Installation Guide

Gelcoat Shower and Tub Shower
Installation Instructions
CARE AND CLEANING
Do not use caustic or abrasive cleaners on the unit.
Avoid harsh abrasive or gritty scouring powders.To
clean the unit, simply use a household liquid detergent
with a soft sponge or cloth and warm water. More
persistent stains,tar, or paint can be removed with
mineral spirits. Remove excess plaster by scraping with
a sharpened soft wood stick. Avoid wire brushes, metal
scrapers or tools. Restore dull areas by rubbing with an
automotive type body cleaning compound.
wall of the unit or in the wall above. Measure and mark
using the appropriate size hole saw.
4.
on unit according to the manufacturers instructions. Apply
a bead of silicone caulk, or plumber’s putty around the
5. Now move unit into place. Position the unit at
the open end of the framed pocket. Align the lower edge
of the apron in approximate position and tilt back into
place.
6. Plumb and level the unit in two directions: Place
a level on top of the apron or shower dam and along
provided shims under the unit as described the Pre-
Installation Planning section.
7. Place shims under the unit after it is put into place and
as it is being leveled. Apply an adhesive to the bottom
of each shim to permanenty secure into place. To ensure
shims must be used on each unit. See Figure 4 for
additional details.
8. If there is any space between the bottom of the apron
leveling compound.
9. Mount unit to framing with 6d galvanized nails
vertically, and to all studs horizontally. Drilling holes for
fasteners is recommended.
10. Make connections to supply and drain lines. Strap all
.
11. Install wallboard along unit. Wallboard should
mounting screws or nails. See Figure 5
CAUTION
Use of a RUBBER FLOOR MAT is not recommended,
however, if you choose to do so, please remove after each
use and dry both the mat and the unit. Use of a
rubber
void your warranty.
Support Wedges
Place Support Wedges
Figure 4
Place the shims under the bottom back edge of
the unit after it is put into place and leveled.
Apply an adhesive to the bottom of each shim to
permanenty secure it in place. A minimum of two
shims must be used on each unit to ensure
proper support and a solid base.
Wallboard
Small Gap
Apply Caulking
Framing
Studs
Install and Finish Wall Board
Shower Wall
Fasteners
At Studs
Figure 5
Install wallboard so it covers the mounting flanges of
the bathing unit. Leave a small gap between the
finished surface of the bathing unit and edge of the
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Fasten wallboard to framing studs. Tape seams and
finish wall board as typical.
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