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- Page 1 Shower Base, Wall Panel, Bench Seat, and Recessed Shampoo Shelf BK-326072 Product Warnings Safety Guidelines Kit Contents Required Tools Preparation Tips Installation Procedure Cleaning & Maintenance Surface Repair Warranty Information Register your warranty at www.swanstone.com. Form # 199...
- Page 3 The Swanstone Assurance — if our product is properly installed and maintained, as stated in these instructions, it will not leak. – – – – IMPORTANT NOTICE The Swan Corporation, the makers of the Swanstone Wall Systems and Panels, cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard during the installation of our product(s).
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Page 4: Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE: Indicates that equipment or CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous property damage can result if instructions are not situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or followed. moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. - Page 5 Safety Guidelines Cutting Hazard WARNING The installation of the Swanstone product may require using power tools. Keep hands away WARNING: Indicates potentially hazardous from the cutting edge of any tool used in the situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious installation of our product.
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Page 6: Kit Contents
Power tools should only be connected to a circuit before beginning installation. protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFI). BK-326072 Shower Wall Kit Shock Hazard (77-1/2 long x 64-3/4 wide x 4” thick; 196 lbs.) Never use electric power tools around water, condensation, or other liquids. -
Page 7: General Information
General Information Unpackaging Preparation Tips Use care when opening the box so that you do not Measure the width of the back wall (with green board) damage the panels. installed. This measurement cannot exceed the width of the Swanstone back panel. If the wall opening is This product is shipped to you or your retail center too large, other methods or two panels will be after careful inspection. - Page 8 Instructions for Covering Pre-Existing Wall Surfaces Swanstone panels can be installed over a variety of Old Tile products. If you intend to apply the panels to any Depending on the condition of the existing wall surface, surface other than those described, consult with a additional silicone may be required to ensure contact professional contractor.
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Page 9: Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure Followed carefully, these installation instructions will Filler Boards result in an easy, trouble-free installation of your If an existing wall covering (i.e.,tile) does not extend to a Swanstone product. Any deviations, additions, and/or height equal to the height of the panel, it will be deletions from the prescribed installation, without prior necessary to install a filler board to that height. - Page 10 Installation Procedure Rough Opening and Bench Seat 2. Install a stud 30-1/2” from the back wall on both sides of the framing. This will provide an adequate Rough-in dimensions are suggested sizes, and anchor for a shower door, if one is installed. conditions may vary for each installation.
- Page 11 Installation Procedure 4. Construct the bench seat framework using 2 x 4 5. In order to eliminate standing water on the bench wood or steel studs. The framework for the seat seat, cut and place three, 2” wide shims on top of must be 32-5/8”...
- Page 12 Installation Procedure 7. If a surface mounted accessory, such as a grab bar, 2. Remove the base and place up to 1/2” thick layer of is going to be installed, make sure 2 x 6 wood mortar or thinset on the floor. This will ensure blocking is installed where the surface mounted complete contact and support by the existing accessory will be attached.
- Page 13 Installation Procedure 5. Lubricate both caulk seal gasket (1) and drain pipe IMPORTANT NOTICE (2) with either liquid hand soap or dishwashing liquid, and slide the caulk seal gasket over the drain Do not use nails or screws to attach the base to the walls pipe.
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Page 14: Seat Panel
Installation Procedure Wallboard Installation IMPORTANT NOTICE Install the wall board with a 1/2” gap above the shower IMPORTANT NOTICE base side lip, the front edge of the shower base, and the This shower kit contains a recessed shampoo shelf that floor to prevent possible water (wicking affect) damage fits into a standard wall stud opening. -
Page 15: Back Panel
Installation Procedure 4. Place the seat, with the rounded edges facing out, onto the silicone. Make sure the seat is correctly positioned and place weight on top of the seat to WARNING hold it firmly in place. Fumes Hazard The fumes from the sealants and solvents used by the installer can be harmful if used in an unventilated room. - Page 16 Installation Procedure 3. Cut two smaller strips of cardboard and place one of 6. Carefully remove the template. them against the seat surface. Tape the cardboard in place. 7. If the back wall is less than 59” wide, the panel will need to be cut to fit the opening.
