Shower Base Installation And Operation
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Do not lift a corner to level the base. This will result in loss of contact with the mortar.
Attach the shower base flange to the stud wall and blocking with the stainless-steel screws provided. Use a minimum of three
screws per flange section, see Figure 4. If there is a gap between the base flange and the stud or blocking, a shim must be
used to prevent distortion or cracking of the flange.
Use the stainless-steel screws provided.
If there is any gap between the base flange and stud or blocking, shims must be used.
Tighten the drain as directed by the instructions that came with the drain kit. After the drain is fully installed, test for proper
drainage.
If the shower base does not drain properly, correct this condition before proceeding with the installation.
Watertight installation is the installer’s responsibility, as drain leakage is excluded from the Warranty. Jacuzzi
®
is
not responsible for reinstallation costs.
Replace the strainer, if your drain kit came with one, and tape over the drain
hole to prevent finishing material from entering the drain. Place a
cement board or equivalent on top of the shower base flange and
secure to studwall, see Figure 5.
Apply tile, or other finishing material, leaving a 1/8” gap between the
finishing material and the flange lip of the shower base. Seal this gap with
a silicone sealant. Leave a minimum 1/4” weep hole at the back and front
corners of the shower base, see Figures 6 and 7.
Add 100% silicone under the tile and backer board on top of the dam only
(see Figures 3 and 6). Refer to local building codes for proper finishing or other trades.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Installation Instructions
CAUTION
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Figure 4
INCORRECT
INCORRECT
CORRECT
Blocking
Base flange
Use screws
provided
Gap
Stud
Blocking
Base flange
Use screws
provided
Láminilla de
nivelación
Stud
Blocking
Base flange
Use screws
provided
Stud
Láminilla de
nivelación
Figure 5
Cement board
Blocking
Silicone sealant
1/4” Min Weep Hole
Leave drain valley clear
of silicone
Figure 6
100% Silicone under
tile on top of dam sealing
the front perimeter from any
possible water passage.
1/8” Gap
Tile
Cement
board
Tile
adhesive
Blocking
1/4” Min Weep Hole
Silicone sealant
Figure 7
CAUTION
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7
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