Swanstone SA-38 NEO - Installation - Manual (Page 21)

11. Cut 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 back wall 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-016a
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