Acorn TERRAZZO-WARE Series Configuration guide

Acorn Engineering Company
800-488-8999 or 626-336-4561
FAX [phone]
P.O. BOX 3527 • CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744-0527 (U.S.A.)
SHOWER BASES
3030-737-000 Rev. 03/04/13
RECOMMENDED CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES FOR
TERRAZZO-WARE
SHOWER BASES
RECOMMENDED CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES FOR
TERRAZZO-WARE
SHOWER BASES
1. Finish Recommendation
Mop sinks are finished prior to shipment, if further sealing is required, use
Spartan Cote Cement Sealer or Equivalent.
2. Regular Cleaning
To maintain the original terrazzo appearance, clean regularly with a liquid
detergent such as Joy, Liquid Ajax or Spic and Span (for the latter, prepare a
solution containing 1/2 cup of Spic and Span in a gallon of water). Scrub with a
stiff bristled, non-metallic scrub brush and then rinse thoroughly.
NOTE: Do not use any acid, e.g., muriatic or cleaning agents that contain acid.
3. Special or Unusual Conditions
a. Scum on surface caused by soap, make-up, etc:
Use a cleaning powder, such as Ajax, plus lots of elbow grease.
b. Surface cleaning:
Heel marks, plaster, etc. may require abrasive removal. This can be
done with a wet emery cloth. If emery cloth is ineffective, use an 80 to
100 grit aluminum oxide coated paper. Abrasive cloth or paper will result
in a very faint grinding away of the base surface.
c. Penetrated stains:
Stains such as caused by oil, putty, etc., may be removed by scouring
with a cleanser and then soaking stained surface overnight—if need
be—with a commercial bleach such as Linco, etc.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
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
ACORN ENGINEERING
COMPANY
3030-737-000 Rev. 03/04/13
TERRAZZO-WARE Shower Bases
800-488-8999 or 626-336-4561
FAX [phone]
P.O. BOX 3527 • CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744-0527 (U.S.A.)
LEVELING
Level Shower Base carefully. For proper
installation, establish a 1/4" clearance
between Shower Base and the walls. Alayer
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
Shower Bases
RECOMMENDED
1/4" SPACE
1/4"
GROUT EXPOSED
SIDES
DOTTED AREA IS
FOR MOP SINK
SUB FLOOR
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

WARNING!
MODELS WITH TILING FLANGE OPTIONS:
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.
#4
LATH,
PLASTER
BOARD, ETC.
DO NOT ATTACH
FLANGE TO WALL
CAULKING
#1
TILE, ETC.
#2 & #3
A B C
NOTE: 2" WASTE
PIPE AND “P” TRAP
BY OTHERS.
ABC
FINISHED
FLOOR
2" WASTE PIPE
(BY OTHERS)
BASE
1-3/8"
I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
3030-737-000 Rev. 03/04/13
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.
ACORN ENGINEERING
COMPANY
TERRAZZO-WARE Shower Bases
800-488-8999 or 626-336-4561
FAX [phone]
P.O. BOX 3527 • CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744-0527 (U.S.A.)
2 5
4
ALTERNATE PROCEDURE
A. TAMP OAKUM TO 5/8" DEPTH
B. POUR MOLTEN LEAD.
C. TAMP LEAD CAREFULLY.
Shower Bases
OPTIONAL -KDG or
GASKET BY OTHERS