1. Prepare the Site
IMPORTANT!
Secure the piping to the framing.
A typical shower ell should be installed roughly 72
″
to 78
″
(182.9
cm to 198.1 cm) from the floor.
Install or relocate the water supplies as necessary.
A typical bath and shower installation is plumbed using 1/2
″
copper tubing and adapters.
Use thread sealant on all threaded connections.
Temporarily install 1/2
″
nipples to the bath and shower elbows,
extending at least 2
″
(5.1 cm) beyond the finished wall.
For shower-only installation, plug the unused spout outlet on the
yoke or valve.
Turn on the water supply and check for leaks.
Complete the finished wall.
72"-78"
(182.9-198.1 cm)
to Floor
72"-78"
(182.9-198.1 cm)
to Floor
Temporary Nipple
Shower Ell
1/2" Piping
1/2" Male Adapter
Spout Outlet
1/2" Male Adapter
1/2" Piping
Bath Ell
Temporary Nipple
Shower Ell
1/2" Piping
1/2" Male Adapter
Spout Outlet
1/2" Male Adapter
1/2" Piping
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