Akw Onyx Installation guide

Installer - please read all instructions carefully before installation
and leave this manual with the end user for future reference
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Onyx Low Profile Shower Tray
Installation And User Care Instructions
Installer Information - Placement
Installer Information - Trimmable trays
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Read ALL instructions carefully BEFORE installation and leave with the end user
Suitable for ‘on floor’ or ‘in floor Installations.
Ensure that the floor levels are tested before and after the installation,
water test the flow from tray into waste for correct installation and
drainage efficiency. It is important to ensure that the floor is level
in all directions before putting the tray into place. If water puddles
away from the waste, this is a clear indication that the levels are
not correct - that the water must drain towards the waste.
The sides on the tray A and Bmay well show level on testing,
but if point Cis low, then water will puddle in the area of
point Cand the only remedy is to level the floor and refit
the tray. The tray has ‘lands’ on all four sides.
Use a spirit level front to back and side to side - all ‘lands’ must be
level (ABC) - the fall is moulded into the tray (See Fig. A).
• Tray height: 26mm
• Slate finish
• Concealed waste
• Colour coordinated waste cover with slots
• Shallow depth waste
• High water flow rate (30 l/min)
• Weight load : 200kg
• Impact resistance
• Webbed back reinforcements
• Material : SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound)
AB
C
Fig. A
Fig. B
Y
X
Trimmable (within 150mm of waste)
If trimming is absolutely necessary to avoid obstructions or tricky installations then Onyx trays can be trimmed down to
150mm of the waste cover area. The sides on the tray X and Yshown in Fig. B are shaded out to show the trimmable areas.

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Installing into Wooden Floors
220 mm
355 mm
355 mm
355 mm
170 mm
220 mm
Step 1
Step 4
Step 2
Step 5
Step 3
Step 6
Position the tray over the
desired location for the shower
and mark around the edge of
the shower former.
Cut into the flooring, taking
care not to cut through
supporting joists or any
plumbing or electrical wiring.
The waste area must be supported
with additional noggins 220 mm
around the waste. Additional
noggins or joists must be used on
all edges and between joists
centres at a minimum of 350mm.
Do not cut into the joists,
always drill through when
installing the waste drain trap
and waste outlet pipe.
Carefully remove the floor
boards. Locate the waste
outlet pipe.
Water test the waste drain
trap for flow and for any
leaks and ensure that the
rubber seals are in place.
Floor
Boards
Joist
Wall 75x50mm
Noggins
On all external edges
Plaster
Waterproof wall covering
Tiles or Vinyl Floor Covering
Marine Ply
Flush
Silicone Sealant
7. The tray should be bedded onto flexible adhesive on the joists and checked it is level
and supported on all 4 sides.
The waste clamping ring should now be fitted to secure and seal the waste to the tray.
Install the waste trap to the tray, see separate waste instructions. The waste cover
should now be secured in place.
Re-check tray is level and test for water drainage efficiency of tray.
Vinyl floor covering or tiles should finish flush and upto the tray as shown below.
The flooring should be laid up to the edge of the tray and sealed with silicone sealant.
The walls should be covered with the waterproof wall covering and then sealed to the
tray with silicone sealant.
Step 7
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4.
2.
5.
3.
6.

