Installation Instructions

ManualsBrandsPraxis ManualsBath60" x 33" White Gel-Coat Barrier-Free Center Drain Shower Base

Shower Pans

Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware

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.

Due to the size and weight of the product, installation is

easier if it is a two person operation.

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 double entry shower pan 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 DIAGRAM is 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 pan

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

shower and framing, use furring strips to ll the gaps. A quality

installation of the shower pan is necessary to assure fabrication

of enclosure walls will result in a square and plumb nished

shower (Note: wall enclosure is provided by others).

2. The shower pan will be installed, leveled, and fastened

to the framing. It is essential the framing pocket be square

and plumb for the shower pan 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. Develop a plan for structure and nished wall materials

to construct the shower wall enclosure before beginning the

installation of the shower pan.

4. If bolt on accessories such as grab bars or a seat may be

installed, plan to provide solid mounting supports for these

items. Wood secured between the framing studs will be

required to provide a mounting surface to install grab bars

and a seat.

5. Plan for the location of the shower water control valve.

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

• 1/4” carbide tipped drill bit

• center punch

• spatula

• 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 100% clear silicone caulking

• (3) 8’ 2x4s

• (1) 8” long 2x4

• (1) 24” long 2x4

• self-caulking shower drain fitting

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Shower Pans Installation Instructions Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware Tools/materials you might need for proper installation • • • • • • • • • • • hammer drill with phillips screw bit 1/2” notched trowel 1/8” drill bit 1/4” carbide tipped drill bit center punch spatula auger mixing tool for drill caulking gun 4’ level 2’ level For best results, please read and follow all directions carefully. 1. Avoid exposure to weather. Product carton is not waterproof.
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Shower Pans Installation Instructions Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware 6. In the installation location, the drain opening in the floor should have 6” corenote: for the drainhandling pipe, and a transport, 10” x 10” x 1/2” During and 5. Aa special product may be slightly is very deep recess the in the sub floor. (The drainbent. coreItmust beimportant blocked that the threshold of the pan does not have any bow oris when filled with Thin-Set). The 10” x 10” x 1/2” deep recess bend.
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Shower Pans Installation Instructions Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware 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”
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Shower Pans Installation Instructions Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware When the shower pan is removed from the packaging, use a straight edge to check the straightness of the threshold. 8. The next step is to dry fit the shower pan to the studs and confirm location. Place a straight edge onthe thedrain under side of the threshold across the front to check the straightness. See Figure 2A The better fit of the pan, the better all wall parts will assemble as intended with minimal gaps at the seams.
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Shower Pans Installation Instructions Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware shims on the underside for installation.These models are: When the shower trialis fit in the framing the ispan level by using a long level on 10. Confirmpan pocket, shimtopunder thethreshold, leveling leg the under side and of the of the andonalong the sides back. pan. Place adjust the panhorizontal is level andsurfaces Notethe theshims level and is used on until the finished does not rock. These mustsides.
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Shower Pans Installation Instructions Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware the pan Now to the studsthe at this you mayto need to framing. secure pan point in the because upright position the back reach around pan you2install the drain fitting detailed Use a the piece of as scrap x 4 lumber to temporarily secure it. See in the next step. Make pan the example in sure Figure 12.is angled enough so it will not fall. 14. A solid wood floor adhesive will be used to “glue” the side ofon thethe shower panpan.
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Shower Pans Installation Instructions Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware Using17. a 1/2” notched trowel, and applythin-set adhesive evenlyare over the rotate After the adhesive materials in place, the pan back into place for installation. pan contact area. Bring the adhesive up to the threshold pencil mark and also make sure the adhesive will be in order to reach the pan without stepping on the adhesive, contact(Hint) withInthe back side of the pan.
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Shower Pans Installation Instructions Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware into the adhesive. Attach the pan to the studs by installing the screws through the holes drilled into the flange. Snug the screws up tight but not to the point of flange breakage. The screws must be tight so they will not interfere when the wall board and finshed walls materials are installed. 18. Before moving on to installing the shower wall enclosure, level the pan as shown in Figure 15.
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Shower Pans Installation Instructions Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware a drop cloth or card board on the floor of the shower pan to protect the gelcoat surface. 6. Apply silicone caulking around and inside each drilled hole before installing the seat. Remember to install wood reinforcements to the framing for grab bars and seat, should these bolt on accessories be installed. A procedure for installing a fold up seat to a ceramic tile wall is described. 7.
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Shower Pans Installation Instructions Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRAB BARS 8. Use a power drill with a Phillips drill bit to fully install these mounting screws.
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Semi-Permanent Removable Threshold Installation Instructions Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware Tools you might need for proper installation Threshold Part Numbers • • • • • • • • • • Pencil Grinder or Sander Mildew Resistant Bonding Silicone (white) Caulk Gun and White Caulk Tape Measure Two (2) 5”x 5” Cardboard Samples Removable Masking Tape PRODUCT MATERIAL AND STRUCTURE Non-porous ABS cap mounted to a super strong PVC substrate that will match both gelcoat and acrylic bathware.
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Semi-Permanent Removable Threshold Installation Instructions Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware to seal and secure into place. Caulk should be used for a more aesthetically pleasing look. 3. Using the removable masking tape, secure the threshold in place taking care not to shift. Silicone will take 24 hours to dry and become firm. Bathware should not be used during drying time.