SBF-3464 FBF-3464 ADA Barrier-Free Shower Floor Product Warnings Safety Guidelines General Information Installation Procedure Cleaning & Maintenance Warranty Information R ea B da ef n or d e Un In d st er al s lin ta g nd Register your warranty at www.swanstone.com.
The Swan Assurance — if our product is properly installed and maintained, as stated in these instructions, it will not leak. Remember – Safety First IMPORTANT NOTICE The Swan Corporation, the makers of the Swan products, cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard during the installation of our product(s). The warnings and instructions in this installation guide are, therefore, not all-inclusive.
Safety Guidelines CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTICE CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Indicates that equipment or property damage can result if instructions are not followed.
Safety Guidelines Shock Hazard Never use electric power tools around water, condensation, or other liquids. Electric shock can cause severe burns, significant injuries, and even death. If an extension cord is required, always use an OSHA approved extension cord. Power cords should only be connected to a circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFI). WARNING WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
General Information General Information Unpackaging Followed carefully, these installation instructions will result in an easy, trouble-free installation of your Swan Corporation product. Any deviations, additions, and/or deletions from the prescribed installation, without prior written approval of our Customer Relations Department, will void the warranty covering this product.
General Information Installation Tips Measure the actual shower floor before building or modifying the stud wall framework. The recommended framework opening measurements are 3/8” wider and at least 3/16” deeper than the actual size of the shower floor. Turn off the hot and cold water supply during construction. Never install our products directly on any surface that is or may become, wet or damp.
General Information C E F D A E B ADA-001 ADA Barrier-Free Shower Floor - Approximate Dimensions Item Description Measurement A Length 64” (160 cm) B Width 34” (86 cm) C Depth 1-3/4” (5 cm) D Floor Drain Diameter 5-1/4” (14 cm) E Center of Drain 32” (80 cm) F Center of Drain 29-5/8” (75 cm) These dimensions are approximate sizes only. For proper fit, measure the actual shower floor prior to building the framework to determine the exact size.
Installation Procedure Installation Options IMPORTANT NOTICE For new construction, the shower floor can be installed with the flange directly against the stud wall framework (1/16” gap) and 1/2” moisture-resistant wallboard installed above the shower floor flange. The ideal installation occurs when the outside surface of the wallboard and shower floor flange are flush, as shown in the illustrations below.
Installation Procedure Shower Wall Construction Shower Floor Installation 1. Measure the actual ADA barrier-free shower floor prior to building or modifying the stud wall framework to determine the exact size required. IMPORTANT NOTICE If the floor is not level and flat, the shower floor must be set in a bed of mortar to provide adequate support, as described in Step 9. Install the shower floor using a mortar mixture or an equivalent material, such as thinset.
Installation Procedure 5. Rubber caulking gasket (5), caulking nut (6), and wrench (8) will be installed after the shower floor is installed. 3. Have a licensed plumber install the rough-in plumbing. The shower floor is designed for 2” I.D. cast-iron (no-hub) or plastic drain pipe. The top of the rough-in drain pipe should be even with the bottom flange of the shower floor. 8 5 ADA SHOWER FLOOR 6 ADA-012A ADA-014A 6.
Installation Procedure 7. Insert drain body (1) through the opening from the top side of the shower floor. 9. Using a 1/2” notched trowel, place a layer of mortar/thinset on the floor. Taper the mortar/thinset to 1/4” thick near the drain. Mix enough material to cover the area under the shower floor. This will ensure complete contact and support by the existing subfloor, eliminating shower floor flex during normal use. Do not place the mortar/thinset closer than 2” from the edges of the shower floor.
Installation Procedure 11. Level the shower floor in both directions and allow the mortar/thinset to set up for 24 hours. Once cured, the mortar/thinset will prevent the shower floor from moving, eliminating the need for a mechanical fastener. 10. Place the shower floor into the rough opening and firmly press it into the mortar/thinset. Make sure the entire length of the shower floor front lip is supported by the subfloor.
Installation Procedure 14. A Swanstone, or alternate shower wall material, can now be installed over the 1/2” moisture-resistant wallboard and shower floor flange. Follow the installation instructions for the wall panel system when installing the walls. 13. After the mortar/thinset has set up (24 hours), install 1/2” moisture-resistant wallboard, as shown. The ideal installation results when the outside surface of the wallboard and shower floor flange are flush, as shown in the illustration below.
Installation Procedure 16. Install caulking nut (6), slotted side up, by threading it into the drain body. 18. Snap round strainer cover (7) onto the drain. Finally, install the trench drain cover. 6 7 ADA-016D ADA-016B 17. Insert wrench (8) into the slots in the caulking nut. Tighten the nut by using a large flat-bladed screwdriver inserted in the center slot of the wrench. Do not overtighten the nut. The shower floor installation is now complete. DO NOT discard these installation instructions.
Cleaning & Maintenance Care and Cleaning Swan products are stain and wear resistant; however, the finish requires reasonable care. IMPORTANT NOTICE Because cleaning products change over time, always check the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure it is compatible with plastic. DO NOT use a cleaner if the label indicates it should not be used on plastics.
Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS If a Swan Corporation product covered by this warranty is found to be defective in materials or workmanship, after inspection by an authorized Swan Corporation representative, we will repair, or at our option, exchange the product for a similar model. This warranty extends for a designated period of time, so long as it remains in use in its original place of installation.
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