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Shower Base, Wall Panel,

Bench Seat, and Recessed

Shampoo Shelf

BK-326072

Product Warnings

Safety Guidelines

Kit Contents

Required Tools

Preparation Tips

Installation Procedure

Cleaning & Maintenance

Surface Repair

Warranty Information

Register your warranty at www.swanstone.com.

Read and Underst

and 

Before Inst

alling

Form # 199

Содержание BK-326072

Страница 1: ...uct Warnings Safety Guidelines Kit Contents Required Tools Preparation Tips Installation Procedure Cleaning Maintenance Surface Repair Warranty Information Register your warranty at www swanstone com...

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Страница 3: ...hat the Swanstone product s will not be damaged by the methods you choose The Swan Corporation will not be held responsible for water damage of any kind in connection with the installation of one of o...

Страница 4: ...Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Use Proper Installation Methods Follow al...

Страница 5: ...e equipment to ensure your own safety To avoid eye injury always wear protective glasses with side shields when using power tools Also make sure no one else can be injured by flying particles when usi...

Страница 6: ...8 drill bit Hole saw for shower faucet shower head Tape measure Masking tape 2 wide works best Level Filler thinset or mortar if subfloor is not level Stud finder Compass or dividers scribe the panel...

Страница 7: ...ulated from cold temperatures Preparation Tips Measure the width of the back wall with green board installed This measurement cannot exceed the width of the Swanstone back panel If the wall opening is...

Страница 8: ...wo coats of water or oil based primer sealer After the primer sealer is completely dry complete the installation following the instructions in this manual Old Tile Depending on the condition of the ex...

Страница 9: ...ation 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 Swanston...

Страница 10: ...deep as shown The rough opening is measured from the face of one stud to the face of the stud on the opposite wall This installation has been developed for 1 2 greenboard or cement board If thicker m...

Страница 11: ...oid any product warranty 5 In order to eliminate standing water on the bench seat cut and place three 2 wide shims on top of each 2 x 4 as shown Standard shim stock works well for these shims The shim...

Страница 12: ...hinset on the floor This will ensure complete contact and support by the existing subfloor eliminating shower floor flex during normal use Taper the mortar thinset to 1 4 thick around the floor drain...

Страница 13: ...s If no hub cast iron drain pipe is used make sure the end of the pipe is free of nicks cuts or burrs To ensure a proper seal lightly sand the drain pipe with emery paper or 0000 steel wool 5 Lubricat...

Страница 14: ...for installation Install the wall board with a 1 2 gap above the shower base side lip the front edge of the shower base and the floor to prevent possible water wicking affect damage to the wall 2 App...

Страница 15: ...rface of the panel Follow the silicone manufacturers instructions and note all ventilation and installation precautions 4 Place the seat with the rounded edges facing out onto the silicone Make sure t...

Страница 16: ...to fit the opening Use a piece of cardboard to create a template for the side opposite the bench seat Make sure the cardboard is laying flat on top of the shower base and up against the front wall Sc...

Страница 17: ...sharp corners can promote stress cracks The cutout for the seat is a complicated cut and requires precise accuracy to ensure a proper fit that will be resistant to leaking 10 Cut the panel using a sab...

Страница 18: ...necessary if the corner molding supplied in the kit is used This corner moulding will cover gaps up to 1 2 2 Measure the openings for the shower faucet s and shower head 3 Transfer the measurements t...

Страница 19: ...rd The fumes from the sealants and solvents used by the installer can be harmful if used in an unventilated room Always work in a well ventilated area 1 Clean the backs of each panel with denatured al...

Страница 20: ...ly to the wall 4 Firmly press the surface of each panel against the wall It is important to apply hand pressure to the entire surface of the panel to bond it to the wall surface Apron Strips Apron str...

Страница 21: ...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...

Страница 22: ...f after the braces are removed Select a desirable location for mounting the recessed shampoo shelf A stud finder may be used to assist in locating an area which will place the unit between studs The d...

Страница 23: ...e the wall cavity before cutting the opening for the recessed shampoo shelf Electric shock can cause severe burns significant injuries and even death 4 Place masking tape over the surface of the panel...

Страница 24: ...l in the cleaner will prevent the panel from adhering properly to the wall 8 Apply a 1 8 bead of silicone part of this kit to the entire inside edge of the recessed shampoo shelf 9 Install the recesse...

Страница 25: ...dish prior to applying silicone If the wall is not exactly 90 degrees square it will be necessary to sand one side in order to achieve proper fit Use a course grit 60 grit sandpaper 4 Apply a generou...

Страница 26: ...acceptable If the optional soap dish was installed cut one piece of molding to fit above the soap dish and one for below the soap dish NOTE The silicone adhesive required for the installation of the...

Страница 27: ...o 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 P...

Страница 28: ...NOT discard these installation instructions PLEASE LEAVE THEM WITH THE HOMEOWNER Attaching Shower Doors and Accessories 1 Follow the mounting instructions that come with each accessory 2 Drill pilot h...

Страница 29: ...nsers such as Fantastic Formula 409 Clorox Clean up Handy Andy Mr Clean or Lestoil Always rinse off cleaners within five minutes of application Occasional scrubbing with household abrasive cleaners en...

Страница 30: ...y Swanstone Wall Panels Trim Kits and Accessories Swanstone Shower Floors LIMITED WARRANTY FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS If a Swanstone product covered by this warranty is found to be defective in mater...

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Страница 32: ...tone com Form 199 September 2008 Save these Installation Instructions for future reference They provide important information on cleaning maintenance and surface repair of the Swanstone Wall Systems a...

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