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Tools/materials you might need for proper installation
•6D galvanized screws
•100% silicone caulking (See specic caulking recommendations)
•caulking gun
•shims
•tape measure
•1/8” drill bit
•Phillips screw driver
•cardboard
•china marker (or grease pencil)
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
1. The back of a berglass unit is not waterproof.
Unit must be stored so water will drain off and not
accumulate in one spot. Water can penetrate the back
laminates and soak the glassed in reinforcement supports
causing bulges in the applied acrylic surface.
Installation Instructions
•furring strips
•construction adhesive
•long spirit level
pocket size for the unit you are installing. The oor
must be clean, solid, and level. Relocate drain in oor if
required. There is a 6” cutout around the drain area.
See Figure 1.
Note: Unit will not install properly if framing pocket is not
square and of proper size.
2. Most handling damage is the result of impact blows to
the back of the berglass units.
3. Never drag a berglass unit on any surface. Always
transport the unit by hand using (2) people or two wheel
dolly.
4. Never let a berglass unit drop from any height, not
even an inch or stress cracks are likely to occur.
5. Placing objects inside the unit can cause scratches or
nicks to the nished surface. Do not use the shower as a
trash receptacle! Always place a drop cloth or cardboard
on the oor when working inside the shower.
6. Never clean applied acrylic surface with metal tools of
any kind, including razor blades.
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
1. Items needed: 6D galvanized screws, 100% silicone
caulking, (See specic caulking recommendations),
caulking gun, shims, tape measure, 1/8” drill bit, Phillips
screw driver, cardboard, china marker (or grease pencil),
furring strips, construction adhesive, and a long spirit
level.
2. Carefully remove the old bathtub at the installation
site. The replacement showers are 77” to 79 1/2” tall.
Remove wall board on all three walls to at least this
height. Review the FRAMING DIAGRAM for framing
3. Modify existing framing if required. For new
construction, build framing structure in accordance
with indicated dimensions shown in the box below the
Framing Diagram.
4. The shower base will be installed, leveled, and fastened
to the framing before the walls are installed. Wood shims
are provided with the shower in the plastic pouch. These
wood shims must be placed by the installer at the back
to provide support of the shower oor. See Figure 2 for
more information.
5. Always place cardboard or a drop cloth on the shower
oor and top of seat to protect the nished surface from
scratching and damage.
6. When installed, the wall sections will not be
mechanically fastened together, or to the shower base.
The wall sections will be installed tight to each other and
the shower base with the caulking in the seams providing
a water resistant seal. These positions will be maintained
when the shower anges are fastened to the framing.
The base must be solidly installed so the seams between
the shower base and wall sections will not separate,
allowing water to penetrate the wall cavity.
INSTALLATION WARNING
This model is not designed to be installed as a one piece
unit. The base shall be self-supported with provided wood
shims to support the shower base, and fasteners shall
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B
C
D
48 1/4”
24 1/8”
36 3/4”
19”
OM
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6060 3P
Enclosure
Height
61
1”
4
30
1”
8
30
1”
8
61
1”
4
Figure 1
Double Entry
10” x 10” x 1/2” Deep
Recess
A
B
D
A
B
C
D
Enclosure
Height
4836 4P
6060 3P
Enclosure
Height
61
1”
4
30
1”
8
30
1”
8
61
1”
4
48 1/4”
24 1/8”
37 1/4”
18 1/8”
Figure 1
Double Entry
Two Wall Shower
10” x 10” x 1/2” Deep
Recess
10” x 10” x 1/2” Deep
Recess
Fiberglass Shower
Silicone Bead
Integral Self-Locating
Metal Guide Pins
Wall
Board
Wood
Backing
Shower
Pan
Mounting
Screw
Stud Line
BASE / WALL MATING DETAIL
Wall
Panel
Integral Self-Locating
Metal Guide Pins
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support the anges prior to installation of the wall sections. This procedure will ensure caulked joints or seams will not
separate, allowing water to penetrate the wall cavity.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
10” x 10” x 1/2” Deep
Recess
Enclosure
Height
B
D
C
A
A
3648 3P
FRAMING DIAGRAMS
figure 1
MODEL A B C D
APF4836SH4P3 48 1/4” 24 1/8” 37 1/4” 18 1/8”
APF3648SH3P 48” 24” 37” 19”
APT3648SH4
APF6030SH5P 60 1/4” 8 1/2” 31 1/4” 15”
APF6032SH3P 60 1/4” 9 1/2” 33” 15 3/4”
APF6033SH5PLR 60 1/4” 8 1/2” 33 3/8” 15 1/4”
APT6036SH4
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3648 3P
A B
C
D
6032 3P
60 1/4”
48 1/4”
9 1/2”
24 1/8”
33 1/4”
36 3/4”
15 3/4”
19”
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully remove the three parts from the packaging
and inspect the shower closely for any shipping damage.
