Elevate 2947BWT60.011 3 Piece Wall Sets Owner’s Manual

Elevate 2947BWT60.011 3 Piece Wall Sets Owner’s Manual

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OWNERS MANUAL
Elevate® 3-piece Wall Sets
2947BWT60.011 / 2947SWT60.011 / 2947SWT48.011

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for selecting American Standard – the benchmark of fine quality for over 150 years. To ensure this product is installed properly, please read these instructions carefully before you begin. Certain installations may require professional help.

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

• Please unpack carefully and identify all parts needed for installation by using the Box Contents as a reference. Inspect the product and report any damages or missing parts immediately to customer care by calling 800-442-1902. Follow the prompts for consumer/bathing products.

NOTE: Take extra care in handling the front surfaces of the walls. Use only non-abrasive cloths to avoid scratching.

• These Elevate Walls were developed to be installed with Elevate Tubs or Shower Bases and Elevate Doors. If you are using a different tub, base or door, you may need additional hardware and tools to complete the installation.
• The Elevate tub or shower wall dimensions are nominal and meant for standard 60″ x 30″ x 60″ (1524 x 762 x 1524 mm), 60″ x 30″ x 72″ (1524 x 762 x 1829 mm) or 48″ x 30″ x 72″ (1219 x 762 x 1829 mm) alcoves. Alcove sizes may vary based on stud and wall material thickness. Please double check your measurements prior to starting your install.
• Wear protective equipment during installation to avoid injury.
• Please keep these instructions for after care and customer service details.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Inspect your product thoroughly before installing. Take extra care in handling surfaces of the walls and use only non-abrasive cloths to avoid scratching. Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Installation steps will indicate which tools should be used with associated letter

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION

This unit is best installed by two people.

Cover drain with tape prior to installation to prevent the loss of small parts.

Unpack your unit carefully and inspect for freight damage. Lay out and identify all parts using Box Contents as a reference. Before discarding the carton check to see that no small hardware parts have fallen to the bottom of the box. If any parts are damaged or missing refer to the description noted in the instructions when inquiring about replacements.

Be sure to wear safety glasses whenever drilling or cutting. When drilling holes in ceramic tile or marble use a center punch and hammer to carefully break the glazed surface. This will prevent skidding when drilling.

BOX CONTENTS

1 Left Side Panel
1 Right Side Panel
1 Rear Wall Panel
2 Extruded Wall Connectors

ALCOVE STUD INSTALLATION

NOTE: Shower walls must be installed over a combination of studs and OSB board.

Alcove Stud Installation for 60″ Tub or Shower Base

Refer to Alcove Stud Installation illustration above for recommended 2×4 location. Shaded 2×4’s are required to be precisely located as shown. Ensure all studs are level and plumb. Fir-out studding if necessary.

Alcove Stud Installation for 48” Shower Base

Refer to Alcove Stud Installation illustration above for recommended 2×4 location. Shaded 2×4’s are required to be precisely located as shown. Ensure all studs are level and plumb. Fir-out studding if necessary.

1a. Fir-out studding if necessary before installing OSB board to provide correct alcove opening for panels. Ensure alcove is plumb and square.

1b. The installation and positioning of additional studs to the alcove area will be necessary to provide proper support for the installation of OSB Board and shower walls.

NOTE: Rough plumbing MUST be installed before walls.

NOTE: If you plan to install a Shower Door, follow manufacturer’s instructions and prepare stud wall accordingly.

OSB BOARD INSTALLATION

FOR 60″ALCOVES

FOR 48″ALCOVES

2a. Cut and trim each piece of OSB board (Left/Right and Rear) according to the chart by model. Mark and cut out clearance hole for rough plumbing. The OSB is used to provide additional support for the walls and provide an area to apply adhesive for the wall panels.

2b. Place each piece of OSB board in position according to illustration, keeping it 2” above the shower base or tub deck and attach into place using screws (self-drill construction screws are recommended, but standard wood screws can be used). TIP: Mark the location of the top and side of the OSB panels/door support on the studs to make positioning them easier. NOTE: Ensure screw heads are flat to the OSB surface and do not protrude.

2c. If installing a shower door, provide additional support using a 1×4″ keeping it 1-1/4″ (31.8 mm) off the deck of the shower base or tub and screw into alcove framing. (ref. illustration)

DRY FITTING SIDE WALLS

3a. Place Side Wall into position in the alcove until corner is correctly in place, fitting squarely on top of shower base or tub with approximately a 1/8″ gap. TIP: Can use paint mixing paddle as spacers for this. Check the vertical edges of the panel with a level that they are plumb.

3b. Starting with the Side Panel plumbed for fittings, mark all plumbing locations where shower valves or shower heads come through the Side Panel. Place tape over the area to be drilled to protect panel surface finish and drill holes at each location using hole saws large enough to accommodate the opening but small enough to be covered by the trim plates.

3c. Once correctly in position and plumb, drill 11/64″ pilot holes in the top flange and use 1 or 2 screws to temporally hold the wall panel in place. TIP: After drilling clearance hole through the wall flange drill a pilot hole for wood screw. This will prevent the screw from following wood grain and pulling wall out of alignment. Leave the corner of the Wall Panel free floating for the next steps. Dry fit the second Side Wall Panel in the same manner.

