American Standard Elevate 2947SWT36 User manual

THE BEST BATH OR SHOWER EXPERIENCE?
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OWNERS MANUAL
Elevate®2-piece Wall Sets
2947SWT36 / 2947SWT38
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for selecting American Standard – the benchmark of fine quality for over 150 years. To ensure this
product is installed properly, please read these instructions carefully before you begin. Certain installations may
require professional help.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
• Please unpack carefully and identify all parts needed for installation by using the Box Contents as a reference.
Inspect the product and report any damages or missing parts immediately to customer care by calling
800-442-1902. Follow the prompts for consumer/bathing products.
NOTE: Take extra care in handling the front surfaces of the walls. Use only non-abrasive cloths to
avoid scratching.
• These Elevate Walls were developed to be installed with Elevate Tubs or Shower Bases and
Elevate Doors. If you are using a different tub, base or door, you may need additional hardware
and tools to complete the installation.
• Wear protective equipment during installation to avoid injury.
• Please keep these instructions for after care and customer service details.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Inspect your product thoroughly before installing. Take extra care in handling surfaces
of the walls and use only non-abrasive cloths to avoid scratching. Observe all local plumbing
and building codes.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Level Tape Measure
Installation steps will indicate which tools should be used with asscociated letter
Square
Painter’s
Masking Tape
Jig Saw with fine
tooth blade
SOLD SEPARATELY
x3 Tubes Waterproof Instant
Grab Construction Adhesive
x2 Tubes Tub & Tile Sealant
x1 4x8' x 7/16" thick OSB
Board
x2 1"x3"x8'
GRK washer head screws,
approx. 7/16” diameter and
rated for outdoor use
Drill Suction Cups - optional
Caulking Gun Hole Saw Safety
Equipment
Pencil
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION
This unit is best installed by two people.
Cover drain with tape prior to installation to prevent the loss of small parts.
Unpack your unit carefully and inspect for freight damage. Lay out and identify all parts using Box
Contents as a reference. Before discarding the carton check to see that no small hardware parts have
fallen to the bottom of the box. If any parts are damaged or missing refer to the description noted in the
instructions when inquiring about replacements. Be sure to wear safety glasses whenever drilling
or cutting.
BOX CONTENTS
1 Left Side Panel
1 Right Side Panel
1 Extruded Wall Connector

1CORNER STUD INSTALLATION
NOTE: Shower walls must be installed over a combination of studs and OSB board.
1a. Fir-out studding if necessary before installing OSB board to provide correct corner opening for
panels. Ensure corner is plumb and square.
1b. The installation and positioning of additional studs to the corner area will be necessary to provide proper
support for the installation of OSB Board and shower walls.
NOTE: Rough plumbing MUST be installed before walls.
NOTE: If you plan to install a Shower Door, follow manufacturer’s instructions and prepare
stud wall accordingly.
Corner Stud Installation for 36"Shower Base
Refer to Corner Stud Installation illustration above for recommended 2x4 location. Shaded 2x4’s are required
to be precisely located as shown. Ensure all studs are level and plumb. Fir-out studding if necessary.
Corner Stud Installation for 38”Shower Base
Refer to Corner Stud Installation illustration above for recommended 2x4 location. Shaded 2x4’s are required
to be precisely located as shown. Ensure all studs are level and plumb. Fir-out studding if necessary.
36"
(914 mm)
9-13/16"
(250 mm) 9-13/16" (250 mm) 9-13/16" (250 mm) 5"
(127 mm)
36"
(914 mm)
8-1/4"
(210 mm)
Required 2x4
12-3/8"
(314 mm)
8-7/4"
(225 mm)
5"(127 mm)
39"
(992 mm)
10-13/16"
(275 mm) 10-13/16" (275 mm) 10-13/16" (275 mm) 5"
(127 mm)
39"
(991 mm)
8-1/4"
(210 mm)
12-3/8"
(314 mm)
8-7/4"
(225 mm)
5"(127 mm)
Required 2x4

