Installation Guide

3. Install the Receptor
WARNING: Risk of property damage. Do not support the shower receptor by the rim. The weight
of the shower receptor should be supported by the bottom of the shower receptor.
WARNING: Risk of property damage. The drain must have a watertight seal. If a watertight seal
on the drain is not obtained, water damage to the subfloor will occur.
Install the drain to the shower receptor according to the drain manufacturer’s instructions. Follow
all local building codes, standards, and regulations.
Move the receptor into position.
Make sure the shower receptor is level and the bottom of the shower receptor is resting on the
subfloor. Shim as necessary.
Clean the surface of the shower receptor to reduce the risk of surface damage, then place a clean
drop cloth or other similar material into the bottom of the shower receptor.
Fit the drain into the P-trap. Do not connect the P-trap at this time.
Verify the receptor is level.
Complete the drain connection according to the instructions packed with the drain.
Install the final stud wall.
Open the water supplies and check all connections for leaks.
Run water into the receptor and check the drain connection for leaks.
Connect the P-trap.
4. Complete the Installation
Shim the framing so the finished wall has room to overlap the receptor flange.
Cover the framing and walls with water-resistant wall material.
Install the water-resistant wall material to the framing with the paperbound edge a minimum of
1-3/16″ (3 cm) above the receptor deck.
NOTE: To ensure proper fit of the shower door, install 1/2″ (1.3 cm) to 1-1/4″ (3.2 cm) thick wall material
(as measured from the 2x4 stud framing).
Install the finished wall. Seal the joints between the receptor flange and the finished wall with
silicone sealant. RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) silicone sealant is recommended.
Seal around the valving and outlets with silicone sealant or plumbers putty.
Water-Resistant
Wall Material
Apply
silicone
sealant
here.
Subfloor
Stud Wall
Shim
Receptor
Flange
Finished
Wall
Front Section Of Wall
5/8"
(1.6 cm)
Kohler Co. 5 1069569-2-D