MAAX UTILE Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GUIDE D’INSTALLATION

GUÍA DE INSTALACIÓN

CORNER SHOWER INSTALLATION (2 WALLS)

INSTALLATION DOUCHE EN COIN (2 MURS)

INSTALACIÓN DE DUCHA EN ESQUINA (2 MUROS)

HARDWARE INCLUDED

IN BOXES

QUINCAILLERIE INCLUSE

DANS LES BOÎTES

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Read all instructions carefully before proceeding.

SAVE THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

ACCESORIOS INCLUIDOS

EN LAS CAJAS

OPEN ALL BOXES

BEFORE YOU START

OUVREZ TOUTES LES

BOÎTES AVANT DE

COMMENCER

ABRIR TODAS LAS CAJAS

ANTES DE EMPEZAR

A two person installation is required.

Une installation par deux

personnes est requise.

Se recomienda realizar la

instalación entre dos personas

Lire toutes les instructions attentivement avant de
commencer l’installation.

CONSERVER POUR UN USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.

Leer detenidamente todas las instrucciones antes de
comenzar la instalación

CONSERVAR ESTE MANUAL COMO REFERENCIA.

IMPORTANT • Record the serial numbers
IMPORTANT • Noter les numéros de série
IMPORTANTE • Registre el número de serie

Serial numbers • Numéros de série • Números de serie

For installation steps in ENGLISH go to page 6

Table of contents: Page

Tools and supplies.......................................................................................................................................... 3

Parts and components.................................................................................................................................... 4

1. Building the structure.................................................................................................................................. 6

2. Installing the base....................................................................................................................................... 7

2. Installing the base (Olympia)...................................................................................................................... 8

2. Installing the base (B3)............................................................................................................................... 9

2. Installing the base (Distinct / Zone square)................................................................................................ 10

3. Installing Ulok system on the walls............................................................................................................. 13

4. Temporary installation of back wall............................................................................................................. 14

5. Temporary installation of side wall.............................................................................................................. 15

6. Final installation of back wall...................................................................................................................... 17

7. Final installation of side wall....................................................................................................................... 18

8. Marking and drilling the glass shelf holes................................................................................................... 19

9. Silicone........................................................................................................................................................19

10. Glass shelf installation...............................................................................................................................20

11. Wall nish.................................................................................................................................................. 21

12. Maintenance tips....................................................................................................................................... 22

13. Warranty.................................................................................................................................................... 60

Pour les étapes d'installation en FRANÇAIS aller à la page 23

Table de matières: Page

Outils et materiaux.......................................................................................................................................... 3

Pièces et composantes...................................................................................................................................4

1. Construction de la structure........................................................................................................................ 23

2. Installation de la base................................................................................................................................. 24

2. Installation de la base (Olympia)................................................................................................................ 25

2. Installation de la base (B3)......................................................................................................................... 26

2. Installation de la base (Distinct / Zone square)........................................................................................... 27

3. Installation du système Ulok sur les murs.................................................................................................. 30

4. Installation temporaire du mur arrière......................................................................................................... 31

5. Installation temporaire du mur de côté....................................................................................................... 32

6. Installation nale du mur arrière................................................................................................................. 34

7. Installation nale du mur de côté................................................................................................................ 35

8. Marquage et perçage des trous pour la tablette......................................................................................... 36

9. Silicone........................................................................................................................................................36

10. Installation de la tablette............................................................................................................................37

11. Finition du mur........................................................................................................................................... 38

12. Conseils d'entretien.................................................................................................................................. 39

13. Garantie.................................................................................................................................................... 60

Para las etapas en ESPAÑOL ir a la pagina 40

Tabla de contenido: Página

Herramientas y materiales.............................................................................................................................. 3

Piezas y componentes....................................................................................................................................4

1. Construcción de la estructura..................................................................................................................... 40

2. Instalación de la base................................................................................................................................. 41

2. Instalación de la base (Olympia)................................................................................................................ 42

