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A) Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive down each stud that will come in contact with the side panels being sure to stay
below the line previously marked.
B) Lay a bead of sealant along side panel mating surface and shower base or tub ledge.
C) Align the top nailing flange of each side panel with pencil line marked. Press firmly into place to ensure proper adhesion
to studs. Check alignment with all mating surfaces and reposition if necessary.
Tub Surround
Adhesive (studs)
Sealant
(side panel
mating surface)
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
7 5 5 14 0 - 10 0
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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 nailing flange on each side (see arrows as shown).
B) Ensuring mating surface is square and plum (Fig. 2), install galvanized screws through each clearance hole and into the
studs, securing the wall panel.
C) Add a bead of sealant down the vertical corner of the back panel (Fig. 2).
Drill clearance
holes for screws
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Continued