American Standard 2649BW, Saver Bath Walls User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SAVER™ BATH 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:
Pencil
Drill
Hole Saw or
Sabre Saw
Tape Measure
Caulking Gun
Level
Square
PREPARATION:
Saver™ bath tub walls are to be installed directly
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.
MATERIALS:
Acrylic/Latex or Acrylic/Silicone Sealant
Galvanized (or corrosion resistant) flat head screws 3/4" minimum length
2 x 4 lumber for additional wall studs as required
Tub Surround Adhesive
1 x 4’s if installing shower doors
Illustration 1
Each alcove
stud must
be plumb
and square.
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754748-100 Rev. C
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)
10"
(254mm)
9-1/4"
(235mm)
30"
(762mm)
12"
(305mm)
8-1/4"
(210mm)
6"
(152mm)
8-1/4"
(210mm)
9-1/4"
(235mm)
10"
(254mm)
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"
(235mm)
10"
(254mm)
10"
(254mm)
9-1/4"
(235mm)
(210mm)
(152mm)
(210mm)
8-1/4"
6"
8-1/4"
12"
(305mm)
30"
(762mm)
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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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:
1
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)
1 x 4
(Butt to top
of pocket)
Back view of
side wall.
Typical of both
side walls.
TUB
SURROUND
ADHESIVE
Fig. 1
Nailing flange
(top)
Nailing
flange
Tub
Surround
Adhesive
Wall pocket
(back)
2
A) Position the three panels into the alcove. Lower each
panel onto the bathtub to ensure that the panels fit
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.
WALL
POCKET
(FRONT)
1 x 4
45°
Cut
WALL
NAILING
FLANGE
TUBTILE
FLANGE
(Butt to top
of pocket)
71-1/2"
(1816mm)
Shower
Base
57-1/2"
(1461mm)
Tub
1 x 4
Top Nailing flange
Front view of side
wall. Typical of
both side walls.
Wall pocket
(front)
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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