SHOWER TRAY FLAT TO FLOOR INSTALLATION
Please fully read these installation procedures and familiarise yourself with the components
before commencement.
Please inspect the product immediately and fully upon receipt and prior to installation for transit
damage, or any defects. Damage or defects reported later cannot be accepted.
Your tray comes with a protective film. Peel back to inspect then replace.
Do not discard the packaging as some of it is utilised throughout the installation procedures.
Note! Weights may vary due to the manufacturing process by +/- 10% of the stated weight.
An amount of deviation can be expected on this type of product especially on the larger trays.
Shower Tray installation onto a timber floor.
It is recommended that all flat top shower trays are installed before tiling to ensure that the top
radius of the tray is behind or at least below the tile face. This will help to create a water tight seal.
(see diagram overleaf)
Having selected where the tray is to be fitted, check to make sure the area is reasonably level. (Fig 1)
Carefully lower the tray into the chosen position, and mark the floor for the waste opening. (Fig 2)
Remove the tray.
Check below the floor level to ensure that there is adequate access for the waste and pipe work.
If an obstruction is found, drill a hole and make provision in the floor of a sufficient diameter to
allow the entire waste coupling to fall below the floor level.
Make sure the floorboards are securely fixed. If this is not possible, use 18/20mm thick green grade
chipboard, cut to the size of the tray and fix in place.
Caution!! Before attempting to secure any loose floorboards or the chipboard to the floorboards,
check that there are no pipes or electrical connections beneath the floor level.
Seal the installation area with a suitable clear waterproofing agent.
Fit the waste and trap to the tray following the manufacturers instruction.
It is recommended that you use a suitable silicone sealant around the waste to create a watertight seal.
Ensure that the entire base of the tray is fully supported as the base of the tray may not be entirely level.
This is due to the manufacturing process
So that the tray is bedded completely level the tray area has to be FULLY COVERED with a 8mm minimum
thickness of weak cement mix (Fig 3)
The minimum thickness of mortar at the lowest point should be 5mm after the tray has been levelled.
Check that the top of the tray is level. (Fig 4)
(Note the base of the tray has a built-in fall to allow for drainage).
How To Mix Up A Standard Mortar
Mix 1 part ordinary cement to 5 parts soft sand. Mix the two together on a smooth hard surface.
Measure the sand and then add the cement on top. Turn them together until they make a uniform
colour. Make a crater and add water gradually. Turn the mix into the water to a flexible consistency.
It must not be runny!
In the case of a flat top shower tray, it is advised that all the tray to wall joints are now sealed with a
bead of silicone sealant, once this has been done the walls can be tiled. Ensure that you apply an additional
bead of silicone sealant between the tray and the tiles, prior to fitting the wall channels. (Fig 5)
Installation Onto A Solid Or Restricted Access Floor.
Where it is difficult to run a waste assembly under the floor, we recommend that you utilise our
Universal Leg Set & Panel Kit. This is designed and specified for such installations to
support the tray & give access to the waste behind removable panels.
Note! For all trays fitted with 'easy plumb' leg kits, we recommend that you baton
the wall to add addtional support.
For trays 1400mm and above, additional support must be given by a cut 11mm (Min)
thick board (Not Supplied) to suit the size of tray and allow enough space for the plinth
clips to be fitted. Fix panel to the underside using a compound adhesive or similar.
