Federal Process Corporation Noble Company FreeStyle Linear Drain Installation Instructions Manual

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FreeStyle Linear Drain

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with Full Mortar Bed Adapter Kit

U.S. Patent No. 8,474,068

Installation Instructions

Patents Pending: Canada & EP Publication No. 2354339

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

FreeStyle Linear Drain is a low-profile linear drain with flat base and internal slope constructed from one-piece of PVC or ABS.

A membrane clamping collar assures a watertight seal with Noble waterproofing sheet membrane. The FreeStyle Linear Drain
is available in 7 drain lengths and with 5 strainer options.

2. FULL MORTAR BED INSTALLATION

Complete the FreeStyle Linear Drain installation instructions up to step 4.2 and STOP. A Shower Pan Liner such as

Chloraloy® will be required to replace NobleSeal Flashing and is sold separately by Noble Company. Outside Corners are also
recommended and sold separately. Proceed with the Full Mortar Bed installation instructions outlined below once the flashing
has been installed securely to the drain.

2.1 RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

• Tape measure • Utility knife

• Caulking gun • Straight edge

• Small floor roller • V-notched trowel (1/8” x 1/8” or 1/4” x 1/4” )

• Margin trowel • Square-notched trowel (1/4” x 3/8” x 1/4”)

• PVC or ABS cement • Appropriate plastic pipe primer

2.2 FULL MORTAR BED ADAPTER KIT HARDWARE AND MATERIALS: *Denotes items that are sold separately

Brackets

Additional Hardware Included:

A B C

Mortar Guard

A) Bracket Screw:

#8 1/2” Phillips Pan Head

B) Strainer Height Adjustment Screw:

#10 2-1/2” Phillips Flat Head

Note: Replaces Strainer Height Adjustment

screws from original FreeStyle Linear Drain Kit.

C) Strainer to Base Screw:

#6 2-1/4” Phillips Pan Head

Note: Replaces Strainer to Base screws from

original FreeStyle Linear Drain Kit.

Foam Block

PVC or CPE

Outside Corner*

Note: Replaces NobleSeal® Flashing

from FreeStyle Linear Drain.

Chloraloy*

Pre-Strainers
Strainer
Clamping Collar
Drain Base

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5. FASTEN DRAIN BASE TO SUB FLOOR

5.1 FOR CONCRETE SUB-FLOOR:

5.1.A Mark for Anchors and dry fit drain base over waste pipe.

5.1.B Mark all holes in outside flange of drain base on concrete floor.

5.1.C Remove drain base and drill 1/4” holes, 1-1/2” deep where marked.

5.1.D Drive plastic anchors flush in all holes.

5.1.E Install Drain Base to Waste Pipe and Sub-Floor

5.2 FOR WOOD SUB-FLOOR:

5.2.A Install Drain Base to Waste Pipe and Sub-Floor.

5.2.B Mark Bed Slope and dheck drain base label to confirm.

5.2.C Apply appropriate plastic pipe cement and primer to drain and waste pipe following local plumbing codes and

manufacturer’s instructions.

5.2.D Fit and fully seat drain base onto waste pipe.

5.2.E Fasten drain base to sub-floor by screwing 2-1/2” deck screws through all holes in outside flange of drain base
into plastic anchors or directly into wood sub-floor. Do not over-tighten.

6. PRE-SLOPED BED INSTALLATION

6.1 Apply tape over entire top surface of drain base for protection.

6.2 Install Pre-Sloped Bed. Follow industry standards to complete pre-sloped bed installation. If using mortar, be certain

mortar completely fills void below drain base flange.

6.3 Allow to dry before proceeding.

7. PREPARE SHOWER PAN LINER

7.1 Shower Pan Liner must turn up the walls a minimum of 3” above finished shower curb and 6” above floor in showers

without curbs.

7.2 Measure width of shower floor across drain base.

7.3 Lay Shower Pan Liner flat and measure and mark Shower Pan Liner.

7.4 Fold and crease for upturns and create corners.

Folded Corners:
TUCKED CORNER (when space is available between studs): Fold and crease to size. Tuck flashing into space
between studs.
FOLDED CORNER: Fold and crease to size. Fold corners behind flashing.
NOTE: Do not secure Shower Pan Liner at this time.

8. SECURE SHOWER PAN LINER

8.1 Lift out Shower Pan Liner. Remove tape, leaving tape over drain hole only.

8.2 Apply a 1/8” continuous bead of NobleSealant 150 around chamfer on base flange and another bead in groove on

drain base.

8.3 Apply NobleSealant 150 to any pre-formed corners.

8.4 Press shower pan liner into sealant.

8.5 Align Shower Pan Liner, fit, or re-tuck corners and firmly press liner into sealant on drain base and any pre-formed

corners.

8.6 Fasten Shower Pan Liner. Nail through top 1” of Shower Pan Liner to studs and/or blocking.

9. INSTALL CLAMPING COLLAR

9.1 Align collar with drain base under Shower Pan Liner. Press firmly.

9.2 Starting at one end, insert 5/8” screw through collar, punch through Shower Pan Liner and screw into base.
Repeat for all screws. Do not over-tighten.

10. CUT OUT FLASHING

10.1 With a razor knife, carefully trim out Shower Pan Liner from center of collar.

10.1 Remove tape from drain hole. Caution: Do not puncture Shower Pan Liner outside of collar.

11. FLOOD TEST: Flood test in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

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