Set the wall sections off to the side and move the shower
base in front of the framing pocket opening.
2. Use care when handling the shower parts to avoid
scratches or stress cracks from excessive exing.
3. Install the drain tting on the shower. Follow drain
manufacturers instructions. Praxis Companies is not
responsible for leaking drain connections.
4. Place cardboard or a drop cloth on shower oor and
top of seat to avoid scratching the surface.
5. Locate wood shims in the framing pocket. Carefully
measure to ensure the proper placement of these shims
so they are suppor ting the back edge of the shower base.
These shims may be placed after the base is installed if
the framing is open as shown in Figure 2.
Installation Instructions
Wood
Shims
Figure 2
Figure 3
PLACE SHOWER BASE INTO FRAMING POCKET
6. Carefully place the shower base into the framed
pocket. Do not slide shower base on drain tting.
Use care not to knock the wood shims loose when
moving the shower base into the installed position.
(See Figure 3)
CHECK PLUMB AND LEVEL OF SHOWER BASE
7. Plumb and level the base. Place a level against the front
vertical surface, and on top of the threshold.
(See Figures 4 and 5)
CHECK SUPPORT SHIMS
8. Check the wood support shims to be cer tain they are
tightly wedged in between the oor surface and the back
leg of the shower.
Once the shims are in place glue or nail the shims to the
sub oor to eliminate any movement.
(See Figure 6)
NOTE: IF SHIMS ARE NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY
PREMATURE FAILURE MAY OCCUR ON YOUR SHOWER
AND WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
9. Double check again to assure the shower base is
level.
Figure 4
Figure 5
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Pre-Drill 1/8” pilot holes through the ber glass nailing
ange every 16” horizontally, and every 8” vertically.
Horizontal holes must correspond with the vertical
studs. (See Figure 7)
10. NOTE: Furring strips may be used to assure solid
contact between the berglass mounting ange and the
studs.
Using 6D galvanized screws, secure the shower base to
the framing.
Tighten the screws snug and tight to the applied acrylic
surface, but be careful not to over tighten and break
the berglass ange.
11. The shower drain connection may be made at this
time. Install the drain pipe into the tting, following the
instructions provided with the drain tting.
Installation Instructions
Figure 7
12. Install the valve wall FIRST. Set the valve wall onto
the shower base. You will note the valve wall has a
molded soap dish. (See Figure 9)
There are holes on the underside of the wall. There are
alignment pins in the shower base that will insert into
the bottom of the wall.
Make sure the Water Barrier Ridge on the shower base,
and Groove on wall match up. (See Detail in Figure 10)
Align the vertical grout lines at the seam where the
wall panel meets the base.
Assure the seam is tight with no large gaps present.
The wall panel should be temporarily clamped in place
to prevent shifting.
13. Carefully measure and mark the location of the
water control valve on the side wall panel. Read
the installation information provided by the valve
manufacturer.
Mark locations for the valve hole(s) on the panel. If
valve is already installed, keep in mind the impor tance
that the grout lines on the wall panel line up with those
on the shower base. Carefully mark the hole(s) on the
wall panel.
