Trending Accessibility BARRIER FREE SHOWER PAN - Manual (Page 9)

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21. Since there is minimal floor slope to the drain it is critical
factory slope to the drain is maintained so the shower
drains well. To accomplish this, temporary bracing must be
put in place to assure the floor remains in the proper position
as the adhesives cures.
20. Install the rubber caulking gasket around the drain pipe.
Trim the length of the pipe if necessary. Apply soap to the
caulking gasket to lubricate it. Place the caulking gasket on
the drain pipe and press it down into the drain assembly until
it seats. Snap the strainer plate onto the drain.
Before installing the bracing, place a padded piece of wood
on the top center of the threshold and directly on top of the
drain. Pad the wood with soft cloth or cardboard to prevent
damage to the finish.
The water resistant wall enclosure is provided by others. The installer must develop a plan to ensure the
chosen wall materails work with the fiberglass shower pan. The seam between the shower pan and the
finished wall materials should be caulked when installation is complete. Before beginning construction of
the shower wall enclosure, place a drop cloth or card board on the floor of the shower pan to protect the
gelcoat surface.
Install temporary 2 x 4 stud bracing so they sit on top of
these wood pieces. Attach these studs to the room framing
above the shower, or pad to the ceiling as shown.
(See Figure 17).
Pour water across the floor to confirm good draft to the
drain so the water drains completely with no puddling.
Make certain the drain does not leak.
Note: The manufacturer and supplier of this product is not
responsible for leaking drain conditions. Proper installation
of the drain fitting and pipe is the installers responsibillity.
After 72 hours, remove the bracing.
The shower pan installation is now complete.
Remember to install wood reinforcements to the framing for grab bars and seat, should these bolt on
accessories be installed. A procedure for installing a fold up seat to a ceramic tile wall is described on
Page 10.
Figure 17
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