Installation Instructions

Shower Pans
Installation Instructions
Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware
6. In the installation location, the drain opening in the oor
should have a 6” core for the drain pipe, and a 10” x 10” x 1/2”
deep recess in the sub oor. (The drain core must be blocked
when lled with Thin-Set). The 10” x 10” x 1/2” deep recess is
required to to assure proper drainage.
See Detail of Drain Core Area
7. Check the outside of the package for visible shipping
damage. If damage is noted, contact your supplier before
proceeding with the installation.
8. Locate accessories if any were ordered. They will be
packaged in the pan box. Remove those and store them in
a safe location for easy retrieval.
9. The shower curtain rod has not been pre-cut prior to
shipping. Once the product is installed, measure teh desired
width and make the cut using an adbrasive cutting blade
designed for metal.
10. Semi-permanent thresholds - see the last page of installaitn
instructions for details for trimming to t the product.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare the installation area by sweeping the area
completely clean.
2. Framing pocket must be sized according to the information
provided in the Framing Diagram. Framing must be extremely
square and plumb in order to accomplish a successful
installation.
3. If wall board and nished materials for the wall enclosure
have been determined, Install hot and cold water supply lines
with the control valve. Mount to the framing.
4. It is extremely important that the oor area intended for
the installation be at and level. Any areas over 1/8” out-of-
level will prevent the installation from being successful. If an
area out more than 1/8” is found, oat the oor area with a
oor leveling compound. This material must be placed and
cured (dry) before proceeding with the shower installation.
5. A special note: During handling and transport, the product may
be slightly bent. It is very important that the threshold of the pan
does not have any bow or bend.This product is engineered with
materials that allow for the threshold to be pressed back to the
normal and straight form it is intended.
6.
Carefully measure the framing pocket to assure it is of
proper size for the unit to be installed. Refer to
dimensional information in the FRAMING DIAGRAMS on
Page 3, Figure 1.
5.
A special note: During handling and transport,
the product may be slightly bent. It is very important
that the threshold of the pan does not have any bow or
bend.This product is engineered with materials that allow
for the threshold to be pressed back to the normal and
straight form it is intended.
7.
Check the framing pocket for square. Check to assure
the vertical studs are plumb. Check for square by
holding a measuring tape from the back left corner to the
right front corner, as shown in Figure 4. Repeat for the other
side. If both dimensions are the same, the framing is
square. Adjust if necessary.
These steps are necessary to assure a good installation of
the walls (provided by others) to be installed later.
When the shower pan is removed from the packaging, use
a straight edge to check the straightness of the threshold.
Place a straight edge on the under side of the threshold
across the front to check the straightness. (See Figure 2A)
In the event it is not straight to 1/16”, pressure can be
applied to the top side of the material. This can be
accomplished by placing blocks under the two extreme
corners of approximately, 3” high.
Always place a soft rag on the finished surface where it
contacts the wood blocks, and under your feet to avoid
damaging the finish.
Gently step on this area and allow your body weight (Up
to 250 pounds), to flex the material back straight.
Confirm straightness, repeat if necessary until
+/- 1/16” is accomplished. (See Figure 2B)
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Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 2B
Figure 2A