Federal Process Corporation Noble Company FreeStyle Linear Drain User manual

Installation Instructions
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
FreeStyle Linear Drain is a low-profile linear drain with flat base and internal slope constructed from one-piece of PVC or ABS.
A membrane clamping collar assures a watertight seal with Noble waterproofing sheet membrane. The FreeStyle Linear Drain
is available in 7 drain lengths and with 5 strainer options.
2. FULL MORTAR BED INSTALLATION
Complete the FreeStyle Linear Drain installation instructions up to step 4.2 and STOP. A Shower Pan Liner such as
Chloraloy®will be required to replace NobleSeal Flashing and is sold separately by Noble Company. Outside Corners are also
recommended and sold separately. Proceed with the Full Mortar Bed installation instructions outlined below once the flashing
has been installed securely to the drain.
2.1 RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
• Tape measure • Utility knife
• Caulking gun • Straight edge
• Small floor roller • V-notched trowel (1/8” x 1/8” or 1/4” x 1/4” )
• Margin trowel • Square-notched trowel (1/4” x 3/8” x 1/4”)
• PVC or ABS cement • Appropriate plastic pipe primer
2.2 FULL MORTAR BED ADAPTER KIT HARDWARE AND MATERIALS: *Denotes items that are sold separately
FreeStyle Linear Drain™
with Full Mortar Bed Adapter Kit
U.S. Patent No. 8,474,068
Patents Pending: Canada & EP Publication No. 2354339
Brackets Mortar Guard Foam Block PVC or CPE
Outside Corner*
Chloraloy*
Note: Replaces NobleSeal®Flashing
from FreeStyle Linear Drain.
Pre-Strainers
Strainer
Clamping Collar
Drain Base
Additional Hardware Included:
A) Bracket Screw:
#8 1/2” Phillips Pan Head
B) Strainer Height Adjustment Screw:
#10 2-1/2” Phillips Flat Head
Note: Replaces Strainer Height Adjustment
screws from original FreeStyle Linear Drain Kit.
C) Strainer to Base Screw:
#6 2-1/4” Phillips Pan Head
Note: Replaces Strainer to Base screws from
original FreeStyle Linear Drain Kit.
A B C

5. FASTEN DRAIN BASE TO SUB FLOOR
5.1 FOR CONCRETE SUB-FLOOR:
5.1.A Mark for Anchors and dry fit drain base over waste pipe.
5.1.B Mark all holes in outside flange of drain base on concrete floor.
5.1.C Remove drain base and drill 1/4” holes, 1-1/2” deep where marked.
5.1.D Drive plastic anchors flush in all holes.
5.1.E Install Drain Base to Waste Pipe and Sub-Floor
5.2 FOR WOOD SUB-FLOOR:
5.2.A Install Drain Base to Waste Pipe and Sub-Floor.
5.2.B Mark Bed Slope and dheck drain base label to confirm.
5.2.C Apply appropriate plastic pipe cement and primer to drain and waste pipe following local plumbing codes and
manufacturer’s instructions.
5.2.D Fit and fully seat drain base onto waste pipe.
5.2.E Fasten drain base to sub-floor by screwing 2-1/2” deck screws through all holes in outside flange of drain base
into plastic anchors or directly into wood sub-floor. Do not over-tighten.
6. PRE-SLOPED BED INSTALLATION
6.1 Apply tape over entire top surface of drain base for protection.
6.2 Install Pre-Sloped Bed. Follow industry standards to complete pre-sloped bed installation. If using mortar, be certain
mortar completely fills void below drain base flange.
6.3 Allow to dry before proceeding.
7. PREPARE SHOWER PAN LINER
7.1 Shower Pan Liner must turn up the walls a minimum of 3” above finished shower curb and 6” above floor in showers
without curbs.
7.2 Measure width of shower floor across drain base.
7.3 Lay Shower Pan Liner flat and measure and mark Shower Pan Liner.
7.4 Fold and crease for upturns and create corners.
Folded Corners:
TUCKED CORNER (when space is available between studs): Fold and crease to size. Tuck flashing into space
between studs.
FOLDED CORNER: Fold and crease to size. Fold corners behind flashing.
NOTE: Do not secure Shower Pan Liner at this time.
8. SECURE SHOWER PAN LINER
8.1 Lift out Shower Pan Liner. Remove tape, leaving tape over drain hole only.
8.2 Apply a 1/8” continuous bead of NobleSealant 150 around chamfer on base flange and another bead in groove on
drain base.
8.3 Apply NobleSealant 150 to any pre-formed corners.
8.4 Press shower pan liner into sealant.
8.5 Align Shower Pan Liner, fit, or re-tuck corners and firmly press liner into sealant on drain base and any pre-formed
corners.
