Installation Guide

Cautions
Consult MSDS for safety information.
• If waterproof coating on the PreFormed Pan is
punctured during installation re-coat the punctured
area and 2” (50 mm) around the area with two
coats of a liquid waterproofing.
4. TECHNICAL DATA
Waterproofing membrane meets ANSI A118.10
Assembly meets IAPMO-PS-46
5. INSTALLATION
Prepatory Work (without wall board)
• Ensure that walls are square and plumb.
• Sub floor under pan must be clean and level. Cut
out a 5” diameter hole around drainpipe to allow
pan to be inserted into floor.
• Cut floor drainpipe 1 3/8” (35 mm) below floor
level.
• Remove square strainer from the drain and test fit
pan to make certain if fits over drainpipe and sits
flush and level with the floor.
• Remove the pan.
Installation
• Apply a medium bed, modified thinset to the floor
area and underside of pan using a 1/4” x 1/4”
(6 mm x 6 mm) notched trowel.
•Apply a liberal coat of PVC or ABS cleaner and
solvent cement to the drainpipe and inside the
drain where the connection will be made. (If
plumber is making the connection this step can be
performed after the pan is set into thinset).
Note: Solvent choice based on drain type. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Set pan into the wet thinset and apply pressure to
achieve complete coverage, insuring that the drain
pipe and waste line are properly connected. Check
pan for level set on floor.
• Apply weight (thinset bags) equally across pan for
30 minutes.
Concrete Backer Board or Other Backer Board
• Fasten Cement Backer Board or other board per
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
After Backer Board is Installed
• Seal joint between backer board and pan using
Water Armor Liquid Waterproofing and fiberglass
mesh provided with pan.
• Apply two coats of liquid waterproofing over
fiberglass mesh. Allow 1
st
coat of waterproofing to
cure completely before applying the 2
nd
coat.
• Next, screw strainer down to correct height to
match tile. Note: If required, cut threads down to
adjust strainer to correct height. Pack thinset or
pea gravel into area cut out for strainer adjust
Tile Installation Detail
• Install tile using a modified thinset and in
accordance with the Tile Council of North America
(TCNA) guidelines.
6. AVAILABILITY AND COST
Availability
Fin Pan products are available worldwide.
For Distributor information call:
Toll Free: 1-800-833-6444
Telephone: [phone]
Cost: Contact a Fin Pan Distributor in your area
7. WARRANTY
Contact Fin Pan
8. MAINTENANCE
PreFormed Pan requires no maintenance. Drain
grate should be removed periodically to remove any
debris from trap.
9. TECHNICAL SERVICES
Technical Assistance
Information is available by calling Fin Pan Monday
thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
Technical and Safety Literature
Please visit our website at www.finpan.com.
10. FILING SYSTEM
Information is available at www.finpan.com.
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