Accessible Bath Tub Replacement Shower
APFXST5430BFKD1 & APFXST6030BFKD1
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must be free of all dirt, trash, oil, grease, water and other
contaminants that may affect adhesion. Thoroughly clean the
area before proceeding with the shower installation.
13. After blocking the drain core, apply the appropriate
amount of Thin-Set in the drain core area. Then apply a liberal
amount of Construction Adhesive to the installation area. Use
a notched trowel to evenly distribute the adhesive over the
entire installation area, minus the drain core. Apply a wide
bead at the front where the shower threshold will be located.
14. Carefully lift the shower base into the framing alcove.
Guide the shower drain pipe with a hammer handle or
equivalent. The entire bottom of the EasyBase
™
including the
threshold must be in full contact with the Construction
Adhesive.
15. Check level in two directions: Front to back and side to
side. Use a carpenters level placed on top of the threshold
and along the top surface of each side wall.
16. Fasten the shower base to the framing through the
flanges using 6D galvanized screws on 8 inch centers along
both sides, across the back and at the front of each side
vertically.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR LOW
THRESHOLD SHOWER
17. The low threshold shower is constructed without wood
reinforcement built into the bottom. It is critical that factory
shape of the shower floor and threshold be maintained.
Cut a 2 x 4 member of 10” to place directly over the
10.
FRAMING DIAGRAM FOR 4 PIECE REPLACEMENT SHOWERS
3
Study framing diagram and note the important installation requirements.
Note that Thin-Set mortar is used in the
DRAIN CORE ONLY
. Fill the drain core only 2/3rds full of Thin-Set.
Do not overfill as this will prevent proper floor draft and may push the drain area up causing the unit not to drain
properly.
11.
The ENTIRE bottom is adhered to the Sub-Floor using 3M Ployurethane Construction Adhesive (or equivelent).
This includes the entire bottom minus the Drain Core.
12.
Note in the FRAMING DIAGRAM that constuction adhesive is spread over the entire area where the Easy Base
is in contact with the Sub-Floor. This includes the front threshold area.
13.
Before beginning installation, it is ESSENTIAL that the sub floor in the installation area be completely clean.
It must be free of all dirt, trash, oil, grease, water and other contaminants that may affect adhesion.
Thoughly clean the area before proceeding with the shower installation.
14.
After blocking the drain core, apply the apropriate amount of Thin-Set in the drain core area. Then appy a liberal
amount of Construction Adhesive to the installation area. Use a notched trowel to evenly destribute the adhesive
over the entire installation area, minus the drain core. Apply a wide bead at the front where the shower threshold
will be located.
15.
Carefully lift the shower base into the framing alcove. Guide the shower drain pipe with a hammer handle or
equivelent. The entire bottom of the Easy Base including the threshold must be in full contact with the Construction
Adhesive.
The shower base is installed separately from the wall sections. Before applying any Thin-Set or Adhesive, trial fit
the shower base to confirm the alcove is of proper size and the drain is located properly.
Figure 1
Blocking between studs to
secure the mounting flange
Box out drain core to
contain the silicone
10” x 10” core size required
Example of Adhesive Pattern (EasyBase
™
)
Note that 100% silicone must be
applied to the drain core area
3M polyurethane adhesive (or equivelent)
applied to the ENTIRE installation area.
3M polyurethane adhesive heavy bead
applied under the shower threshold.
Apply in heavy bead and use a notched
trowel to spread the adhesive evenly.
