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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:

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If you plan to install a shower door, a 1 x 4 must be installed in the pocket on the back of both side walls. 
A)  Cut one end of the 1 x 4 to 45° as shown. (Fig.1) Then cut the 1 x 4 to the length noted in (Fig. 2) for shower base or tub.   
B)  Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive in the pocket of each side wall. With 45° cut end down and angle facing out, 
      attach board butting up to the top of the pocket. Allow time to cure.

Nailing

flange

Nailing flange

(top)

Nailing flange

(top)

Tub 

Surround

Adhesive

Wall pocket

(back)

Wall pocket

(front)

1 x 4

(Butt to top 

of pocket)

Back view of 

side wall. 

Typical of both 

side walls.

Front view of side 

wall. Typical of 

both side walls.

71-1/2"

(1816mm)

Shower

Base

57-1/2"

(1460mm)

Tub

1 x 4

(Butt to top 

of pocket)

1 x 4

WALL 

POCKET

(FRONT)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

45°

Cut

WALL 

NAILING 

FLANGE

TUBTILE 

FLANGE

TUB 

SURROUND

ADHESIVE

NOTE:   Installation over greenboard or firewalls: If installing wall panels over greenboard and/or firewall     

              material, and not directly on the studs, your alcove dimensions must consider the thickness of                

              this material. Measure from the inside of the finished walls.

IMPORTANT:
C)
  Rough plumbing and fittings must be installed before walls.

PREPARATION:

Installation for Model# 2946.BW 

The studs should be located as shown to 

properly support walls. Provide additional 

studs where illustrated.

60"

(1524mm)

9-1/4"

(235mm)

9-1/4"

(235mm)

9"

(229mm)

9-3/4"

(248mm)

32"

(813mm)

6"

(152mm)

10"

(254mm)

10"

(254mm)

12"

(305mm)

(Right hand tub shown)

Summary of Contents for STUDIO 2946.BW

Page 1: ...2 267mm 32 813mm 6 152mm 12 305mm 60 1524mm 9 1 4 235mm 9 1 4 235mm 10 254mm 10 254mm S A V E F O R F U T U R E U S E Local building codes vary by location Observe all local plumbing and building codes Unpack your new shower walls and inspect them carefully for damage Verify that the walls are the correct size for your installation Refer to American Standard roughing in information for specific di...

Page 2: ...de walls Front view of side wall Typical of both side walls 71 1 2 1816mm Shower Base 57 1 2 1460mm Tub 1 x 4 Butt to top of pocket 1 x 4 WALL POCKET FRONT Fig 1 Fig 2 45 Cut WALL NAILING FLANGE TUBTILE FLANGE TUB SURROUND ADHESIVE NOTE Installation over greenboard or firewalls If installing wall panels over greenboard and or firewall material and not directly on the studs your alcove dimensions m...

Page 3: ... fit properly in the alcove B Mark the appropriate side panel right or left cutouts for plumbing fixtures Refer to plumbing fixture installation instructions for hole dimensions and placement Carefully locate mark and cut holes using the properly sized hole saw Attach fire retardant pad to the back of the panel per the instructions included with the pad C When satisfied with fit mark a line across...

Page 4: ...Stud Drill clearance hole for screw in top nailing flange Drill clearance hole for screw in front nailing flange Mating surface square and plum Fig 2 755140 100 4 Pencil line Sealant shower base or tub edge Sealant A Locate and drill a clearance hole in the center of the top nailing flange and centered on each stud see arrows as shown Also drill four evenly spaced clearance holes on the front nail...

Page 5: ...hoose to screw through the nailing flange you MUST drill clearance holes in the flange to avoid cracking damaging the flange D Locate and drill a clearance hole in the center of the top nailing flange and centered on each stud see arrows as shown Also drill clearance holes in the front nailing flange on each side panel at approx 12 intervals centered on the flange see arrows as shown Install galva...

Page 6: ...Inc Limited Lifetime Warranty for Shower and Bath Walls AS America Inc American Standard warrants to the original consumer purchaser that it will at its option repair or replace this these walls or any of its parts that are found by American Standard in its sole judgment to be defective under normal residential use and maintenance so long as it is owned by the original consumer purchaser To activa...

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