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Tools & Materials you might need for proper installation

Materials:

• 2 - 1 gallon buckets of solid wood ooring adhesive

(non-shrink) or 100% silicone adhesive

• 20 - 1.25” wood screws

• 1 - tube of non-shrink adhesive (for threshold)

• 1/8” shims (provided with the shower)

• 3 - 8’ 2x4s

• 1 - 8” piece of 2x4

• 1 - 24” piece of 2x4

• 2 large soft cloths

• 3 gallons of water (for testing the draft to the drain)

• Drain

• Epoxy - for optional EasyBase™ installation

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• Torpedo level

• Grout Mixer

• Black marker (to mark the threshold)

Helpful Hints for Installation:

• 2 - 5.5” pieces of PVC - These can be used to lay

the product face down and roll it up to the framing
pocket rather than sliding or picking it up.

• Please place cardboard from the carton into the
bottom of the shower during installation to prevent

damage to the nished surface.

Tools:

• Caulking gun

• 3/8” trowel

• Hammer

• Drill

• 1/8” drill bit

• Screwdriver

• Screwdriver attachment to match screws

• 4’ level

• 2’ level

NOTE: INSTALLATION OF THESE SHOWER UNITS
MAY BE SUBJECT TO CODE APPROVAL. Refer to

job prints and/or consult with architect to see if your
installation must comply with ADA.

These shower units install differently from typical
residential showers. Installation may need to conform
to requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act
(ADA) and other local codes. These requirements relate

to the height of the threshold in relation to the nished
oor. Certain showers will install directly on the sub oor

and others will require a recess or pit. These showers
require special preparation of the installation site, and

very specic installation procedures to assure the shower

drains properly and meets code requirements.

QUESTIONS? Please phone [phone] for additional
information.

• When placing shower into the frame pocket, you can
use the handle of the hammer to align the pipe with
the drain hole.

For INSTALLATION USING

EPOXY ADHESIVE refer to last

page of instructions.

STORAGE & HANDLING

Do not store units out of doors.- Keep out of sunlight and
exposure to weather.

1. Most handling damage is the result of impact blows to the
back side of the shower units.

2. Stress cracks can develop when shipping boards are

removed before unit is positioned for nal installation in

bathroom.

3. Placing objects inside of tub can cause scratches, abrasions

or nicks to the nished surface.

4. Storing units outside right-side up can cause the sunlight to

discolor the acrylic nish. Also, unit becomes unstable and is

easily knocked over by wind or bumping.

5. The back side of the shower unit is not waterproof. Unit
must be stored so that water will drain off of unit and not
accumulate in any one spot. Water can permeate the back
laminates and soak the glassed in wood supports causing

bulges in the nished surface.

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STORAGE AND HANDLING

1. Most handling damage is the result of impact blows to the back side of the shower units.

2. Stress cracks can develop when shipping boards are removed before unit is positioned for final
installation in bathroom.

3. Placing objects inside of tub can cause scratches, abrasions or nicks to the finished surface.

4. Storing units outside right-side up can cause the sunlight to discolor the finish. Also, unit becomes
unstable and is easily knocked over by wind or bumping.

5. The backside of the shower unit is not water proof. Unit must be stored so that water will drain off of
and not accumulate in any one spot. Water can permeate the back laminates and soak the glassed
in wood supports causing bulges in the finished surface.

6. Never drag these units on any surface. Always transport the unit by hand using (2) people or a
two-wheel dolly.

7. Never let these units drop from any height, not even an inch.

8. Never clean the shower finished surface with metal tools of any kind, including razors.

* * VERY IMPORTANT FOR SHOWERS WITH THRESHOLDS 2 INCHES OR LESS:

These shower units install differently from typical residential showers. Installation may need to conform to
requirements of the Americans With Disabillities Act (ADA) and other local codes. These requirements relate
to the height of the threshold in relation to the finished floor. Certain showers will install directly on the sub floor
and others will require a recess or pit. These showers require special preparation of the installation site, and
very specific installation procedures to assure the shower drains properly and meets code requirements.

NOTE: INSTALLATION OF THESE SHOWER UNITS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CODE APPROVAL

Refer to job prints and/or consult with architect to see if your installation must comply with ADA.

