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STEPS LESS FINISHED END CAPS

1. Thoroughly clean threshold surface of all soap 

scum and debris using standard bath cleanser.  

Chemically clean surface with rubbing alcohol or 

equal.
2. Verify the required length anticipating the radius 

shaping required on each end of the strip. 
3. Determine the shape of the end cut required for 

proper fit and finishing. 

4. Begin at one end only.
5. Create template of wall shape (if necessary) with 

cardboard or material of choice.
6. Trace shape onto retainer, cut and trim with utility 

knife.
7. Beginning on the shaped end, peel back a small 4" 

section of the orange peel off strip.   
8. Align strip with pre-determined pencil mark or 

molded ridge crown of unit.  Press on and adhere the 

4" section of exposed strip into place.
9. Before removing remainder of orange peel off strip, 

stretch retainer to opposite wall, mark and template 

for proper location proceeding final cut.

10. Remove remaining orange peel off strip and 

stretch retainer to its final position.  Press and adhere 

into place.
11. Caulk end cuts and wipe clean. A silicone 

adhesive caulk is recommended.  
12. Optional: The outer edges beneath the retainer 

may be caulked if desired to prevent soap and 

shower debris from lodging beneath the retainer. 

The adhesive tape does not extend to the edge 

by design to allow the retainer to absorb the 

impact energy of a rolling shower chair in high use 

applications.  Wipe off excess caulk and let cure 

(according to caulk specifications) prior to shower 

use.

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Summary of Contents for 3838 BF 4P.5

Page 1: ...75 Center 6030 BF 5P 1 0 Right Left 6036 BF 5P 875 Center 5430 BF 4P 1 0 Right Left 6033 BF 5P 1 0 Right Left 6036 BF 5P 1 0 Right Left Representing these Barrier Free Roll in Shower model numbers 604...

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Page 3: ...tarted Tools and Materials 1 Planning your Installation 2 3 Framing Diagrams 4 Installation Instructions 5 16 Collapsible Dam Instructions 17 19 Warranty Information 20 Warranty Activation Form 21 22...

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Page 5: ...0 1 1 4 wood screws solid wood flooring adhesive 2 one gallon buckets per shower or 100 silicone adhesive 2 gallons of water for mixing bedding compound and water test around drain tube of white bathr...

Page 6: ...an the size of the shower This product is manufactured to tight specifications The 1 4 over sizing is for maneuvering and installation ease If 1 4 over is not reasonable sizing closer to the product a...

Page 7: ...installing on the one piece back wall or side wall Plan for routing the water supply lines to the control valve installation location 5 In the installation location the drain opening in the floor shou...

Page 8: ...6036 L R 6060 6048 6036 C 6238 6232 A B C D 38 7 8 48 1 4 60 1 4 60 1 4 60 1 4 60 1 4 60 1 4 60 1 4 60 1 4 60 1 4 62 5 8 62 5 8 62 5 8 38 1 2 19 3 8 31 5 16 32 1 2 16 3 8 30 1 8 61 1 4 30 1 8 30 1 8 4...

Page 9: ...e silicone floor adhesive and minimal screws to secure to the framework Installation Instructions 1 of 12 6 Carefully measure the framing pocket to assure it is of proper size for the unit to be insta...

Page 10: ...f cardboard in the floor of the shower to protect the floor during the additional steps of installation There is a cut out for this on the pan box Installation Instructions 2 of 12 9 Once the shower p...

Page 11: ...sition to the back framing Use a piece of scrap 2 x 4 lumber to temporarily secure it See the example in Figure 12 Installation Instructions 3 of 12 12 The next step is to permanently install the show...

Page 12: ...entire installation process though step 23 must continue If for any reason the installation cannot be completed within the working time of the adhesive after step 16 jump ahead to step 23 Non shrink...

Page 13: ...te the valve installation and connection to hot and cold water supply at this time Also complete shower supply connection Strap pipes to framing if required This is the last access to the plumbing bef...

Page 14: ...larger than 1 8 will be present where the side walls mate the back wall Use wood shims or furring strips to fill any space between the back wall flange and the studs Align the wall section where it me...

Page 15: ...ts on the bottom of the wall Clear your fingers and slide the wall panel toward the back wall Make sure the alignment pins in the back wall index into the holes on the side wall See Figure 24 When sea...

Page 16: ...h opening no larger than 1 8 Figure 27 Installation Instructions 8 of 12 11 24 Now that all wall panels are installed remove the protective cardboard from the floor and use a 2 foot level to re check...

Page 17: ...and securely tighten each of the six 6 screws THIS COMPLETES THE INSTALLATION OF THE SEAT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRAB BARS Recommended tools for installation 1 4 Power Drill 1 8 drill bit when...

Page 18: ...manufactured units are designed with a radius where the floor transitions or meets the wall This is to ensure proper structural strength where the wall meets the floor The installation of end caps is...

Page 19: ...alcohol 2 Verify the required length anticipating the vertical rise making certain there is enough retainer strip to make a vertical rise on the end walls 3 Determine and mark center point of shower...

Page 20: ...ace 9 Before removing remainder of orange peel off strip stretch retainer to opposite wall mark and template for proper location proceeding final cut 10 Remove remaining orange peel off strip and stre...

Page 21: ...tifying proper mounting location It will be helpful to determine whether your fiberglass reinforced shower unit has a small molded ridge or water runoff assist design on your unit You will find this f...

Page 22: ...le today ORDER THE CORRECT LENGTH Make sure you have ordered the correct length See chart below The water retainer strip is designed to travel along the floor to the wall radius until vertical then ca...

Page 23: ...17 Tile Application Grout Line joints The grout joints or entire outer edge beneath the retainer must be caulked to prevent soap and shower debris from lodging beneath the retainer The adhesive tape...

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Page 25: ...carry a thirty 30 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects This warranty shall be voided if the unit is moved from its place of initial installation or is not installed in accordance with t...

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Page 27: ...tions test by using a 2 food level from the drain to all adjacent walls All cure times for bonding sealing agents have been properly observed and the customer has been clearly notified and instructed...

Page 28: ...taller s Name _______________________________________________ Address City State ZIP ____________________________ ________________________________ Telephone E mail ___________________________ ________...

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