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Installation Guide Barrier Free Shower Bases
Thank You For Choosing Valley Acrylic We strive to provide the international bath market with new and innovative bathroom products manufactured to the highest standards. Located in Mission, British Columbia, Valley aims to become an industry leader setting out the highest standards in quality and design. All the information in this guide is based upon the latest product information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes in product characteristics, packaging, or availability at any time without notice. Please take a few minutes to review this guide. If you encounter any installation or performance problems, please call 1-877-398-tubs (8827) from within the USA and Canada.
NOTE! Some units are available with Centre, left or right-hand
Do not store units out doors – keep out of sunlight. Keep the units cartoned all the way to the bathroom site for added protection. Unit should be handled with care.
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Tools Required
Safety glasses
Pencil
Measuring tape
Screwdriver
Level
100% Silicone Sealant
Shims Drop cloth or protective liner
Furring strips Common woodworking tools and materials
Polyethylene sheet
Floor-leveling compound
Square
NOTE! Check plans for pit requirements. A.D.A units with a
wheelchair ramp must be dropped into a pit or elevate
Before You Begin CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or product damage.
Handle with care. Product can break, chip or cause injury if handled carelessly. Get help lifting the shower base •
Read the instructions carefully before beginning the installation.
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Consult local building codes to make sure the installation complies with local standards.
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Remove the unit from its packaging. Before disposing of it, inspect the unit to make sure it is in good shape. Should inspection reveal any damage or
for shipping damages ceases upon delivery of the product in good order to the carrier. All complaints regarding damage due to transport must be made directly to the carrier. • cardboard on the bottom. • surfaces will be in permanent contact. • If you are renovating, bring down the walls to install framing and plumbing. •
Make sure the walls are properly insulated and comply with the appropriate building code.
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Verify that all dimensions on the plan are the same as the ones of the unit.
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Important Information Observe all local building and plumbing codes. Do not use screws or other fasteners to secure receptor in the stud pocket. Follow installation instructions. Install on an adequately supported subfloor. Do not support by the rim or damage may occur. This product must be used with a shower door. Failure to use this product without a shower door may result in property damage, and personal injury. Follow all plumbing codes applicable to the installation of this product.
1 Construct a plumb stud pocket according to the roughing-in information.
The stud pocket opening tolerance is + 1/4” (6 mm), - 0” (0 mm). When fire rated construction is specified, dimensions are made to the inside of the rated wall.
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Install the rough plumbing.
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3 Dry-fit the receptor in the stud pocket and determime if it is level and plumb to the floor. If it is not level and plumb the receptor should be installed using the mortar-bed option outlined in steps 5 and 6. Install the drain to the receptor.
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Position 2” (5.1 cm) to 2-1/2” (6.4 cm) mounds of floor-leveling compound at the receptor feet.
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5 Immediately position a piece of polythene sheet on the subfloor.
6 Position the receptor in the stud pocket. Press and level the receptor into position. Make sure floor-leveling compound does not contact the threads of the drain, and make sure that the receptor is level before proceeding.
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7 Connect the receptor drain to the drain pipe. Position a protective liner in the receptor basin.
8 If necessary, secure the receptor in place using shims as needed to take up any space between the receptor and stud pocket.
Shim
9 Make the framing flush with the flanges by installing furring strips to the studs.
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10 Install water-resistant wallboard over the framing and the receptor flanges.
Furring Strip
Water Resistant Wall Board
5/8” (15.87 mm)
11 Install the finished wall material leaving a 1/8” (3 mm) gap along the receptor rim. Follow all instructions before using shower.
Finished Wall Material
1/8” (3 mm)
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12 Apply 100% silicone sealant around the receptor where it contacts the finished wall.
13 Install the faucet trim and accessories.
Apply sealant.
14 Install the finished floor material. Apply 100% silicone sealant along the floor seam.
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Shower Base Care and Cleaning exceed demanding strength and stress factors required for use. It is stain Regular cleaning: Wash with warm water,a soft cloth, and mild liquid detergent. For stubborn stains: Use a Non-Abrasive, liquid detergent cleaner, applied using a soft cloth. More persistent stains, tar,or paint can be removed with naptha or mineral spirits. Remove excess plaster by scraping with a sharpened soft wood stick. Avoid wire brushes, metal scrapers, or tools. NEVER USE ABRASIVE SCOURING POWDERS, SOLVENT BASED CLEANSERS, OR SCOURING PADS AS THEY TEND TO DULL THE FINISH. Dry cleaning agents and solvents will damage the surface. Burning cigarettes should not be allowed to come into contact with the surface or discoloration may ensue.
Valley Acrylic Bath LTD 33778 North Railway Ave Mission, BC, V2V 1H6 Canada Phone:1.877,398.8827 Fax: 604.820.0124
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