3 WALL BASE INSTALLATION
PRELIMINARY
The floor structure beneath the unit must be able to support a total weight of the unit and bather. Refer to the table under total weight.
STEP 1
Provide an opening in the subfloor no less than 5" x 5" square. This opening should be located on the center lines of the shower base drain hole (See Product Chart). The opening is to accommodate a 2" waste pipe. The waste pipe should be 1/4" to 1/2" above the surface of the subfloor.
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2" WASTE PIPE
5"x5" OPENING (MIN. AS POSSIBLE)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 2
Remove the stainless steel strainer from the drain assembly. Disassemble the locknut and two gaskets from the back of the drain assembly. Apply a 1/4" bead of caulking (silicone) to the drain hole and insert the drain assembly. Replace the rubber washer, fiber washer, and lock nut in that order. Hand tighten the locknut. Remove excess sealant from finished side.
Apply a lubricant (common household liquid soap works well) to the inside of the rubber seal of the drain assembly.
STRAINER
APPLY LUBRICANT
SILICONE
DRAINSEALANT ASSEMBLY
SHOWER BASE
RUBBER WASHER
As shown in top view, 1/2" copper pipes are provided to connect to the water supply. Also provided are 2 loose 45° elbows as shown for installation in Detail 1.
FIBER WASHER
STEP 3
NUT
CAUTION: A nonflammable protective barrier must be placed between soldering work and base unit to prevent damage to the base.
When connecting the supply lines, the toe plate can be notched to accommodate the pipes.
The pipe under the base can be cut to length. To do so, remove the pipe clamps under the base, cut the pipe and reinstall pipes.
STUD
WALL
NOT PROVIDED 
45° ELBOW 
PROVIDED (2)
DEATAIL 1
If the subfloor is level, no other preparation is neces- sary. You can proceed to install the shower base. If the subfloor is not level, level shower base by spreading floor leveling compound, mortar, plaster or minimal expansion structural foam with a minimum density of 5 lbs./cubic feet EVENLY over ENTIRE area where base will be installed. The compound used MUST make contact with the entire bottom surface of the base. Both sides of a joint or splice of subfloor should be level to each other. Level and support waste pipe cutout area greater than 5" x 5". The base is NOT to be supported by the tile flange.
SPREAD MORTAR OR LEVELING COMPOUND ETC. EVENLY OVER ENTIRE AREA
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