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.
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REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS |
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TOOLS: |
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MATERIALS: |
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Pencil |
Tape Measure |
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Acrylic/Latex or Acrylic/Silicone Sealant |
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Drill |
Caulking Gun |
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Galvanized (or corrosion resistant) flat head screws 3/4" minimum length |
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Hole Saw or |
Level |
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2 x 4 lumber for additional wall studs as required |
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Sabre Saw |
Square |
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Tub Surround Adhesive |
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1 x 4’s if installing shower doors |
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PREPARATION: |
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Saver™ bath tub walls are to be installed directly |
Illustration 1 |
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over stud walls. Drywall is not required. |
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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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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)
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60" |
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(1524mm) |
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9-1/4" |
10" |
10" |
9-1/4" |
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(235mm) |
(254mm) |
(254mm) |
(235mm) |
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8-1/4" |
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(210mm) |
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6" |
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12" |
(152mm) |
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(305mm) |
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30" |
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(762mm) |
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8-1/4" |
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(210mm) |
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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)
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60" |
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(1524mm) |
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9-1/4" |
10" |
10" |
9-1/4" |
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(235mm) |
(254mm) |
(254mm) |
(235mm) |
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8-1/4" |
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(210mm) |
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6" |
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(152mm) |
12" |
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(305mm) |
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30" |
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(762mm) |
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8-1/4" |
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(210mm) |
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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 |
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(top) |
Back view of |
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side wall. |
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Typical of both |
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1 x 4 |
side walls. |
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(Butt to top |
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of pocket) |
TUB |
Fig. 1 |
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SURROUND |
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ADHESIVE |
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Nailing |
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1 x 4 |
71-1/2" |
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WALL |
(1816mm) |
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flange |
WALL |
Shower |
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NAILING |
Base |
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FLANGE |
57-1/2" |
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Tub |
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(1461mm) |
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45° |
Tub |
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Surround |
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Adhesive |
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Cut |
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TUBTILE |
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FLANGE |
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1 x 4 |
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(Butt to top |
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Wall pocket |
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of pocket) |
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(back) |
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Nailing flange
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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 |
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panel onto the bathtub to ensure that the panels fit |
Top Nailing flange |
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properly in the alcove. |
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B) Mark the appropriate side panel (right or left) cutouts for |
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plumbing fixtures. Refer to plumbing fixture installation |
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instructions for hole dimensions and placement. Carefully |
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locate, mark and cut holes using the properly sized |
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hole saw. |
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C) When satisfied with fit, mark a line across the top of the |
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panels on each stud. Remove the panels. The marked |
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line will help align the panels in subsequent steps. |
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Mark for |
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plumbing |
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fixtures |
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Bath Tub |
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Front Nailing Flange |
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