Installation Instructions
Lifting Hazard
According to the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health, the recommended maximum safe
lifting weight is 51 pounds, with all lifting conditions perfect—
minimal forward reach, steady load close to the body, straight
back, load between knees and shoulders, and good grips.
To avoid personal injury, always use these proper lifting
techniques and use two people to move cartons weighing more
than 51 pounds. The boxes containing the Swan Corporation
kits can weigh in excess of 80 pounds. Use the appropriate
lifting devices to move the load. Always use two people when
lifting heavy or bulky cartons. DO NOT attempt to lift objects
that are too heavy.
WHEN CARRYING A HEAVY LOAD—GET HELP!
Slipping Hazard
Do not install this product in the presence of water.
Installing this product without drying all surfaces, or in
the presence of water, could cause you to slip and fall due to
wet oors or spilled uids. Personal injury can result from slips
or falls. Before installation, dry all surfaces, including the oor,
with a cloth or paper towel. Clean up all water or spilled uids
immediately.
Tripping Hazard
Personal injury can result from tripping over power
cords, tools, or other items. DO NOT leave items laying
around the work area.
Personal Protection
Be sure to use all personal protective
equipment, such as sturdy work boots,
preferably with steel toes, gloves, and hard hat, if necessary,
to ensure your own safety. To prevent possible damage to
your hearing, always wear ear protection, such as earmuffs or
earplugs, when working around power tools.
Cutting Hazard
The installation of the Swan Corporation product may
require using power tools. Keep hands away from the
cutting edge of any tool used in the installation of our product.
Placing ngers in or around the cutting blades could result in
serious personal injury.
Sharp Edge Hazard
After cutting the edge of a Swan Corporation panel,
it can be sharp. Wear protective gloves to prevent
personal injury.
Room Temperature
Allow the Swan Corporation panels to adjust
to room temperature for at least six hours
before installation, and consult the 100% silicone sealant
manufacturer’s instructions for storage and surface preparation.
The panels should be installed at temperatures not less
than 65°F. Panels should not be installed in areas where
the temperature may drop below freezing (32°F). Failure to
follow this recommendation could adversely affect the silicone
sealants, which holds the panels to the wall. If the panels are
not correctly adhered to the walls, they may fall off, causing
possible injury to someone in or around the bathtub enclosure.
Grab Bars
We recommend installing support grab bars that
comply with the most recent edition of ANSI-A117.1
requirements. Grab bars must be anchored to structural
support (wall studs) behind the panels. Do not rely on the
panels only for grab bar support!
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Eye Protection
Be sure to use all personal protective equipment to
ensure your own safety. To avoid eye injury, always
wear protective glasses with side shields when using power
tools. Also, make sure no one else can be injured by ying
particles when using power tools.
Fire Hazard
Personal injury or death can result from
a re caused by ammable liquids or
silicone sealants. Cleaners or solvents can be highly explosive,
resulting in personal injury or even death, when not used
properly. Clean up any ammable substance immediately.
Sparks or open ames can cause ammable substances to
ignite. DO NOT smoke while working on or near any ammable
substance.
Solvents Hazard
Follow all manufacturer’s safety instructions for silicone
sealants and denatured alcohol. Alcohol vapors are
both ammable and hazardous to breathe. Silicone vapors
may irritate eyes and nose. Personal injury can result from
improperly handling or use of products, such as denatured
alcohol. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations
for the safe use of these products. Ventilate any work area
before beginning to apply silicone sealants, cleaning agents, or
solvents.
Fumes Hazard
The fumes from the silicone sealant 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.
Dust Hazard
When cutting or drilling the Swan Corporation
product, use a dust collection method which
prevents dust particles from going into the air. Always work in a
well-ventilated area. Always use an OSHA approved dust mask
when cutting, drilling, or sanding Swan Corporation products.
Power Tool Hazard
To prevent personal injury or possible
death, always follow the electrical safety
recommendations of the power tool’s manufacturer. Do not
use power tools in an unsafe manner. Power tools should only
be connected to a circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit
interrupter (GFI).
Shock Hazard
Never use electric power tools around water,
condensation, or other liquids. Electric shock
can cause severe burns, signicant injuries, and even death. If
an extension cord is required, always use an OSHA approved
extension cord. Power cords should only be connected to a
circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFI).
Electrical Shock Hazard
Contacting live electrical wiring with power tools
or hand tools can cause serious injury or death.
Make sure all related circuit breakers are turned OFF. Test for
live circuits or wiring inside any wall where installation of the
Swan Corporation product requires cutting into a wall.
WARNING
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