BASE INSTALLATION
STEP 7
Place cement board or equivalent on top of shower base flange and secure to studwall.
Apply tile (or other finishing material) leaving a 1/8" gap between the finishing material and the shower base flange lip. Seal this gap with silicone sealant. Leave a minimum 1/4" gap at the back and front corners of the shower base to allow drainage from leakage through unsealed tiled grout.
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See Shim Instructions on page 6.
STEP 8
Filling the area marked DO NOT FILL will prevent moisture from properly draining back into the base through weep holes. This moisture is due to leakage through the tile grout. Sealing the tile grout will reduce or prevent this leakage.
TILE
CEMENT
BOARD
GROUT
STUD
SILICONE
SEALANT
SHIM IF NECESSARY
DO NOT FILL
STEP 9
NOTE: ALLOW 24 HOURS DRYING TIME BEFORE BEGINNING THE TOWER AND DOOR INSTALLA- TION.
CLEAN UP AFTER BASE INSTALLATION
To avoid dulling and scratching the acrylic surface of the base, never use abrasive cleaners. A mild liquid detergent and warm water clean soiled surfaces.
Remove spilled plaster with a wood or plastic edge. Metal tools scratch the surface. Spots left by plaster or grout can be removed if lightly rubbed with detergent on a damp cloth or sponge.
Paint, tar, or other difficult stains can be removed with paint thinner, turpentine, or isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
Minor scratches which do not penetrate the color finish can be removed by lightly sanding with
Major scratches and gouges which penetrate the acrylic surface require refinishing. See your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath© dealer for special instructions.
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