Swanstone SA-38 NEO - Installation - Manual (Page 13)

6. Push down firmly to lock the panel mounting tabs
into the mounting clips on the back panel.
Viewed from Back Side of Panels
7. The bottom of the side panel must fit flush against
the ledge of bathtub (A) and should extend to the
outside edge of the bathtub. Make sure the upper
flange on the side panel and back panel align (B).
8. Measure the location of plumbing outlets (valves, tub
spout, and/or shower head). Measure from the
receiving channel edge of the back panel and
measure up from the top ledge of the bathtub.
9. Use the measurements to make a cardboard
template in order to check for proper fit around
plumbing outlets. Trial fit the cardboard template,
and adjust as necessary.
10. Transfer the template measurements to the
remaining side panel to be installed over the
plumbing outlets.
Note: The filler spout and valve should be located
within the vertical area (20 to 34-1/2”) shown in the
cut-a-way drawing.
ABS-008
20”
34-1/2”
Locate
valve &
filler spout
within
this area.
Alcove Side
Panel
Bathtub
ABS-019
ABS-017
Back
Wall Side
Panel
B
ABS-018
Side
Panel
Bathtub
Ledge
A
Mounting
Tab
Mounting
Clip
ABS-015a
Side Panel
Back Panel
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Bathtub Alcove Installation Procedure