Accessibility Professionals Freedom Showers Installation Instructions, Easy Step Installation Instructions Installation Instructions
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Thank you for purchasing Praxis Bathware. For best
results, please read and follow all directions carefully.
PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING
Do not store units out of doors.- Keep out of
sunlight and exposure to weather.
1. Review Figures 5 and 6. Make sure alcove
is of proper size. Framing alcove must reflect
interior dimensions on diagram to permit installation
of unit. Note in diagram the required opening in
the floor to provide clearance for the drain trap
and fitting connection.
2. Before installation, carefully inspect the shower
pan for damage or defects. If any are noted,
please contact the dealer where you purchased the
shower pan before proceeding with installation.
3. Wood shims are provided with the shower pan.
These shims must be placed under the back
edge of the shower to provide bottom support of the
shower floor. 2-shims minimum required.
4. Wall board with water resistant finished material
such as ceramic tile must be installed to complete
the shower enclosure. Plan for use of these materials.
(See Figure 4 for more details)
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Make certain your recessed framed pocket is square
and plumb in accordance with rough-in dimensions.
Dimensions shown in Framing Diagram Figure 6 is 1/8”
wider than the unit to provide “Wiggle Room”.
2. Finish rough plumbing, but leave unstrapped at this
stage. Find drain line and trap locations as shown in
Figure 4.
3. Install drain fitting on shower base. Pry the strainer
plate off the drain body. Disassemble the locknut and
two gaskets. Apply a thick bead of 100% silicone
caulking to the drain hole area in the shower and insert
the drain body. Install the rubber washer and locknut in
that order. (See Figure 2).
Tools you might need for proper installation
• Screws
• Level
• Shims
• Tape Measure
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Tools you might need for proper installation
• Screws
• Levels
• Shims
For best results, please read and follow all directions
carefully.
PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING
1. Review Figures 5 and 6. Make sure alcove
is of proper size. Framing alcove must reect
interior dimensions on diagram to permit installation
of unit. Note in diagram the required opening in
the oor to provide clearance for the drain trap
and tting connection.
2. Before installation, carefully inspect the shower
pan for damage or defects. If any are noted,
please contact the dealer where you purchased the
shower pan before proceeding with installation.
3. Wall board with water resistant nished material
such as ceramic tile must be installed to complete
the shower enclosure. Plan for use of these materials.
• Tape Measure
(See Figure 4 for more details)
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Make certain your recessed framed pocket is square
and plumb in accordance with rough-in dimensions.
Dimensions shown in Framing Diagram Figure 6 is 1/8”
wider than the unit to provide “Wiggle Room”.
2. Finish rough plumbing, but leave unstrapped at this
stage. Find drain line and trap locations as shown in
Figure 4.
3. Install drain tting on shower base. Pry the strainer
plate off the drain body. Disassemble the locknut and
two gaskets. Apply a thick bead of 100% silicone caulking to
the drain hole area in the shower and insert the drain body.
Install the rubber washer and locknut in that order. (See
Figure 2).
NO-CAULK SHOWER DRAIN ASSEMBLY
NEO CORNER SHOWER PAN
Strainer
Drain Body
Rubber Caulking
Gasket
Silicone Caulk
SQUARE OR RECTANGULAR SHOWER PANS
Figure 1
Shower Base
Rubber Washer
Locknut
Fiber Washer
Figure 2
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Tighten the locknut. Wipe away excess caulking from the
nished side that has squeezed from the tting before it
cures.
4. Remove the rubber caulking gasket. This will permit
the 2” waste pipe to slip into the drain assembly when the
shower base is lowered into place. (If using a solvent weld
drain, omit this step). If installing the shower base over a
basement or crawl space, the waste pipe may be installed
after the shower is placed in the framed pocket.
5. Shims are recommended. Once the framing pocket is
complete, and drain tting installed, the next step is to
determine the location of the wood shims that must be
placed under the back edge of the shower.
6. Trial level the pan outside the framing pocket to
determine the location of the wood shims. On a at
surface, level the shower pan in two directions: Place the
level on top of the threshold, and along the nished at
sides. Install the provided wood shims under the board
along the back edge of the shower. Slide the shims
until the shower pan sits solid, plumb and level in both
directions. Draw a pencil line along the front edge of the
threshold. Then mark the location of the shims. Set the
pan aside. Using these marks as reference, transfer the
location of the shims to the framing pocket. Secure the
shims to the sub oor with fasteners or panel adhesive so
they will not shift.
Figure 3
Stud
Line
Shims
2” Waste Pipe
Tile
Adhesive
Place Support Shims
Install Support Shims
Level The Pan
6”
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION
Tile
Caulk
1/8” Gap
Wall
Board
Screw
7. Now move shower pan into place. Position the unit at
the open end of the framed pocket. Align the lower edge
of the apron in approximate position and tilt back into
place. Carefully guide the drain pipe though the shower
drain assembly. Lower until the shower pan contacts the
wood shims secured to the sub oor. (See Figure 3)
8. Repeat the leveling process as performed in the trial t.
Place the level along the top of the threshold, and along
the nished surface on each side. If any adjustments are
required, remove the pan and shift the shims accordingly.
9. When satised with the t, pre-drill a 1/8” hole
through the mounting anges into each framing stud.
Carefully counter-sink these holes. Mount the shower pan
Screw
or Nail
Shower
Base
Figure 4
Stud
Line
Finishing Detail
of Mounting
Flange
Stud
Line
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to the studs using galvanized screws.
10. Finish installation of the drain pipe into the shower
drain assembly. If necessary, trim the pipe length. Use
soap to lubricate the rubber caulking gasket. Slip the
gasket around the pipe and push down until it seats in
the drain body. Snap on the strainer plate to complete the
installation. NOTE: Manufacturer is not responsible
for leaking drain connections. Proper installation of the drain
assembly and pipe is installers responsibility.
11. Finish wall materials above the shower pan is of
owners or installers preference. The diagram in Figure
4 details an example of a typical wall enclosure. In this
example, a thin wood strip is attached to each framing
stud above the shower mounting ange. This will allow
the wall board to be installed plumb and slip down over
to cover the mounting ange and mounting screws.
(Using the wood strips is optional, however wall board
should always cover the mounting anges). Leave a 1/8”
gap between the bottom edge of the wall board and the
nished surface of the shower pan. Caulk this gap.
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CARE AND CLEANING
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. The most important
caution is to avoid use of harsh abrasive cleaners
or gritty scouring powders. To clean the unit, simply
use a household liquid detergent with soft sponge
cloth and warm water. More persistent stains, tar, or
paint can be removed with naptha or mineral spirits.
Remove excess plaster by scraping with a sharpened
soft wood stick. Avoid wire brushes, metal scrapers or
tools. Restore dull areas by rubbing with automotive
type body cleaning compound.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Do not use abrasive cleaners. The most important
caution is to avoid use of harsh abrasive cleaners
or gritty scouring powders. To clean the unit, simply
use a household liquid detergent with soft sponge
cloth and warm water. More persistent stains, tar, or
paint can be removed with naptha or mineral spirits.
Remove excess plaster by scraping with a sharpened
soft wood stick. Avoid wire brushes, metal scrapers or
tools. Restore dull areas by rubbing with automotive
type body cleaning compound.
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FRAMING DIMENSIONS
Wood
Shims
1”
8
4
SB6032L
(Shown)
SB6032R
Opposite
C
6” x 6”
A
D
A
B
Figure 5
6” x 6”
C
D
B
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