Laurel Mountain LM6032SH1S3PBL064 Atwood 60-in L x 32-in W x 77-in H White Acrylic Shower Installation Manual

6032 SH 3P Residential Shower
Installation Instructions
Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware
Tools/materials you might need for proper installation
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6D galvanized screws
100% clear silicone caulking
caulking gun
color match surface caulk
shims
tape measure
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1/8” countersunk drill bit
power drill
cardboard
china marker or grease pencil
furring strips
construction adhesive
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long spirit level
mortar mix
2’-3’ sections of 1/2” PVC pipe
plumb bob tool
DO’S & DON’TS
See framing diagram in Figure 1 for more information.
1. The back of a fiberglass unit is not waterproof. Unit must
be stored so water will drain off and not accumulate in one
spot. Water can penetrate the back laminates and soak the
glassed in reinforcement supports causing bulges in the
gelcoat surface.
3. Review the framing diagram in Figure 1. Modify existing
framing if required. For new construction, build framing
structure in accordance with product dimensions and notes
shown in the framing diagram.
2. Most handling damage is the result of impact blows to the
back of the fiberglass units.
3. Never drag a fiberglass unit on any surface. Always
transport the unit by hand using (2) people or two wheel
dolly.
4. Never let a fiberglass unit drop from any height, not even
an inch or stress cracks are likely to occur.
5. Placing objects inside the unit can cause scratches or
nicks to the finished surface. Do not use the shower as a trash
receptacle! Always place a drop cloth or cardboard on the
floor when working inside the shower.
6. Never clean fiberglass gelcoat surface with metal tools of
any kind, including razor blades.
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION- WHAT YOU
NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING STARTED
1. Gather the items needed (listed above).
2. Carefully remove the old bathtub at the installation site.
The replacement showers are 77” tall so wallboard should
be removed on all three walls to at least this height.
Measure the framing pocket to insure the framing area and
stud walls are square and measures: 60 1/4” wide x 33 1/4”
deep. The floor must be clean, solid, and level. Relocate drain
in floor if required. There is a 6” cutout around the drain
area. See Figure 1
4. The shower base will be installed, leveled, and fastened
to the framing before the walls are installed. Shimming is
recommended. See Figure 2
5. Always place cardboard or a drop cloth on the shower
floor and top of seat to protect the finished surface from
scratching and damage.
6. When installed, the wall sections will not be mechanically
fastened together, or to the shower base. The wall sections
will be installed tight to each other and the shower base
with the silicone in the seams providing a water resistant
seal. These positions will be maintained when the shower
flanges are fastened to the framing. The base must be solidly
installed so the seams between the shower base and wall
sections will not separate, allowing water to penetrate the
wall cavity.
INSTALLATION WARNING: This model is not designed to be
installed as a one piece unit. The base shall be self supported
with provided wood shims to support the shower base, and
fasteners shall support the flanges prior to installation of the
wall sections. This procedure will ensure caulked joints or seams
will not separate, allowing water to penetrate the wall cavity.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Note: Your level and your plumb bob may tell you the framing is
not perfectly square or level. This is a common experience. Do
not assume your stud walls are straight or plumb. Adjustments
to your vertical framing and subfloor are most often necessary.
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6032 SH 3P Residential Shower
Installation Instructions
Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware
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m the packaging and inspect the shower closely for any shipping damage.
nd move the shower base in front of the framing pocket opening.
parts to avoid scatches or stress cracks from excessive flexing.
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ons.
for
Place Shower Base Into Framing Pocket
6. Carefully place the shower base into the framed
pocket. Do not slide shower base on drain fitting.
TALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Use care not to knock the wood shims loose when
efully removemoving
the three
partsbase
frominto
the
and inspect the shower closely for any shipping damage
the shower
thepackaging
installed position.
the wall sections off to the side and move the shower base in front of the framing pocket opening.
so
(See Figure 3) Wood
ef care when handling theShims
shower parts to avoid scatches or stress cracks from excessive
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be
e
tall
the
2
2.
drain fitting on the shower.
low drain manufacturers instructions.
Carefully place
the
base
into
framed
theshower
shower
baseshims
intothe
the
framed
6.
6.
