Example 2
If the bathtub is to be installed in conjunction with a
Swan Corporation BA Series Alcove Wall Kit, the
following procedures must be followed.
1.
After bathtub installation is complete, refer to the
alcove wall kit manual for more information on
installing alcove wall kits.
2.
Follow those instructions to install any required filler
boards and the Swan Corporation Alcove Wall Kit,
directly to the stud wall framework.
Example 3
If the bathtub is to be installed in conjunction with
existing moisture-resistant wall board, the following
procedures must be followed.
1.
After the bathtub installation is complete, install
1/2” moisture-resistant wall board over the existing
wall surface, as shown.
2.
The Swanstone or alternate shower wall material will
be installed over the new layer of 1/2”
moisture-resistant wall board and the bathtub flange,
as shown.
To prevent possible water (wicking affect) damage to the
wall, the second layer of wall board must have a 1/2
inch gap above the bathtub flange lip, as shown below.
BT-005
SWANSTONE
TUB WALL PANEL
OR ALTERNATE
TUB WALL PANEL
MOISTURE
RESISTANT
DRYWALL (1/2”)
EXISTING WALL
2 x 4 STUD
BATHTUB
FLANGE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ABS-018c
Side
Panel
Multiple Studs
Bathtub
Ledge
A
B
Top View
Looking Down
3/4” Filler Board for
Shower Door Installation
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Installation Procedure
Summary of Contents for BT-3060 L
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