2. Instalación de la base (B3)......................................................................................................................... 43

2. Instalación de la base (Distinct / Zone square)........................................................................................... 44

3. Instalación del sistema Ulok sobre los muros............................................................................................ 47

4. Instalación temporal del muro posterior..................................................................................................... 48

5. Instalación temporal de los muros laterales............................................................................................... 49

6. Instalación nal del muro posterior............................................................................................................. 51

7. Instalación nal de los muros laterales....................................................................................................... 52

8. Marcado y perforación de agujeros para la repisa..................................................................................... 53

9. Silicona........................................................................................................................................................53

10. Instalación de la repisa..............................................................................................................................54

11. Acabado del muro..................................................................................................................................... 55

12. Consejos de mantenimiento..................................................................................................................... 56

13. Garantía.................................................................................................................................................... 60

24" level min.

Niveau de 24po. min.

Nivel de 24" min.

TOOLS

REQUIRED

Pencil

Crayon

Lápiz

OUTILS

REQUIS

HERRAMIENTAS

NECESARIAS

1/8" drill bits

Mèches de 1/8

Electric drill

Perçeuse électrique

Taladro eléctrico

Utility knife

Couteau à lame

rétractable

Cuchillo multiuso

18" square min.

Équerre de 18po. min.

Escuadra de 18" min.

Hole saw

Scie-cloche

Sierra de

perforación

SUPPLIES

SOLD SEPARATELY

Clear silicone sealant

Silicone claire

Sellador de silicona

transparente

Safety equipment

Équipement de sécurité

Equipamiento de

seguridad

MATÉRIAUX

VENDUS SÉPARÉMENT

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Box of #8x1¾"flathead screws

Boîte de vis #8x1¾"

à tête plate

Caja de tornillos #8x1¾"

de cabeza plana

Screwdriver

Tournevis

Destornillador

MATERIALES

VENDIDOS POR SEPARADO

Wood shims

Cales en bois

Cuñas de madera

Measuring tape

Ruban à mesurer

Cinta métrica

Self levening cement

Ciment auto-nivelant

Cemento

autonivelante

Cement

Ciment

Cemento

Shower drain

Drain de douche

Desagüe de ducha

* Drain required for the Distinct shower base

*

* Drain requis pour la base de douche Distinct

* Desagüe requerido para la base de ducha Distinct

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BACK WALL
MUR ARRIÈRE

MURO POSTERIOR

INSIDE VIEW
VUE INTÉRIEURE
VISTA INTERIOR

SIDE WALL
MUR DE CÔTÉ
MURO LATERAL

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4

INSIDE VIEW
VUE INTÉRIEURE
VISTA INTERIOR

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MAAX

* Extra parts are included in this pack in case of loss or damage
* Des pièces supplémentaires sont incluses en cas de perte ou bris
* Piezas extras están incluidas en este empaque en caso de perdida o daño

PARTS PIÈCES PIEZAS

Inside the sidewall box
À l'intérieur de la boîte
du mur de côté
En el interior de la caja
del muro lateral

Inside the backwall box
À l'intérieur de la boîte
du mur arrière
En el interior de la caja
del muro posterior

PARTS INCLUDED IN PARTS PACK | PIÈCES COMPRISES DANS L'EMBALLAGE DES PIÈCES

| PIEZAS INCLUIDAS EN PAQUETE DE PIEZAS

1

2

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# Part Nom de la pièce Pieza Qty/Qté Code

1 X fastener Fixation en forme de X Sujetador en forma de X 4

2

#8 x 1¼’’ Screw

(for X fastener)

Vis #8 x 1¼’’ (Pour

xation en X)

Tornillos #8 x 1¼’’

(Para sujetador en X)

4

3 Retraction pin Cheville d'ancrage Pasador de retracción 4

#8 x ⅜ Screw (for

4

retraction pin)

Vis #8 x ⅜ (pour

cheville d'ancrage)

Tornillos #8 x ⅜ (para

pasador de retracción)

