Acorn Terrazzo-Ware SB Series Instruction manual

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INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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TM
Terrazzo-Ware
SB Series
TM
TERRAZZO-WARE SHOWER BASES
For ADA series (Americans With Disabilities Act) Terrazzo Shower Base Models:
Bases installed for conformance with ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) require the
Shower Walls to be built out to cover the Shower Base Shoulders in order to maintain the
inside stall dimensions for ADA compliance. Reference 36” Squar Transfer Stall
(SBADA-36) and 60” X 30” (SBADA-6030) Rectangular Roll-in Stall. ADA Compliance is
subject to the interpretation and requirements of the Local Code Authority.
Shower bases are intended to be recessed flush with finished floor or with maximum
threshold rise for ADA conformance (verify requirements). Providing a Floor Drain (by
others) is strongly recommended; Located near the Shower Stall entrance to
accommodate potential run off.
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1.800.591.9360
Technical Assistance E-mail: [email protected]
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MODEL# SBS-36-3F
(SHOWN)
1

1
REMOVE SHOWER BASE CAREFULLY
FROM CARTON
AVOID STANDING
SHOWER BASE ON END
REMOVE PACKAGING
WITH CARE
ACORN
REINSERT PIPE AND TIGHTEN
WITH AN INTERNAL WRENCH
REMOVE PIPE
FROM TRAP
WARNING!
DO NOT DROP SHOWER BASE OVER
EXPOSED PIPE.
It is advisable to remove drain pipe and set
Shower Base in place. Insert pipe through
drain in Shower Base back into “P” trap.
Tighten with an internal pipe wrench.
2
LEVELING
Level Shower Base carefully. For proper installation, establish a 1/4" clearance between
Shower Base and the walls. A 1/2” layer of mortar or sand must be placed in area where the
Shower Base is to be installed. This procedure is recommended in order to support Shower
Base should the sub floor be uneven. Grout should be exposed along edges.
NOTE: Mortar or sand must cover the entire area between Shower Base and building floor.
*NOTE: Inspect and test for proper drainage.
ADA Shower Base to be recessed. Check local authority for code and installation requirements.
2
2 3
GROUT EXPOSED
SIDES
SUB FLOOR
1/2” SAND OR
MORTAR BED
RECOMMENDED
1/4" SPACE
1/4"
HANDLING
Carefully remove Shower Base from carton at
installation point. Avoid placing Shower Base
on its edge. (This precaution will prevent
damage to corners of Shower Base.)
METHOD FOR CHECKING FACE OF Shower
Base FOR TRANSPORTATION DAMAGE:
A. Wipe face of Shower Base with a wet
cloth (Water).
B. When the water evaporates, any slight
crack in the Shower Base will be
noticeable.
DOTTED AREA IS
FOR MOP SINK
DO NOT DROP
ON PIPE
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2
1
REMOVE SHOWER BASE CAREFULLY
FROM CARTON
AVOID STANDING
SHOWER BASE ON END
REMOVE PACKAGING
WITH CARE
ACORN
REINSERT PIPE AND TIGHTEN
WITH AN INTERNAL WRENCH
REMOVE PIPE
FROM TRAP
LEVELING
Level Shower Base carefully. For proper
installation, establish a 1/4" clearance
between Shower Base and the walls. A 1/2”
layer of mortar or sand must be placed in
area where the Shower Base is to be
installed. This procedure is recommended in
order to support Shower Base should the
sub floor be uneven. Grout should be
exposed along edges.
NOTE: Mortar or sand must cover the entire
area between Shower Base and building
floor.
*NOTE: Inspect and test for proper
drainage.
ADA Shower Base to be recessed. Check
local authority for code and installation
requirements.
WARNING!
DO NOT DROP SHOWER BASE OVER
EXPOSED PIPE.
It is advisable to remove drain pipe and set
Shower Base in place. Insert pipe through
drain in Shower Base back into “P” trap.
Tighten with an internal pipe wrench.
2 2
2 3
RECOMMENDED
1/4" SPACE
1/4"
GROUT EXPOSED
SIDES
DOTTED AREA IS
FOR MOP SINK
SUB FLOOR
1/2” SAND OR
MORTAR BED
HANDLING
Carefully remove Shower Base from carton at
installation point. Avoid placing Shower Base
on its edge. (This precaution will prevent
damage to corners of Shower Base.)
METHOD FOR CHECKING FACE OF Shower
Base FOR TRANSPORTATION DAMAGE:
A. Wipe face of Shower Base with a wet
cloth (Water).
B. When the water evaporates, any slight
crack in the Shower Base will be
noticeable.
DO NOT DROP
ON PIPE
INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
TM
TERRAZZO-WARE SHOWER BASES

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DO NOT ATTACH
FLANGE TO WALL
LATH,
PLASTER
BOARD, ETC.
#1
#4
#2 & #3
OPTIONAL -KDG or
GASKET BY OTHERS
FINISHED
FLOOR
2" WASTE PIPE
(BY OTHERS)
BASE
1-3/8"
2 5WARNING!
MODELS WITH -TF TILING
FLANGE OPTIONS:
INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
TM
TERRAZZO-WARE SHOWER BASES
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Cut drain pipe to extend 1-3/8" into drain body.
Drain pipe should be even with top of gasket
when installation is completed. Position Shower
Base over 2" waste pipe making sure that pipe is
centered in drain body.
2. Lubricate gasket with soap solution and stretch
over 2" pipe with letters facing up.
3. Push gasket as far as possible into joint.
4. Using a hammer and caulking tool or 1/4" X 3/4" X
6" piece of wood instead of a caulking tool, work
around the gasket with a series of blows and
gradually drive gasket into drain body until it
bottoms. Drain pipe should be even with the top
of gasket.
5. Test connection before covering or concealing. To
test: plug 2" drain and fill receptor with water.
Check for leaks. Verify proper drainage. This
must be done before finishing walls.
NOTE:
As an alternate, drain connection made be using
Lead and Oakum installed per Industry Standards
of best Practice. Verify local code requirements.
4
Incorrect Method (A) (B)
CAULKING
B
AC
TILE, ETC.
Proper Install Method (C)
A. Do not let rough wall
Material Overlap Flange.
B. Do not attach flange to
building wall.
C. Let finished wall (tile,
etc.)overlap and rest on
shoulder.
Note:
For ADA models refer to
IMPORTANT on page 1
IMPORTANT
Connection of Drain is made completed using Optional KDG2 - 2" Neoprene Flexible Drain
Gasket for 2" IPS waste pipe. Provides quick connection with inside caulk waste outlet on
shower base to 2” drain DWV plastic, Sch. 40, steel or X.H. (extra-heavy) cast iron pipe.
Requires no special tools gluing, threading or lead caulking.(Similar Industry Standard Drain
Gasket products are available off the shelf.)
Optional KDG2 -2”