Mirolin EMPIRE KD53L Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Installation INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION
PLEASE RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER _________ OF YOUR TUB SHOWER
Important: The Acrylic Tub Shower was carefully inspected
and packed for shipment. You should check your unit and if
there are any problems, contact your dealer before
installation.
Protect the tub shower from dirt and damage by leaving the
polyethylene protective film in place until installation and other
related construction is complete.
Note: Only peel away and remove the film around the overlap
bands to prevent difficult removal once installed.
Follow Local Building Codes.
FIGURE 1- FRAME
LAYOUT DIMENSIONS

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

Tools: Tape Measure, Electric Drill, Drill Bit (3/16"),
Level, Hole Saw and Caulking Gun
Materials: Mildew Resistant Silicone Bathroom
Caulking, Drywall Screws and Shims (if required).
CAUTION:
Assembly and installation of this shower unit requires
2 persons.
To cut plumbing fixture openings on the tub shower
unit:
" Use correct size hole saw based on selected fixture
design.
" Cut from the finished side of the unit.
" Use masking tape to mask the surrounding surface
to prevent scratches and other damages.
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General Installation Notes
Note: Dimensions are clear openings. Refer to specification
sheet for dimensions of shower unit.
"
The Tub Shower is to fit into the framed alcove as shown in
Figure 1 and Figure 2.
"
A 57" wide and 84 ½" high clear opening is required with the
flange outside of the opening.
"
Rough-in dimensions are 60" x 86 ".
"
Framing:
"
Inside dimension of the studded alcove are to be as
specified in Figure 1.
"
Follow Figure 2 as specified to ensure width is 57" between
the 2" x 2" recessed studs. (See enlarged detail.)
Shimming May Be Required
"
The unit will rest on the front edge and the two legs at the
rear of the unit. Shims may be required to level the tub to
ensure adequate drainage. Insert the bottom section in the
alcove and shim accordingly. Then remove and assemble
as per instructions.
"
The shower is fastened in place using dry wall screws.
Holes are to be drilled in the flange on both sides and
across the top. The holes are to be drilled by the installer,
installation is illustrated in figures 3 and 3A.
"
If there is a gap at the seam on the front post, then shim the
flange as illustrated in Figure 3B.
2" x 4"
WOOD BLOCK
DRYWALL
7"
178 mm
FIGURE 2 - BATHTUB DIMENSIONS
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2" x 2"
WOOD BLOCKS
DRYWALL
SCREW
3/8"
TUB FLANGE
57 ½"
1460 mm
59 ½ "
1511 mm
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