Installation Guide

755588-100 Rev. B 7/18
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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
PASSAGE
CUSTOM SHOWER WALL SYSTEM
MODELS: P2971SWT, P2974BWT
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 in the spec page for specific dimensions for each model.
Notched Trowel
Tape Measure
Caulking Gun
Level
Square
Pencil
Drill
Hole Saw or
Circular Saw
TOOLS:
Suction Cups
Mineral Spirits
MATERIALS:
x2 Tubes Adhesive
x1 Tube Color Matched Sealant
INCLUDED MATERIALS:
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PREPARATION: Must be installed over SHEETROCK/GREENBOARD or CEMENT/CONCRETE.
A) WALL SURFACE PREPARATION
Ensure wall surface is dry, smooth, and free of dust, soap
scum, mold or other contaminants. Wipe wall surfaces with
a damp cloth and allow to dry.
Wall surface must be dry before panels can be applied.
Ensure that alcove is plumb and square. (Illustration 1)
INSTALLATION over OLD TILE
Rough up glossy tile surfaces using belt sander with
60-grit sandpaper.
Surface must be dry, smooth and free of any dust or any
other contaminants.
Wipe wall surfaces with a damp cloth and allow to dry.
B) ROUGH PLUMBING & FITTINGS MUST BE INSTALLED
BEFORE WALLS
Turn off hot & cold water supplies.
Remove faucet handles, escutcheons, filler spouts and any
other fixtures & fittings (e.g. towel bars, soap dishes, etc.).
Use hammer & chisel to remove objects cemented to walls.
Old ceramic tiles, if solidly adhered to walls, need not be removed.
Loose ceramic tiles must be removed and sub walls sanded smooth.
C) IF YOU PLAN TO INSTALL A SHOWER DOOR
Follow manufacturer’s instructions and prepare stud wall accordingly.
Illustration 1
EACH ALCOVE STUD MUST
BE PLUMB AND SQUARE.
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