must
determine the proper mounting location and length.
Tools & Materials required: Utility Knife, Tape measure, Straight edge, Clear or White
Silicone Adhesive caulk, Masking tape, Rubbing Alcohol, bucket of water and clean rags.