I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
1
REMOVE SHOWER BASE CAREFULLY
FROM CARTON
AVOID STANDING
SHOWER BASE ON END
REMOVE PACKAGING
WITH CARE
ACORN
REINSERT PIPE AND TIGHTEN
WITH AN INTERNAL WRENCH
REMOVE PIPE
FROM TRAP
ACORN ENGINEERING
COMPANY
3030-737-000 Rev. 03/04/13
TERRAZZO-WARE
Shower Bases
800-488-8999 or 626-336-4561
FAX 626-961-2200
P.O. BOX 3527 • CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744-0527 (U.S.A.)
LEVELING
Level
Shower Base
carefully. For proper
installation, establish a 1/4" clearance
between
Shower Base
and the walls. Alayer
of mortar or sand must be placed in area
where the
Shower Base
is to be installed.
This procedure is recommended in order to
support
Shower Base
should the sub floor
be uneven. Grout should be exposed along
edges.
NOTE:
Mortar or sand must cover the entire
area between
Shower Base
and building
floor.
*
NOTE: Inspect and test for proper
drainage.
ADA Shower Base to be recessed. Check
local authority for code and installation
requirements.
WARNING!
DO NOT DROP SHOWER BASE OVER
EXPOSED PIPE.
It is advisable to remove drain pipe and set
Shower Base
in place. Insert pipe through
drain in
Shower Base
back into “P” trap.
Tighten with an internal pipe wrench.
2
2
2
3
Shower Bases
RECOMMENDED
1/4" SPACE
1/4"
GROUT EXPOSED
SIDES
DOTTED AREA IS
FOR MOP SINK
SUB FLOOR
SAND OR
MORTAR BED
HANDLING
Carefully remove
Shower Base
from carton at
installation point. Avoid placing
Shower Base
on its edge. (This precaution will prevent
damage to corners of
Shower Base
.)
METHOD FOR CHECKING FACE OF
Shower
Base
FOR TRANSPORTATION DAMAGE:
A. Wipe face of
Shower Base
with a wet
cloth (Water).
B. When the water evaporates, any slight
crack in the
Shower Bas
e will be
noticeable.
DO NOT DROP
ON PIPE
