Swanstone SA-38 NEO - Installation - Manual (Page 14)

Dust Hazard
When cutting or drilling, use a dust
collection method which prevents dust
particles from going into the air. Always
work in a well-ventilated area. To keep the area well-
ventilated, open windows and use exhaust fans. Always
use an OSHA approved dust mask when cutting, drilling,
or sanding Swan Corporation products.
Any cutout should have rounded corners (sharp corners
can promote stress cracks).
11. Cut the clearance holes using a router, saber saw,
or hole saw. Drill or cut holes 1/2 inch larger than
the diameter of the plumbing outlets, from the
finished side of the panel. For best results, when
drilling, place a scrap of wood beneath the hole to
ensure a clean cut.
12a. Trial fit the panel, and make any necessary
adjustments.
12b. If silicone caulking of seams is desired, refer to the
Optional Caulking section in this manual BEFORE
installing the side panel.
13. Raise the side panel approximately two inches
higher than the back panel, and slide the side panel
down into the receiving channel. If necessary, pull
out slightly on the side panel to fit over the roughed
in plumbing outlets.
Note: Each side panel has three panel mounting tabs
which interlock with the companion factory installed back
panel mounting clips. The side panel must be
positioned so that the mounting tabs slide into and
interlock with the back panel mounting clips.
ABS-014a
Receiving
Channel
Side
Panel
ABS-013a
Receiving
Channel
Side
Panel
2”
ABS-016
IMPORTANT NOTICE
WARNING
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