Accessible Bath Tub Replacement Shower
APFXST5430BFKD1 & APFXST6030BFKD1
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drain area. Cut a similar member and place on top of the
threshold at the center. Install cloth or cardboard under
these boards to protect the gelcoat finish.
Install 2 x 4’s on top of each of the blocks that extend
to the ceiling.
This should be a tight fit.
The purpose of
this bracing is to hold the drain area and threshold in
the proper factory position. This bracing must be done
immediately after Step 14 before the support materials
have had a chance to set up.
18. A torpedo level should be placed from floor to assure
the unit has proper slope for drainage. If unit doesn’t drain
properly, the unit must be pulled back to determine where
the problem lies. If any high spots are found, remove excess
mortar to correct the problem. Low spots must also be
corrected to avoid pooling of water.
19. Perform a test walk in the unit to determine the floor
is stable and without flex. The mortar and adhesive should
be given time to firm up before installing the wall sections.
Working in the unit too soon could cause the reinforcing
materials to shift resulting in depressions in the floor. Under
normal conditions, waiting 90 minutes before installing the
wall sections should give enough time for the materials
to firm up. Leave the wood bracing in place 72 hours to
achieve full cure.
INSTALLING THE BACK WALL
20. The silicone around the plastic fasteners should be
cured before proceeding to the wall installation.
21. Use 6 wooden 2 x 2 blocks spaced evenly along the
top connection surface of the shower base. These blocks
will hold the wall sections above the mounting surface until
you are ready for final installation. Use masking tape to
temporarily secure the blocks.
See Figure 3.
22. Apply a continuous bead of silicone caulk to the top
connection surface. Apply the caulk between the inside
edge and plastic fasteners.
(See Figure 4)
. The holes in the
back wall mounting surface will index with the plastic
fasteners to line up the part with the base. The caulking will
secure the parts together when it cures.
See Figure 5.
23. Place the center wall panel in place resting on the wood
blocks. One by one, remove the back blocks and carefully
lower the wall panel down on the connection surface.
Note that the wall panel sticks out past the base unit
approximately 3/8” when it is in the installed position. This is
a normal function of the design. Take care to make sure the
plastic fasteners slip through the corresponding holes in the
wall panel.
24. Work the wall panel down so the caulking will spread
along the bottom to create a water resistant seal. Make
sure the edge of the panel is even with the edge on the
shower base. Wipe away excess caulking. Once the caulking
cures, it will assist in securing the bottom of the wall in
place.
25. Using a carpenters level, make sure the back wall is
plumb. Fasten the wall to the framing through the mounting
flange using 6D galvanized screws. At this point, fasten at
each corner, and do not tighten the screws completely.
There may be need for slight adjustment after the two side
walls are installed.
INSTALLING THE SIDE WALLS
26. To install the side walls, apply a bead of 100% silicone
caulking along the entire connection surface of the back
wall and shower base. The caulk should be applied between
the plastic fasteners and inside edge of the base.
27. Carefully lift the wall panel opposite the fittings and
place it on the wood block. Take care to line up all holes
in the side wall with the corresponding plastic fasteners in
the back wall and shower base. Remove the wood block
and move the wall into the installed position. As with the
back wall, the side walls will stick out 3/8” past the base unit
when the walls are in the installed position.
28. Press the wall into the caulking to create a water
resistant seal. Make sure all seams line up in a satisfactory
manner.
Wood Blocks
Taped in Place
1/4” Bead of
Silicone Caulk
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.
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 drain area. Cut a similar member and place
on top of the threshold at the center. Install cloth
or cardboard under these boards to protect the
gelcoat finish.
Install 2 x 4’s on top of each of the blocks that
extend to the ceiling.
This should be a tight fit.
The purpose of this bracing is to hold the drain
area and threshold in the proper factory position.
This bracing must be done immediately after Step
15 before the support materials have had a chance
to set up.
18.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR LOW THRESHOLD SHOWER
Wood 2 x 4’s
to ceiling
A torpedo level should be placed from floor to assure the unit has proper slope for drainage. If unit
doesn’t drain properly, the unit must be pulled back to determine where the problem lies.
If any high spots are found, remove excess mortar to correct the problem. Low spots must also be corrected
to avoid pooling of water.
19.
Perform a test walk in the unit to determine the floor is stable and without flex. The mortar and adhesive should
be given time to firm up before installing the wall sections. Working in the unit too soon could cause the
reinforcing materials to shift resulting in depressions in the floor. Under normal conditions, waiting 90 minutes
before installing the wall sections should give enough time for the materials to firm up. Leave the wood bracing
in place 72 hours to achieve full cure.
20.
Back
Wall
Caulking
on
Base
The silicone around the plastic fasteners should be cured before proceeding to the wall installation.
21.
INSTALLING THE BACK WALL
Use 6 wooden 2 x 2 blocks spaced evenly along the top connection surface of the shower base. These blocks
will hold the wall sections above the mounting surface until you are ready for final installation. Use masking tape
to temporarily secure the blocks. See Figure 4.
22.
Apply a continuous bead of silicone caulk to the top connection surface. Apply the caulk between the inside
edge and plastic fasteners. (See Figure 5). The holes in the back wall mounting surface will index with the
plastic fasteners to line up the part with the base. The caulking will secure the parts together when it cures.
See Figure 6.
23.
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Figure 4
Figure 3
Figure 5
Figure 6
