Installation Guide

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Any cutout should have rounded corners (sharp corners can
promote stress cracks).
5. Cut clearance holes using a router, saber saw, or hole
saw. Drill or cut holes 1/2 inch larger than the diameter of
the plumbing outlets from the finished side of the panel.
For best results, when drilling, place a scrap of wood
beneath the hole to ensure a clean cut.
6. Trial fit the panel, and make any necessary adjustments.
Note: The corner side panel should not extend all the way to
the front edge of the bathtub.
WARNING
14H
Fumes Hazard
The fumes from the silicone and solvents used
by the installer can be harmful if used in an
unventilated room. Always work in a well-ventilated area.
To keep the area well-ventilated, open windows and use
exhaust fans. If adequate ventilation is not achievable or
practical, use respiratory protective equipment.
7. Clean the back of the panel with denatured alcohol.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use oil-based cleaners, such as mineral spirits, to
clean the panels. The oil in the cleaner will prevent the panel
from properly adhering to the wall.
8. Apply the silicone in 1-1/4 inch diameter dots every 8 to
10 inches over the back surface of the panel. Follow the
silicone manufacturer’s instructions and note all ventilation
and installation precautions.
9. Carefully position the corner side panel tight against the
corner and firmly press the surface of the panel against
the walls. The corner side panel should not extend all the
way to the front edge of the bathtub.
10. Apply hand pressure up and down and side-to-side,
making sure all areas are in firm contact with the wall. It
is important to apply hand pressure to the entire surface of
the panel to bond it to the wall surface.
11. Repeat Step 6 through Step 9 to install the remaining
corner side panel.
Note: Make sure the top edge of both the corner side panels
are at the same height, measured from the tub ledge.
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Installation Procedure