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ACCESSIBLE BATHTUB REPLACEMENT SHOWER

STORAGE AND HANDLING OF FOUR PIECE SHOWER UNITS

Most handling damage is the result of impact blows to the back side of the fiberglass units.

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These sectional units are typically unpacked and unbolted so the separate parts may be moved to the installation

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area. Please use caution when unbolting the sections. Carry the parts with minimal flexing to avoid stress cracks.
(Measure and mark supply valve and shower head locations before unbolting).

Placing objects inside the unit can cause scratches or nicks to the finished surface.

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Do not use the shower as a trash receptacle! Always place a drop cloth or cardboard
inside the shower.

Storing units outside right-side up can cause sunlight to discolor the gelcoat finish. Also, unit becomes unstable

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and is easily knocked over by wind or bumping.

The back of a fiberglass unit is not waterproof. Unit must be stored so water will drain off and not accumulate

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in one spot. Water can permeate the back laminates and soak the glassed in wood or cardboard supports causing
bulges in the gelcoat surface.

Never drag a fiberglass unit on any surface. Always transport the unit by hand using (2) people or two wheel dolly.

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Never let a fiberglass unit drop from any height, not even an inch or stress cracks are likely to occur.

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on the floor when working

Never clean fiberglass gelcoat surface with metal tools of any kind, including razor blades.

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VERY IMPORTANT FOR LOW THRESHOLD SHOWER:

FRONT VIEW

Proper

Block

Placement

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1

TOP VIEW

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The low threshold shower model: 6030BF1.0 must be stored with special care. During storage, this unit should
never sit as it was received. It should be stored with a 2” x 4”
point

s numbered above in the top view
the floors. By placing the unit on blocks, the molded drain will not rest on the floor. This
to be maintained without the weight of the shower unit pushing the drain upward. The blocks should only be placed at
the outside corner edges of the unit and should not be placed under the middle of the threshold. This procedure should
only be used during storage and not for installation. Certain units may ship with a template under them to prevent the
drain from resting on the floor. This template should remain attached during storage and removed just before installation.

. Unit

s having altered threshold height

block of some other type of material at each of the (4)

s do not have wooden bottoms to reinforce

allow

will

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the draft of the floor

PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION

Carefully remove the old bathtub at the installation site. The replacement showers are 82” tall so wall board should

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be removed on all three walls to at least this height.

The shower unit must be disassembled for installation. All joints must be caulked as they are installed. When

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moving the parts, take care to avoid striking the edges of the wall sections to prevent chips or cracks.

Study Framing Diagrams on Page 3 of this manual. Adjust drain and water supply locations if required.

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Cutout in floor for drain requires a minimum size of 10” x 10”.

Modify framing if required. There should be a framing member behind each flange. Make sure your framing

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is plumb and square.

Planning is necessary for Thin-Set mortar to be placed in the drain core area for all installations. Proper blocking

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is required to prevent the Thin-Set from flowing to the floor below.

For installation of showers without Easy Base, wet Thin-Set mortar must be placed under the shower bottom to provide
structural support, and to maintain factory slope to the drain. See Figure 2.

Showers configured with the factory installed Easy Base TM self leveling, reinforced bottom will be installed using
panel adhesive. However, wet mud will be used in the drain core area on these units. See Figure 3.

For ALL installations, apply a heavy bead of polyurethane panel adhesive under the shower threshold.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before you disassemble the shower unit, transfer the locations for the supply valve and shower head on the unit.

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Mark these locations on the back (reinforced surface) of the unit. After double checking the locations, drill 1/4”
pilot holes.

Always place cardboard or a drop cloth in the shower base to protect the finished surface. Working from the finished

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side of the unit, using the proper size hole saw, cut holes for supply lines and shower head.

Remove the connection bolts and disassemble the unit. If present, remove shower rod. Carefully carry the parts

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to the installation area. Do not flex the parts when moving to avoid scratches and stress cracks.

The shower parts may be caulked, reassembled and installed in one piece if there is sufficient room. Typically,

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the parts are installed piece by piece starting with the base.
be used for permanent connection. The installer must apply 100% silicone caulking to all connection surfaces for
final installation. If installing piece by piece, or as one piece, support under the unit must be provided as described
below. The support is necessary to assure factory slope to the drain is maintained.

When installing piece by piece, use the plastic fasteners

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in place of the nuts and bolts. The fasteners will act as
guides that will index the parts together for installation
where access to the back side in unavailable.

Apply a liberal amount of 100% silicone caulk to each

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fastener before inserting them through the holes.
See Figure 1.

If installing in one piece, the metal nuts and bolts must

Insert the plastic fasteners through the holes from

below so they point to the ceiling.

Insert plastic fasteners through the holes in the vertical

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mounting surfaces on each side of the back wall. These
must be inserted from the back so they point toward
the front of the shower. Again, apply 100% silicone caulk
to the fasteners before inserting them through the holes.
NOTE: The caulking must be allowed to cure before
assembly of the unit.

Figure 1

Fiberglass Shower

Silicone Bead

Plastic Fastener

Carefully position the shower base so it sits on the front mounting flanges. Install the drain fitting in accordance

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with instructions provided with the fitting. Do not allow the base to sit on the drain fitting.

Study Framing Diagrams Figures 2 and 3 and note the important installation requirements.

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Unless the shower is caulked and parts fastened together with nuts, washers and bolts as a one piece unit, the
shower base is installed separately from the wall sections. Before applying any Thin-Set or Adhesive, trial fit the
shower
Make any adjustements at this time.

base to confirm the alcove is of proper size and the drain is located properly.

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