Shower Pan Installation Instructions

Shower Pan
Installation Instructions
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Acrylic Shower Pan
Installation Instructions
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PRE-INSTALLATION
PLANNING
results, please read
and follow all directions carefully.
1. Review
Figures 5 and 6. MakePLANNING
sure alcove
Pre-INSTALLATION
is of proper
size.
Framing
alcove
mustKeep
reflect
Do not store units out of doors.out of
interior
dimensions
on diagram
to permit installation
sunlight
and exposure
to weather.
1.Note
Review
Figures 5
6. Make
sure alcove
of unit.
in diagram
theand
required
opening
in
is oftoproper
Framing
must
reflect
the floor
providesize.
clearance
for alcove
the drain
trap
interior
dimensions on diagram to permit installation
and fitting
connection.
of unit. Note in diagram the required opening in
the floor to provide clearance for the drain trap
2. Before
installation, carefully inspect the shower
and fitting connection.
pan for damage or defects. If any are noted,
2. Before installation, carefully inspect the shower
pleasepan
contact
the dealer
where Ifyou
for damage
or defects.
anypurchased
are noted,the
shower
pan
before
proceeding
with
installation.
please contact the dealer where you purchased the
shower pan before proceeding with installation.
3. Wall
water
resistant finished
3.board
Woodwith
shims
are provided
with the material
shower pan.
These
shimstile
must
be placed
undertothe
back
such as
ceramic
must
be installed
complete
edge ofenclosure.
the shower
to provide
of the
the shower
Plan
for use bottom
of thesesupport
materials.
shower floor. 2-shims minimum required.
Tape Measure
(See Figure 4 for more details)
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
4. Wall board with water resistant finished material
1. Make
certaintile
your
recessed
framed
pocket is square
such
as ceramic
must
be installed
to complete
and
plumbenclosure.
in accordance
with
the
shower
Plan for
userough-in
of these dimensions.
materials.
Dimensions
shown
Framing Diagram Figure 6 is 1/8”
(See
Figure 4 for
moreindetails)
wider than the unit to provide “Wiggle Room”.
INSTALLATION PrOcedure
1.2.Make
your recessed
framed
pocket is square
Finish certain
rough plumbing,
but leave
unstrapped
at this
and
plumb
accordance
stage.
Findindrain
line andwith
traprough-in
locationsdimensions.
as shown in
Dimensions
Figure 4. shown in Framing Diagram Figure 6 is 1/8”
wider than the unit to provide “Wiggle Room”.
2. Finish rough plumbing, but leave unstrapped at this
3. Install
on shower
base. Pry
the strainer
stage.
Finddrain
drainfitting
line and
trap locations
as shown
in
plate 4.
off the drain body. Disassemble the locknut and
Figure
gaskets.
thick
beadbase.
of 100%
silicone
caulking to
3.two
Install
drainApply
fittingaon
shower
Pry the
strainer
the
drain
hole
area
in
the
shower
and
insert
the
drain body.
plate off the drain body. Disassemble the locknut and
Install
the rubber
washer
and locknut
that order. (See
two
gaskets.
Apply a
thick bead
of 100%insilicone
caulking
to the drain hole area in the shower and insert
Figure 2).
the drain body. Install the rubber washer and locknut in
that order. (See Figure 2).
NO-CAULK SHOWER DRAIN ASSEMBLY
Strainer
Rubber Caulking
Gasket
Drain Body
NEO CORNER SHOWER PAN
Silicone Caulk
Shower Base
Rubber Washer
Fiber Washer
SQUARE OR RECTANGULAR SHOWER PANS
Figure 1
Locknut
Figure 2
Acrylic Shower PanShower Pan
Instructions
InstallationInstallation
Instructions
Tighten
the locknut.
Wipe Wipe
away excess
caulking
from the
Tighten
the locknut.
away excess
caulking
from the
finished
side that
squeezed
from the
fitting
beforebefore
it
finished
sidehas
that
has squeezed
from
the fitting
it
cures.cures.
Place Support Shims
4. Remove the rubber caulking gasket. This will permit
the 2”the
waste
pipecaulking
to slip into
theThis
drain
4. Remove
rubber
gasket.
willassembly
permit when the
shower
base
is
lowered
into
place.
(If
using
a solvent
the 2” waste pipe to slip into the drain assembly when
the weld
drain,
this step).
installing
the shower
base
over a
shower
baseomit
is lowered
intoIfplace.