4

PARTS INCLUDED IN SHELF PACK | PIÈCES COMPRISES DANS LA BOÎTE DE LA TABLETTE

| PIEZAS INCLUIDAS EN LA CAJA DE LA REPISA

10060303

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# Part Nom de la pièce Pieza Qty/Qté Code

5 Glass shelf Tablette en verre Repisa 1
6 Bracket Support Soporte de repisa 2
7 #10 x 2’’ screws Vis #10 x 2’’ Tornillos #10 x 1½’’ (repisa) 2
8 Plastic washer Rondelle en plastique Arandela en plástico para repisa 2
9 Support cap Capuchon Tapa de la jación de repisa 2

10060011

10 #10 x ½ screws Vis #10 x ½ Tornillos #10 x ½ (para repisa) 2
11 Allen key Clé Allen Llave allen 1
12 Template Gabarit Plantilla de perforación 1

COMPONENTS COMPOSANTES COMPONENTES

# Part Nom de la pièce Pieza Qt Code

13 Base Base Base 1 *

13a

Drain cover (with

Distinct base only)
14 Back wall Mur arrière Muro posterior 1 *
15 Side wall Mur de côté Muro lateral 1 *

Drain (included with Zone square

16

and B3Square base only)

Couvercle du drain lineaire (inclus

avec la base Distinct seulement)

Drain (inclus avec la base Zone

square et B3Square seulement)

4

Cubierta del desagüe (incluido

con la base Distinct únicamente)

Desagüe (incluido con la base Zone

square y B3Square únicamente )

1 10037090

1 10028619

OVERVIEW VUE D'ENSEMBLE

9

VISTA GENERAL

14

6

7

8

3

10

5

INSIDE VIEW
VUE INTÉRIEURE
VISTA INTERIOR

4

14

15

2

1

INSIDE VIEW
VUE INTÉRIEURE

13

VISTA INTERIOR

13

5

6"
6"

For a worry free installation follow

A

B

C

D

6"

A

B

C

D

6"

A

B

C

D

all instructions and check them off
as you go.

STEP Building the structure

1

Before starting make sure to have all
parts and components refer to page 4.

Build a structure based on the dimensions in the chart
below.

Top view of structure

1.1

Check me!

C

IF STRUCTURE IS ALREADY BUILD CHECK THAT
IT RESPECTS THE DIMENSIONS BELOW

COMPATIBLE BASES No. A B C D

Olympia square 4832 106011

Olympia square 6032 106012

B3 Square 4832 420001-5XX

B3 Round 4832 410001-5XX

B3 Square 4836 420003-5XX

B3 Round 4836 410003-5XX
B3 Square 6032 420005-5XX
B3 Round 6032 410005-5XX
B3 Square 6036 420006-5XX
B3 Round 6036 410006-5XX

Distinct 4832 106350 48" - 48 1/4" 32" 4 1/2" 24"
Zone Square 4832 106351 48" - 48 1/4" 32" 16" 24"
Zone Square 6032 106352 - 106353 60" - 60 1/4" 32" 16" 11 3/4"

Between

48"- 48 1/4"

Between

60"- 60 1/4"

Between

48"- 48 1/4"

Between

60"- 60 1/4"

33 1/2"

33 1/2" 16"

37 1/2" 18"

33 1/2" 16"

37 1/2" 18"

16" 24"

16" 8 1/2"

8 1/2"

24"

B

6"

D

A

View of 48" shower

Respect front and inside corner studs position, others may vary.

1.2

Verify the walls are square, plumb and the ooring is

Check me!

perfectly level.

Leveling the oor is critical for a properly aligned

installation. Auto leveling cement can be used to level

oor. Be careful not to block the drain hole position.

Cut out an approximate 6" x 6" opening around
the drain center outlined by measurements C and
D. See image to the right and the chart above. We
recommend that a plumber completes the drain pipe
connection.

1.3

Check me!

