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FLOOR DRAINS

Note: When using the stainless steel

bonding flange, the KERDI is bonded to

the integrated bonding flange with KERDI-

FIX adhesive/sealant. The stainless steel

bonding flange must be clean and free

of grease or other contaminants prior to

KERDI-FIX application.

3. Embed a 20" x 20" (50 x 50 cm) cut

section of KERDI in the bond coat and

work the membrane onto the KERDI-

DRAIN bonding flange and surrounding

membrane to ensure full coverage and

remove air pockets. The KERDI is carried

to the step in the bonding flange (template

provided) and must overlap the DITRA or

DITRA-XL membrane by a minimum of 2"

(50 mm).

Grate assembly

Grate

1. The grate assembly is installed

in conjunction with the tile. Place the

height adjustment collar inside the lateral

adjustment ring and snap the grate frame

into place.

Note: For drains with 6" (150 mm) grates,

the height adjustment collar is integrated

with the grate. For the residential adaptor

kit, there is no lateral adjustment ring.

2. Fill the step in the bonding flange with

Schluter SET

, Schluter ALL-SET

Schluter FAST-SET

or unmodified thin-

set mortar and back-butter the underside

of the grate frame to ensure full support.

Press the assembly into the mortar and

install the surrounding tiles, ensuring full

coverage.

3. Position the grate to match the joint pattern

of the tile covering and press flush with the

tile surface. Remove all excess setting

material.

Note: Protect the visible surface of the

grate from contact with setting and grouting

materials. In particular, anodized aluminum is

sensitive to alkaline materials.

Tileable Covering Support

1. The covering support is installed in

conjunction with the tile. Place the tile

spacer inside the lateral adjustment ring.

2. Fill the step in the bonding flange with thin-

set mortar and press the assembly into

the mortar. Install the surrounding tiles

up to the tile spacer using Schluter SET

Schluter ALL-SET

, Schluter FAST-SET

or unmodified thin-set mortar, ensuring

full coverage. Set the tile to the integrated

tabs on the lateral adjustment ring, which

provide for a flush transition to the covering

support. Remove all excess setting

material. Position the tile spacer to match

the joint pattern of the tile covering.

3. Apply tile to the top of the covering support

using Schluter SET

, Schluter ALL-SET

Schluter FAST-SET

or unmodified thin-

set mortar. The tile is installed flush with

all sides of the covering support to provide

the drainage openings.

4. Once the assembly has been

set and grouted, remove the tile

spacer and insert the tiled covering

support in the lateral adjustment ring.

Note: For acid-resistant coverings, use an

epoxy adhesive to set and grout the tile.

KERDI-LINE

Preparation

When installing KERDI-LINE against a wall, be

sure to factor in wall board thickness before

cutting the hole in the substrate.

1. Any leveling of the floor must be done

prior to the installation of the channel

body. For installation adjacent to the

wall, the channel body must be aligned in

accordance with the thickness of the wall

covering. For intermediate installation,

use the supplied filling strip with peel-and-

stick adhesive layer to make the channel

support symmetrical.

2. KERDI-LINE can be installed in conjunction

with the provided channel support as

described below or set in loose mortar.

KERDI-LINE is connected to the waste line

with the appropriate mechanical no-hub

coupling in accordance with the coupling

manufacturer’s instructions.

Channel body installation

Access to plumbing from below

When there is access to the plumbing from

below and the waste line can be connected

after installing KERDI-LINE, the channel body

may be set without making a connection to the

waste line simultaneously.

1. Apply Schluter SET

, Schluter ALL-SET

Schluter FAST-SET

or unmodified thin-set

mortar to the substrate where the drain is

to be placed with a notched trowel and

solidly embed the channel support in the

mortar.

2. Apply Schluter SET

, Schluter ALL-SET

Schluter FAST-SET

or unmodified thin-

set mortar to the top of the channel

support with a notched trowel and press

the channel body firmly into the mortar,

ensuring full support of the bonding flange.

Check to make sure the KERDI-LINE is

level.

No access to plumbing from below

When there is no access to the plumbing from

below, the channel body must be set and

connected to the waste line simultaneously.

1. Begin the drain installation by dry fitting the

components. Measure and cut a section

of pipe to connect the coupling to the

odor trap below the floor, using the

channel support as a spacer.

2. Apply Schluter SET

, Schluter ALL-SET

Schluter FAST-SET

or unmodified thin-

set mortar to the top of the channel

support with a notched trowel and

press the channel support firmly onto

the underside of the channel body.

Attach the mechanical coupling to the

drain outlet and the cut section of the

pipe per the coupling manufacturer’s

instructions.

3. Apply Schluter SET

, Schluter ALL-SET

Schluter FAST-SET

or unmodified thin-

set mortar to the substrate where the

drain is to be placed with a notched

trowel. Prepare the cut section of pipe

and odor trap with cleaner, primer and

ABS or PVC cement per the solvent

cement manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Solidly embed the channel support and

KERDI-LINE into the mortar on the floor

and connect the cut section of pipe to

the odor trap. Check to make sure the

KERDI-LINE is level.

5. The screed is then placed flush with the

top of the bonding flange of the KERDI-

LINE. Slope the mortar bed using the

bonding flange and mortar screeds as

guides.

Note: KERDI-FIX or other adhesives that

are compatible with EPS foam can be used

to install the channel support and channel

body as an alternative to thin-set mortar.

Apply a generous bead of KERDI-FIX to the

top and bottom of the channel support. The

use of KERDI-FIX limits the ability to level

KERDI-LINE.

Note: Schluter

-Systems strongly

recommends a leak test be performed on

the connection between the drain and waste

line prior to continuing on with the remainder

of the installation whenever possible. Refer

to local plumbing and/or building codes for

any specific requirements in your area.

Connection to waterproofing

membranes

The KERDI or DITRA waterproofing

membranes can be installed as soon as the

mortar bed can be walked upon.

1. KERDI, DITRA or DITRA-XL is installed

up to the outer edge of the KERDI-LINE

bonding flange using Schluter SET

Schluter ALL-SET

, Schluter FAST-SET

or unmodified thin-set mortar. The thin-

set mortar must be mixed to a fairly

fluid consistency, but still able to hold a

notch.

a. KERDI: Apply Schluter SET

Schluter ALL-SET

, Schluter

FAST-SET

or unmodified thin-set