Acorn TERRAZZO-WARE Series Recommended Cleaning & Maintenance Procedures

1. Finish Recommendation

Mop sinks are finished prior to shipment, if further sealing is required, use

Spartan Cote Cement Sealer or Equivalent.

2. Regular Cleaning

To maintain the original terrazzo appearance, clean regularly with a liquid detergent such as Joy, Liquid Ajax or Spic and Span (for the latter, prepare a solution containing 1/2 cup of Spic and Span in a gallon of water). Scrub with a stiff bristled, non-metallic scrub brush and then rinse thoroughly.

NOTE: Do not use any acid, e.g., muriatic or cleaning agents that contain acid.

3. Special or Unusual Conditions a. Scum on surface caused by soap, make-up, etc:

Use a cleaning powder, such as Ajax, plus lots of elbow grease.

b. Surface cleaning:

Heel marks, plaster, etc. may require abrasive removal. This can be done with a wet emery cloth. If emery cloth is ineffective, use an 80 to

100 grit aluminum oxide coated paper. Abrasive cloth or paper will result

in a very faint grinding away of the base surface.

c. Penetrated stains:

Stains such as caused by oil, putty, etc., may be removed by scouring with a cleanser and then soaking stained surface overnight—if need be—with a commercial bleach such as Linco, etc.

Acorn Engineering Company

800-488-8999 or 626-336-4561

FAX 626-961-2200

P.O. BOX 3527 • CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744-0527 (U.S.A.)

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ACORN ENGINEERING

COMPANY

TERRAZZO-WARE

Shower Bases

800-488-8999 or 626-336-4561

FAX 626-961-2200

P.O. BOX 3527 • CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744-0527 (U.S.A.)

Shower Bases

REMOVE SHOWER BASE CAREFULLY

FROM CARTON

1

HANDLING

Carefully remove Shower Base from carton at installation point. Avoid placing Shower Base on its edge. (This precaution will prevent damage to corners of Shower Base.)

METHOD FOR CHECKING FACE OF Shower

Base FOR TRANSPORTATION DAMAGE:

A. Wipe face of Shower Base with a wet cloth (Water).

B. When the water evaporates, any slight crack in the Shower Base will be noticeable.

REMOVE PACKAGING

WITH CARE

ACORN

AVOID STANDING

SHOWER BASE ON END

1/4"

LEVELING

Level Shower Base carefully. For proper installation, establish a 1/4" clearance between Shower Base and the walls. Alayer of mortar or sand must be placed in area where the Shower Base is to be installed.

This procedure is recommended in order to support Shower Base should the sub floor be uneven. Grout should be exposed along edges.

NOTE: Mortar or sand must cover the entire area between Shower Base and building floor.

*NOTE: Inspect and test for proper drainage.

ADA Shower Base to be recessed. Check local authority for code and installation requirements.

WARNING!

DO NOT DROP SHOWER BASE OVER

EXPOSED PIPE.

It is advisable to remove drain pipe and set

Shower Base in place. Insert pipe through drain in Shower Base back into “P” trap.

Tighten with an internal pipe wrench.

RECOMMENDED

1/4" SPACE

DOTTED AREA IS

FOR MOP SINK

DO NOT DROP

ON PIPE

REMOVE PIPE

FROM TRAP

SAND OR

MORTAR BED

SUB FLOOR

GROUT EXPOSED

SIDES

REINSERT PIPE AND TIGHTEN

WITH AN INTERNAL WRENCH

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TERRAZZO-WARE

Shower Bases

800-488-8999 or 626-336-4561

FAX 626-961-2200

P.O. BOX 3527 • CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744-0527 (U.S.A.)

ACORN ENGINEERING

COMPANY

4 RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE.

#1

Shower Bases

1-3/8"

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut drain pipe to extend 1-3/8" into

drain body. Drain pipe should be even

with top of gasket when installation is

completed. Position Shower Base over

2" waste pipe making sure that pipe is

centered in drain body.

2. Lubricate gasket with soap solution and

stretch over 2" pipe with letters facing up.

2" WASTE PIPE

(BY OTHERS)

#2 & #3

BASE

FINISHED

FLOOR

OPTIONAL -KDG or

GASKET BY OTHERS

3. Push gasket as far as possible into joint.

4. Using a hammer and caulking tool or

1/4" X 3/4" X 6" piece of wood instead

of a caulking tool, work around the

gasket with a series of blows and

gradually drive gasket into drain body

until it bottoms. Drain pipe should be

even with the top of gasket.

#4

5. Test connection before covering or

concealing. To test: plug 2" drain and fill

receptor with water. Check for leaks.

ALTERNATE PROCEDURE

A. TAMP OAKUM TO 5/8" DEPTH

B. POUR MOLTEN LEAD.

C. TAMP LEAD CAREFULLY.

Verify proper drainage. This must be

done before finishing walls.

A

NOTE: 2" WASTE

PIPE AND “P” TRAP

BY OTHERS.

B C

WARNING!

MODELS WITH TILING FLANGE OPTIONS:

A. Do not let rough wall material overlap

flange.

B. Do not attach flange to building wall.

C. Let finished wall (tile, etc.) overlap and

rest on shoulder.

LATH,

PLASTER

BOARD, ETC.

A

DO NOT ATTACH

FLANGE TO WALL

TILE, ETC.

B

CAULKING

C

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