StreamLine Linear Drain Installation Instructions 823 SERIES Pre-Planning StreamLine Linear Drain Includes: Be certain to gather all required tools and materials Pre-Strainers required prior to installation. Strainer Clamping Collar Sub-floor Caution: Sub-floor must meet local code requirements and Tile Council of North America (TCNA) guidelines.
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Installation Guide Drain Sizes Confirm Drain Size, Waste Pipe Type and Waste Pipe Location Drain hole is off-set to accommodate floor joist location. Size of shower determines size of drain to be used, which determines location of waste pipe through sub-floor. Match 2" I.D Schedule 40 DWV material (PVC or ABS) to drain base material.
Installation Guide 1. Wall Preparation 3. Waste Pipe Blocking Option A: Waste Pipe Not Installed Place, Mark and Cut Blocking between studs may be needed for flashing and Place drain base in desired location on sub-floor. Mark membrane attachment prior to drain installation. waste pipe location on sub-floor.
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Installation Guide 4. Preparation for Sloped Mortar Bed 3. Waste Pipe (cont.) Mark Bed Slope Option B: Waste Pipe Pre-Installed 1/4" per foot slope to drain is required. Dry fit drain base over location of existing waste pipe. If location does not allow drain base to fit flush against at least 2 shower walls, move location of plumbing to allow for proper installation.
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Installation Guide 6. Sloped Mortar Bed Installation 5. Fasten Drain Base to Sub-Floor Protect Drain Base. For Concrete Sub-Floor A & B Apply tape over entire top surface of drain base. For Wood Sub-Floor B only Install Sloped Bed. A. Mark for Anchors Follow industry standards to complete sloped mortar Dry fit drain base over waste pipe.
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Installation Guide 7. Prepare Flashing Making Corners Tucked Corner (when space is available between studs) Option 1: Fold and crease to size. Tuck shower pan liner into For Drain at Back Wall space between studs. Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3" above shower curb and 6"...
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Installation Guide 7. Prepare Flashing (cont.) Option 2: Option 3: For Drain at Full Curb Entry For Drain at Partial Width Curb Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3" Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3” above shower curb and 6"...
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Installation Guide 7. Prepare Flashing (cont.) Option 5: Option 4: For Drain in Center of Floor For Drain at Curbless Entry Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3" Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3" above shower curb and 6"...
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Installation Guide 8. Secure Flashing A. Seal Drain Base C. Press Into Sealant and Adhesive Lift out flashing. Remove tape, leaving tape over drain Align flashing and firmly press all areas of flashing into hole only. adhesive on walls, floor, curb and sealant on drain base and any pre-formed corners.
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Installation Guide 11. Cut Out Flashing 9. Fasten Flashing With a razor knife, carefully trim out flashing from center Nail through top 1" of flashing to studs and/or blocking. of collar. Remove tape from drain hole. Caution: Do not puncture flashing outside of collar. Nail Cut Out Flashing 10.
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Installation Guide 13. Flood Test 16. Install Height Adjustment Screws Flood test as required by local codes. Screw in all 1-1/4" flat head height adjustment screws to approximately 3/8" above the clamping collar. 1-1/4" Screws 14. Install Backer Board and Wall Waterproofing Note: TCNA guidelines require waterproofing or a vapor membrane be installed on all walls.
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Installation Guide 20. Re-Install Strainer 18. Tile and Grout Note: Strainer attachment holes are not symmetrical. If screws do not Be certain strainer is protected with tape. Allow for align with holes in drain base, turn strainer end-to-end. 1/16" clearance between strainer and tile. Place strainer over height adjustment screws.
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Installation Guide Cleaning Drain To clean drain, remove 3 screws in top of strainer. Clear Re-Attach Strainer any hair or other obstructions from drain. Note: Strainer attachment holes are not symmetrical. If screws do not align with holes in drain base, turn strainer end-to-end. Remove Strainer Place strainer over height adjustment screws.
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