- Page 17 Installation Procedure 8. Place the back wall panel, finished side facing up, 10. Cut the panel using a sabre saw with a bi-metal on a flat surface. Place the template(s) over the blade (14 teeth per inch). wall panel and carefully trace the outline of the template(s).
- Page 18 Installation Procedure Front Panel (Left or Right-Side) 3. Transfer the measurements to the front panel. 1. Place the front panel on top of the shower base and slide it against the back wall panel. Scribe (mark) the panel, as shown. Cut away the excess material to allow the front panel to fit precisely against the back panel.
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Page 19: Panel Installation
Installation Procedure Rear Panel (Right or Left-side) Panel Installation 1. Measure the distance from the top of the bench seat WARNING to the top edge of the back panel. Cut the rear panel to this length. 2. Measure the distance between the shower base and Fumes Hazard the bottom of the bench seat. - Page 20 Installation Procedure 3. Install back panel (1) first. Then, install front panel Apron Strips (2). Finally, install rear panels (3 & 4). Apron strips provide a finished look to your installation. The two small apron strips can be cut from the scrap of the back panel.
- Page 21 Installation Procedure 4. Place silicone on the back side of the apron strips. Temporary Bracing (if not using industrial hot melt glue gun) Install temporary bracing to hold the four panels in place until the silicone is completely set (usually 24 hours). This will allow proper curing of the silicone.
- Page 22 Installation Procedure 2. Place two braces against each front and rear wall 4. Insert small blocks between the front to rear panel and place two braces against the rear panel of the braces and the back panel braces. These will apply seat area.
- Page 23 Installation Procedure 1. Using a stud finder, previously marked locations, or 3. Mark the measurements, as shown, for the cut out other similar method, locate the stud pocket where onto the wall panel. Try to center the opening in the the recessed shelf will be installed.
- Page 24 Installation Procedure 6. Cut the opening for the recessed shelf. IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not use oil-based cleaners, such as mineral spirits, to clean the panels. The oil in the cleaner will prevent the panel from adhering properly to the wall. 8.
- Page 25 Installation Procedure Soap Dish Installation (Optional) 3. Dry fit the soap dish prior to applying silicone. If the wall is not exactly 90 degrees square, it will be The soap dish is a corner mount design. The soap necessary to sand one side in order to achieve dishes can be stacked in one corner or placed in proper fit.
- Page 26 Installation Procedure 7. Temporarily secure the soap dish with masking tape, 1. Measure and cut the corner moldings to length. If as shown. Remove tape after approximately two the optional soap dish was installed, cut one piece hours. Do not place anything on the soap dish for at of molding to fit above the soap dish and one for least 24 hours.
- Page 27 Installation Procedure 5. Press the corner molding into place. Remove any WARNING excess silicone. 6. Place at least three pieces of masking tape on each The fumes from the sealants and corner molding to hold it in place until the silicone solvents used by the installer can be adheres to the wall panel.
- Page 28 Installation Procedure Final Caulking The installation is now complete. DO NOT discard these installation instructions. PLEASE Apply a bead of the color-matched 100% silicone LEAVE THEM WITH THE HOMEOWNER. sealant and white silicone sealant (included in the kit). IMPORTANT NOTICE Attaching Shower Doors and Accessories Follow the manufacturers’...
- Page 29 Maintenance & Surface Repair Surface Repair Care and Cleaning The Swanstone products are stain and abrasion Light Scratches resistant; however, the finish requires reasonable care. Use 400 grit sandpaper to remove light scratches in the surface. IMPORTANT NOTICE Deep Scratches or Gouges Because cleaning products change over time, always For deeper scratches or gouges, use 220 or 320 grit check the manufacturers’...
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Page 30: Warranty
Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS If a Swanstone product covered by this warranty is If a Swanstone product covered by this warranty is found to be defective in materials or workmanship, after found to be defective in materials or workmanship, after inspection by an authorized Swan Corporation inspection by an authorized Swan Corporation representative, we will repair, or at our option, exchange... - Page 32 Save these Installation Instructions for future reference. They provide important information on cleaning, maintenance, and surface repair of the Swanstone Wall Systems and Panels. Form # 199 www.swanstone.com September 2008...