Installation Instructions

Shower Pans
Installation Instructions
Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware
shims on the underside for installation. These models are:
When the shower pan is trial t in the framing
pocket, shim under the leveling leg on the under side of the
pan. Place the shims and adjust until the pan is level and
does not rock. These shims must be glued or screwed down
in the correct location before the nal installation. This step
is required for these units to assure a correct installation for
these two higher threshold shower pans.
After the pan is set, ll any gaps between the mounting
ange and the framing with wood shims or furring strips to
achieve solid contact. The ange must be in contact with
the studs along all sides.
The back corners of the shower pan should be in contact
with the framing, as seen in Figure 7. Shim these areas if
required.
9. Once the shower pan is put into place and
t is conrmed, draw a pencil line on the sub oor
indicating the front point of the threshold of the pan.
See Figure 8
Place a piece of cardboard in the oor of the shower to
protect the oor during the additional steps of installation.
There is a cut out for this on the pan box.
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 nished horizontal surfaces
along the back and both sides. 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. A minimal screw head exposure will allow for
easier installation of wall board and nished wall materials.
(Wall materials furnished and installed by others).
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
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.
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 that will fit around
the drain pipe until the installation is complete. This will
allow the drain pipe to slip with the floor slope unit it is
properly braced.
A diagram of a typical drain assembly is shown on
Page 10 of this manual.
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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 finished horizontal surfaces
along the back and both sides. (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. A minimal screw head exposure will allow for
easier installation of wall board and finished wall materials.
(Wall materials furnished and installed by others).
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