American Standard 5030.LBW, Rope Twist Bath Walls User Manual
ROPE TWIST™ BATH WALLS
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Installation Instructions
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Thank you for selecting American-Standard...the benchmark of fine quality
for over 100 years. To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly--please
read these instructions carefully before you begin.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN....
TOOLS:
TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED....
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.
• Drill & Hole Saw or Sabre Saw
• Tape Measure
• Caulking Gun
• Pencil
• Square
• Level
MATERIALS:
• Clear Silicone Sealant
• Acrylic/Latex 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
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HOTLINE FOR HELP
FOR TOLL FREE INFORMATION AND ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS, CALL:
1 (800) 442-1902, in Canada call 1 (800) 387-0369.
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.
MODEL: 5030.LBW
USED WITH SOAKING TUBS: 2722.102, 2722.202
NOTE: Local building codes vary by location. Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
PREPARATION:
Rope Twist shower walls are to be installed directly over stud walls. Drywall is not required.
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.
A) Remove dry wall surface and ensure that alcove is plumb and square. (Illustration 1)
B) The studs should be located as shown to properly support walls. Provide additional studs where
illustrated below. (Illustration 2)
C) Rough plumbing and fittings must be installed before walls.
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Illustration 1
Illustration 2
View “A”
Typical at BOTH ends
NOTE: Notch cross
support as needed
to allow for piping.
See
View
“A”
See
View
“A”
Each alcove
stud must
be plumb
and square.
60-3/16"
(1529mm)
8"
(203mm)
8"
(203mm)
6"
(152mm)
12"
(305mm)
32"
(813mm)
2 x 4 Installed for optional shower door installation
8-1/4" REF
(210mm)
9"
(229mm)
9"
(229mm)
4'
(1219mm)
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:
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If you plan to install a shower door, a 2 x 4 must be installed in the pocket on the back of both side walls.
A) Cut one end of the 2 x 4 to 45° as shown. (Fig.1) Then cut the 2 x 4 to a length of 59-1/2".
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.
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.
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.
Nailing
flange
Nailing flange
(top)
Nailing flange
(top)
Tub
Surround
Adhesive
Wall pocket
(back)
Wall pocket
(front)
2 x 4
(Butt to top
of pocket)
Back view of
side wall.
Typical of both
side walls.
Front view of side
wall. Typical of
both side walls.
Top Nailing flange
Front Nailing flange
Mark for
plumbing
fixtures
Bath tub
59-1/2"
(1511mm)
2 x 4
(Butt to top
of pocket)
2 x 4
WALL
POCKET
(FRONT)
Fig. 1
45°
Cut
WALL
NAILING
FLANGE
TUBTILE
FLANGE
TUB
SURROUND
ADHESIVE
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