Installation Instructions

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Multi-Piece Sectional Product

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

accummulated 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 receptical! 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.

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.

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

• 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 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” 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” 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 1/4” 24 1/8” 61 1/4”
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions 5. In the installation location, drainhandling openingand in the floor note:the During transport, 5. A special should have a 6” for the pipe, and a 10” 10”important x 1/2” thecore product maydrain be slightly bent. It isxvery side(The of each wall, and the be threshold deep recessthat in the seam sub floor. drain core must blockedof the not have or xbend. when filledpan withdoes Thin-Set).
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions proceduresThe outlined below todry bring theshower parts back the next step is to fit the pan into to the studs intended8.condition. and confirm the drain location. The better fit of pan, the wall parts In the event they are notthestraight to better 1/16”,all pressure canwill be assemble intended with minimal at the seams. applied to the top as side of the material. This gaps can be accomplished by placing blocks under the two extreme corners.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions Note in Figure 5 the two installers have placed the shower pan is level by using a long level on pan on the10. floor,Confirm and are the pushing it into the installed position. top of the threshold, and along the sides and back. One of the Note installers is using a short of 2 xhorizontal 4 wood tosurface that the level is used onpiece the same hold the front of the shower pan off the floor. This will assist has the pins.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions without removing it from the stud pocket. Do not secure the pan to the studs at this point because you thearound pan in the to the the back framing. may Now needsecure to reach the upright pan as position you install Use a piece of scrap 2 x 4 lumber to temporarily it. See drain fitting detailed in the next step. Make sure pan secure is theenough examplesoinitFigure angled will not12.fall. 13. 14. Installbottom the drain fitting on the shower pan.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions pan is resting against in a vertical position. After the the framing adhesivestuds and thin-set materials are in place, rotate 17. (Pan not shown in Figures 13 place A andfor B).installation. the pan back into (Hint) Inisorder to reach stepping on the adhesive, After the adhesive troweled overthe thepan subwithout floor, use a placethe a short pieceover of wood over the area.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions overtighten to the point that causes flange breakage. 18. Before installing the walls, confirm the ledges where the walls sit are level. Check with a long level as shown in Figure 16. If there is an out of level condition, remove screws and adjust as required. 19. Before the adhesive cures, confirm the floor slope to the drain has been maintained. To do this, use a 2 foot level at various points around the drain to the adjacent wall to check for draft.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions with these slots. The slots will allow the side wall panel to slide about one inch to meet the back wall panel. If the water control valve is located on one of the side walls, it is important to dry trial fit that panel first. Carefully measure and mark the location of the valve on the surface of the side wall. Read the installation instructions provided by the valve manufacturer. Carefully drill the valve hole(s).
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions silie of ack t pin. SEAM CAULKING INSTRUCTIONS Materials and tools required: • acrylic latex caulk • wiping cloths/rags • clean water • caulking gun • cup gnment d slide side line t lines 1. Cut off tip of caulk tube diagonally with opening no larger than 1/8”. Figure 27 umb 2. Run a continuous bead of caulk at the seam between the two parts. Figure 28 l. 3. Smooth caulk gently with a wet fingertip. Figure 29 t level he . pipe.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHOWER SEATS WITH SWING DOWN LEGS (This style seat has four (4) adjustable height legs) Your seat with swing down legs is fully assembled. Remove it from the box and proceed as follows: 1. Choose the height of the seat you want. Barrier Free style showers will typically have fold up seat installed at 17” to 19” height. 1.
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Multi-Piece Sectional Product Installation Instructions Copyright 2012 GEN MP/0412