UseCarefully
care notplace
to knock
the wood
loose
when
pocket. Do not slide shower base on drain fitting.
pocket. Do not slide shower base on drain fitting.
moving
the shower base into the installed position.
Use
Usecare
carenot
notto
toknock
knockthe
thewood
woodshims
shimsloose
loosewhen
when
moving the shower base into the installed position.
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Figure
moving
the3)shower base into the installed position.
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Installation Instructions
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully remove the three parts from the packaging and
inspect the shower closely for any shipping damage.
It is very important to dry assemble the shower in an open
space for the purpose of inspecting the shower for fit, finish
and defects Check
before moving
shower
construction
Plumbthe
and
Levelinto
of the
Shower
Base
area. Check to ensure that the gaps are consistent. You may
Check
Plumb
and
of
Base
Check
Plumb
and Level
Level
of Shower
Shower
Base
notice the front
corners
of the
are Place
slightly
inward
Plumb
and level
thewall
base.
apulled
level against
7.
up to 1/2”. This
is normal
as the
wall will
pulltheinto the
thePlumb
front
vertical
surface,
andflex
on and
top of
Plumband
andlevel
levelthe
thebase.
base.Place
Placeaalevel
levelagainst
against
7.
studs.
7.
threshold.
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Figure
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the
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frontvertical
verticalsurface,
surface,and
andon
ontop
topof
ofthe
the
threshold.
threshold.
Report any damage,
defects
and 5)
concerns. At this point take
(See Figures
4 and
digital photos as
a time stamp
document. This will protect
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Figures44and
and5)
5)
your investment,(See
verify
the condition
of the product- as it
was received, speed the assessment and correction process if
required.
Disassemble the shower and set the wall sections off to the
side and move the shower base in front of the framing pocket
opening.
2. Use care when handling the shower parts to avoid scratches
or stress cracks from excessive flexing.
Figure 5
Figure
Figure 55
3. Install theCheck
drain fitting
on theShims
shower. Follow drain
Support
Support
Shims
Check
Support
Shims
manufacturersCheck
instructions.
The manufacturer
is not responsible
Check
thethe
wood
support
shims
to
be
certain they
they
8.
Check
wood
support
shims
to
be
Check
the
wood
support
shims
to
becertain
certain they
for leaking drain
8.
8. connections.
areare
tightly
wedged
in between
the
floor
surface
aretightly
tightlywedged
wedgedininbetween
betweenthe
thefloor
floorsurface
surface
and
the
back
leg
of
the
shower.
and
andthe
theback
backleg
legof
ofthe
theshower.
shower.
4. Place cardboard or a drop cloth on the shower floor and on
the top of the
seat
to
avoid
scratching
theglue
surface.
Once
the
shims
are
ininin
place
shims
Once
the
shims
are
place
glue
or
nail
Once
the
shims
are
place
glueor
ornail
nailthe
theshims
shims
to to
the
sub
floor
toto
eliminate
sub
floor
eliminate
any
movement.
tothe
the
sub
floor
to
eliminateany
anymovement.
movement.
5. Locate wood shims in the framing pocket. Carefully measure
(See
Figure
(See
Figure
6)6)
(See
Figure
6)
to ensure the
proper
placement
of these shims so they are
supporting the
backIFedge
of ARE
the
shower
base. ThesePROPERLY
shims
NOTE:
IF
ARE
NOT
INSTALLED
PROPERLY
NOTE:
IFSHIMS
SHIMS
ARE
NOT
INSTALLED
PROPERLY
NOTE:
SHIMS
NOT
INSTALLED
PREMATURE
FAILURE
MAY
ON
YOUR
may be placed
after the base
is installed
ifOCCUR
the framing
is open
PREMATURE
FAILURE
MAY
OCCUR
ONYOUR
YOUR
PREMATURE
FAILURE
MAY
OCCUR
ON
SHOWER
AND
WARRANTY
WILL
BE
VOID.
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AND
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WILLBE
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as shown in SHOWER
Figure
2. AND
If rear access is not available, a thin-set mortar mix may be
used in place
of shimcheck
to fill again
the gaptobeneath
the shower
supportbase
leg is
assure the
9. Double
and the sub floor.
level.Pour thin-set mortar mix to a minimum
height of 1 inch
in the area directly below the support leg
Pre-Drill 1/8” pilot holes through the fiber
only to ensure
proper
baseflange
to floor
contact.