DRY FITTING REAR WALL

Once both Left & Right Side Wall Panels are correctly dry fitted, the Rear Wall Panel can be dry fitted.

NOTE: Long Extrusions will not be installed until after trial/dry fit.

4a. Place the Rear Wall Panel between the Left and Right Side Panels. Check that there is no gap between the Rear and Side Wall Panels. If there is a gap between either Side Wall Panel and the Rear Wall Panel or the Rear Wall Panel does not fit between the Side Wall Panels, it will be necessary to re- adjust the Side Panel(s) to ensure the proper fit.

NOTE: Add shims behind panel flange if necessary to fill in any gaps or spaces. Prepare shims as needed for the Side Walls to be used for final installation.

FINAL DRY FIT

5a. Once all the panels are dry fitted correctly in place with no gaps, secure the bottom of each side panel to the tub/base with tape.

5b. Remove the Rear Wall Panel and mark both Left and Right Wall Panel locations, top and bottom, so when the Side Panels are removed for the addition of adhesive on the OSB board, the panels can be returned back to the same locations.

5c. Unscrew and remove both Left and Right Side Panels.

APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE, SIDE PANELS

6a. Starting with either Left or Right Side Panel, apply adhesive with at least 3/16″ bead around the outer edges of the OSB board and in vertical lines with 6″ spacings as illustrated. NOTE: Each Side Panel will use approximately 2 tubes of adhesive; if any remains after completing the application pattern, apply remaining amounts on OSB in dollops until tubes are empty.

6b. Install the Side Panel back into the previously marked position from step 5, check for plumb and screw panel back in place.

6c. Press on the outside surface of the panel in the area where the OSB board and adhesive is applied to ensure good contact of the adhesive to the inside of the Side Wall Panel. Install the opposite Side Panel in the same manner.

INSTALLATION OF EXTRUDED WALL CONNECTORS

7a. Remove one of the Extruded Wall Connectors and place onto the inside edge of one of the Side Wall Panels as illustrated (Fig. A). Note: Ensure the Wall Connector installs and fits correctly as illustrated (Fig. B & C). Butt the barbed side of the Wall Connector against the Side Wall surface. Use tape to hold Wall Connector in place, then pre-drill the wall panel flange using an 11/64″ drill bit through each pre-drilled hole of the Wall Connector. Note: It is highly recommended that you drill a pilot hole for each screw as well to prevent connector from shifting.

7b. Secure Panel and Wall Connector using GRK Cabinet screws© through each hole. GRK screw preferred. If using other type of screw ensure it has a washer head of approximately 7/16″ diameter and rated for exterior wet locations use. Note: It is not recommended to use a powered drill for the last few turns of the screw; use a hand screwdriver instead or possible distortion of the Extruded Wall Connector may exist, making inserting the Rear Wall Panel difficult. Install the second Wall Connector in the same manner on the opposite Side Panel.

7c. Once both Wall Connectors are securely screwed in place, complete the dry fit process of the Rear Wall Panel to the Side Wall Panels. Hold Rear Wall Panel up in position without pushing side into Wall Connectors and check that it fits the same as during the dry-fit stage. Check that the Rear Wall Panel fits correctly into the Extruded Wall Connectors with no gaps. Note: Applying a small amount of water to the joint of the Wall Connector will make inserting the Rear Wall Panel easier to do.

APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE, REAR PANEL

Once all panels are correctly in position, remove the Rear Wall Panel and apply adhesive on the rear OSB board around the outer edges in vertical lines with 6″ spacings as illustrated. NOTE: Rear Wall Panel will use approximately 4 tubes of adhesive; if some remains after completing the application pattern, apply remaining amounts on OSB in dollops until all tubes are empty. Reinstall the Rear Wall Panel back into position and snap into place over the Side Wall Panels. When correctly snapped into position, screw Rear Panel in place on the top flange area into each stud using exterior rated wood screws.

NOTE: It may be necessary to apply bracing to the wall areas where the walls contact the adhesive to ensure good contact. Wait 24 hours before applying sealant to joint areas as noted in step 9 below.

APPLICATION OF SEALANT

After waiting 24 hours for adhesive to cure from step 8, remove any bracing that may have been installed and apply sealant to all areas as illustrated. Allow 24 hours to cure before using.

POST INSTALLATION CLEAN-UP

Remove all construction debris. Install any accessories, shelves or doors according to manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Post installation clean-up can be completed using 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water.

AFTERCARE AND CLEANING

WARNING: Cleaning products with labels that say “not suitable for use with ABS, acrylic or polystyrene” SHOULD NOT BE USED. Read all labels carefully.

Clean shower walls with warm soapy water and soft sponge. For stubborn stains, use a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water.

HARSH CHEMICALS SHOULD NEVER BE USED ON SHOWER WALL SURFACE. Clean after use with a mild liquid household detergent cleaner. Do not use Lestoil®, Lysol® Disinfectant (spray or concentrate), or Lysol® Basin,Tub and Tile Cleaner, Windex®, Mr. Clean®, Dow® Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner, or cleaning products in aerosol cans.

Do not use wire brushes, knives or sharp objects to remove stains or other surface blemishes.

Abrasive cleaners or powders should not be used as they will dull the surface.

Do not allow nail polish remover, acetone, paint remover or other solvents to come into contact with the surface.

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References

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