Installation Guide

5. SIDE WALLS-HORIZONTAL
TRIM STRIPS
Transfer measurements from the
side walls onto the remaining
trim strip. Using the proper cut-
ting tools (see “Cutting and
Routing Tools”) trim as needed.
Follow the adhesive pattern in
step #4 and final fit trim strips
into place.
NOTE
It may be necessary to cut one
of the side wall trim strips to
allow for the location of the
shower arm. Measure and locate
the position of the desired cut.
Use router, spade bit, twist drill,
or hole saw only. DO NOT USE
AUGER BITS. Cut hole 1/2⬙
larger than the diameter of the
pipe. Drill from the finished side
of the panel.
6. FINAL FIT
You are now ready to final fit the
vertical trim strip. Repeat the
adhesive pattern used in both
steps #4 and #5. Using the “tick”
marks from step #2, position the
vertical trim strips into place.
NOTE
To promote contact until adhe-
sive sets, use temporary bracing
and allow adhesive to cure
overnight. Temporary bracing
may be constructed and wedged
into position as illustrated by
using lengths of 1 x 2s, 2 x 2s,
1x3s. Lumber should be cut as
needed.
7. CORNER MOLDING
Locate the placement of the
corner moldings and measure
the vertical areas of the corner
seam. Trim corner molding to
desired length and trial fit. If
installing corner moldings around
an SS-7211 Swanstone soap
shelf, multiple measurements
and cuts will be required.
Apply a 3/16⬙ bead of adhesive
(included in kit) along the corner
seam where the corner molding
is to be placed. Press corner
molding firmly into position.
Immediately remove any excess
adhesive with a damp cloth.
Temporarily secure corner mold-
ing to the wall with masking tape.
Allow adhesive to cure overnight.
POSITIVELY NO
HAMMERING OR NAILING
IS TO BE DONE.
CAULKING
Following instructions on the
caulking tube...apply a bead of
caulk along the bottom and to
edge of the back and side
walls. Also make caulk appli-
cations to all vertical seams
and edges.
CLEANING
Clean your Swanstone bathtub panels as you would any other fine bath fixture, using normal household detergents and cleansers.
Just wiping the wall surfaces quickly removes watermarks and residues. Occasional scrubbing with household abrasive cleansers
ensures that the original luster is maintained, similar to tile and other permanent type bath fixture materials.
REPAIRING
Use 400 grit sandpaper to remove scratches and gouges in the surface. A Scotchbright pad can be used to blend in the area.
FORM #528-4-98-5M
The Swan Corporation
St. Louis, MO 63101
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
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6 & 7
4. BACK WALL-HORIZONTAL
TRIM STRIP
Transfer measurement from the
back wall onto either one of the
two remaining trim strips. Using
the proper cutting tools (see
“Cutting and Routing Tools”) trim
as needed. Following the pattern
illustrated, run a 1/8⬙ bead of
adhesive along the entire length
of the trim strip. Final fit by set-
ting into position.
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