Sioux Chief StreamLine 823 Series User manual

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SupplyDrainage Support
INSTALLATION GUIDE
StreamLine Linear Drain
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Pre-Planning
Be certain to gather all required tools and materials
required prior to installation.
Sub-oor Caution: Sub-oor must meet local code
requirements and Tile Council of North America (TCNA)
guidelines. Clean sub-oor to be sure it is smooth and level.
Sloped Bed Requirements
Follow manufacturers instructions. Use products
recommended for the type of sloped bed being installed.
StreamLine Linear Drain assembly is intended to install tight
to toe plate and studs within shower PRIOR to installation of
mortar bed, backer board, waterproong and tile.
If StreamLine Linear Drain assembly is installed inside toe
plates within shower, add a properly sloped mortar bed to
ll the space between the toe plates and the drain base.
Waste Pipe
Location
Waste Pipe
Location Fill
Fill
Note: If NobleSeal® will be used to waterproof entire shower,
the included piece will not be needed.
NobleSealant 150
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor Screw
#8 2-1/2" Phillips Course
Deck Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
NobleSeal¨
Flashing
Tube NobleSealant 150
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor Screw
#8 2-1/2" Phillips Course
Deck Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
NobleSeal¨
Flashing
Tube NobleSealant 150
NobleSeal® Flashing*
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor Screw
#8 2-1/2" Phillips Course
Deck Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
NobleSeal¨
Flashing
Tube NobleSealant 150
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor Screw
#8 2-1/2" Phillips Course
Deck Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
NobleSeal¨
Flashing
Tube NobleSealant 150
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 x 1/2" Phillips Pan
Head Screws
Strainer to Base
Screw
#6 x 1" Phillips Pan
Head Screws
Note: Will not be used
with Full Mortar Bed Kit.
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor Screw
#8 2-1/2" Phillips Course
Deck Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
NobleSeal¨
Flashing
Tube NobleSealant 150
Base to Sub-Floor
Screw
#8 x 2-1/2" Phillips
Course Deck Screws
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor Screw
#8 2-1/2" Phillips Course
Deck Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
NobleSeal¨
Flashing
Tube NobleSealant 150
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 x 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor Screw
#8 2-1/2" Phillips Course
Deck Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
NobleSeal¨
Flashing
Tube NobleSealant 150
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 x 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor Screw
#8 2-1/2" Phillips Course
Deck Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
NobleSeal¨
Flashing
Tube NobleSealant 150
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long, 1/4" Hole
Pre-Strainer Screw
#8 1/2" Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Clamping Collar Screw
#6 5/8" Phillips Flat
Head Screws
Strainer to Base Screw
#6 1" Phillips Pan Head
Screws. Note: Will not be
used with Full Mortar
Bed Kit.
Strainer Height
Adjustment Screw
#10 1-1/4" Phillips Flat
Head Screws. Note: Will
not be used with Full
Mortar Bed Kit.
Base to Sub-Floor Screw
#8 2-1/2" Phillips Course
Deck Screws
Base to Sub-Floor,
Concrete Anchor
1" Long 1/4" Hole
Strainer Height
Adjustment Tool
NobleSeal¨
Flashing
Tube NobleSealant 150
823 SERIES
StreamLine Linear Drain Includes:
StreamLine Linear Drain
TM
Installation Instructions
Drain Base
Pre-Strainers
Strainer
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Drain Sizes
Conrm Drain Size, Waste Pipe
Type and Waste Pipe Location
Drain hole is off-set to accommodate oor joist
location. Size of shower determines size of drain
to be used, which determines location of waste
pipe through sub-oor. Match 2" I.D Schedule 40 DWV
material (PVC or ABS) to drain base material.
Typical Drain Locations
Back Wall
Flush to back
wall
Slope
Full Curb
Flush to curb
Curb-less
Flush to both
side walls
Partial Curb
Flush to curb
On Center
Flush to both
side walls
1 5 - 3/4"
24"
1-1/4"
2-1/4"
1-3/8"
1-7/16 "
1-5/8"
19 -1/2"
32"
2 3 - 3/4"
40"
3 3 - 3/4"
60"
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1. Wall Preparation
Blocking
Blocking between studs may be needed for ashing and
membrane attachment prior to drain installation.