Do not step into
glass nailing
every
16” horizontally,
shower before
leveling
and
fastening
to
stud
wall with screws.
and every 8” vertically.
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3
Horizontal holes must correspond with the vertical
6. Carefully place the shower base into framed pocket. TIP:
studs. (See Figure 7)
Place two 3 foot sections of PVC pipe on the floor beneath
the front apron
of the
pan asstrips
shoe may
hornsbeorused
slides
assist.solid
NOTE:
Furring
to to
assure
10.
contact between the fiberglass mounting flange
Use care notand
to knock
the support shims loose or disturb
the studs.
mortar bed when moving base into permanent position.
Using 6D galvanized screws, secure the shower
base to the framing.
Figure 7
3
glass(See
nailing
flange
studs.
Figure
7) every 16” horizontally,
and every 8” vertically.
10.
Horizontal
the vertical
NOTE:
Furringholes
stripsmust
maycorrespond
be used towith
assure
solid
studs.
(See Figure
7)
contact
between
the fiberglass
mounting flange
and the studs.
10. NOTE: Furring strips may be used to assure solid
contact
between the
fiberglass
mounting
flange
Using
6D galvanized
screws,
secure
the shower
and
base
to the
thestuds.
framing.
Figure 7
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SH 3P Residential Shower
Instructions
FigureInstallation
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Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware
Usingthe
6Dscrews
galvanized
secure
shower
Do not slideTighten
shower
base
on protruding
fitting.
snugscrews,
anddrain
tight
to thethe
gelcoat
base
to
the
framing.
See Figure 3 surface, but be carefull not to over
tighten and break the fiberglass flange.
Tighten the screws snug and tight to the gelcoat
7. Once unit is perfectly
level,
use
marker or grease
pen to
be connection
carefull not to
over
Thesurface,
showerbut
drain
may
be made at this
11.
mark studs at top
and bottom
edge offiberglass
flanges as a visual
tighten
and
time.
Install
thebreak
drainthe
pipe into the flange.
fitting, following
guide. Use 1/8”
countersinking
bit
to
drill
holes.fitting.
the instructions provided withpilot
the drain
11.
The shower drain connection may be made at this
Install the
drain pipe
into the
fitting,
following
Recheck
Level
astime.
you
studs
to ensure
base
haswall
Install
thefasten
valveto
wall
FIRST.
Set the
valve
onto
12.
the instructions provided with the drain fitting.
not shifted offthe
level.
See base.
FiguresYou
4 and
shower
will5note the valve wall has a
Figure 8
molded soap dish. (See Figure 9).
Install the valve wall FIRST. Set the valve wall onto
8. If shims 12.
areThere
used,
check
the
wood
support
towall.
the are
shower
base.
Youunderside
will noteshims
the
valve
wall has a
holes
on the
of the
be certain they
are
tightly
wedged
in
between
the
floor
molded
soap dish.pins
(SeeinFigure
9).
There
are alignment
the shower
base
surface and the
leg of into
the shower.
Once
shims
are
thatback
will insert
bottom
of the
the of
wall.
There
are holes the
on the
underside
the wall.
in place glue or nail
the
shims
to
the
sub
floor
to
eliminate
There are alignment pins in the shower base
Make sure the Water Barrier Ridge on the shower
any movement.
that will insert into the bottom of the wall.
See Figure 6 base, and Groove on wall match up. (See Detail in
Figure 8
Figure
10).
Make
sure the Water Barrier Ridge on the shower
base,
and
Groove
onlines
wall at
match
up. (See
Detail
Align
the
vertical
grout
the seam
where
thein
9. Your shower base shall
be
equipped
with
one
vertical
Figure
10).
wall
panel
meets
the
base.
alignment pin protruding from the base located on the
Align
theseam
vertical
grout
lines
at large
the
seam
the
center of back
wall
toward
seatisside
shower.
This
pin where
Assure
the
tightofwith
no
gaps
present.
wall panel meets the base.
properly aligns the first back wall panel to be installed.
TheAssure
wall panel
should
be temporarily
clamped
in
the seam
is tight
with no large
gaps present.
place to prevent shifting.