Figure 9
Figure 8
Figure 10
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Figure 12
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After the valve hole(s) are cut, lift the wall back into
place to trial t. Adjust holes or valve if necessary,
keeping in mind the need to make sure the seams and
grout lines continue to line up. When satised with the
t, clamp the wall in place.
14. Lift the seat side wall into place. There are holes on
the underside of the wall. There are alignment pins in
the shower base and on the vertical seam.
Carefully tilt the wall forward to match the front
alignment pin on the shower base to the corresponding
hole on the underside of the wall.
Lower the back side of the wall into place making sure
the back alignment pin in the shower base and the
alignment pin on the vertical seam match up to the
corresponding hole. Align the center ver tical seam with
the valve panel. Make sure the water barrier ridge on
the shower base, and groove on wall match up. (See
Detail in Figure 10)
Installation Instructions
anges at the front of the unit. Drill a 1/8” diameter screw
hole at each mark.
Remove the wall panels and set them off to the side.
Figure 11
Align the vertical grout lines at the seam where the
wall panel meet the base, and the horizontal lines at
the vertical seam where the walls join.
Assure all seams are tight with no large gaps present.
The wall panel should be temporarily clamped in place
to prevent shifting.
15. Using a black China Marker, (or grease pencil) place
a 1” line across the seams in the grout lines.
DO NOT use an ink marker, as this may stain the
applied acrylic.
Mark across the seams in several locations on both
the vertical center seam, and the seam where the wall
panels meet the shower base.
(See Figure 11).
NOTE: These marks are intended to easily show and
assure the grout lines match up exactly during the wall
fastening step.
16. Measure, and mark locations for mounting holes on
the anges of the wall panels. Mark horizontal so each
hole matches up with a stud, (16” on center).
Mark every 8” on center for the vertical
Figure 12
Figure 13
Apply Silicone To Front Side Of Ridge
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RECOMMENDED CAULKING
ALL APPLIED ACRYLIC FINISH MODELS:
100% RTV Silicone Adhesive Caulk.
Clear, Or Matching White Or Bone
ALL SOLID SURFACE FINISH MODELS:
Two caulks recommended for best results:
For seams, areas that will not be visible,
100% RTV Clear Silicone Adhesive Caulk.
The function of this caulk is to mechanically bind the
shower parts together.
For Visible Surfaces: Safasil matching caulk for cosmetic
function to blend with surface and erase seams.
17. A 3/8” thick bead of RTV Silicone Adhesive Caulk
must be placed along the front, (Shower Side) of the
Water Barrier Ridge on the shower base, as shown in
Figure 12. (See closeup view in Figure 13.)
Installation Instructions
During the fastening process, be careful to keep both the
vertical and horizontal grout lines in alignment with each
other.
21. Continue fastening alternating between each wall
from the corners out to the front of the unit.
Assure that the ver tical and horizontal grout lines remain
in alignment. Fasten the vertical anges at the front on
both walls.
Install nish trim around the water control valve, per the
manufacturers provided instructions.
22. Apply caulk to nish seams. Refer to caulking
recommendations for visible surfaces. Smooth caulk and
clean away excess before it cures.
Installed units should sit for 72 hours before using the
shower.
Run an unbroken bead of caulk the entire length of the
ridge on the shower base.
18. Set both the left and right side walls onto the shower
base. (See Figure 14).
Make sure the Water Barrier Ridge on the shower base,
and Groove on walls match up. (See Detail in Figure 15).
19. Apply slight pressure on the walls to assure a tight
seam. As you do this, some silicone may squeeze out at
the seams.
Carefully align both the vertical and horizontal grout lines,
using the marks applied earlier.
20. Once the grout lines are aligned and the meeting
seams are tight begin to fasten the walls to the framing
pocket using 6D galvanized screws. (See Figure 16).
Start at the top vertical seam at the center of the back
wall. Install the rst screw through the top horizontal
ange at the top of the wall. Alternate from one wall
panel to the other and work toward each corner,
fastening both walls at the same time. (Do not fully fasten
one wall rst).
Figure 16
Figure 14
Figure 15
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