(If using
a solvent
weld
or crawl
space, the
the waste
drain, basement
omit this step).
If installing
showerpipe
basemay
overbea installed
after or
thecrawl
shower
is placed
in the
framed
pocket.
basement
space,
the waste
pipe
may be
installed
5.
Once
the
framing
pocket
is
complete,
after the shower is placed in the framed pocket.and drain fitting
installed, the next step is to determine the location of the
wood
that must be
placed
under the
back isedge of
5. Shims
are shims
recommended.
Once
the framing
pocket
the shower.
complete,
and drain fitting installed, the next step is to
6. Trial level the pan outside the framing pocket to
determine the location of the wood shims that must be
determine the location of the wood shims. On a flat
placed under the back edge of the shower.
surface, level the shower pan in two directions: Place the
level on top of the threshold, and along the finished flat
6. Trialsides.
level the
panthe
outside
the wood
framingshims
pocket
to the board
Install
provided
under
determine
the
location
of
the
wood
shims.
On
a
flatshims
along the back edge of the shower. Slide the
surface,
level
shower
two directions:
until
thethe
shower
panpan
sitsinsolid,
plumb andPlace
level the
in both
level on
top of the
threshold,
and
along
thethe
finished
flat of the
directions.
Draw
a pencil
line
along
front edge
sides. threshold.
Install the wood
shimsthe
under
the board
Then mark
location
of the along
shims.the
Setback
the
edge of
theaside.
shower.
Slide
the marks
shims until
the shower
pan the
pan
Using
these
as reference,
transfer
location
the level
shimsintoboth
the framing
pocket.
sits solid,
plumbofand
directions.
DrawSecure
a pencilthe
shimsthe
to front
the sub
floor
fasteners Then
or panel
adhesive
so
line along
edge
of with
the threshold.
mark
the
they
shift.
location
ofwill
the not
shims.
Set the pan aside. Using these marks as
7. Now
move
shower
pan
Position
the unit at
reference,
transfer
the
location
ofinto
the place.
shims to
the framing
the
open
end
of
the
framed
pocket.
Align
the
lower
pocket. Secure the shims to the sub floor with fasteners oredge
the apron
in approximate
panel of
adhesive
so they
will not shift.position and tilt back into
place. Carefully guide the drain pipe though the shower
drain assembly. Lower until the shower pan contacts the
7. Now
move shower pan into place. Position the unit at
wood shims secured to the sub floor. (See Figure 3).
the open end of the framed pocket. Align the lower edge
8. Repeat the leveling process as performed in the trial fit.
of the apron in approximate position and tilt back into
Place the level along the top of the threshold, and along
place.the
Carefully
guide
the drain
pipeside.
though
theadjustments
shower are
finished
surface
on each
If any
drain required,
assembly. Lower
until
the
shower
pan
contacts
the
remove the pan and shift the shims accordingly.
wood9.
shims
secured
to
the
sub
floor.
(See
Figure
3)
When satisfied with the fit, pre-drill a 1/8” hole
through the mounting flanges into each framing stud.
8. Repeat
the leveling
processthese
as performed
in the
fit. pan
Carefully
counter-sink
holes. Mount
thetrial
shower
Place to
thethe
level
along
the
top
of
the
threshold,
and
along
studs using galvanized screws.
the finished
surface
on each side.
any adjustments
areshower
10. Finish
installation
of theIf drain
pipe into the
required,
remove
the pan
and shift the
accordingly.
drain
assembly.
If necessary,
trimshims
the pipe
length. Use
soap to lubricate the rubber caulking gasket. Slip the
gasket
around
pipe
and pusha down
until it seats in
9. When
satisfied
withthethe
fit, pre-drill
1/8” hole
the
drain
body.
Snap
on
the
strainer
plate
to complete the
through the mounting flanges into each framing stud.
installation.
NOTE:
Praxis
Companies
is
not
responsible
Carefully counter-sink these holes. Mount the shower
pan
leaking
connections.
to thefor
studs
usingdrain
galvanized
screws. Proper installation of the
Figure 3
Install Support Shims
Stud
Line
Level The Pan
Shims
2” Waste Pipe
6”
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION
Tile
Tile
Adhesive
Caulk
1/8” Gap
Wall
Board
Screw
Stud
Line
Finishing Detail
of Mounting
Flange
Screw
or Nail
Stud
Line
Shower
Base
Figure 4
Shower Pan
Installation Instructions
10. Finish installation of the drain pipe into the shower
drain assembly. If necessary, trim the pipe length. Use
soap to lubricate the rubber caulking gasket. Slip the
gasket around the pipe and push down until it seats in
the drain body. Snap on the strainer plate to complete the
installation. NOTE: Praxis Companies is not responsible
for leaking drain connections. Proper installation of the drain
assembly and pipe is installers responsibility.