2OSB BOARD INSTALLATION
2a. Cut and trim each piece of OSB board (Left and Right) according to the roughin above for the model in-
stalled. Mark and cut out clearance hole for rough plumbing. The OSB is used to provide additional
support for the walls and provide an area to apply adhesive for the wall panels.
2b. Place each piece of OSB board in position according to illustration, keeping it 2” above the shower base
and attach into place using screws (self-drill construction screws are recommended, but standard wood
screws can be used). TIP: Mark the location of the top and side of the OSB panels/door support on the
studs to make positioning them easier. NOTE: Ensure screw heads are flat to the OSB surface and do not
protrude.
2c. If installing a shower door, provide additional support using a 1x3" keeping it 1-1/4" (31.8 mm) off the deck
of the shower base and screw into corner framing. Chamfer outer edges if necessary. (ref. illustration)
11-3/8"
(289 mm)
11-3/8"
(289 mm)
68-7/8"
(1749 mm)
19-1/4"
(489 mm)
19-1/4"
(489 mm)
32-1/8" (816 mm)
1X3 FROM LEFT WALL FRAMING 32-1/8" (816 mm) 1X3 FROM RIGHT WALL FRAMING
SUB-FLOOR SUB-FLOOR
1-1/4"(31.8mm)
1x3 SPACING FROM
FIXTURE DECK
LEFT WALL OSB
CUT/LOCATION DIMENSIONS
RIGHT WALL OSB
CUT/LOCATION DIMENSIONS
68-7/8"
(1749 mm)
11-3/8"
(289 mm)
23-7/8"
(606 mm)
70-7/8"
(1800 mm)
22-1/4"
(565 mm)
9-3/4"
(248 mm)
35-1/8" (892 mm)
1X3 FROM LEFT WALL FRAMING 35-1/8" (892 mm)
1X3 FROM RIGHT WALL FRAMING
SUB-FLOOR SUB-FLOOR
1-1/4"(31.8mm)
1x3 SPACING FROM
FIXTURE DECK
LEFT WALL OSB
CUT/LOCATION DIMENSIONS
RIGHT WALL OSB
CUT/LOCATION DIMENSIONS
70-7/8"
(1800 mm)
2" (50.8mm)
FROM
FIXTURE
DECK
2" (50.8mm)
FROM
FIXTURE
DECK
2" (50.8mm)
FROM
FIXTURE
DECK
2" (50.8mm)
FROM
FIXTURE
DECK
OSB Wall Panels Only
Model Right Walls Left Wall 1x3 Door Support,
PINE, not OSB
2947SWT38 20-7/8"x 68-7/8"(530 x 1749 mm) 19-1/4"x 68-7/8"(489 x 1749 mm) 70-1/2"(1791 mm)
2947SWT38 23-7/8"x 70-7/8"(606 x 1800 mm) 22-1/4"x 70-7/8"(565 x 1800 mm) 72-1/2"(1842 mm)
FOR 36" CORNER
FOR 38" CORNER

3
4
DRY FITTING RIGHT WALL
DRY FITTING LEFT WALL
3a. Place Right Wall Panel (side with corner shelves) into position in the corner until it is correctly in place,
fitting squarely on top of shower base with approximately a 1/8" gap. TIP: Can use paint mixing paddle
as spacers for this. Check the vertical edges of the panel with a level that they are plumb.
3b. Once correctly in position and plumb, drill 11/64” pilot holes in the top flange and use 1 or 2 screws to
temporally hold the Right Wall panel in place. TIP: After drilling a clearance hole through the wall flange,
drill a pilot hole for the wood screw. This will prevent the screw from following wood grain and pulling the
wall out of alignment. Leave the corner of the Right Wall Panel free floating for the next steps. Dry fit the
second Left Wall Panel in the same manner.
3c. Starting with the panel plumbed for fittings, mark all plumbing locations where shower valves come
through the Panel. Place tape over the area to be drilled to protect panel surface finish and drill holes
using a hole saw large enough to accommodate the opening but small enough to be covered by the trim
plates.
NOTE: Long Extrusion will not be installed until
after Final Dry fit.
TOP FLANGE
1/8" GAP BETWEEN
DECK OF BASE
TILE FLANGE
CORNER
FRAMING
WALL
POCKET
1X3
SIDE
VIEW
ILLUSTRATION
SHOWN USING
NEO BASE
4a. Place Left Wall Panel into position of Right Wall
Panel. Check that there is no gap between the
Left and Right Panels. If there is a gap between
the Left and Right Wall Panel, it will be necessary
to re-adjust the Panel(s) to ensure a proper fit.
NOTE: Add shims behind panel flange if necessary
to fill in any gaps or spaces. Prepare shims as
needed for the Panel Walls to be used for final
installation.
ILLUSTRATION
SHOWN USING
NEO BASE
PROVIDE A
1/8" GAP
BETWEEN
DECK OF BASE
APPROXIMATE SHIM LOCATIONS