8.6 Fasten Shower Pan Liner. Nail through top 1” of Shower Pan Liner to studs and/or blocking.
9. INSTALL CLAMPING COLLAR
9.1 Align collar with drain base under Shower Pan Liner. Press firmly.
9.2 Starting at one end, insert 5/8” screw through collar, punch through Shower Pan Liner and screw into base.
Repeat for all screws. Do not over-tighten.
10. CUT OUT FLASHING
10.1 With a razor knife, carefully trim out Shower Pan Liner from center of collar.
10.1 Remove tape from drain hole. Caution: Do not puncture Shower Pan Liner outside of collar.
11. FLOOD TEST: Flood test in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
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12. INSTALL BRACKETS
12.1 Align holes in Bracket with second set of holes in from end of drain base.
12.2 Attach using two 1/2” screws. Repeat for opposite end of drain base. Do not over-tighten screws.
13. INSTALL FOAM BLOCK: Lay Foam Block in brackets and align ends of foam with inside edge of Clamping Collar.
14. INSTALL MORTAR GUARD
14.1 Install Mortar Guard over Foam Block and Brackets.
14.2 Center end to end over Clamping Collar.
14.3 Fully seat Mortar Guard to Clamping Collar on Drain Base.
15. INSTALL MORTAR BED
15.1 Follow industry standards to install mortar bed flush to top of Mortar Guard 1-1/4” thick.
15.2 Pack mortar into top and bottom of T-Channels to lock Mortar Guard in place. Be certain to maintain uniform thickness
within entire bed.
15.3 Allow to dry before proceeding.
16. REMOVE FOAM BLOCK AND BRACKETS
16.1 Carefully remove Foam Block.
16.2 Remove Bracket Screws and Brackets.
17. INSTALL SLOPE
17.1 Apply tape over entire top surface of drain base.
17.2 Blocking between studs is recommended to support upturned membrane.
HINT: Notching the studs at each corner approximately 1/8” will provide space for folded Chloraloy corners and prevent
backer board from bowing. If metal studs are used, the backer board can be “shimmed” slightly to provide space for the folded
corners.
17.3 Substrate should be sloped per code requirements (1/4” per foot) with no depressions where ponding could occur.
17.4 Where drains are incorporated into the installation (e.g. showers, commercial kitchens, decks, etc.), the substrate must be
sloped towards the drain.
17.5 Allow to dry before proceeding. Remove tape from drain.
18. INSTALL SHOWER PAN LINER: Refer to shower pan liner installation instructions.
19. INSTALL BACKER BOARD AND WALL WATERPROOFING Install 1/2” backer board and wall waterproofing according to
manufacturer’s instructions. Caution: Do not puncture Liner.
NOTE: Plumbing codes and TCNA guidelines state that shower walls must be sealed with a vapor barrier or waterproofing
membrane.
20. INSTALL PRE-STRAINERS
20.1 Place short leg of Pre-Strainer down, facing drain hole. Install 1/2” pan head screw, align strainer and tighten screw.
Repeat for opposite strainer
NOTE: On 24” drain, place long leg of Pre-Strainer down, and secure in place.
21. TEMPORARILY ATTACH STRAINER
21.1 Install Height Adjustment Screws: Screw in all 2-1/2” flat head height adjustment screws to approximately 1-5/8” above
the clamping collar.
21.2 Place strainer over height adjustment screws.
21.3 Temporarily fasten with 2-1/4” pan head screws. Do not over-tighten screws.
NOTE: Strainer attachment holes are not symmetrical. If screws do not align with holes in drain base, turn strainer end-to-end.
22. TILE AND GROUT
22.1 Protect the strainer with tape.
22.2 Tile and grout all surfaces following manufacturer’s instructions and TCNA guidelines.
22.3 Allow for 1/16” clearance between strainer and tile. Caution: Do not grout or seal this space.
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23. ADJUST STRAINER HEIGHT
23.1 Remove strainer and tape from strainer. If factory installed film, start peeling at one end of strainer. Peel side to side
(saw tooth pattern) to other end of strainer. Remove any remaining residue and polish by wiping with a Tub O’ Towel®.
23.2 Place thin end of height adjustment tool on tile and rest other end on height adjustment screw. Adjust screw for level.
Repeat for all height adjustment screws.
24. RE-INSTALL STRAINER
24.1 Place strainer over height adjustment screws.
24.2 Confirm that strainer is flush with all tiles.
24.2 Fasten with three 2-1/4” pan head screws. Do not over-tighten screws.
25. CLEANING DRAIN
25.1 TO CLEAN DRAIN: remove 3 screws in top of strainer. Clear any hair or other obstructions from drain.
25.1 RE-ATTACH STRAINER: Place strainer over height adjustment screws. Replace all three screws. Do not over-tighten.
NOTE: Strainer attachment holes are not symmetrical. If screws do not align with holes in drain base, turn the strainer.
26. LIMITATIONS: For applications or procedures not specifically detailed in these installation instructions, contact Noble
Company. Installation must follow TCNA recommendations and appropriate industry standards.
For any applications or procedures not covered in these instructions, contact Noble Company.
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