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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Silhouette SlimLine

Tub/Shower Seat

LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS ®

LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS®

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PLEASE READ THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO INSTALLING THIS SHOWER SEAT

IMPORTANT: THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED AND TRAINED PERSONNEL

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE TUB/SHOWER SEAT,

STRUCTURAL AND/OR WATER DAMAGE TO THE WALL AND IN-WALL SUPPORT STRUCTURES, AND/OR SERIOUS

BODILY INJURY IN USE. IN ADDITION, ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL BE NULL & VOID DUE TO

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE

RESULTING FROM SERVICES PERFORMED BY OTHERS, OR FAULTY INSTALLATION, MISUSE OR MISAPPLICATION OF

GOODS.

THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED TO MEET OR EXCEED ALL LOAD REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED IN THE FEDERAL

SPECIFICATION #WW-P-541/8b AT 250 POUNDS OF FORCE. THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS PRODUCT IS SIGNIFICANTLY

IMPACTED BY THE STRENGTH OF THE WALL TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED.

TO ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE INSTALLATION, THIS TUB/SHOWER SEAT MUST BE INSTALLED INTO A MINIMUM 2”

THICK, SOLID WOOD, IN-WALL BACKING MATERIAL. MAKE CERTAIN IN-WALL BACKING COMPLIES WITH ALL LOCAL

BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS.

MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR THIS PRODUCT IS 300 LBS. WHEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.

1. Remove the Silhouette SlimLine Tub/Shower Seat from the shipping carton.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Silhouette SlimLine Tub/Shower Seat LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS ® PLEASE READ THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO INSTALLING THIS SHOWER SEAT IMPORTANT: THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED AND TRAINED PERSONNEL FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE TUB/SHOWER SEAT, STRUCTURAL AND/OR WATER DAMAGE TO THE WALL AND IN-WALL SUPPORT STRUCTURES, AND/OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY IN USE.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Silhouette SlimLine Tub/Shower Seat LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS ® 2. Locating the SlimLine Tub/Shower Seat in the desired position for Walk-in Showers and Tub Enclosures. Remove and open the paper template from the shipping carton. Locate the area with 2” solid wood in-wall backing. Determine desired seat height (ADA requirements stipulate a seat height of 17” – 19” from the floor). Using the template (supplied by manufacturer), align hole centerlines with the in-wall backing.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Silhouette SlimLine Tub/Shower Seat LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS ® Proceed cautiously through the following steps in this installation process to avoid drilling into in-wall water supply lines. 3. Mounting the Silhouette SlimLine Tub/Shower Seat in Tiled Wall Enclosure. All mounting points must fasten into structural wood backing, minimum 2” thickness. Avoid electrical and/or plumbing behind the wall, and where possible drill through tile – not through grout.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Silhouette SlimLine Tub/Shower Seat LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS ® Step #3 Secure the Seat Mounting Bracket to the wall starting with the (2) #14 Flat Head Hex Drive screws (supplied by manufacturer) and Hole #1 (Key-Hole), as shown in Diagram 3. Screw the (2) #14 Flat Head Hex Drive screws into 2” Solid Wood In-Wall Backing in Hole #1 (Key-Hole) for both Seat Mounting Brackets, leaving @ 5/16” gap between the wall and the head of screw.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Silhouette SlimLine Tub/Shower Seat LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS ® Step #5 Tilt the Seat Bottom Panel at an approximate 45° angle to tighten the (2) #14 Flat Head Hex Drive screws located in Hole #1 (Key-Hole) on both Seat Mounting Brackets from the top of the seat, using the L-Shaped Hex Drive Key (supplied by manufacturer). Diagram 4 NOTE: The Seat Bottom Panel is attached to the aluminum frame at the factory using high-strength VHB tape.