5
6
FINAL DRY FIT
APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE, RIGHT SIDE PANEL
5a. Once the panels are dry fitted correctly in place with
no gaps, secure the bottom of each side panel
to the base with tape.
5b. Mark both Left and Right Wall Panel locations, so
when the Panels are removed for the addition of ad-
hesive on the OSB board, the panels can be returned
back to the same locations.
5c. Unscrew and remove both Left and Right Panels.
MARK
WALL
LOCATIONS
6a. Starting with Right Side Panel, apply adhesive with
at least 3/16" bead around the outer edges of the
OSB board and in vertical lines with 6" spacings as
illustrated. NOTE: Each Panel will use approximately
1 tube of adhesive; if any remains after completing
the application pattern, apply remaining amounts on
OSB in dollops until tube is empty.
6b. Install the Right Side Panel back into the previously
marked position from step 5, check for plumb
and screw panel back in place.
6c. Press on the outside surface of the panel in the
area where the OSB board and adhesive is applied
to ensure good contact of the adhesive to the
inside of the Right Side Panel.
VERTICLE LINES
6" SPACING WITH AT
LEAST 3/16" BEAD

7INSTALLATION OF EXTRUDED WALL CONNECTOR
7a. Remove Extruded Wall Connector and place onto the inside edge of the Right Side Panel as illustrated
(Fig. A). Note: Ensure the Wall Connector installs and fits correctly as illustrated (Fig. B & C). Butt the
barbed side of the Wall Connector against the Side Panel surface. Use tape to hold Wall Connector in
place, then pre-drill the Right Side Panel flange using an 11/64"drill bit through each pre-drilled hole of
the Wall Connector. Note: It is highly recommended that you drill a pilot hole for each screw as well to
prevent Extruded Wall Connector from shifting.
7b. Secure Right Side Panel and Wall Connector using GRK Cabinet screws©through each hole. GRK screw
preferred. If using other type of screw, ensure it has a washer head of appproximately 7/16"diameter
and rated for exterior wet locations use. Note: It is not recommended to use a powered drill for the last
few turns of the screw; use a hand screwdriver instead to avoid possible distortion of the Extruded Wall
Connector.
7c. Once Wall Connector is securely screwed in place, complete the dry fit process of the Left Side Panel to
the Right Side Panel. Hold Left Side Panel up in position without pushing the side into Wall Connector
and check that it fits the same as during the dry-fit stage. Check that the Left Side Panel fits correctly
into the Extruded Wall Connector with no gaps. Note: Applying a small amount of water to the joint
of the Wall Connector will make inserting the Left Side Panel easier to do.
EXTRUDED WALL
CONNECTOR PLACEMENT
FIG. B CUTAWAY VIEW LOOKING
DOWN FROM TOP
FIG. C
FIG. A
EXTRUDED
WALL
CONNECTOR
POSITION
EXTRUDED
WALL
CONNECTOR
AT TANGENT
LINE OF
RADIUS
PUSH WALL
CONNECTOR
UP AGAINST
SPACER
SIDE
WALL
SPACER
BARBS
OF WALL
CONNECTOR
WALL
CONNECTOR
APPROXIMATE
SHIM LOCATION
SIDE
PANEL

8
9
APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE, LEFT SIDE PANEL
APPLICATION OF SEALANT
Once Left Side Panel is correctly in position, remove the Left Side Panel and apply adhesive on the OSB
board around the outer edges in vertical lines with 6"spacings as illustrated. NOTE: Left Side Panel will use
approximately 1 tube of adhesive; if some remains after completing the application pattern, apply remaining
amounts on OSB in dollops until tube is empty. Reinstall the Left Side Panel back into position and snap into
place over the Righty Side Panel. When correctly snapped into position, screw Left Side Panel in place on the
top flange area into each stud using exterior rated wood screws.
NOTE: It may be necessary to apply bracing to the wall areas to ensure good contact. Wait 24 hours before
applying sealant to joint areas as noted in step 9 below.
After waiting 24 hours for adhesive to cure from step 8, remove any bracing that may have been installed and
apply sealant to all areas as illustrated. Allow 24 hours to cure before using.
VERTICAL LINES
6" SPACING

POST INSTALLATION CLEAN-UP
Remove all construction debris. Install any accessories, shelves or doors according to manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
Post installation clean-up can be completed using 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water.
AFTERCARE AND CLEANING
!WARNING: Cleaning products with labels that say “not suitable for use with ABS, acrylic or polystyrene”
SHOULD NOT BE USED. Read all labels carefully.
Clean shower walls with warm soapy water and soft sponge. For stubborn stains, use a 50/50 mix of isopropyl
alcohol and water.
HARSH CHEMICALS SHOULD NEVER BE USED ON SHOWER WALL SURFACE. Clean after use with a mild
liquid household detergent cleaner. Do not use Lestoil®, Lysol®Disinfectant (spray or concentrate), or Lysol®
Basin,Tub and Tile Cleaner, Windex®, Mr. Clean®, Dow®Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner, or cleaning products in
aerosol cans.
Do not use wire brushes, knives or sharp objects to remove stains or other surface blemishes.
Abrasive cleaners or powders should not be used as they will dull the surface.
Do not allow nail polish remover, acetone, paint remover or other solvents to come into contact with the surface.
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