10. Drill holes with
countersink
bit. Usingclamped
6D
Thethe
wall1/8”
panel
should bedrill
temporarily
in
galvanized screws,
secure
the
shower
base
to
the
framing.
place
to
prevent
shifting.
Carefully
measure
and
mark
the
location
of
the
13.
Tighten the screws
snug and
tightontothe
theside
gelcoat
water control
valve
wall surface,
panel. Read the
Carefully
measure
and
mark
the
location
of manuthe
installation
information
provided
by
the
valve
but be careful
not
to
over
tighten
and
break
the
fiberglass
13.
water control
valve
on for
thethe
sidevalve
wall
panel.
facturer.
Marktolocations
on the
flange. It is recommended
use
countersinking
drillhole
bit (s)Read
installation
information
provided
by
the
valve
manuthe the
panel.
If valve
in mind
which will allow
screw
headistoalready
be flushinstalled,
with thekeep
flange
facturer.
Mark
locations
for
the
valve
hole
(s)
on
importance
thatprotrude
the groutinterfering
lines on the
wall panel
surface. Largethe
screw
headsIfcan
with
the
panel.
valve
is
already
installed,
keep
in
line up with those on the shower base. Carefullymind
wall assembly. See
7
theFigure
importance
thatthe
thewall
grout
lines on the wall panel
mark
the
hole (s) on
panel.
line up with those on the shower base. Carefully
the the
valve
hole
(s)
are
lift
thesolid
wall back into
mark
hole
(s)be
onused
the cut,
wall
panel.
NOTE: Shims After
or furring
strips
may
to assure
place
to
trial
fit.
Adjust
holes
or
valve
if
contact betweenAfter
the fiberglass
mounting
flange
thenecessary,
studs.back into
valvethe
hole
(s) are
cut,and
lift
the
wall
keeping the
in mind
need
to make
sure
the
seams
trial fit. Adjust holes or valve if necessary,
andplace
grouttolines
contine to line up. When satisfied
11. Complete a keeping
final check
to ensure
yourtobase
level,the seams
in mind
the need
makeis sure
with the fit, clamp the wall in place.
and grout
contine leg
to line
up. contact
When satisfied
secured to all three
walls, lines
the support
makes
4
with
fit, have
clampa the
wall
place.
with the subfloor
andtheyou
slope
tointhe
drain. Now
you can complete the shower drain connection. See drain
instructions.
12. Dry-fit the seat wall first. The center grout lines of the
base and wall should align. See Figure 9
You will find a single alignment hole on the bottom of the
seat side wall panel.
If the base is level and the wall studs are vertically plumb,
the wall will rest properly with consistent gap line.
Note: If gap is larger in the corner the base is not level or
the stud wall is not plumb. Notching the stud wall to allow
4
Figure 9
Figure 9
Wall Panel
Stud Line
Mounting
Screw
Flange
Shower
Base
Stud Line
Figure 10
Figure
10
Figure 10
4
the wall to rest level on the base may be necessary. The dry
fit inspection procedure in step one confirms your shower
if pre-aligned and free of defect. Compare the gap with
the photos of the shower you took during dry-fit procedure.
Correction is needed if the gaps look different.
Once seat side wall panel aligns properly and gaps are
consistent, dry fit valve wall panel before installing valve
on stud wall. When both panels align properly remove
both panels.
14. alignment
on the underside
the wall.base
There
are alignment
pin on theofshower
to the
on the underside of the wall. There are alignment
pins in the shower
base
on the of
vertical
seam.
corresponding
hole on
the and
underside
the wall.
pins in the shower
base
and
on the vertical
seam.
Carefully tilt the wall forward to match the front
Carefully tilt the wall forward to match the front
alignment
pin on
theofshower
the making
Lower
the back
side
the wallbase
into to
place
alignment
pin on
the shower
base
to
the
corresponding
hole
on
the
underside
of the
wall.
thethe
seat
side
wall
place.
There
are
holes
sure
back
alignment
in
the
shower
base
corresponding
holeinto
on pin
the
underside
of the
wall.
14. Lift
on
thethe
underside
of pin
the on
wall.
areseam
alignment
and
alignment
theThere
vertical
match
back base
side of
theonwall
making
pins
in the
the the
shower
and
theinto
vertical
seam.
up Lower
to
corresponding
hole.
