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Representing these Barrier Free, Roll in Shower model numbers:
5050 BF 4P 1.0
Center
6030 BF 5P .75
Center
6033 BF 5P .75
Center
6048 BF 5P 1.0
Center
3838 BF 4P .5
Center
ELLA BARRIER FREE ACCESSIBLE SHOWERS
4836 BF 4P .875
Center
6030 BF 5P 1.0
Right/Left
6036 BF 5P .875
Center
6060 BF 3P 1.25
Center
6232 BF 5P .75
Center
5430 BF 4P 1.0
Right/Left
6033 BF 5P 1.0
Right/Left
6036 BF 5P 1.0
Right/Left
6060 BF 5P 1.125
Center
6238 BF 5P .75
Center
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Summary of Contents for Ella's Bubbles 5050 BF 4P 1.0
- Page 1 Representing these Barrier Free, Roll in Shower model numbers: 5050 BF 4P 1.0 4836 BF 4P .875 5430 BF 4P 1.0 Center Center Right/Left 6030 BF 5P .75 6030 BF 5P 1.0 6033 BF 5P 1.0 Center Right/Left Right/Left 6033 BF 5P .75 6036 BF 5P .875...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started: Tools and Materials ....................1 Planning your Installation ....................... 2-3 Framing Diagrams ..........................4 Installation Instructions ........................5-16 Collapsible Dam Instructions ...................... 17-19 Warranty Information ........................20 Warranty Activation Form ......................21-22 www.ellasbubbles.com 11/13... -
Page 5: Getting Started: Tools And Materials
Getting Started: Tools/Materials Tools/Materials you might need for proper installation • hammer • drill with Phillips screw bit • 1/2" notched trowel • spatula • grease pencil (china marker) • Auger mixing tool for drill • caulking gun • 4' level •... -
Page 6: Planning Your Installation
Planning your Installation For best results, please read and follow all directions carefully. 1. Avoid exposure to weather. Product carton is not waterproof. Carton exposed to rain or snow may result in accumulated water penetrating the back laminates of the shower pan and soak the glassed in reinforcement supports causing bulges in the gel coat surface. - Page 7 Planning your Installation Continued 3. Following the shower pan installation, place the back wall sections, then the side walls. The parts are indexed to one another by a slot and pin connection system. The parts are pushed tight together before connection to the framing pocket is made. To have a successful installation, two persons are required.
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Page 8: Framing Diagrams
Framing Diagrams FRAMING DIAGRAMS 19 1/8” 38 5/8” 3838 19 7/16” 38 7/8” 4836 48 1/4” 24 1/8” 37 1/4” 18 1/8” 6030 60 1/4” 31 1/4” 30 1/8” 15 1/8” 6030 8 9/16” 31 1/4” 60 1/4” 15 1/8” 6033 60 1/4”... -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions 1 of 12 1. Prepare the installation area by sweeping the area A complete dry fit for the shower base and walls is completely clean. recommended. A dry fit in this instance is defined as securing the sections to the studs with no silicone and 2. - Page 10 Installation Instructions 2 of 12 Once the dry fit has been done and the fit The next step is to dry fit the shower pan to the studs confirmed, disassemble the components. Resume and confirm the drain location. step 5 and follow each step carefully. The better fit of the pan, the better all wall parts will 6.
- Page 11 Installation Instructions 3 of 12 10. Confirm the pan is level by using a long level on Wipe away any excess caulking that may have top of the threshold, and along the sides and back. squeezed out on the inside of the pan. NOTE: The level is used on the same horizontal surface Now secure the pan in the upright position to the that has the pins.
- Page 12 Installation Instructions 4 of 12 NOTE: The working life of the flooring adhesive is 14. A solid wood floor adhesive or 100% silicone roughly one hour. (Refer to the label on the adhesive adhesive will be used to “glue” the bottom side of for actual working time).
- Page 13 Installation Instructions 5 of 12 Rotate the pan back to the horizontal position. As Lift the wall panel with the valve hole away. you lower the pan to the sub floor, align the drain Complete the valve installation and connection to pipe with the drain fitting, and with the pencil mark at hot and cold water supply at this time.
