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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1. PREPARING ALCOVE
• Strip alcove to bare studs.
• Alcove studs should be constructed as shown above.
• Floor must be clean, smooth, and level (check with level). Sub floor must be
installed. Do not install shower base on open floor joists.
• Cut hole in sub floor as shown on page 1 to accommodate drain.
STEP 2. INSTALLING BASE
• Trial fit base in prepared alcove. With base sitting flat on floor, check with level
on top of base. Base should be level from front-to-back and side-to-side
(Fig 1)
.
If base is not level, remove base and level floor using leveling compound.
• A floor leveling compound (smooth mortar) or a similar quick-setting compound
specifically made for leveling floors may be used to fully support and level base.
• After base is leveled, if alcove is larger than base, shim between base and studs
to create a tight fit. Screw base flange to studs
(Fig. 2)
.
CLEANING
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners or metal scrapers.
• If drywall mud or plaster gets on your shower, it may be carefully
removed with a wooden scraper made from a piece of scrap wood.
• Adhesive may be removed with mineral spirits.
• Ideal cleaners are Soft Scrub Gel
®
or Comet Gel
®
.
FIGURE 1.
Check to assure base is level.
FIGURE 2.
If necessary, shim between base and
studs for tight fit and screw to each stud.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Tape Measure
Pencil
Saber Saw
Personal Safety Equipment
Mortar Mix (optional)
Drill
24" Level
Screws, 1" Flathead, Stainless
WARNING: Some cleaning products are not suitable for use. Read all labels carefully.
DO NOT USE if they say “not suitable for use with ABS, acrylic or polystyrene”.
IMPORTANT
• Allow base to reach room temperature before installation.
• Before you begin, locate appropriate product reference (see page 1).
• Read installation instructions carefully before starting project.
• Keep instructions for warranty information