Installation Guide

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

Thank you for selecting American Standard – the benchmark of fine quality for over 100 years. To ensure this product is installed

properly, please read these instructions carefully before you begin. (Certain installations may require professional help.) Also be

sure your installation conforms to local codes.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AXIS SHOWER WALLS

MODELS: 3838CW & 4242CW

USE SHOWER WALL 3838CW WITH SHOWER BASE 3838N-ST3 OR 3838A-ST3.

USE SHOWER WALL 4242CW WITH SHOWER BASE 4242N-ST3.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN....

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

Unpack your new shower 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.

Tape Measure

Caulking Gun

Level

Square

Pencil

Drill

Hole Saw or

Sabre Saw

TOOLS:

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 and 1 x 3’s if installing shower doors

MATERIALS:

PREPARATION:

Axis shower walls are to be installed directly

over stud walls. Drywall is not required.

A) Remove dry wall surface and ensure that

alcove is plumb and square. (Illustration 1)

B) Identify your model number in the illustrations

which follow. Prepare studs as indicated.

Illustration 1

Each alcove

stud must

be plumb

and square.

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Summary of content (7 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AXIS SHOWER WALLS MODELS: 3838CW & 4242CW USE SHOWER WALL 3838CW WITH SHOWER BASE 3838N-ST3 OR 3838A-ST3. USE SHOWER WALL 4242CW WITH SHOWER BASE 4242N-ST3. Visit www.americanstandard.com for coordinating products. Thank you for selecting American Standard – the benchmark of fine quality for over 100 years. To ensure this product is installed properly, please read these instructions carefully before you begin. (Certain installations may require professional help.
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Installation for use with shower base Models# 3838N-ST3 & 3838A-ST3 The studs should be located as shown to properly support walls. Provide additional studs where illustrated. (below) 6-3/4" (171mm) 12" (305mm) (3838N-ST3 shown) 38-3/4" (984mm) 6-3/4" (171mm) 6-1/2" (165mm) 5-1/4" (133mm) 5-1/4" 6-1/2" 6-3/4" (133mm) (165mm) (171mm) 12" (305mm) 6-3/4" (171mm) Installation for use with shower base Model# 4242N-ST3 The studs should be located as shown to properly support walls.
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1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES: If you plan to install a shower door, a 1 x 4 must be installed in the side pockets on the back of both side walls and a 1 x 3 must be installed in the top pockets. 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 70-1/2". Cut the 1 x 3 to a length of 21" for the 3838CW and 25" for the 4242CW. B) Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive in the pockets of each side wall. Attach the 1 x 3 so that it butts up against the top of the top pocket.
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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 corner panel being sure to stay below the line you marked. You do not need to apply adhesive to the corner studs. Tub Surround Adhesive bead B) Lay a bead of sealant along shower base tile flange. C) Reposition corner panel aligned with pencil line and press firmly against studs.
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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. C) Align the top nailing flange of each side panel with pencil line marked. Slide the side panels into the recesses on the sides of the corner panel. Press firmly into place to ensure proper adhesion to studs. B) Lay a bead of sealant along side panel mating surface and shower base tile flange.
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7 Install temporary braces to hold the center of the corner 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. 8 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.