Shower wall kits. Remove foam shipping blocks from center panel before beginning shower wall kits installation. After all the required hole drillings are completed, it is much easier to assemble the unit outside of the alcove and set in place as a one-piece unit. If you prefer not to follow this procedure, the center panel must be installed first.
One of the side panels of shower wall kits will require drilling for the mixing/control valve handle(s). The showerhead may be located through the side panel of above it (which ever you choose in your rough plumbing). Double check all measurements before you do any drilling. The drilling should be completed before the unit is installed. Drill from the finished (inside) surface.
The center and side panels have a mounting flange that is designed to accept standard “drywall” screws, the positioning of the studs and bracing to have been laid-out to give maximum support (horizontally and vertically) behind these flanges. The mounting flanges have pre-marked holes – to avoid cracking the flange, it is recommended that you pre-drill all the holes with a 5/32” (inch) diameter drill bit.
To avoid any creaking or bowing that may take place with normal settling of the structure, it is mandatory that every pre-marked mounting hole be utilized.
On the center panel of shower wall kits, you will notice a groove on the right and left side, going the full height of the panel. We recommend that a bead of “clear” silicone sealant be applied into each groove; this will ensure a watertight seal when the side panel blades are inserted into these grooves.
If a shower door (enclosure) is to be installed with this unit, we recommend bonding a piece of 1 x 3 to the backside of each side panel prior to installation of the shower wall kits. If a curtain is to be used, the same 1 x 3 reinforcing strip should be used to “backup” the mounting brackets. If the shower wall kits has been installed and no reinforcing strips have been used, and you decide to mount either a shower door or curtain – you must use “molly” type clinching anchors for all screws.
Shower wall assembly
The side panel has (3) three latches located on the edge of the blade that locks into corresponding slots in the center panel groove. Hold side panel approximately 1/2” (inch) above center panel. Align and insert latches into slots, lower side panel to lock in place – top edges should be level. Repeat above procedure for remaining side panel. Wipe away any excess silicone sealant that may have seeped out onto the surface.
Apply a bead of silicone sealant, approximately centered on the narrow flanges of the shower receptor (both sides and back), and also where side panel contacts threshold.
Set assembled unit in place on shower receptor, press downward to compress silicone bead. Insert one drywall screw into the center hole of top mounting flange on the center panel of shower wall kits and tighten securely. At this time, check if side panels are vertically plumb, if they are, insert the remaining screws and tighten securely. If side panels of shower wall kits are out of plumb, loosen the center panel screw, shim as required to plumb, insert remaining screws and tighten securely.
To finish off your alcove area, we recommend the use of water/resistant sheetrock gypsum (green board). Before installing your control handle(s) and spray head-apply a bead of silicone sealant around the holes.
Care and cleaning
The surface of your molded fiberglass shower wall kits may be cleaned bead a mild soap solution in warm water using a soft cloth. For stubborn stains use “soft -scrub” by Clorox or Lysol “tub & tile cleaner” or a powdered detergent such as “spic-n-span”. Never use abrasive scouring powder or steel wool pads as they will scratch the surface. A periodic coating of a silicone based marine polish will help retain the fine finish.
Warning:
Do not use spray-on cleaners that require daily use without immediately rinsing to stop chemical reaction. Damage will result and void warranty.
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