Installation Guide

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SAVER

™

BATH WALLS

Installation Instructions

754748-100 Rev. B

Thank you for selecting American-Standard...the benchmark of fine quality

for over 100 years. To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly—please

read these instructions carefully before you begin.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN....

TOOLS:

TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED....

Unpack your new bath tub walls and inspect them carefully for damage. Verify that the walls are the correct size for your

installation. Refer to American Standard roughing-in information for specific dimensions for each model.

NOTE: Take extra care in handling the front surfaces of the walls. Use only non-abrasive cloths to avoid scratching.

• Drill & Hole Saw or Sabre Saw

• Tape Measure

• Caulking Gun

• Pencil

• Square

• Level

MATERIALS:

• Acrylic/Latex or Acrylic/Silicone Sealant

• Galvanized (or corrosion resistant) flat head

screws 3/4" minimum length

• 2 x 4 lumber for additional wall studs as required

• Tub Surround Adhesive

• 1 x 4’s if installing shower doors

HOTLINE FOR HELP

FOR TOLL FREE INFORMATION AND ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS, CALL:

1 (800) 442-1902, in Canada call 1 (800) 387-0369.

Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

MODEL: 2649BW

USE BATH WALL 2649BW WITH BATH TUB 2647.102 or 2647.202

Local building codes vary by location. Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Installation Instructions SAVER™ BATH WALLS MODEL: 2649BW USE BATH WALL 2649BW WITH BATH TUB 2647.102 or 2647.202 Thank you for selecting American-Standard...the benchmark of fine quality for over 100 years. To ensure that your installation proceeds smoothly—please read these instructions carefully before you begin. 7 5 4 74 8 - 10 0 R ev. B BEFORE YOU BEGIN.... Local building codes vary by location. Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
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PREPARATION: Saver™ bath tub walls are to be installed directly over stud walls. Drywall is not required. Illustration 1 A) Remove dry wall surface and ensure that alcove is plumb and square. (Illustration 1) Each alcove stud must be plumb and square. B) Identify your model number in the illustrations which follow. Prepare studs as indicated. Installation for use with tub Model# 2647.202 The studs should be located as shown to properly support walls. Provide additional studs where illustrated.
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PREPARATION: Installation for use with tub Model# 2647.102 The studs should be located as shown to properly support walls. Provide additional studs where illustrated. (below) 60" (1524mm) 9-1/4" (235mm) 10" (254mm) 10" (254mm) 9-1/4" (235mm) 8-1/4" (210mm) 6" (152mm) 12" (305mm) 30" (762mm) 8-1/4" (210mm) IMPORTANT: C) Rough plumbing and fittings must be installed before walls.
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1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES: If you plan to install a bath/shower door, a 1 x 4 must be installed in the pocket on the back of both side walls. A) Cut one end of the 1 x 4 to 45° as shown. (Fig.1) Then cut the 1 x 4 to a length of 59-1/2". B) Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive in the pocket of each side wall. With 45° cut end down and angle facing out, attach board butting up to the top of the pocket. Allow time to cure.
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3 Pencil line A) Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive down each stud that will come in contact with the back panel being sure to stay below the line you marked. You do not need to apply adhesive to the corner studs. B) Lay a bead of sealant along tub ledge. Tub Surround Adhesive bead C) Reposition back panel aligned with pencil line and press firmly against studs. Sealant 4 A) • Locate and drill a clearance hole in the center of the top nailing flange and centered on each stud (see arrows as shown).
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5 A) Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive down each stud that will come in contact with the side panels being sure to stay below the line previously marked. B) Lay a bead of sealant along side panel mating surface and tub ledge. C) Align the top nailing flange of each side panel with pencil line marked. Press firmly into place to ensure proper adhesion to studs. Check alignment with all mating surfaces and reposition if necessary.
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6 7 Install temporary braces to hold the center of the back and side panels tight to the studs for approximately 24 hours while adhesive sets. Add cushioning between panels and braces to prevent scratching the panels. When installing greenboard, position drywall screws above the top nailing flange. If you choose to screw through the nailing flange, you MUST drill clearance holes in the flange to avoid cracking/damaging the flange.
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POST INSTALLATION CLEAN-UP Remove all construction debris. Tile grout can be removed with a wooden popsicle stick or tongue depressor. Do not use wire brushes or any other metal implement on surface. Post installation clean-up generally can be completed using warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent. Stubborn dirt or stains may be removed using granular Spic and Span® mixed with water. Painter's naphtha can be used to remove excess adhesives and/or wet oil-base paint.