6

D

C

STEP Installing the base

2

B3 / Olympia / Zone Square / Distinct

Drain assembly (included with Zone square and B3Square, required for the Distinct base)

Remove the clear plastic lm from around the drain hole
and threshold before applying silicone. Keep the lm on
the base oor as protection untilinstallation is complete.

Apply silicone around the edge of the drain hole in
the base (surface between the top part of the drain
and the base). Assemble as shown.

HAND TIGHTEN ONLY !

VERIFY THE MAAX LOGO ON THE DRAIN COVER
IS FACING THE RIGHT WAY

REMOVE SILICONE EXCESS!

2.1

Check me!

Top view

Drain position varies according to base model

Rubber

Cardboard

Threshold

Install the base (13) pushing it completely against the
studs.

2.2

Check me!

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Top view

Flush

Flush

Studs

13

STEP Installing the base (cont'd)

2

Verify that the base is completely level on all sides. Conrm

that the drain pipe is centered in the drain head.

We recommend a plumber to complete the drain pipe
connection.

Olympia

Leveling the base is critical
for wall alignment

COMPATIBLE BASES No.

Olympia square 4832 106011

Olympia square 6032 106012

2.3

Check me!

13

If needed use wooden shims between the studs and

the fastening ange to maintain the position of the

base.

FOR OLYMPIA BASES DO NOT USE SHIMS UNDER
THE BASE TO LEVEL!
DOING SO WILL VOID THE MAAX WARRANTY!

With a 1/8" bit, drill holes in the fastening ange then

secure the base to all the wall studs with #8 x 1¾ "
screws (not included). Only pre-drill the flange not

the studs.

HAND TIGHTEN ONLY !

THE BOTTOM OF ALL HOLES IN THE FLANGE
HAVE TO BE AT LEAST 8MM (3/8") ABOVE THE
BASE THRESHOLD! HOLES MUST BE FILLED WITH
SILICONE BEFORE SCREWING

CUT THE EXCESS PART OF SHIMS

2.4

Check me!

13

2.5

Check me!

13

3/8" (8 mm)

Ø 1/8"

8

Shims and cement
Cales et ciment
Cuñas y cemento

STEP Installing the base (cont'd)

2

Lift the base. Place cement or wood shims under all legs to

support the shower base oor. Lower the shower base and
validate leveling and stability of the base on the oor. If needed,

use additional wood shims or cement.

We recommend that a plumber completes the drain pipe
connection.

B3

COMPATIBLE BASES No.

B3 Square 4832 420001-5XX

B3 Round 4832 410001-5XX

B3 Square 4836 420003-5XX

B3 Round 4836 410003-5XX

B3 Square 6032 410005-5XX

B3 Round 6032 410005-5XX

B3 Square 6036 410006-5XX

B3 Round 6036 410006-5XX

2.3

Check me!

13

Leveling the base is critical
for wall alignment

If needed use wooden shims between the studs and

the fastening ange to maintain the position of the

base.

FOR B3 BASES YOU MAY USE SHIMS UNDER
THE BASE TO LEVEL (UNDER THE BASE LEGS
IDEALLY)

Shims and

cement under

to level B3

bases

2.4

Check me!

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With a 1/8" bit, drill holes in the fastening ange then

secure the base to all the wall studs with #8 x 1¾ "
screws (not included). Only pre-drill the flange not

the studs.

HAND TIGHTEN ONLY !

THE BOTTOM OF ALL HOLES IN THE FLANGE
HAVE TO BE AT LEAST 8MM (3/8") ABOVE THE
BASE THRESHOLD! HOLES MUST BE FILLED WITH
SILICONE BEFORE SCREWING

CUT THE EXCESS PART OF SHIMS

2.5

Check me!

13

3/8" (8 mm)

Ø 1/8"

9

STEP Installing the base (cont'd)

2

Distinct / Zone Square

COMPATIBLE BASES No.

Distinct 4832 106350
Zone square 4832 106351
Zone square 6032 106352 - 106353

Verify the base leveling. Mark the studs and the oor

where shims will be required to perfectly level the base.

