Instructions / Assembly

ManualsBrandsPittsburgh Corning ManualsBath72 in. x 51 in. x 86 in. Walk-In Shower Kit, Left Entry/Decora/Biscuit Base/ProVantage Installation

36"

/4"

6" x 8" Premiere Series

6" x 8" ARQUE

Block

PLAN VIEW

/16"

24" Approx.

Opening

/2"

25"

72"

51"48"

6" x 8" EndBlock

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Finishing Unit

6" x 8" Premiere Series

/4"

6" x 8" EndBlock

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Finishing Unit

WALK-IN SHOWER SYSTEM KIT MATERIALS LIST

1 – Walk In Shower Base, 72 inch x 51 inch

110 – 6 inch x 8 inch x 4 inch Glass Blocks

30 – 6 inch x 8 inch x 4 inch ARQUE

Block

20 – 6 inch x 8 inch x 4 inch EndBlock

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Finishing Unit

1 – ProVantage

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Walk In Spacer Pack which includes the following:

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pcs. ARQUE

Horizontal Spacers

(27 whole spacers and 3 half spacers)

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pcs. ARQUE

Vertical Spacers

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pcs. 4

inch Horizontal Spacers cut to fit

6 inch x 8 inch EndBlock

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shape

120

–

pcs. 7

inch Vertical Spacers

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pcs. 23

inch Horizontal Spacers

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pcs. 46

inch Horizontal Spacers cut to fit

6 inch x 8 inch EndBlock

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shape

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pkgs. Anchor Packs

2 – Buckets ProVantage

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Glass Block Surface Grout

1 – Chrome Shower Drain

24 – Tubes Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Sealant

1 – Bottle TGR Grout Sealer

Installation Instructions

WALK-IN SHOWER FLOOR PLAN

(Right or left entry available. Right entry shown above.)

Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Shower System ProVantage

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Installation Instructions

TOOLS REQUIRED

» Screw driver, power drill with an

inch and a

inch drill bit,

inch masonry drill bit, long nose pliers, rubber mallet, four-foot level, caulk gun, utility knife,

margin trowel, rubber float, bucket, tile/grout sponge, rubber gloves, cheese cloth and safety glasses.

» To set and install the shower base you will also need a mortar pan, mortar mixer hoe, brick trowel, wood shims, galvanized nails, 50 lb. bag of plaster or mortar

and a sheet of roofing paper or plastic the size of the shower base.

Continued to next page »

