Installation Guide

Multi-Piece Sectional Product
Installation Instructions
through the back wall ange into the framing. Be sure the wall
panel remain level and plumb. (For the 4836 4 piece, this step will
apply for the entire back wall as one piece).
22. For ve piece units, the next step is to place the top section
of the back wall. Clean the back ledge and apply a continuous
bead of 100% RTV silicone caulking along the ledge of the back
wall where the top part of the wall will sit. The bead should be
3/8” wide and placed at the middle of the ledge. It should go
completely around each alignment pin.
Lift the top back wall panel and set it on top of the lower wall.
Press the panel down to seat in the caulking. The top and bottom
wall panels must be level and plumb. Shim if necessary. The seam
between the panels should be no more than 1/8”. Pre-drill holes
and attach with screws along the top back ange into the framing
studs. Make sure the two wall panels are in alignment and are
level and plumb. Place level or straight edge on both vertical
ange where the wall will mate to the back wall and check to
assure there are no gaps. (For the 4836 four piece which has a
single piece back wall panel, skip this step).
23. Side wall installation. The side wall panels are slotted on the
bottom. The alignment pins in the pan will index with these slots.
The slots will allow the side wall panel to slide about one inch to
meet the back wall panel.
If the water control valve is located on one of the side walls, it
is important to dry trial t that panel rst. Carefully measure
and mark the location of the valve on the surface of the side
wall. Read the installation instructions provided by the valve
manufacturer. Carefully drill the valve hole(s).
Trial t the side wall panel to the shower pan. Wipe clean the
side ledge. This next step is a two person job.
Lift the side wall panel and set it on the ledge. Set the panel so
it is within one inch of the vertical back wall seam. Make sure
the pins in the pan index with the slots on the bottom of the
wall. Clear your ngers and slide the wall panel toward the back
wall. Make sure the alignment pins in the back wall index into the
holes on the side wall. See Figure 24
When seated, the seam should have a minimal gap of 1/8” or
less. If not, push the end of the side panel until the vertical seam
closes. See Figure 25 When in place, check the t of the valve
hole. Adjust size and location if required.
When the t is good, lift the wall panel away. Complete the valve
installation and connection to hot and cold water supply at this
time. Also complete shower supply connection. Strap pipes
to framing if required. This is the last access to the plumbing
before the wall is permanently installed.
Clean the side ledge and apply a continuous 3/8” bead of
100% RTV silicone caulking along the entire length of the
mating ledge of the shower pan. Apply the caulk completely
around each alignment pin.
Clean and apply a continuous 3/8” bead of 100% RTV silicone
caulk along the entire length of the vertical surface of the back
wall where the side wall panel mates to the back wall. Apply
the caulk completely around each alignment pin. See Figure 23
Lift the side wall and place it on the pan. Make sure alignment
pins on the pan and back wall line up. Clear ngers and slide
the wall into the installed position. See Figure 25
Conrm t and level. Inspect that the grout lines on the side
wall match up with the grout lines on the back wall.
Using a grease pencil or china marker to make a short line
across the grout lines makes it easier to see if the grout lines
are in alignment.
Pre-drill mounting anges and attach to framing studs with
screws. Make sure wall panel remains level and plumb and the
seam is tight.
Repeat the procedures in Step 22 for opposite side wall.
24. Now that all wall panels are installed, remove the
protective cardboard from the oor and use a 2 foot level
to re-check the downward oor draft to the drain. Use the
same procedure as described in Step 18 of this manual.
25. Install the rubber caulking gasket around the drain pipe.
Trim the length of the pipe if necessary. Apply soap to the
caulking gasket to lubricate it. Place the caulking gasket on
the drain pipe and press it down into the drain assembly until it
seats. Snap the strainer plate onto the drain.
Pour water across the oor to conrm good draft to the
drain so the water drains completely with no puddling.
Make certain the drain does not leak.
Note: The manufacturer and supplier of this product is not
responsible for leaking drain conditions. Proper installation
of the drain tting and pipe is the installers responsibility.
Since there is minimal oor slope to the drain, it is
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