Installation Instructions

Page 2
FIGURE 2. Check to assure base is level.
FIGURE 3. Apply construction adhesive to all feet.
FIGURE 4. If needed, place shims under feet into adhesive to
level base.
IMPORTANT
• Read installation instructions carefully before starting project
• Allow base to reach room temperature before installation
• Before you begin determine appropriate product reference (Page 1)
• Do not use plumber's putty May result in product failure Use a high grade silicone caulk for all necessary locations
• Do not use sulfuric acid to unclog drain. Will cause product failure and void warranty. Use plunger or snake to clear
obstruction.
• Keep instructions for warranty information and copy of receipt
Before installation, peel away protective lm to ensure correct color.
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Adhesive and Shims
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
Level
Square
Jig saw
Tape measure
Pencil
Power Drill
Safety Glasses
Caulk Gun
SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED:
2" Stainless Steel Screws
Shims
Construction Adhesive
Mortar compound (optional)
Drain assembly
100% Silicone for drain
STEP 1. PREPARING ALCOVE
a. Strip alcove to bare studs.
b. Shower stud pocket should be constructed as shown on page 1. Studs
should be plumb and square to sub-oor.
c. Sub oor must be clean, smooth, and level (Fig 1). Do not install
shower base on open oor joists.
d. Cut hole in sub oor as shown on page 1 to accommodate drain (not included).
STEP 2. TRIAL FIT BASE
a. Trial t base in prepared alcove. With base sitting at on oor ensure base is
level (Fig 2).
NOTE: If sub-oor is not level, use shims or a leveling compound (smooth
mortar) or a similar quick-setting compound specically made for
leveling oors. This fully supports and levels base.
b. Remove base from alcove.
STEP 3. INSTALLING BASE
a. Follow Sioux Chief's instructions for installing drain assembly.
b. Apply construction adhesive to all feet (and shims if needed) (Fig 3 & 4).
c. Carefully set shower base in alcove. Avoid sliding base, which will smear
adhesive.
d. There will be a small gap between ange and studs due to draft angle of base
(Fig 4).
e. Shim between nail ange and stud(s) to create a tight t (Fig 5).
f. Once leveled and shimmed, screw nail ange to all studs (Fig 5).
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
• Failure to adhere feet to suboor and screw ange to all studs will void
warranty
• 5/8" waterproof board is required when installing tile or glue up walls
DRAIN ASSEMBLY:
Sioux Chief drain body:
(Model#825-L20P / Menards® SKU#6895847)
Sioux Chief square strainer:
(Chrome Model#821-2SCQPK2 / Menards® SKU#6895841)
(Bronze Model#821-2SRBQPK2 / Menards® SKU#6895843)
(Nickel Model#821-2SKQPK2 / Menards® SKU#6895845)
FIGURE 5. There will be a small gap between ange and stud.
FRONT VIEW OF BASE
FLANGE
STUD
SHIM
FIGURE 1. Check that studs are plumb with sub-oor/base.