ProVantage

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Vertical Spacer

ProVantage

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Anchor

ProVantage

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ARQUE

Spacer

ProVantage

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Horizontal Spacer

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Shower System ProVantage™ Installation Instructions WALK-IN SHOWER SYSTEM KIT MATERIALS LIST 1 – Walk In Shower Base, 72 inch x 51 inch 110 – 6 inch x 8 inch x 4 inch Glass Blocks 30 – 6 inch x 8 inch x 4 inch ARQUE® Block 72" 20 – 6 inch x 8 inch x 4 inch EndBlock™ Finishing Unit 11/4" 36" 1 – ProVantage™ Walk In Spacer Pack which includes the following: 9 1/2" 30 – pcs. ARQUE® Horizontal Spacers (27 whole spacers and 3 half spacers) 40 – pcs.
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1. SHOWER BASE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For Classic Shower Base, Walk-In Shower Base and Neo Angle Shower Base Special Notes to Installer » All pictures provided with these instructions are typical, and may appear different than the actual items being installed. » The installer is solely responsible for determining the requirements necessary for compliance with all codes involving installation of this shower. » All published unit dimensions are for reference only.
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Stud Cement Board /4 inch Tile/Adhesive 1 Shower Base Flange Caulk Shower Base » Drill 1/8 inch holes through the shower base flange at all stud locations. » Secure the base to the studs with 11/2 inch roofing nails. » Finish installation as shown above. » If installing the shower base against an existing wall attach 3/8 inch thick furring strips to walls around the shower base or notch wall to accommodate shower base.
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2. GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION (Straight wall section - Continued) 2.3 If the finishing unit doesn’t fit firmly on the horizontal spacer trim the end of the horizontal spacer. Carefully remove the glass blocks and vertical spacers from the bottom horizontal spacer. Trace the outline of the horizontal spacer on the curb. 2.4 Now! Let’s build the wall. Apply 1/2 inch beads of sealant on top of the curb 1/2 inch inside the lines on both sides where the horizontal spacer was positioned.
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2.7 Apply 1/2 inch dabs of sealant behind the raised edge of the glass block face 1/2 inch in from the four corners, then press another vertical spacer into place. Apply four 1/2 inch dabs of sealant to the vertical spacer 1/2 inch in from the four-corners. Install the second glass block with sealant side down. 2.8 Now, that the first course is installed you will need to level the glass blocks using the wedges provided with the anchors. Place a level on top of the first glass block.
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2. GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION (Straight wall section - Continued) 2.11 Now you will need to draw a plumb line vertically up the wall., Place a four foot level even with the V-notch in the wall anchor and draw a straight, level line on the wall. Use this line as a guide when securing the anchors. Next, apply four 1/2 inch dabs of sealant to the first vertical spacer 1/2 inch in from the four corners. 2.12 Next, press the spacer it into place over the anchor.
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2. GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION (Walk-In shower – Curved wall section) 2.14 Layout four 6 inch x 8 inch glass blocks, three ARQUE® blocks and one 6 inch x 8 inch EndBlock™ Finishing Unit. Vertical spacers needed are: four 7 1/2 inch vertical spacers and four ARQUE® vertical spacers. Horizontal spacers needed are: one 23 3/8 inch horizontal spacer, three ARQUE® horizontal half spacers and one 4 7/8 inch horizontal spacer. Insert wall anchor into the first 23 3/8 inch horizontal spacer.
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2. GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION (Curved wall section - Continued) 2.18 Install the first ARQUE® horizontal half spacer with tabs removed. Apply four 1/2 inch dabs of sealant to the side of the last 6 inch x 8 inch glass block, next install the ARQUE® vertical spacer. 2.19 Apply a 1/2 inch bead of sealant around the perimeter of the first ARQUE® glass block, next, apply four 1/2 inch dabs of sealant to the installed ARQUE® vertical spacer. Install the ARQUE® glass block, sealant side down. 2.
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2.22 Follow the procedures in the straight wall section for leveling each glass block. Use a level to check the alignment of each course of glass blocks. 2.23 Make certain your glass blocks are level from beginning to end. Now you need to assemble the first set of horizontal spacers. Insert a wall anchor in the end of a 23 3/8 inch horizontal spacer. 2.24 Next, slip the tab of an ARQUE® spacer into the other end of the horizontal spacer. The tabs of the three ARQUE® spacers slid into each other slots.
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2. GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION (Curved wall section - Continued)) 2.26 Now, apply two 1/2 inch beads of sealant on the top of the installed glass blocks behind the raised edges of the glass blocks. 2.27 Now, you will need to draw a plumb line vertically up the wall. Place a four feet level even with the V-notch in the wall anchor and draw a straight, level line on the wall. Install two screws in the anchor (screws provided with anchors). Use this line as a guide when installing the rest of the anchors. 2.
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3. FINISHING THE JOINTS Grout Application ProVantage™ Glass Block Surface Grout is a high performance white grouting compound designed for interior and exterior applications for use with glass blocks and the ProVantage™ Glass Block Installation System. IMPORTANT: The ProVantage™ Glass Block Surface Grout was designed and tested for this application – DO NOT SUBSTITUTE! Caution: Avoid contact with skin. Safety glasses and impervious gloves are recommended to minimize skin and eye contact.
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3. FINISHING THE JOINTS (Continued) Allow material to stand (“slake”) for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Re-mix without adding more water or powder. Begin application of grout: Starting at the top of the glass block wall, apply grout to the joints of glass blocks by moving the rubber float diagonally on a 45° angle across the joints. This is the best application method to fill the joints with grout. Pack material into joints with float until full.
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Allow grout to firm up in the joints approximately 5 to 10 minutes, and begin cleaning process. Use a clean tile grout sponge and clean, cool water. Dampen sponge and wring- out as much water as possible. Excessive water during cleanup will weaken grout. Work sponge diagonally to pick up excess grout on surface of blocks. Run sponge lightly through joints to ensure joints are even. Wipe down should recur in multiple directions until all grout is removed from blocks and joints are smooth.
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The information contained herein is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge.
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