Instructions / Assembly

2. GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION
(Walk-In shower – Straight wall section)
2.1 After installation of the shower base, but before beginning to install the glass blocks, line up a course of glass blocks for the curb, seven 6 inch X 8 inch glass
blocks and one 6 inch x 8 inch EndBlock
™
Finishing Unit. Layout one, 46
1
/
4
inch horizontal spacer and eight 7
1
/
2
inch vertical spacers for the curb. Insert wall
anchor into the 46
1
/
4
inch horizontal spacer.
2.2 Temporarily install the horizontal spacers on to curb. Next, starting with a vertical spacer install the glass blocks with vertical spacers between each block. Use a
level to check the alignment of the course of glass blocks.
Stud
Cement Board
1
/
4
inch Tile/Adhesive
Shower Base Flange
Caulk
Shower Base
» Drill
1
/
8
inch holes through the shower base flange at all stud locations.
» Secure the base to the studs with 1
1
/
2
inch roofing nails.
» Finish installation as shown above.
» If installing the shower base against an existing wall attach
3
/
8
inch thick furring strips to walls around the shower base or notch wall to accommodate shower base.
Cleaning Shower Base
» Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner specifically formulated for gelcoat and acrylic surfaces. Rinse surface thoroughly.
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