Installation Instructions

Linear shower drains
Installation Guide
1. Shower Drain Placement
The placement of the QuARTz Plus linear shower drain should be
ideally at the end wall or at the threshold of the shower.
Installation at shower threshold.
Stainless steel grate
Height adjustable leveling feet
ACO Shower Channel
Waterproof
membrane
Outlet pipe
Drain flange
(PVC or cast iron)
Membrane clamp
Thinset/mortar
Tile
Leveling feet
Waterproof membrane
(supplied by others)
Outlet pipe (supplied by others)
Drain flange (PVC or cast iron
- supplied by others)
2” threaded coupling
2” threaded membrane clamp (supplied by others)
ABS drain channel
Exploded view of the typical linear drain components.
Installation against the end wall.
2. Locate Pipework
Re-locate rough-in pipework if necessary to align with desired placement
of linear drain. Cover with flooring mortar as necessary.
3. Install Drain Flange
Install a 2” threaded drain
flange with a preferred
method to the rough-in
pipe. Note: drain flange
not supplied; obtain from
plumbing supply retailer.
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4. Waterproof Floor
Install a waterproofing
membrane over the floor and
cut to size. Cut out an area
for the drain flange opening
and secure the membrane in
place over the drain flange
with the membrance clamp.
5. Install Coupling
Thread the 2” coupling
(included) into the standard
2” shower drain flange. Hand
tighten.
6. Insert Drain Channel
Coat the exterior of the drain
channel outlet with ABS
solvent cement and insert
into the 2” coupling. Push the
channel down to the correct
height. Note: the top of the
linear drain channel should be
flush with the surface of the
finished floor.
7. Level the Drain
Use the leveling feet (included) to level the unit for proper drainage and
to help stabilize the channel during floor installation.
8. Flooring
Complete the installation of the linear shower drain by installing the
preferred flooring.