Align
theplace
center
Lower
the
back side of
the wall
into
place
making
sure the back alignment pin in the shower base
Carefully
tiltback
thewith
wall
forward
topanel.
match
the front
vertical
seam
the
valve
sure
the
sure the
alignment
pin
in
the Make
shower
base
and the alignment pin on the vertical seam match
Water
Barrier
Ridge
on
the
shower
base,
and
alignment
pin
on
the
shower
base
to
the
and the alignment pin on the vertical seam match
upside
to the
corresponding
hole.
Align the center
Prepare the corresponding
seat
wallwall
for
permanent
installation.
Groove
on
match
up. underside
(See
Detailof
inthe
Figure
hole
on the
wall. 10).
up to the
corresponding
hole.
Align
the
center
vertical seam with the valve panel. Make sure the
Apply a bead of vertical
caulk onseam
the shower
theMake
frontsure the
with the base
valvefrom
panel.
Water Barrier Ridge on the shower base, and
Align
the
vertical
grout
lines
atshower
the
where
the
backback
side
ofon
the
wall
intoseam
place
making
Water
Barrier
Ridge
the
base,
and the
corner to theLower
center
line
wall
using
100%
clear
Groove
onofwall
match
up.
(See
Detail
in Figure 10).
wall
panel
meet
the
base,
and
the
horizontal
sure
the
back
alignment
pin
in
the
shower
base
Groove
on
wall
match
up.
(See
Detail
in
Figure
silicone adhesive caulk. This procedure will prominently lines10).
at the
seam
where
walls seam
join. match
and
thevertical
alignment
on thethe
vertical
adhere the wall
to
the
andpin
seal
off
any
Align
thebase
vertical
grout
lines
atmoisture
the seam where the
the
vertical grouthole.
linesAlign
at thethe
seam
where the
up Align
to
the
corresponding
center
wall panel
meet
the tight
base,
and
the
horizontal
Assure
all seams
are
with
no
large
gaps lines
from the wallvertical
cavity.
Note:
Cosmetic
caulking
will
be
wall panel
meet
the
base,
and
the
horizontal
lines
seam
with
the
valve
panel.
Make
sure
the
at step.
the vertical seam where the walls join.
present.
required in a Water
later
at the
vertical
seam
the walls
join.
Barrier
Ridge
onwhere
the shower
base,
and
Assure
all
seams
are
tight
with
no large
gaps in
Groove
onpanel
wall
match
up.
(See
Detail
in
Figure
10).
The
wall
should
be
temporarily
clamped
Assure all seams are tight with no large gaps
present.
to prevent
shifting.
Place wall on place
base
and
align
into
permanent
position.
present.
Align
the
vertical
grout
lines
at
the seam
where the
Drill holes through
flanges
and
secure
flange
studclamped
wall
The
panel
should
be
temporarily
Using
awall
black
China
Marker,
(or to
grease
pencil) in
15.
The
wall
panel
should
be
temporarily
clamped
wall
panel
meet
the
base,
and
the
horizontal
linesin
place
todrawing
prevent
shifting.
using flat headplace
screws
the
panel
to theinwall
a 1”
across
the seams
the until
grout lines.
place
to line
prevent
at the
vertical
seamshifting.
where the walls join.
wall and base surface
is black
equally
aligned.
Note:(or
Panel
maypencil)
Using
Marker,
grease
DO
NOTa
anChina
ink marker,
as(or
this
may stain
the
15.
Using
ause
black
China
Marker,
grease
pencil)
Assure
all
seams
are
tight
with
no
large
need to be15.
pulled
to
the
stud
on
the
front
side
of
the
wall
place a 1” line across the seams in thegaps
grout lines.
gelcoat.
place a 1” line across the seams in the grout lines.
present.
shimming where
necessary.
DO across
NOT use
ink marker,
as this
may stain
Mark
thean
seams
in several
locations
on the
DO
NOT useshould
an ink be
marker,
as thisclamped
may stain the
The
wall
temporarily
gelcoat.
both
thepanel
vertical center
seam,
and the seam in
gelcoat.
place
to
shifting.