- Page 14 Installation Instructions 6 of 12 21. If all fits are good, proceed with the installation of the back wall. The installation procedures described in this step apply for installation of one or two piece back walls. Wipe clean the ledges on top of the pan. Apply a continuous bead of 100% RTV silicone caulking along the back ledge of the pan where the back wall will sit.
- Page 15 Installation Instructions 7 of 12 Pre-drill holes and attach with screws along the top back flange into the framing studs. Make sure the two wall panels are in alignment and are level and plumb. Place level or straight edge on both vertical flange where the wall will mate to the back wall and check to assure there are no gaps.
- Page 16 Installation Instructions 8 of 12 Lift the side wall and place it on the pan. Make Install temporary 2 x 4 stud bracing so they sit on top sure alignment pins on the pan and back wall line of these wood pieces. Attach these studs to the room up.
- Page 17 Installation Instructions 9 of 12 1. Cut off tip of caulk tube diagonally with opening 3. Place the seat against the wall of the shower no larger than 1/8". Figure 27 where you want the seat to be located. Seat may be centered on the wall for a Barrier Free installation.
- Page 18 Installation Instructions 10 of 12 4. Determine the position you want the to install the bar. Place the bar against the wall. Using a pencil, mark the location of each mounting hole at both ends of the bar. 5. Using a power drill with a 1/4" diameter carbide tipped drill bit, drill, each mounting hole. 6.
- Page 19 Installation Instructions 11 of 12 Identifying proper mounting location: It will be helpful to determine whether your Gel-coat or Acrylic reinforced shower unit model has a small molded ridge or “water runoff assist” or trench design on your unit. You will find this feature on the floor of approximately 1-3 inches from the front entry edge of your shower unit.
- Page 20 Installation Instructions 12 of 12 STEPS LESS FINISHED END CAPS 1. Thoroughly clean threshold surface of all soap scum and debris using standard bath cleanser. Chemically clean surface with rubbing alcohol or equal. 2. Verify the required length anticipating the radius shaping required on each end of the strip.
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Page 21: Collapsible Dam Instructions
Collapsible Dam Tools you might need for proper installation Identifying proper mounting location: It will be helpful to determine whether your fiberglass reinforced • Utility knife shower unit has a small molded ridge or “water runoff • Tape measure assist” design on your unit. You will find this feature on •... - Page 22 Collapsible Dam Continued 7. Peel, stretch, alien and pull remaining half to wall. SIZE VERIFICATION CHART FOR ALL FACTORY Press into place. MANUFACTURED SHOWER UNITS 8. Push in the male end of your end cap into SIZE SHOWER & PART NUMBER the water retainer.
- Page 23 Collapsible Continued 12. Dry fit end caps to insure proper fit. (Trim length if required after stretching & adhering dam) 13. Once proper fit is verified, prepare to apply silicone adhesive caulking. 14. Apply quality silicone adhesive caulking to floor, side wall and male insert end of cap. Push in the male end of your end cap into the water retainer.
- Page 25 Ella’s Bubbles, LLC. warrants to the owner of its ACCESSIBLE SHOWER IN A BOX as follows: Units manufactured of fiberglass reinforced polyester resin, that it will, free of charge, repair any Ella’s unit found to be defective in material or workmanship upon inspection by an authorized representative of Ella’s for a period of thirty (30) years from the date of purchase of the unit by a qualified professional.
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Page 27: Warranty Activation Form
Warranty Activation Form 1 of 2 Model: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Purchase Price: Place of Purchase: Contact Name: Phone Number: Upon completing the installation of an Ella Walk In Bath, the following Warranty Activation Form must be completed, signed by both the customer and installer, and returned to Ella’s Bubbles, LLC. - Page 28 Warranty Activation Form 2 of 2 OWNER’S INFORMATION: ______________________________________ Name _______________________________________________ Address City State ____________________ ________________________________ Telephone E-mail ___________________________ _________________________________________ Date Signature INSTALLER’S INFORMATION: ______________________________________ Company Name Installer’s Name _______________________________________________ Address City State ____________________________ ________________________________ Telephone E-mail ___________________________ _________________________________________ Date Signature Copy of sales receipt must be included with warranty activation forms.
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