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- Page 1 Swanstone Shower Wall Kits and Panels www.swanstone.com m Product Warnings m Safety Guidelines m Kit Contents m Required Tools m Preparation Tips m Installation Procedure m Cleaning & Maintenance m Surface Repair m Warranty Information Form # 193-12-21...
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Page 2: Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines IMPORTANT NOTICE The Swan Assurance — if our product is properly installed and maintained, as stated in IMPORTANT NOTICE: Indicates that equipment or property these instructions, it will not leak. damage can result if instructions are not followed. Remember –... - Page 3 Safety Guidelines WARNING Lifting Hazard According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the recommended maximum safe lifting weight is 51 pounds, with all lifting conditions perfect— WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation minimal forward reach, steady load close to the body, straight which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or back, load between knees and shoulders, and good grips.
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Page 4: General Information
Safety Guidelines General Information Electrical Shock Hazard Contacting live electrical wiring with power tools or hand tools can cause serious injury or death. Make sure all related circuit breakers are turned OFF. Test for live circuits or wiring inside any wall where installation of the Swanstone product requires cutting into a wall. - Page 5 General Information Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Helpful Hints m Read these instructions carefully and familiarize yourself Swanstone panels can be installed over a variety of products. with the various parts of the kit. If you intend to apply the panels to any surface other than those described, consult with a professional contractor.
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Page 6: Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure If an existing wall covering (i.e. tile) does not extend to a m Remove or reattach any loose ceramic tiles. Old tiles and height equal to the height of the panel, it will be necessary to front edge ceramic tiles should be reset for appearance only. - Page 7 Installation Procedure Note: For more information on installing apron strips, refer If the shower base is not perpendicular to the wall, use to the Apron Strips (optional) instructions in the Installation a level and draw a line around the alcove on all three Procedure section of this manual.
- Page 8 Installation Procedure WARNING Place the panel, finished side facing up, on a flat surface. Using a pencil, lightly mark the center of the back panel. Dust Hazard When cutting or drilling the Swanstone product, use a dust collection method which prevents dust particles from going into the air.
- Page 9 Installation Procedure Side Panel (with shower controls) Place the wall panel, finished side facing up, on a flat surface. Place pieces of masking tape over the area where If the side panels do not require cutting to size, proceed to the saw contacts the Swanstone panel.
- Page 10 Installation Procedure Cut clearance holes using a router, saber saw, or hole Place the wall panel, finished side facing up, on a flat saw. Drill or cut from the finished side of the panel. For surface. Place pieces of masking tape over the area where best results, when drilling, place a scrap of wood beneath the saw contacts the Swanstone panel.
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Page 11: Panel Installation
Installation Procedure WARNING Panel Installation WARNING This process is not recommended for the do-it- yourself homeowner. Fumes Hazard The fumes from the silicone and solvents used Using hot melt glue in place of bracing requires application by the installer can be harmful if used in an by a qualified installer. - Page 12 Installation Procedure Measure the distance from the top of the shower base to Attach the apron strips to the wall. the outside of the panel. Cut two pieces of the Swanstone material to fit in this area. Note: This illustration shows the recommended 1/2” gap between the wallboard edge and the front of the shower floor (helps prevent water damage due to wicking effect).
- Page 13 Installation Procedure Place two braces against each left and right wall. For corner shower wall installation use the following illustrated bracing design. ATTENTION: Additional bracing may be required if the Swanstone brand panel does not make full contact to the wall it is adhered to.
- Page 14 Installation Procedure Corner Soap Dish Installation Apply silicone to the edge of the soap dish. The soap dish is a corner mount design. The soap dishes can Note: Either clear or color matched silicone can be used for be stacked in one corner or placed in opposite corners. attaching the soap dish.
- Page 15 Installation Procedure Measure and cut the corner moldings to length. 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. Apply a 1/8 to 1/4”...
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Page 16: Care And Cleaning
Installation Procedure Maintenance & Surface Repair Care and Cleaning Apply color-matched 100% silicone sealant to all of the inside seams, as shown. The Swanstone products are stain and abrasion resistant; however, the finish requires reasonable care. IMPORTANT NOTICE Because cleaning products change over time, always check the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure it is compatible with solid surface acrylic or with fiberglass reinforced polyester. - Page 17 Warranty Warranty NOTES If a Swan product covered by this warranty is found to be defective in materials or workmanship, after inspection by an authorized Swan representative, we will repair, or at our option, exchange the product for a similar model. This warranty extends for a designated period of time, so long as it remains in use in its original place of installation.
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- Page 20 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 # 193-12-21 www.swanstone.com...