Accessible Bath Tub Replacement Shower
APFXST5430BFKD1 & APFXST6030BFKD1
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29. Install one galvanized screw in each corner of the
wall panel to hold it in position.
30. Repeat this steps to install the opposite wall. The
exception is to guide the control valve stems through
the panel as it is moved into place. Press the panel
into the caulking. Make certain the shower arm fitting
is lined up with the hole so the shower head can be
installed.
31. Insure the seams on all three wall sections line
up with the shower base. Make certain the walls are
seated in the caulking. Make certain the control valve
stems and shower arm connections are lines up with
the holes in the wall section. When satisfied with the fit,
tighten the galvanized screws. Install additional screws
on 8” centers vertically and 16” centers horizontally
around the top of the wall.
32. Proceed with all plumbing hook ups. Water test all
connections before enclosing behind the unit. Wipe
away any excess silicone caulking along all seams before
it cures. Moisten a finger to smooth the caulking for a
good finish.
INSTALLING THE SHOWER ROD
33. Reinstall the curtain rod from the backside using the
hardware provided. Secure the rod with panel adhesive
on the backside to prevent it from turning.
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.
4
Figure 3
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
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.
26.
Fasten Back Wall
At Corners.
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
plactic fasteners and inside edge of the base.
27.
Apply
Silicone
Caulking to
Connection
Surface
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.
INSTALLING THE SIDE WALLS
Press the wall into the caulking to create a
water resistant seal. Make sure all seams
line up in a satisfactory manner.
29.
Install one galvanized screw in each corner
of the wall panel to hold it in position.
30.
Repeat this steps to install the opposite wall. The exception is to
guide the control valve stems through the panel as it is moved into
place. Press the panel into the caulking. Make certain the shower
arm fitting is lined up with the hole so the shower head can be
installed.
31.
5
Figure 6
Figure 8
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.
26.
Fasten Back Wall
At Corners.
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
plactic fasteners and inside edge of the base.
27.
Apply
Silicone
Caulking to
Connection
Surface
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.
INSTALLING THE SIDE WALLS
Press the wall into the caulking to create a
water resistant seal. Make sure all seams
line up in a satisfactory manner.
29.
Install one galvanized screw in each corner
of the wall panel to hold it in position.
30.
Repeat this steps to install the opposite wall. The exception is to
guide the control valve stems through the panel as it is moved into
place. Press the panel into the caulking. Make certain the shower
arm fitting is lined up with the hole so the shower head can be
installed.
31.
5
Figure 6
Figure 8
