Installation Guide

13. Apply Silicone Sealant
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NOTE: A short bead of clear silicone sealant placed next to the whirlpool nailing-in flange can compensate
for out-of-plumb walls and high velocity water at the flange area. The sealant is hidden when the wall
surrounds are installed and no maintenance is required. The bead of sealant should be between 1/4″ (6
mm) and 3/8″ (1 cm) in diameter and it should be between 3″ (7.6) and 4″ (10.2 cm) long.
Mildew-resistant, clear, 100% silicone sealant is recommended.
Clean and dry the outer few inches of the whirlpool nailing-in flange at the point that the end walls
will be installed.
Apply a 3″ (7.6 cm) to 4″ (10.2 cm) bead of silicone sealant at each outer end of the wainscoting
where the end walls will be installed.
Do not allow the sealant to cure before the end walls are installed.
4" (10.2 cm)
Apply sealant
before installing
walls.
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