FIBERGLASS BATHTUB WALL FITS MOST 30” X 60” BATHTUBS IMPORTANT: Be tore you assemble and install your MODEL 660 thees-pisce Molded Fiberglass Bathtub Wall Unit, you will have to prepare the rough-in area, determine which side wall will have the shower head & control valve and if unit will be skipped with a bathtub door or curtain. Please read instructions before proceeding with installation. The bathtub wall unit does not require any trimming or cutting for normal installations.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS® See back cover page ROUGH-IN FRAMING Refer to Fig. A & B for recommended alcove framing. If framing is per-existing and you choose not to re-frame, you MUST make sure existing stud placental will not interfere with mounting clips. Be sure 1o plan your rough plumbing requirements (drain-venting-supply lines) at this time, HINT: You may want to install Kraft Faced fiberglass insulation or unlaced batting with a 4 mil. {poly} vapor barrier film between the open studs of your alcove area.
B. The Center and Side Panels have a mounting flange halt is designed to accept standard “drywall” screws. The positioning of the studs and bracing (see ROUGH-IN FRAMING) have been laid out to give maximum support (horizontally and vertically) behind these flanges. The mounting flanges have per-marked . holes 1o avid cracking the flange, it is recommended that sorer & scan you per-drill all of the holes with a 5/32" {inch) diameter drill pisvormiger / bit, Countersink holes for flush screw head fit, Fig. H.
1. ATTACH MOUNTING CLIPS... a} Position clips on molded lugs located near bottom of Center Panel with clips pointing “down” as shown in drawing Fig. E}L b Secure the lips using the two sowers provided, CAUTION: Do not overnight screws! Use a standard 42 Phillips screwdriver. 2. Attach REINFORCING STRIPS" (optional for standard installation) a} Bond a piece backside of Canter Panel as shown to reinforce ADA Grab Bar (Fig, D).
drill reference holes (prefer one on top, one on side for Side Panels, 2 on top for Center Panel} into the studs/bracing with the appropriate drill bit for the “drywall” screws; drill 1/8" dia. holes max. THESE HOLES WILL ALIGN UNIT WHEN YOU ARE READY FOR THE PERMANENT INSTALL. With panels temporarily in place, lightly trace along bottom edge of panels onto bathtub with a pencil. Remove panels and apply a 174" bead of silicone sealant alt around where panels contact bathtub (Locate approx.