FOR Factory Help! If you have never performed an installation of a Praxis brand barrier free shower with

low profile threshold, we encourage you to request phone support or jobsite training by our local representative.
To do so please contact Jerry Hanna via email [e-mail] or call: 724-658-6686 ext 29.

ONE PIECE ADA/BARRIER FREE SHOWERS

36” ADA GELCOAT TRANSFER SHOWERS
60” ADA GELCOAT ROLL-IN SHOWERS

No recess necessary

installation.

10” area around drain

recessed1/2 inch

(Minimum)

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6. Never drag these units on any surface. Always transpor t the
unit by hand using (2) people or a two-wheel dolly.

7. Never let these units drop from any height, not even an
inch.

8. Never clean the shower nished surface with metal tools of
any kind, including razors.

**Very Important for Showers with Thresholds 2” or Less:

See Figure 1

Shower stalls with thresholds of 2 inches or less must to be
stored and installed with care. During storage this unit should
sit as it is received. It should be store with a 2” x 4” block
of some other type of material at each of the (4) points
numbered above in the top view. These units do not have

wooden bottoms to reinforce the oors as conventional

showers have. By placing the unit on some type of blocking,

the drain will not touch the oor. This will allow the draft of
the oor to be maintained without the weight of the shower

unit pushing the drain upward. The blocks should only be
placed at the outside corner edges of the unit and should
never be placed under the middle of the threshold. This
procedure should only be used during storage and not during
installation.

RECESS INSTALLATION See Figure 2

This diagram illustrates a typical installation for showers that

NO RECESS NECESSARY have vertical thresholds 3/4” to

2” high. The recess allows the shower to be installed below

the nished oor level. The recess is deep enough so the

shower threshold will be at the acceptable height above

the nished oor. An alternative to the recessed installation
is to either build up the entire room oor to be even with

the top of the threshold, or to construct a ramp to the
shower entry.

Figure 2

Installation Instructions

10” area around drain

recessed1/2 inch

(Minimum)

Shower framing alcove
with recess or pit built

into sub-floor.

Figure 1

FRONT VIEW

TOP VIEW

2

Proper Block

Placement

FIGURE 1

1

4

3

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Figure 3

10” area around drain

recessed1/2 inch

(Minimum)

No recess necessary

installation.

NO RECESS INSTALLATION See Figure 3

This diagram illustrates a typical installation for showers
that do not require recessed installation to comply with
ADA guidelines. This style shower is illustrated in Figure

2. They are for 36” x 36” inside dimension showers with
vertical thresholds no higher than 1/2”.

SHOWER INSTALLATION

NOTE: AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION, ENSURE THE

FLOORING IS LEVEL. LEVEL FLOORING IN THE AREA

INTENDED FOR INSTALLATION IS VERY IMPORTANT.

IF THE FLOOR IS NOT LEVEL, THE OUTCOME OF THE

INSTALLED UNIT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN DIFFICULTY

WITH THE INSTALLATION. IN ADDITION, THE ARE A MUST

BE CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS AND MOISTURE.

A 10” X 10” X 1/2” DEEP BOX OUT (10” CORE DRILL) IS

REQUIRED TO BE CENTERED AROUND THE DRAIN PIPE.

INSURE THIS AREA IS PREPARED BEFORE INSTALLATION.

See Picture 1

1. Place the shower into the intended alcove to conrm

proper placement of the drainpipe and sizing of the above.

2. Remove the shower from the alcove by leaning it

forward, so that it can be laid on its front anges.

Picture 2

Picture 1

3. Clean the area of all dirt, trash, oil, grease, water and

other contaminants that may affect adhesion.

IF USING EPOXY ADHESIVE
refer to last page of instructions

4. Apply Polyurethane Premium Construction adhesive or
100% silicone to the oor and in a “zigzag” pattern with

the space between the sides (line), around 1/2” wide. See
Picture 2

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5. Using a ¼” trowel, wipe “across” the lines created in

step 4. 100% coverage/contact of adhesive to EasyBase™ is
required. See Figure 4 & Picture 3

6. Next, apply a continuous bead of 100% silicone or

Polyurethane Premium Construction adhesive ½” wide x

3/8” thick x length to where the threshold of the shower
will rest once the unit is installed.

