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A)Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive down each stud that will come in contact with the back panel being sure to stay below the line you marked. You do not need to apply adhesive to the corner studs.

B)Lay a bead of sealant along tub ledge.

C)Reposition back panel aligned with pencil line and press firmly against studs.

Pencil line

Tub Surround Adhesive bead

Sealant

4 A) • Locate and drill a clearance hole in the center of the top nailing flange and centered on each stud (see arrows as shown).

Also drill four evenly spaced clearance holes on the front nailing flange on each side (see arrows as shown).

B)Ensuring mating surface is square and plum (Fig. 2), install galvanized screws through each clearance hole and into the studs, securing the wall panel.

C)Add a bead of sealant down the vertical corner of the back panel (Fig. 2).

Stud

Drill clearance

hole for screw in top nailing

flange

Mating surface (square and plum)

Drill clearance hole for screw in front nailing flange

Drill clearance holes for screws

Sealant

Fig. 2

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American Standard Saver Bath Walls, 2649BW installation instructions Pencil line Tub Surround Adhesive bead Sealant

Saver Bath Walls, 2649BW specifications

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