2. Sub-Floor Preparation
Caution: Conrm that sub-oor meets all local code requirements and
the Tile Council of North America’s (TCNA) guidelines.
Check for Level. Clean
Sub-oor must be smooth and level. Clean sub-oor.
BlockingSub-Floor
Level
3. Waste Pipe
Option A: Waste Pipe Not Installed
Place, Mark and Cut
Place drain base in desired location on sub-oor. Mark
waste pipe location on sub-oor. Cut opening in sub-oor
to access plumbing below.
Install Waste Pipe
Follow local plumbing codes to properly install and
secure 2" Sch. 40 ABS or PVC waste pipe 3/4" above
sub-oor.
Note: Waste pipe may be installed after fastening drain base if
accessible from below.
Place
Mark Cut Hole
2" Sch. 40 ABS/PVC Pipe
3/4"
2-1/4"
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Must Fit Flush to Sub-Floor
Waste Pipe
3. Waste Pipe (cont.)
Option B: Waste Pipe Pre-Installed
Dry t drain base over location of existing waste pipe. If
location does not allow drain base to t ush against at
least 2 shower walls, move location of plumbing to allow
for proper installation. May also require moving existing
studs and toe plate.
Dry Fit
Alternate Drain Mounting Methods
Recessed mount in concrete substrate
Recessed mount in wood sub-oor
Note: Any modication of substrate must comply with local building codes.
3/4"
4. Preparation for Sloped Mortar Bed
Mark Bed Slope
1/4" per foot slope to drain is required.
Front Edge of Drain Base
1/4" Per Foot Slope
MarkStuds
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5. Fasten Drain Base to Sub-Floor
For Concrete Sub-Floor A & B
For Wood Sub-Floor B only
A. Mark for Anchors
Dry t drain base over waste pipe. Mark all holes in
outside ange of drain base on concrete oor. Remove
drain base. Drill 1/4" holes, 1-1/2" deep where marked.
Drive plastic anchors ush into all holes.
B. Install Drain Base to Waste Pipe and Sub-Floor
Caution: Conrm proper plastic pipe primer and cement for drain base
type (PVC or ABS). Check drain base label to conrm.
Apply appropriate plastic pipe primer and cement to
drain and waste pipe following local plumbing codes
and manufacturers instructions. Fit and fully seat drain
base onto waste pipe. Fasten drain base to sub-oor
by screwing 2-1/2" deck screws through all holes in
outside ange of drain base into plastic anchors or
directly into wood sub-oor. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
6. Sloped Mortar Bed Installation
Protect Drain Base.
Apply tape over entire top surface of drain base.
Install Sloped Bed.
Follow industry standards to complete sloped mortar
bed installation. Be certain mortar completely lls void
below drain base ange. Allow to dry before proceeding.
Mortar Bed
Tape
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Making Corners
Tucked Corner (when space is available between studs)
Fold and crease to size. Tuck shower pan liner into
space between studs.
Folded Corner
Fold and crease to size. Fold corners behind
shower pan liner.
6"
Tuck between Studs
6"
Fold Corners Behind
7. Prepare Flashing
Option 1:
For Drain at Back Wall
Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3"
above shower curb and 6" above oor in showers
without curbs.
Measure width of shower oor across drain base. Lay
ashing at. Measure and mark ashing. Fold and
crease for upturns and create corners.
Note: Do not secure ashing at this time.
Tuck or FoldFold
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Option 3:
For Drain at Partial Width Curb
Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3”
above shower curb and 6” above oor in showers
without curbs.
Prior to installing ashing, install pre-formed
outside corners (available separately) following
manufacturer’s instructions. 2 per side.
Measure width of shower oor across drain base.
Measure up and over curb. Lay ashing at. Measure
and mark ashing.
Cut, fold and crease to proper size and t.
Note: Do not secure ashing at this time.
Note: Preformed curbs may also be used. See manufacturer’s instructions.
Option 2:
For Drain at Full Curb Entry
Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3"
above shower curb and 6" above oor in showers
without curbs.
Prior to installing ashing, install pre-formed
outside corners (available separately) following
manufacturer’s instructions. 2 per side.
