American Bath Factory Sistine Stone Corner User manual

See the clock in each section for estimated installation time.
Please inspect shipment thoroughly upon receipt and before starting the installation.
Missi ng or damaged hardware and tiles should be reported within 24 hours of receiving this
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ABF Corner Basic Hinged Install Guide Rev J
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Corner Shower System Installation Guide for Basic & Hinged Packages
Congratulations on the purchase of your new shower package. This guide will give you
the instructions on the installation of your new shower.
Sistine Stone™ showers are ideal for an experienced "DIYer". Please read through this entire installation
guide before beginning your installation. If you feel you can not confidently install this shower by yourself
hire a licensed contractor, handyman, or professional installer that can do it for you. Installation time may
vary depending on your experience, complexity of shower, and "Pre-Install Prep Work" which may
include: plumbing and/or drain relocation, bathroom demolition, and squaring up studs and floor.
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Prior to demolition, scheduling your installer, or building your shower, double check that you have all the
parts from the factory. Some applications may require a licensed plumber or contractor. Do not use any
product spec sheets to begin installation before receiving product. These spec sheets are for reference
only. Use actual product measurements only. The diagrams throughout this guide illustrate a 48" x 36"
shower with a hinged door. Depending on the size of the shower purchased, actual parts may vary in size
from the diagrams shown.
Our goal is to help you achieve a quick and successful shower installation.

1CHECK YOUR SHIPMENT AGAINST APPROPRIATE PACKING LIST
Make sure you have received all the items necessary for the installation. This will also familiarize you with all the parts and
hardware you will need to install your shower. Package contents are dependent upon which package you ordered.
SISTINE STONE PAN
Leak-Free Shower Pan
Threshold for Door
Channel Threshold for Glass Panel (2 pcs.)
SISTINE STONE WALL PANELS
HINGED GLASS DOOR SET
Glass Door
Fixed Glass Panels (2)
Door Handle
Hinges Top & Bottom (Installed)
Door Bottom Sweep
Door Seal/Stop (2)
Drain Assembly (may be sold separately)
Top Hinge Wall Bracket
Corner Support Bracket
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Left Wall Panels (2)
Right Wall Panels (2)
Left Solid Stone or Mosaic Liner (1)
Right Solid Stone or Mosaic Liner (1)
Side Casing for Glass Door (3) & Cap
Side Casing for Glass Panel (3) & Cap
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L2
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CAUTION: handle glass door and glass
panels with care. Glass is heavy and fragile.
For best results, keep direct water sprays
(handshower/showerheads) away from the door.
Never install them directly opposite of the door or
opening. The vulnerable area of a frameless shower
enclosure is the door, so keeping direct water spray
away will ensure you have minimal water escaping.
Store panels and liners on a clean, flat surface only, as
well as all stone items. Leaning panels against a wall
will cause them to bow. Laying them out will also allow
the pieces to acclimate.
CAUTION: Do not use an elastomeric waterproofing
membrane on your backer board as silicone will not
properly stick to it.
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This shower system is designed to be installed on a level, bare floor. It is necessary for any existing shower to be
completely removed. Tear out and remove all old material to expose the 2 x 4 wall studs. Clean up the shower area,
removing all dust and old material from the area.
Cold Weather Warning: We recommend not installing your shower below the temperature of 70° F. The shower will be
fine in cold weather after installation, but during installation bending and handling shower components in cold weather
can cause breakage. Frigid conditions can make some shower components brittle and susceptible to cracking during
rough installation handling.
3DRY-FITTING THE PAN TIME REQUIRED
½ to 1 HR
½" cement board
2 x 4 stud
pan
diagram 1
floor of pan
metal flange
silicone bead
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It is easier to check alignment of studs and pan without the
drain installed into the pan.
Place the pan in the planned position. Check to see that
the spacing between the metal pan flange and 2 x 4 studs
are flush. Some shimming or sanding of the 2 x 4 studs may
be required to flush the studs with the metal pan flange.
When screwing in the ½" cement board the metal flange
will pull fast to the studs, and will secure the pan in place.
(dia. 1)
PRE-INSTALLATION TEAR DOWN TIME REQUIRED
8-16 HRS
2
OPTIONAL ITEMS
SHAMPOO BOX SHOWER BENCH
GRAB BAR
NOTE: Due to some rough handling during shipping, water
test pa n before installation to check for any issues.
SILICONE
We include 1 tube of 100% RTV Silicone as a SAMPLE with your order. Each shower will typically require between 12-24
tubes depending on your size and configuration. There are different brands that make RTV silicone (e.g. "DAP",
"LOCTITE", or "A.S.I.") or we also recommend the use of GE Silicone II.