11. Finish wall materials above the shower pan is of
owners or installers preference. The diagram in Figure
4 details an example of a typical wall enclosure. In this
example, a thin wood strip is attached to each framing
stud above the shower mounting flange. This will allow
the wall board to be installed plumb and slip down over
to cover the mounting flange and mounting screws.
(Using the wood strips is optional, however wall board
should always cover the mounting flanges). Leave a 1/8”
gap between the bottom edge of the wall board and the
finished surface of the shower pan. Caulk this gap.
CARE AND CLEANING
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. The most important
caution is to avoid use of harsh abrasive cleaners
or gritty scouring powders. To clean the unit, simply
use a household liquid detergent with soft sponge
cloth and warm water. More persistent stains, tar, or
paint can be removed with naptha or 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 automotive
type body cleaning compound.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Units manufactured of fiberglass reinforced polyester
resin, that it will, free of charge, repair or exchange
as its option, any Praxis Companies unit found to
be defective in materials or workmanship upon
inspection by an authorized representative of Praxis
Companies for a period of three (3) years from date
of purchase for Gelcoat faced units, Five (5) for
Acrylic faced units and Ten (10) for Solid Surface
units. The exchange of a unit is limited to supplying
a replacement unit of comparable size and style and
does not include any costs of removal or installation.
This warranty shall be voided if the unit is moved
from its place of initial installation or is not installed
in accordance with the instructions supplied by the
manufacturer of the unit. Further, this warranty does
not apply if the unit has been subjected to accident,
abuse, misuse, damage caused by flood, fire or
act of God. Since local code requirements vary
greatly throughout the country, distributors, dealers,
installation contractors and users of plumbing
products should determine whether there are any
code restrictions on the use of a specific product.
Praxis Companies makes no representation or
warranty regarding and shall not be responsible for
any code compliance. The owner agrees by use of
this unit that the obligations of Praxis Companies shall
not exceed to contingent or indirect damage or injury
to the structure of its contents, that the obligations of
Praxis Companies are limited to those set forth herin,
and that no other obligations, expressed or implied,
are assumed by Praxis Companies.
Contact: Praxis Companies Warranty Department
(800) 443-7269 Ext: 130 [email protected]
2015, The Praxis Companies, LLC
435 Industrial Rd., Savannah, TN 38372
Customer Service: 800.443.7269
www.praxiscompanies.com
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or gritty scouring powders. To clean the unit, simply
use a household liquid detergent with soft sponge
cloth and warm water. More persistent stains, tar, or
paint can be removed with naptha or mineral spirits.
Remove excess plaster by scraping with a sharpened
soft wood stick. Avoid wire
brushes,Pan
metal scrapers or
Shower
tools. Restore dull areas by rubbing with automotive
Instructions
type bodyInstallation
cleaning compound.
4 details an example of a typical wall enclosure. In this
example, a thin wood strip is attached to each framing
stud above the shower mounting flange. This will allow
the wall board to be installed plumb and slip down over
to cover the mounting flange and mounting screws.
(Using the wood strips is optional, however wall board
should always cover the mounting flanges). Leave a 1/8”
gap between the bottom edge of the wall board and the
finished surface of the shower pan. Caulk this gap.
FRAMING DIMENSIONS
Wood
Shims
81”
4
SB6032L
(Shown)
SB6032R
Opposite
C
A
6” x 6”
D
6” x 6”
A
B
D
C
B
Figure 5
A
B
C
D
AB3448
48 1/8”
34”
24”
16 1/4”
AB3460
60 1/8”
34”
30”
16 1/4”
AB3636
36 1/8”
36”
18”
17 1/4”
AB4242
42 1/8”
42”
21”
20 3/8”
AB6032 L-R 60 1/8”
32”
8 1/4”
15”
16”
16”
MODEL NO.
ABC3838
38 1/8”
38 1/8”
ABC4242
42 1/8”
42 1/8” 20 1/4”
Copyright 2015
20 1/4”
PRANATPAN/0315