7. Secure area around drainpipe with insulation for re code
and to prevent bedding compound from owing down to
the oor below. Fill the 10” x 10” x ½” box out (10” cure

drill) area with a very wet non-shrink bedding compound

or 100% silicone, 2/3 full. Do not over ll as this will prevent
proper oor draft and may put the drain area up causing

unit not to drain properly.

8. Install the drain provided in the shower prior to setting

it into its nal position, but do not store the shower on

its bottom while the drain is installed. **HELPFUL TIP:
TEMPORARILY REMOVE DONUT SEAL.

Picture 3

10. Level the shower and set plumb. If the oor is not level,

it will require the use of shims to level the shower. See
Picture 4 If shims are required, they should be placed no

more than 6 inches apart to provide proper support.

DO NOT SHIM THE UNIT MORE THAN 1/8”. If the shower
requires more than 1/8” shim adjustment, the shower will

need to be pulled out and the oor will need to be leveled.

Ensure the drain is lined up in the appropriate areas.

Picture 4

9. Set the shower into place and guide the drainpipe into
the drain by using the handle of a hammer or similar object.

Figure 4

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11. Secure the shower to the framing members through the

anges using 6D galvanized screws on 8” centers.

12. Cut a 2 x 4 member of 10” to place directly over the
drain area. Cut a 2 x 4 member to extend from the ceiling to

the 10” wooden block on the drain area. Protect the shower
surface by placing a towel under the wooded block.

13. Place the brace from the ceiling to the 10” piece of

wood. This should be a tight t. See Figure 5 continuous bead
of Liquid Nails Construction adhesive.

14. Repeat steps 12 through 13, for the threshold, pressing it
down to make complete contact with a continuous bead of

Liquid Nails Construction adhesive.

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Figure 5

15. A torpedo level should be placed from oor to ensure

the unit has proper slope and drainage. If unit does not
drain properly, the unit must be pulled back up to determine
where the problem lies. This should be done immediately
after step 14 before the materials have had a chance to set.

16 Unit should be walked in and found to be stable and

without ex.

17. All bracing can be removed after 72 hours after Liquid

Nails Construction adhesive has been applied.

**THE DRAIN CONNECTION SHOULD BE TIGHTENED
AFTER THE FLOOR HAS BEEN BRACED, CURED, AND THE
BRACE REMOVED i.e. 72 HOURS AFTER INSTALL.

**CHECK THE FLOOR TO INSURE THERE ARE NO HIGH
SPOTS AND THE DRAFT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED.

See Picture 5

**ATTENTION: THE THRESHOLD MUST BE FLAT ACROSS THE
FULL WIDTH WITH NO BOW AND LEVEL TO THE FLOOR.

Following the appropriate installation procedures is
imperative on this product. Not following these procedures
could result in product failure which will not be covered

Picture 5

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Installation Using Epoxy Adhesive

1. Ensure the stud pocket is the correct dimension,
including the location of the drain hole and recessed
cut out.

2. Ensure the fl oor is level and free of any debris, including

dust and dirt (will impair adhesion).

3. Install the drain fi tting and prepare the drain pipe.

4. Place the pan/shower into the pocket and check for
proper level and alignment. Adjust accordingly.

5. Dry fi t all walls as stated in the standard installation

instruction (for sectional models only).

6. Mark the location and prepare the pan/shower as stated
in the standard installation instructions.

7. Tilt pan out of the way or remove the shower and apply
adhesive in the following manner:
a. Apply adhesive in small mounds ¾” in height.

b. Mounds must be NO MORE than 6” apart and

applied in a grid-like manner.

c. Place adhesive over entire pocket surface,

beginning at the back and working toward the

front.

d. Ensure material is applied near the drain cutout/

box out.

8. Place pan/shower back into position and ensure it is level.

9. Apply a small amount of adhesive between two pieces
of scrap material. This will be checked later to verify

set time.

10. Secure the unit as stated in the standard installation
instructions.

11. Allow 2 hours minimum for the adhesive to set.

Verify by checking the scrap pieces from step 9.

12. Continue the installation as stated in the standard
installation instructions.

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