diagram 3
4
diagram 2
11" for shampoo shelf
11"
triple studs
¾" overhang
minimum
gap required
for shampoo
shelf
¾" overhang when using triple studs, no overhang when using double studs
(double studs required, triple studs recommended for extra strength)
42 x 4 STUDS ALIGNMENT & POSITIONING TIME REQUIRED
½ to 1 HR
Using the pan and wall panels, you will be able to check to make sure your 2 x 4 studs are in the needed position
and supported adequately. You will see in (dia. 2) extra 2 x 4 studs are added to the door and glass side thresholds
for extra strength. You may need to make adjustments for your a shampoo shelf. When you place the bottom
sections of the wall into the shower pan, you can also calculate the needed width and height of areas to keep free
of 2 x 4 studs. (See installation instructions for shampoo shelf) This is also when you should add your extra support bracing
for those who need them for your other accessories such as the shower valve, grab bars, benches or shelves.
5INSTALLING DRAIN (may be sold separately) TIME REQUIRED
½ to 1 HR
1. Locate the drain assembly to install into pan.
2.
3.
4.
Take drain assembly apart and set parts #1-4 in a safe place for
installation later.
Apply a generous bead of 100% silicone around the shower
pan drain hole and around the outside of the drain collar #5,
insert the drain collar #5 into the drain hole.
Apply a generous bead of 100% silicone around the drain collar
#5 from the underside of the pan.
Install the rubber gasket #6 over the drain collar #5, to the
underside of the pan, next install the slide ring #7.
5.
6.
Screw on the drain lock nut #8 and hand tighten. Turn drain lock
nut #8 approximately 1/4 turn with the wrench to ensure a
water-tight fit. Check for a good seal. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Wipe off excess 100% silicone and allow to dry. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions for application and drying time.
#1 trim plate
#2 drain tool
#3 pressure ring
#4 rubber seal
apply silicone
under drain collar
lip and on threads
hole in floor with
2" drain pipe
#5 drain collar
pan
#6 rubber gasket
#7 slide ring
#8 drain lock nut
7.
shower pan
drain hole
SET ASIDE FOR
INSTALLATION
LATER

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7CEMENT BOARD INSTALLATION TIME REQUIRED
1-2 HRS
diagram 5
silicone
apply
silicone diagram 4
We recommend the use of ½" thick cement board as your shower backer. This is a common backer for stone and tile.
Using this backer will help comply with almost all city codes. A product like WonderBoard® or HardieBacker® may be
used if it meets your local codes. Some codes may also require a vapor barrier be installed. We recommend using a 6
mil. plastic water/vapor barrier and should be installed prior to the cement board. To do this, staple plastic so that it
hangs 1" above the floor. DO NOT USE AN ELASTOMERIC WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE ON YOUR CEMENT BOARD (such as
RedGard). Roofing nails may be used to attach the cement board instead of screws, this prevents the plastic from
wrapping around the screws.
6SETTING PAN TIME REQUIRED
½ HR
cut out view
of drain
collar over
2" drain pipe
#1 trim plate
#2 drain tool
#3 pressure ring
#4 rubber seal
1. Now that the drain is installed onto the pan and has dried, dry fit the pan and your
drain for alignment. Check to make sure the 2" drain pipe is in the center of the
pan drain hole and that the 2" drain pipe does not extend past the inside threads
of the drain collar.
2. Make sure the pan and drain fit level to the floor.
3. Remove pan and apply 100% Silicone to floor. (dia. 4)
4. Carefully lift the shower pan and set into place. Make sure the ABS pipe is still
centered.
5. Finish installing the drain assembly. Find the rubber seal #4 and slide onto the 2"
ABS pipe. (You can use soapy water to help it slide down the pipe) It should seat
against the bottom of the drain collar.
6. Next drop the pressure ring #3 into the drain collar and use the drain tool #2 and
a flat head screwdriver to screw it until it touches the rubber seal. Remove the
drain tool after the pressure ring is installed.
7. Test and snap that the decorative trim plate #1 sits into position. You may need to
adjust the tabs for a good fit. (Remove the decorative trim plate and store in secure
area until installation is complete, drain will be grouted when shower is grouted)
8. After installing pan, cover with cardboard or drop cloth to protect pan from
scuffs.
IMPORTANT: Use your cement board as an indicator of squareness. The cement board
comes in square sheets. If you see gaps or areas where the cement board is not fitting
flush, fix the problem by removing the cement board and shimming the board until it's
square and flush. If the seams of the cement board are not flush and square, your wall
panels will not be square and flush.
1. Cut cement board to fit "inside" the metal flange. Sanding or shimming the 2 x 4's
at the top rim of the pan may be required to flush the cement board.(dia. 5)
2. Place a bead of 100% silicone on the front INSIDE face of the shower pan flange.
The bead should be in a zig-zag pattern.
3. Place the cement board against the studs and rest it inside the shower pan
against the back flange. Attach the cement board to the studs with screws or
nails. Do not screw or nail into the shower pan flange.
4. Continue installing the remaining cement board.