American Standard 2649BW, Saver Bath Walls User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SAVERBATH WALLS

MODEL: 2649BW

USE BATH WALL 2649BW WITH BATH TUB 2647.102 or 2647.202

Thank you for selecting American Standard – the benchmark of fine quality for over 100 years. To ensure this product is installed properly, please read these instructions carefully before you begin. (Certain installations may require professional help.) Also be sure your installation conforms to local codes.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN....

Local building codes vary by location. Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Unpack your new shower walls and inspect them carefully for damage. Verify that the walls are the correct size for your installation. Refer to American Standard roughing-in information for specific dimensions for each model.

NOTE: Take extra care in handling the front surfaces of the walls. Use only non-abrasive cloths to avoid scratching.

 

 

 

REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOOLS:

 

 

MATERIALS:

 

Pencil

Tape Measure

 

Acrylic/Latex or Acrylic/Silicone Sealant

 

Drill

Caulking Gun

 

Galvanized (or corrosion resistant) flat head screws 3/4" minimum length

 

Hole Saw or

Level

 

2 x 4 lumber for additional wall studs as required

 

Sabre Saw

Square

 

Tub Surround Adhesive

 

 

 

 

1 x 4’s if installing shower doors

 

 

 

 

 

PREPARATION:

 

Saverbath tub walls are to be installed directly

Illustration 1

over stud walls. Drywall is not required.

 

A)Remove dry wall surface and ensure that alcove is plumb and square. (Illustration 1)

B) Identify your model number in the illustrations which follow. Prepare studs as indicated.

Each alcove stud must be plumb and square.

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American Standard 2649BW, Saver Bath Walls User Manual

Installation for use with tub Model# 2647.202

The studs should be located as shown to properly support walls. Provide additional studs where illustrated. (below)

 

 

 

60"

 

 

 

(1524mm)

 

 

9-1/4"

10"

10"

9-1/4"

 

(235mm)

(254mm)

(254mm)

(235mm)

 

8-1/4"

 

 

 

 

(210mm)

 

 

 

 

6"

 

 

 

12"

(152mm)

 

 

 

(305mm)

 

 

 

 

30"

 

 

 

 

(762mm)

 

 

 

 

 

8-1/4"

 

 

 

 

(210mm)

 

 

 

Installation for use with tub Model# 2647.102

The studs should be located as shown to properly support walls. Provide additional studs where illustrated. (below)

 

 

60"

 

 

 

(1524mm)

 

 

9-1/4"

10"

10"

9-1/4"

 

(235mm)

(254mm)

(254mm)

(235mm)

 

 

 

 

8-1/4"

 

 

 

 

(210mm)

 

 

 

 

6"

 

 

 

 

(152mm)

12"

 

 

 

 

(305mm)

 

 

 

 

30"

 

 

 

 

(762mm)

 

 

 

8-1/4"

 

 

 

 

(210mm)

 

IMPORTANT:

C) Rough plumbing and fittings must be installed before walls.

NOTE: Installation over greenboard or firewalls: If installing wall panels over greenboard and/or firewall material, and not directly on the studs, your alcove dimensions must consider the thickness of this material. Measure from the inside of the finished walls.

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1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:

If you plan to install a bath/shower door, a 1 x 4 must be installed in the pocket on the back of both side walls.

A)Cut one end of the 1 x 4 to 45° as shown. (Fig.1) Then cut the 1 x 4 to a length of 57-1/2".

B)Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive in the pocket of each side wall. With 45° cut end down and angle facing out, attach board butting up to the top of the pocket. Allow time to cure.

Nailing flange

 

 

 

(top)

Back view of

 

 

 

 

 

 

side wall.

 

 

 

Typical of both

 

 

1 x 4

side walls.

 

 

(Butt to top

 

 

 

of pocket)

TUB

Fig. 1

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

ADHESIVE

 

 

Nailing

 

1 x 4

71-1/2"

WALL

(1816mm)

 

flange

POCKET

WALL

Shower

 

(FRONT)

NAILING

Base

 

 

FLANGE

57-1/2"

Tub

 

 

(1461mm)

 

45°

Tub

Surround

 

 

 

Adhesive

 

Cut

 

 

 

TUBTILE

 

 

 

FLANGE

 

 

 

 

1 x 4

 

 

(Butt to top

Wall pocket

 

of pocket)

 

 

 

(back)

 

 

 

Nailing flange

(top)

Front view of side wall. Typical of both side walls.

Wall pocket (front)

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A) Position the three panels into the alcove. Lower each

 

panel onto the bathtub to ensure that the panels fit

Top Nailing flange

properly in the alcove.

 

B) Mark the appropriate side panel (right or left) cutouts for

 

plumbing fixtures. Refer to plumbing fixture installation

 

instructions for hole dimensions and placement. Carefully

 

locate, mark and cut holes using the properly sized

 

hole saw.

 

C) When satisfied with fit, mark a line across the top of the

 

panels on each stud. Remove the panels. The marked

 

line will help align the panels in subsequent steps.

 

 

Mark for

 

plumbing

 

fixtures

 

Bath Tub

 

Front Nailing Flange

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