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2.  Place two braces against each left and right wall.

3.  Install (wedge) three horizontal braces (six total) against 

the left and right wall braces.

4.  Insert small blocks between the front-to-rear panel braces 

and the back panel braces. These will apply pressure to 

the back panel to hold it in place.

For corner shower wall installation use the following illustrated 

bracing design.

ATTENTION: Additional bracing may be required if the
Swanstone brand panel does not make full contact to the
wall it is adhered to.

These boards need to
be attached to the two
outlying boards

Attach this
board to
the wall

Attach this
board to
the wall

5.  Remove the braces after 24 hours.

 

Installation Procedure

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Summary of Contents for Swan DWP-369601

Page 1: ... m Safety Guidelines m Kit Contents m Required Tools m Preparation Tips m Installation Procedure m Cleaning Maintenance m Surface Repair m Warranty Information R e a d a n d U n d e r s t a n d B e f o r e I n s t a l l i n g Form 193 05 16 www swanstone com ...

Page 2: ...anels Never install panels over damp walls or an existing mold condition CAUTION CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Use Proper Installation Methods Follow all instructions related to wall surface preparation Failure to follow such instructions could cause the panels to detach from the w...

Page 3: ...mmend that shower compartments be equipped with support grab bars that comply with the most recent edition of ANSI A117 1 requirements Grab bars must be anchored to structural support wall studs behind the panels Do not rely on the panels only for grab bar support WARNING WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury or death Eye Protection...

Page 4: ...STMK72 3662 STMK96 3662 SQMK72 3636 SQMK96 3636 SQMK72 3662 SQMK96 3662 Three flat panels Two soap shelves One tube of color coordinating silicone For best results use 100 clear silicone sealant for bonding this product to a properly constructed and prepared sub wall You will need one tube of 100 clear silicone sealant tube sized to fit a standard caulking gun for every 1440 square inches or 10 sq...

Page 5: ...lm waxes or any other residues m If you are installing a recessed accessory cut the hole after the panel is installed and fully supported by the wall Remember to position the accessory between the wall studs Caulking Tips m Follow the instructions on the color match silicone sealant tube m When job is complete inspect all caulked areas for gaps and fill as needed m Clean up any excess silicone tha...

Page 6: ...damage incurred from the use of this material either in whole or in part by the buyer m This manual will give you basic instructions for the installation of the product in a step by step sequence that will work in most types of installations If you have an installation application that is not covered in this manual please call your local Swanstone distributor or contact Swan directly for additiona...

Page 7: ...wall measures less than the width of the panel cut the panel to fit the opening 1 Using a builder s square make sure the shower base is perpendicular to the side walls If the walls are out of square the bottom of all the panels may need to be cut to follow the contour of the shower base 2 If the shower base is not perpendicular to the wall use a level and draw a line around the alcove on all three...

Page 8: ...hich prevents dust particles from going into the air Always work in a well ventilated area To keep the area well ventilated open windows and use exhaust fans Always use an OSHA approved dust mask when cutting drilling or sanding Swanstone products 8 Place pieces of masking tape over the area where the saw contacts the finished surface of the panel 9 Cut the panel using a circular saw with a 60 80 ...

Page 9: ... Note Precisely scribing and cutting the panel will provide a clean 90 degree corner with no need for corner molding Flat Panel Square Tile or Subway Tile Panel 3 Place the wall panel finished side facing up on a flat surface Place pieces of masking tape over the area where the saw contacts the Swanstone panel 4 Cut the panel using a circular saw with a 60 80 tooth carbide blade or a saber saw wit...

Page 10: ...s wider than the wall take this width into consideration when scribing the panel Note Precisely scribing and cutting the panel will provide a clean 90 degree corner with no need for corner molding 3 Place the wall panel finished side facing up on a flat surface Place pieces of masking tape over the area where the saw contacts the Swanstone panel WARNING Dust Hazard When cutting or drilling the Swa...

Page 11: ...aller This temporary bonding method must hold the panel to the wall during the 24 hour curing time of the 100 clear silicone sealant The hot melt glue by itself is not sufficient to bond the panel to the wall Therefore improper or inadequate application of the hot melt glue may result in insufficient bonding of the panel to the wall Due to the weight of the panel failure to follow this recommendat...

Page 12: ...anels and walls until the silicone sets install temporary bracing after completing installation The bracing should be constructed from lengths of 2 x 4 s Failure to brace in the manner described could keep the panels from adhering resulting in personal injury as well as water damage or other damage to floors walls or other portions of your building or home IMPORTANT NOTICE To prevent scratches or ...

Page 13: ...ure to the back panel to hold it in place For corner shower wall installation use the following illustrated bracing design ATTENTION Additional bracing may be required if the Swanstone brand panel does not make full contact to the wall it is adhered to These boards need to be attached to the two outlying boards Attach this board to the wall Attach this board to the wall 5 Remove the braces after 2...

Page 14: ...using a coarse grit 60 grit sandpaper 4 Apply silicone to the edge of the soap dish Note Either clear or color matched silicone can be used for attaching the soap dish 5 Align the soap dish with the level lines and press it into place 6 Hold the soap dish securely in place and wipe off excess silicone You will want a uniform bead on both top and bottom 7 Temporarily secure the soap dish with maski...

Page 15: ...ICE Do not use oil based cleaners such as mineral spirits to clean the panels The oil in the cleaner will prevent the panel from adhering properly to the wall 4 Apply a 1 8 to 1 4 bead of silicone to the back of the corner molding in an S pattern as shown 5 Press the corner moldings into place Remove any excess silicone 6 Place at least three pieces of masking tape on each corner molding to hold i...

Page 16: ... with fiberglass reinforced polyester DO NOT use a cleaner if the label indicates it should not be used on solid surface acrylics or fiberglass reinforced polyester DO NOT use spray on cleaners that require daily use without immediately rinsing with water to stop the chemical cleaning reaction because damage will result and void the warranty Day To Day Cleanup Simply wipe the surfaces with a clean...

Page 17: ...ges made to the product by professional tradesmen or fabricators The Swan Corporation s option to repair or exchange the products under this warranty does not cover any labor or other costs of removal or installation nor shall the Swan Corporation be responsible for any other incidental or consequential damages attributable to a product defect or to the repair or exchange of a defective product Re...

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Page 20: ... these Installation Instructions for future reference They provide important information on cleaning maintenance and surface repair of the Swanstone Wall Systems and Panels www swanstone com Form 193 05 16 ...

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