6.Prepare the Wall Surrounds

1

Mark center of valves and spout.

Marquer le centre des valves et du bec.

Marque el centro de las válvulas y del surtidor.

2

Drill pilot holes on back of wall.

Percer les trous-pilotes sur le mur arrière.

Taladre los orificios guía en la pared posterior.

3

Cut holes through front of wall.

Découper les orifices dans le mur.

Perfore los orificios a través del frente de la pared.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifies general locations where the bath/shower controls and the showerhead must be located. Refer to the ″Before You Begin″ section for more information.

Prepare the Plumbing End Wall

NOTE: Holes for the mixing valve, shower, and spout must be cut into the plumbing end wall.

Refer to the trim manufacturer’s instructions for necessary hole sizes. Verify that any escutcheon, flange, or cover plate is large enough to cover the hole for the component.

Lay out and mark the centerline location for the mixing valve, shower, and spout on the back side of the end wall. (1)

Drill 1/4″ (6 mm) pilot holes at the marked locations from the back side of the

end wall. (2)

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Failure to follow directions regarding your blade’s cutting direction may damage the plumbing end wall finish. Cut the holes from the front side of the wall for: hole saws, rotary tools, hand-held jigsaws, or other saws with a blade that cuts on the push stroke. Cut the holes from the back

side of the wall for other reciprocating saws with a blade that cuts on the pull stroke.

Carefully cut the fitting holes to the correct diameter. (3) Refer to the trim manufacturer’s instructions for proper diameter.

Carefully clean any debris from the bath to reduce the risk of surface damage.

Optional Accessories

NOTICE: Do not install accessories that require backing or support. Installations that require drilling into the wall surrounds are not recommended. Such installation could void the warranty.

Refer to the accessory manufacturer’s instructions for proper installation.

If drilling is required, mark and drill the mounting locations for your accessory on the back side of the wall. Do not secure the accessory at this time.

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