April 1999
Page 9 of 17
Fleet Shower Model Assembly Instructions
STEP 4.
DOORJAMB TO BASE (cont.):
Place an aluminium backing plate on the underside of the base
inserting the screws through the holes of the plate. Install a 1/4”-20
nylon lock nut on each of the screws and tighten. Carefully position
the base and front assembly in the upright position.
STEP 5.
FLEXIBLE EPDM WATER SEAL EXTRUSION TO DRAIN PAN:
Refer to figure 7. The water seal extrusion is 127.8" long and
is stapled to the top perimeter of the drain pan and
prevents water from seeping down between the wall
panels and drain pan. The inside edge of the
extrusion has a continuous self-adhesive strip
that is used to temporarily hold the extrusion
against the outside edges of the drain pan. The
water seal goes from one side of the doorjamb,
around the outer edges of the drain pan and
to the other side of the doorjamb. Starting at
one side of the jamb, position the water seal
tight against the jamb and drain pan and
hold in place with a 3/8" staple. Slightly
stretch the seal around the corner of the drain
pan and put another staple approximately 4"
from the first staple. Continue to slightly stretch and
staple the seal approximately every 4" around the
peripheral edge of the drain pan up to the other side of the
doorjamb. Slightly stretching the water seal while stapling it to the
drain pan will help prevent any wrinkles in the seal.
NOTE: due to the expansion and contraction of plastic parts when
exposed to outdoor temperatures it may be necessary to add caulking
between the EPDM flexible water seal extrusion and the outer walls
especially at the two rear corners to prevent leaks. We suggest using
a clear 100% silicone sealant for outdoor use such as a Dow Corning
"DAP®" or an equivalent brand. This can be done after the cabana has
been installed around the base and drain pan sub-assembly by prying
back the top edge of the extrusion and squeezing a generous amount
of caulking down between the wall panels and extrusion.
NOTE: THE SHOWER TOWER ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED AFTER THE
WALLS AND ROOF OF THE CABANA HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED TO THE
BASE ASSEMBLY.
Figure 7
