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Alcove Wall Kits
Bathtub and Shower Wall Kits
BA-3060 Bathtub Wall Kit
SA-3232 Shower Wall Kit
SA-3636 Shower Wall Kit
SA-3448 Shower Wall Kit
SA-38NEO Corner Shower Wall Kit
Form #198-3-14-2M
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Summary of Contents for Swann Alcove BA-3060
- Page 1 Alcove Wall Kits Bathtub and Shower Wall Kits BA-3060 Bathtub Wall Kit SA-3232 Shower Wall Kit SA-3636 Shower Wall Kit SA-3448 Shower Wall Kit SA-38NEO Corner Shower Wall Kit Product Warnings Safety Guidelines Required Tools Alcove Wall Kit Contents Preparation Tips Bathtub Alcove Installation Procedure Shower Alcove Installation Procedure Cleaning &...
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Page 2: Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines IMPORTANT NOTICE The Swan Assurance — if our product is IMPORTANT NOTICE: Indicates that equipment or property properly installed and maintained, as stated in damage can result if instructions are not followed. these instructions, it will not leak. –... - Page 3 Safety Guidelines Slipping Hazard Eye Protection Be sure to use all personal protective equipment to Do not install this product in the presence of water. ensure your own safety. To avoid eye injury, always Installing this product without drying all surfaces, or in wear protective glasses with side shields when using power the presence of water, could cause you to slip and fall due to tools.
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Page 4: General Information
Safety Guidelines General Information General Information SA-3232 Alcove Shower Wall Kit For shower floors 32 Required Tools inches wide and 32 inches deep. Designed Drill with a 3/16 inch drill bit for use with Swan Countersink bit Corporation SS-3232 Single Threshold Shower Hole saw for faucet(s), bathtub spout, and/or shower head Floor or other Tape measure... -
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General Information SA-38NEO Alcove Corner Shower Wall Kit If the shower or bathtub is placed over a garage or on an outside wall, care must be taken to ensure that the shower For corner shower floors or bathtub is properly insulated from cold temperatures. 38 inches wide and 38 inches deep. - Page 6 General Information Bathtub Alcove Installation Procedure Product Features IMPORTANT NOTICE Swan Corporation alcove wall panels easily fit through For remodeling, upon removal of the old bathtub, measure the existing doorways and can be installed by one person. alcove pocket to be sure that the new bathtub and alcove wall Made of Veritek™...
- Page 7 Bathtub Alcove Installation Procedure Build a stud pocket wall structure to the dimensions for The Swan Corporation BA-3060 Bathtub or other appropriate bathtub. Make sure all framing is plumb and square. Back Panel Note: For more Bathtub Flange information on Wall Tabs building the alcove bathtub...
- Page 8 Bathtub Alcove Installation Procedure Install the vertical filler boards next to the front flange of BOTH side panels to provide a solid mounting surface for Receiving the shower doors. Measure the inside depth and height of Channel 2” the side panel and attach appropriate size filler boards to Receiving the wall studs near the front edge of the tub.
- Page 9 Bathtub Alcove Installation Procedure Measure the location of the plumbing outlets (valves, tub 11. Cut the clearance holes using a router, saber saw, or hole spout, and/or shower head). Measure from the receiving saw. Drill or cut holes 1/2 inch larger than the diameter of channel edge of the back panel and measure up from the the plumbing outlets, from the finished side of the panel.
- Page 10 Bathtub Alcove Installation Procedure 14. Push down firmly to lock the wall mounting tabs into the mounting clips on the back panel. Mounting Mounting Clip S i d e P a n e ABS-021 Anchor the top and side flanges of a side panel. Drill a ABS-015 3/16"...
- Page 11 Shower Alcove Installation Procedure Install Shower Alcove Wall Kit Note: The bottom of the alcove wall panels are designed to fit INSIDE the attachment flange on the shower floor threshold. Preparation Alcove side wall attachment flanges extend out past the Remove the shower floor and alcove wall kit from the front edge of the shower floor.
- Page 12 Shower Alcove Installation Procedure Install the shower floor in the stud pocket following all IMPORTANT NOTICE instructions in the appropriate shower floor installation manual. If shower doors will be installed filler boards, such as 3/4” plywood or 1” x 4” strapping, must be installed on the stud wall BEFORE side panel installation.
- Page 13 Shower Alcove Installation Procedure The bottom of the side panel must fit flush against the IMPORTANT NOTICE ledge of shower floor (A) and should extend to the outside edge of the floor. Make sure the upper flange on the side The Shower Alcove System is designed so that the use of panel and back panel align (B).
- Page 14 Shower Alcove Installation Procedure IMPORTANT NOTICE Any cutout should have rounded corners (sharp corners can Mounting promote stress cracks). Mounting Clip 11. Cut clearance holes using a router, saber saw, or hole saw. Drill or cut holes 1/2 inch larger than the diameter of S i d e P a n e the plumbing outlets from the finished side of the panel.
- Page 15 Shower Alcove Installation Procedure Optional Caulking Note: Moisture resistant wallboard will be installed over the IMPORTANT NOTICE alcove panel flanges. For best results, when using galvanized drywall screws, drill a shallow countersink at each pilot hole to The Alcove Shower Wall Kit installation is now complete. allow the screw head to fit flush with the surface of the flange.
- Page 16 Optional Caulking Care and Cleaning Once the side panel is seated on the threshold, color IMPORTANT NOTICE coordinated caulk must be forced out beyond the finished sides of the end panel, as shown. Because cleaning products change over time, always check the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure it is compatible with fiberglass reinforced polyester.