If the base is completely leveled go to step 2.5

Leveling the base is critical
for wall alignment

2.3

Check me!

13

Lift the base. Insert wood shims on the oor around the

outline of the base on the previously marked spots to
compensate leveling.
Lower the base and validate leveling and the stability of

the base on the oor. If needed, use additional shims.

2.4

Check me!

10

STEP Installing the base (cont'd)

2

Lift the base. Place cement or wood shims under all legs

to support the shower base oor. Lower the shower base

and validate leveling and stability of the base on the

oor. If needed, use additional wood shims or cement.

We recommend that a plumber completes the drain
pipe connection.

Distinct / Zone Square

2.5

Check me!

If needed use wood shims between the studs and the

fastening ange to maintain the position of the base.

2.6

Check me!

13

11

STEP Installing the base (cont'd)

2

With a 1/8" drill bit, drill holes in the base ange then

secure the base to all the wall studs with #8 x 1¾"

at-head screws (not included). Pre-drill the flange
only and not the studs.

HAND TIGHTEN ONLY!
THE BOTTOM OF ALL HOLES IN THE FLANGE

MUST BE AT LEAST 8MM (3/8") ABOVE THE BASE
THRESHOLD! HOLES MUST BE FILLED WITH
SILICONE BEFORE SCREWING

CUT THE EXCESS PART OF SHIMS

Distinct / Zone Square

2.7

Check me!

Ø 1/8"

13

3/8" (8 mm)

Distinct 48 drain cover installation

Insert the drain cover (13a) as shown.

2.8

Check me!

Tiling ange

13a

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STEP Installing Ulok system

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BACK WALL

MUR ARRIÈRE

MURO POSTERIOR

INSIDE VIEW
VUE INTÉRIEURE
VISTA INTERIOR

SIDE WALL
MUR DE CÔTÉ
MURO LATERAL

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INSIDE VIEW
VUE INTÉRIEURE
VISTA INTERIOR

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on the walls

Back wall

14

The Ulok system parts are in the

side wall boxes. (1 pack per box)

Install three X fasteners (1) on the side of the back wall
(14) that will be assembled with the side wall, in the pre
drilled holes using the screws provided (2).

There is a positioning pin on X

Quick tip 

fastener so they can only be
installed one way.

3.1

Check me!

2

1

Positioning

pin

This side

down

14

14

3.2

Side wall

Check me!
Fasten 3 retraction pins per side wall in the pre drilled
holes with the screws provided (4) to the left-hand or right-

hand fastening ange of the side walls (15) depending on

which side the wall will be installed on.

15

Quick tip 

The side wall is interchangeable.
For wall to the left, install the pins
on the right side, for wall to the right
install the pins on the left side.

Fastening ange

4

3

This side down

13

STEP Temporary installation of the back

4

wall

4.1

Pull back the protective lm on the walls (14-15) at least

3" away from all edges. Keep the remaining protective

lm on the walls and base.

Check me!

14

Position and level the back wall (14) by sitting it on the
threshold at the back of the base.

Plumbing the back wall is
critical for alignment of the
side wall

Installing the walls temporarily will

Quick tip 

With a 1/8" bit, drill holes in the back wall fastening
flange (14) at the top aligned with each stud. Only pre-
drill the flange not the studs. Then, secure the back
wall (14) with one #8 x 1¾" screw (not included) in one
of the pre-drilled holes.

ensure proper wall alignment before
permanent installation.
Make sure the wall is plumb and
centered on the base.

4.2

Check me!

Cut view

Back wall

Base threshold

4.3

Check me!

IMPORTANT: HAND TIGHTEN ONLY. TEMPORARY
INSTALLATION.

Push the bottom of the back wall

Quick tip 

with your foot when fastening in

place.

min.3/16"

max.3/8"

Stud

14

X fastener

STEP Temporary installation of the side wall

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Back

wall

Top view

Measure the distance between the front face of the back
wall (14) and the center of the faucet. Then measure the
distance from the top of the base threshold to the center
of the faucet.

