Installation Instructions

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10. Conrm the pan is level by using a long level on

top of the threshold, and along the sides and back.

NOTE: The level is used on the same horizontal surface

that has the pins. This will be important to allow the

wall panels to t correctly. See Figures 9A and 9B

If the pan is not level, shim the appropriate areas

to achieve level. Do not shim more than 1/8". If

shimming over 1/8" is required, remove the pan

and correct the sub-oor area by “oating” a oor

leveling compound.

11. Drill holes through the mounting anges into each

framing stud. These holes should be drilled using a

1/8" drill bit. See Figure 10

NOTE: Plan on using at or pan head screws to secure

the shower pan. An 1/8" gap is provided in the

shower design to account for the screw heads. This

gap will allow clearance so the walls may assembled

to the shower pan.

12. The next step is to permanently install the shower

pan. A helpful tip to make this easier is to rotate the

pan upward and lean against the back framing studs

of the pocket. This will remove the pan from the work

zone without removing it from the stud pocket. Do

not secure the pan to the studs at this point because

you may need to reach around the pan as you install

the drain tting detailed in the next step. Make sure

pan is angled enough so it will not fall.

13. Install the drain tting on the shower pan. Apply a

bead of 100% silicone caulking around the recessed

molded drain area on the nished side of the pan.

Remove the nut and all gaskets from the drain body.

Slip the threaded shank of the drain body through

the hole. Follow the instructions provided with

the drain tting to install the gaskets in the proper

location. When all gaskets and locknut are in place

on the bottom side of the shower, tighten the nut to

secure the shower drain assembly. From the top side

of the drain assembly, remove the rubber caulking

gasket located on the inside of the drain tting. This

will allow the drain pipe to slip through the drain

tting on the shower.

A diagram of a typical drain assembly is shown in this

manual.

Wipe away any excess caulking that may have

squeezed out on the inside of the pan.

Now secure the pan in the upright position to the

back framing. Use a piece of scrap 2 x 4 lumber to

temporarily secure it. See the example in Figure 12.

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12.

The next step is to permanently install the

shower pan. A helpful tip to make this easier is to

rotate the pan upward and lean against the back framing

studs of the pocket. This will remove the pan from the

work zone without removing it from the stud pocket. Do

not secure the pan to the studs at this point because you

may need to reach around the pan as you install the

drain fitting detailed in the next step. Make sure pan is

angled enough so it will not fall.

Figure 11

10.

Confirm the pan is level by using a long level on

top of the threshold, and along the sides and back.

Note the level is used on the same horizontal surface that

has the pins.This will be important to allow the wall panels

to fit correctly. (See Figures 9A and 9B).

11.

Drill holes through the mounting flanges into each

framing stud. These holes should be drilled using a

1/8” drill bit. (See Figure 10).

Note: Plan on using flat or pan head screws to secure the

shower pan. An 1/8” gap is provided in the shower design

to account for the screw heads. This gap will allow

clearance so the walls may assembled to the shower pan.

Wipe away any excess caulking that may have squeezed

out on the inside of the pan.

If the pan is not level, shim the appropriate areas

to achieve level. Do not shim more than 1/8”. If

shimming over 1/8” is required, remove the pan

and correct the sub-floor area by

“floating” a floor leveling compound.

Figure 10

Figure 9B

Figure 9A

13.

Install the drain fitting on the shower pan.

Apply a bead of 100% silicone caulking around

the recessed molded drain area on the finished side of

the pan. Remove the nut and all gaskets from the drain

body. Slip the threaded shank of the drain body through

the hole. Follow the instructions provided with the drain

fitting to install the gaskets in the proper location. When

all gaskets and locknut are in place on the bottom side

of the shower, tighten the nut to secure the shower drain

assembly. From the top side of the drain assembly,

remove the rubber caulking gasket located on the inside

of the drain fitting. This will allow the drain pipe to slip

through the drain fitting on the shower.

A diagram of a typical drain assembly is shown on

Page 14 of this manual.