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Installing into solid floors or onto concrete or wooden flooring
1. Position the tray onto floor over the desired location for the shower tight
against plaster finish on the back walls in order to provide a seal. Mark around
the waste area and the tray edges on the floor. Plan the waste outlet position.
When installing the tray into solid floors.
2. Remove the tray and start to remove any tiling or vinyl flooring to expose the
concrete flooring. Cut along marked area taking care not to cut through any
pipework or any electrical wiring which may be buried below.
3. Dig out the floor area and remove any hard material to allow for the tray,
waste and outlet pipe. Remove the flooring to allow the installation of the waste
and the outlet pipe with a fall of at least 1 in 40. When using the low depth
waste, dig out approximately 60mm (2 1/2”) depth needed under the waste
position to allow installation. It may be necessary to remove some more
flooring material to achieve this result. Connect the waste to the outlet pipe.
4. Test the waste trap drainage and for leakages by pouring water into the
waste trap before fitting to the tray. Sand and cement should be used to raise
the tray to the finished floor height and ensure this is level. Allow this mix to set.
The tray should be bedded onto flexible adhesive, applied to the subscreed to
hold the tray firmly in position and level. Do not dot and dab. Foam should not
be used as a load bearing support as it will break down under repeated product use.
5. Lower the tray over the waste and check the waste drain position and test
that all 4 edges of the tray are level. The edges of the tray must finish flush and
level with the top of the finished floor covering.
6. Connect the waste drain to the tray using the clamping ring. See separate
waste instructions. The waste cover should now be secured in place and
protected for the rest of the installation.
When installing the tray onto concrete or wooden floors.
2. Remove the tray and start to remove any tiling or vinyl flooring to expose the
concrete or wooden flooring. The floor finish must clean, level and it must fully
support the tray on all sides.
3. Remove the floor material to allow the installation of the waste and the outlet
pipe with a fall of at least 1 in 40. Always follow separate waste installation
instructions during installation. Connect the waste to the outlet pipe.
4. Test the waste trap drainage and for leakages by pouring water into the
waste trap before fitting to the tray. The tray should be bedded onto flexible
adhesive.
5. Lower the tray over the waste and check the waste drain position and test
that all 4 edges of the tray are level.
6. Connect the waste drain to the tray using the clamping ring. See separate
waste instructions. The waste cover should now be secured in place and
protected for the rest of the installation.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Plaster
Waterproof wall covering
Silicone Sealant
Wall
Screed flooring
Concrete floor
Waste
Step 6
The flooring should be laid up to the edge of the tray and
sealed with silicone sealant. The walls should be covered
with the waterproof wall covering and then sealed to the
tray with silicone sealant.

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invalidate any warranty and will affect product safety.
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In the unlikely event that you should
encounter a problem with this product,
please contact your local installer and
if this does not resolve the issue then
contact AKW technical team who will
provide further advice and if necessary
arrange for our service engineer to visit
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The guarantee applies only to manufacturing
or material defects and does not apply to
normal wear and tear, inappropriate use or accidental
damage. Damage or defects that result from incorrect
installation, improper use, accidental damage or lack of
maintenance including the build up of grime, dirt or
lime-scale and water-borne debris. Damage from point
weight loading such as shower seat or stools.
Damage resulting from inappropriate cleaning or water
ingress. Damage or defects that result from repairs,
modifications undertaken by unauthorised persons who
are not AKW authorised service staff or service engineers.
*Guarantee
These instructions are provided to advise the minimum standards of installation and recommends what is the best practice for the installation.
Due to the very wide variability of possible installation conditions AKW cannot provide all circumstances for the installation. AKW cannot accept any
liability in connection with this information or its use. This information is provided on the condition that the person receiving it shall make their own
tests to determine the suitability for their particular purpose. Failure to install this AKW product in accordance with supplied instructions or the
making of unauthorised modifications will invalidate any warranty and may affect product safety. None of the foregoing affects your statutory rights.
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ALWAYS read these installation instructions
carefully before installing this product and leave
with the end user for future reference.
ALWAYS have the tray installed by a trained and
experienced installer. Always contact the installer in
the first instance if a problem should arise.
ALWAYS support the waste area with additional
joists.
Evenly support the edges of the tray when installing
into the floor. Weight must be evenly spread across
the shower tray.
Do not stand on the shower tray before the tray has
finally set/cured and finished with tiles.
This will effect the fall of the water drainage to the
shower waste.
Caution Check for electrical cables and water pipes
before cutting into floor boards or drilling into
surfaces. Turn off the mains electric supply before
starting any work.
Beware A pinch hazard may be present around the
edges during installation.
Never use power tools if you are standing in
water or on a wet surface. Caution when using
powe tools when indoors and in wet rooms areas
can be still be dangerous. Only use cordless power
tools that are double insulated.