Using those two measurements mark the position of the
faucet hole on the remaining side wall. Measure from the
side and bottom of the side wall.

Repeat this process for all required faucet holes.

Measure twice, drill once !

Record measures below.

5.1

Check me!

5.2

Check me!

Base

threshold

Front cut

view

Faucet

center

Drill a hole from front for the faucets at the previously

marked positions. Pre-drill the hole with the ⅛'' drill bit.

The hole saw size is determined by the faucet type; refer
to the faucet installation manual for hole saw size.

Hole saws can be rented at your

Quick tip 

local hardware store or any tool

rental location.

For safe hole saw usage always
pre-drill a hole and wear safety
glasses when drilling.

5.3

Check me!

15

STEP Temporary installation of the

5

side walls (Cont'd)

3

Install the side wall (15). Lift the wall approximately 3"
above the threshold of the base, push it completely
against the back wall then lower the side wall into
position.

It is critical that all 3 retraction pins
engage with the X fasteners. There
should be no gap between the walls.

Place a level vertically

Quick tip 

Quick tip 

on the side wall. If the
wall is not straight,
make sure that the
retraction pins are
properly inserted in

the X fasteners.

The side wall should now line up
with the front of the base. If it does

not, remove the walls and shim

the back ange of base.

Side wall

Base

5.4

Check me!

Side wall

1

Back wall

15

With a 1/8" bit, drill holes in the side wall fastening flange
(15) at the top aligned with each stud. Only pre-drill
the flange not the studs. Then, secure the side wall
(15) with one #8 x 1¾" screw (not included) in one of the
pre-drilled holes.

IMPORTANT: HAND TIGHTEN ONLY. TEMPORARY
INSTALLATION.

5.5

Check me!

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STEP Final installation of back wall

6

Remove all walls from the structure.

Clean the shower base and apply a bead of silicone on
the threshold at 3/8" from the back fastening flange. Run
the bead of silicone the entire length of the base and 1''
on the side wall will be installed on as well.

Lift and place back wall (14) directly over the silicone wi­thout sliding. Verify that the back wall (14) is plumb, shim
if needed. Then, secure the back wall to the wall studs at
top with #8 x 1¾" screws (not included) in the previously
drilled holes.

IMPORTANT: HAND TIGHTEN ONLY. DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

6.1

Check me!

6.2

Check me!

⅜"

1"

⅜"

13

6.3

Check me!

It is critical for the side wall

installation for there to be at least

⅛'' and no more than ⅜" between

the stud and the X fastener.

Hold the bottom of the back wall

Quick tip 

Apply a bead of silicone on both sides of base (13) thres­hold at 3/8" from the base side fastening flanges.
Apply silicone on both side of the back wall (14) just
before the wall side radius. The silicone applied on the
base and vertically on the back wall must overlap.

with your foot when fastening in
place.

min.3/16"

max.3/8"

Stud

6.4

Check me!

X fastener

14

Back

wall

17

Base

⅜"

5

STEP Final installation of side wall

7

3

Install the side wall (15). Lift the wall approximately
3 inches above the threshold of the base, push it
completely against the back wall then slide the side
wall into position.

WIPE OFF EXCESS SILICONE

BEFORE CONTINUING,
VALIDATE THAT ALL
THE WALLS ARE LEVEL,

PLUMB AND SQUARE

7.1

Check me!

7.2

Check me!

Side wall

1

Back wall

Secure the wall to the wall studs with #8 x 1¾ "
screws (not included) in the previously drilled holes.

Also, secure the wall by the fastening anges on the

side of the wall. Use the pre-dilled holes.

If needed, use shims to keep wall plumb, square
and leveled. (Cut shim excess)

IMPORTANT: HAND TIGHTEN ONLY. DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

Quick tip 

THE SIDE WALL SHOULD LINE UP WITH

THE BASE

7.3

Check me!

Side wall

Base

18