13. After mounting
theprevent
valve
the stud
wall, carefully
where
wall to
panels
meet
shower
base. on
Markthe
across
the
seams
in the
several
locations
transfer the valve
location
to
wall
panel.
Cover
the
Mark
across
the
seams
in
several
locations
on
(See
Figure
11).
Using
black
Chinacenter
Marker,
(or grease
botha the
vertical
seam,
and thepencil)
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6032 SH 3P Residential Shower
Installation Instructions
Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware
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the
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and
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them
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RECOMMENDED
CAULKING
on
the
flanges
of
the
wall
panels.
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each
hole matches
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with a stud, (16” on cenGELCOAT
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ter).
Mark
every
8”
on
center
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the vertical
RECOMMENDED
CAULKING
14. TemporalityPRAXIS
remove
valve
wall off
the
base
to
100% the
RTV
Silicone
Adhesive
Caulk.
flanges
at
the
front
of
the
unit.
Drill
a 1/8” diameter
ALL GELCOAT
FINISH MODELS:
prepare for permanent
installation.
ALL
GELCOAT
FINISH
MODELS:
Oreach
Matching
screwClear,
hole at
mark.White Or Bone.
100% RTV Silicone Adhesive Caulk.
100%
RTVSURFACE
Silicone
Adhesive
Caulk.
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SOLID
FINISH
MODELS:
the
panels
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for
best
results:
center seam pins. Rotate
wall toSURFACE
clear the rough
in valve.
ALL SOLID
FINISH
MODELS:
ALL
SOLID
SURFACE
FINISH
MODELS:
For
seams,
areas
that willCAULKING
not be visible,
PRAXIS
RECOMMENDED
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caulks
recommended
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results:
100%
Clear
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unbroken
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theMODELS:
entire length
of the
Twobead
caulks
recommended
for best
results:
GELCOAT
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areas that
will not be visible,
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For shipping
seams, areas
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not be visible,
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bolt
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100%
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adhesive
caulk on
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horizontal and vertical
interiorSURFACE
joint surfaces.
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surface
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is
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recommended. For seams, areas that will not be visible,
Figure 13
Apply Silicone
To Front
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13 Side Of Ridge
Figure 13
Apply Silicone To Front Side Of Ridge
Apply Silicone To Front Side Of Ridge
5
5
Figure 13
Apply Silicone To Front Side Of Ridge
100% RTV Clear Silicone Adhesive Caulk.
15. Push center seam together hand tight. Wipe clean any
excess caulk that squeezes out from the interior seal.
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6032 SH 3P Residential Shower
Installation Instructions
Gelcoat & Solid Surface Bathware
16. Measure, and mark locations for mounting holes on
the flanges of the wall panels. Mark horizontal so each hole
matches up with a stud, (16” on center). Mark every 8” on
center for the vertical flanges at the front of the unit. Drill a
1/8” diameter screw hole at each mark.
Use 6D fastener screws to draw nailing flange to wood
studs. Shim where necessary.
Wall Panel
Stud Line
Mounting
Screw
Flange
Shower
Base
Stud Line
RECOMMENDED CAULKING
ALL GELCOAT FINISH MODELS:
100% RTV silicone adhesive caulk- clear, or matching white
or bone for inside the seam.
Figure 14
ALL SOLID SURFACE FINISH MODELS:
Two caulks recommended for best results: For seams (areas
that will not be visible) 100% RTV clear silicone adhesive.
The function of this caulk is to mechanically bind the
shower parts together.
For Visible Surfaces - premium color matching caulk for
cosmetic function to blend with surface and erase seams
(available though Laurel Mountain).
Stud Line
Wall Panel
Mounting
Screw
Flange
17. Surface caulk all joints with a premium color match
caulk wiping all surface excess clean.
Stud Line
Shower
Base
See caulk instructions for proper curing time before use of
shower. See Figure 12. See close up view in Figure 13
Assure that the vertical and horizontal grout lines remain in
alignment. Fasten the vertical flanges at the front on both
walls.
Install finish trim around the water control valve, per the
manufacturers provided instructions.
18. Apply premium color matching surface caulk to finish
seams. Smooth caulk and clean away excess before cure.
See caulk directions for curing time. Do not use shower
until caulk is cured.
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