Installation Instructions
SK-366072
Three at panels
Two corner moldings
Two soap shelves
STMK72-3662 & SQMK72-3662 (Tile Design)
Three flat panels
Two soap shelves
For best results, use 100% clear silicone sealant for bonding
this product to a properly constructed and prepared sub wall.
You will need one tube of 100% clear silicone sealant (tube
sized to t a standard caulking gun) for every 1440 square
inches or 10 square feet, or, 4 to 10 tubes for an average
shower. Follow the application recommendation located in the
Panel Installation section of this manual.
Unpack Carton
m Use care when opening the box so that you do not damage
the panels.
m This product is shipped to you or your retail center after
careful inspection. After purchasing the kit, carefully unpack
and inspect the product for any shipping damage that may
have occurred. If damage is found, report it immediately
to the store of purchase. After inspection and during
installation, protect the products from construction damage
by moving them to another room or area until ready toinstall
.
m Store panels in a at area to avoid warpage until the time of
installation. Do not store the panels outside of the original
packaging in a vertical position.
m Please use the model number located on the side of the
box, or the front of this manual, when contacting us with
questions concerning the installation of this unit.
m Make sure the walls are the correct size and are in good
condition. Installation of damaged product will void the
warranty
Helpful Hints
m Read these instructions carefully and familiarize yourself
with the various parts of the kit.
m The variety of installations possible for this kit may require
procedures other than those shown. Ensure construction is
correctly sized, plumb, and square
.
m Save the large cardboard box for protection of the bathtub
during the installation process and to use as a template for
cutting the wall panels.
m Allow sufcient time for the parts in this kit to adjust to room
temperature. We do not recommend installation of this
product at temperatures below 65 degrees.
m m Sawhorses with 2 x 4 cross-members or a worktable are
helpful during the installation process.
m Always transport the panels vertically. Use care when laying
the panels at to prevent exing, especially when panels
have a cutout in them.
m Store unused materials away from the work area to prevent
accidental damage.
m If the bathtub is placed over a garage or on an outside wall,
care must be taken to ensure that the bathtub is properly
insulated from cold temperatures
Preparation Tips
m Measure the width of the back wall (with green board)
installed. This measurement cannot exceed the width of the
Swan Corporation back panel(s). If the wall opening is too
small or too large, other methods will be required to cover
the wall.
m Measure the height above the bathtub. If this measurement
is less than the height of the Swan Corporation back and
side panels, then the panels must be cut to t.
m Turn off the hot and cold water supply.
m Remove faucet handles, escutcheons, ller spouts, and/or
anything mounted to the wall (i.e. towel bars, soap dishes,
etc.).
m Always measure the location of the plumbing cutouts, as
stated in the instructions, for each specic Swan Corporation
tub wall kit. Make a cardboard template to trial t all
plumbing cutouts before cutting panels.
m Ensure all plumbing or electrical work inside the walls is
nished prior to installation of the wall panels.
m Prepare the area with 1/2 inch (13 mm) moisture-resistant
drywall, marine grade plywood, or concrete board. Never
install our products directly on any structure that is, or may
become, wet or damp.
m All Swanstone panels have a nished and unnished side.
The nished side should always be installed facing outward.
Regardless of the appearance (shiny or dull), the nished
side is very smooth. The unnished side will many times
have very slight grooves in it from the thickness sanding
process. If you cannot identify the nished side, do not
install the panel until you have contacted your local Swan
Corporation distributor or contact the Swan Corporation
directly for additional information about your application.
800-325-7008 5 Swan
General Information
SK-346072 & SK-326072
STMK72-3662 & SQMK72-3662