Measure width of shower oor across drain base.
Measure up and over curb. Lay ashing at. Measure
and mark ashing.
Cut, fold and crease to proper size and t.
Note: Do not secure ashing at this time.
Note: Preformed curbs may also be used. See manufacturer’s instructions.
Inside Shower
7. Prepare Flashing (cont.)
Inside Shower
Outside Corners
Under Flashing
6" min.
Outside Shower
Outside Corners
Under Flashing
3" min.
Tuck or Fold
6" min. Outside Corners
Under Flashing
Outside Shower
3" min.
Outside Corners
Under Flashing
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Option 4:
For Drain at Curbless Entry
Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3"
above shower curb and 6" above oor in showers
without curbs.
Measure width of shower oor across drain base.
Lay ashing at. Measure and mark ashing.
Cut, fold and crease to proper size and t.
Note: Do not secure ashing at this time.
Inside Shower
7. Prepare Flashing (cont.)
Fold
6" min.
Outside Corners
Under Flashing
Outside Shower
Fold
2" min. Outside Corners
Under Flashing
Option 5:
For Drain in Center of Floor
Flashing must turn up the walls a minimum of 3"
above shower curb and 6" above oor in showers
without curbs.
Measure width of shower oor across drain base.
Lay ashing at. Measure and mark ashing.
Fold and crease for upturns.
Note: Do not secure Shower Pan Liner at this time.
Fold
6" min.
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8. Secure Flashing
A. Seal Drain Base
Lift out ashing. Remove tape, leaving tape over drain
hole only.
Apply a 1/8" continuous bead of NobleSealant 150
around chamfer on base ange and another bead in
groove on drain base.
B. Apply Adhesives
Apply latex-modied thin-set to mortar bed, walls and
curb as needed. Apply NobleSealant 150 to any pre-
formed corners.
C. Press Into Sealant and Adhesive
Align ashing and rmly press all areas of ashing into
adhesive on walls, oor, curb and sealant on drain base
and any pre-formed corners.
Adhesive
2 Beads
NobleSealant 150
Chamfer Groove
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10. Install Clamping Collar
Align collar with drain base under ashing. Press rmly.
Starting at one end, insert 5/8" screw through collar,
punch through ashing and screw into base. Repeat for
all screws. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
12. Complete Floor Waterproong
Complete installation of bonded waterproong membrane
(ANSI A118.10) on shower oor.
11. Cut Out Flashing
With a razor knife, carefully trim out ashing from center
of collar. Remove tape from drain hole.
Caution: Do not puncture ashing outside of collar.
Cut Out Flashing
Clamping Collar Overlap 2" Min.
for any joints/seams
in ashing
9. Fasten Flashing
Nail through top 1" of ashing to studs and/or blocking.
Nail
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14. Install Backer Board and
Wall Waterproong
Note: TCNA guidelines require waterproong or a vapor membrane be
installed on all walls.
Install 1/2" backer board and wall waterproong
according to manufacturer’s instructions, local plumbing
codes and TCNA guidelines.
Caution: Do not puncture ashing.
13. Flood Test
Flood test as required by local codes.
15. Install Pre-Strainers
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, facing drain hole.
16. Install Height Adjustment Screws
Screw in all 1-1/4" at head height adjustment screws
to approximately 3/8" above the clamping collar.
Short Leg
1/2" Screws Pre-Strainer
Clamping Collar
3/8"
1-1/4" Screws
3/8"
17. Temporarily Attach Strainer
Note: Strainer attachment holes are not symmetrical. If screws do not
align with holes in drain base, turn strainer end-to-end.
Place strainer over height adjustment screws.
Temporarily fasten with three 1" pan head screws.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
Strainer
1" Screws
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20. Re-Install Strainer
Note: Strainer attachment holes are not symmetrical. If screws do not
align with holes in drain base, turn strainer end-to-end.
Place strainer over height adjustment screws. Conrm
that strainer is ush with all tiles. Fasten with three 1"
pan head screws. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
19. Adjust Strainer Height
Remove strainer. Remove tape from strainer and clean
any remaining residue.
Place thin end of height adjustment tool on tile and rest
other end on height adjustment screw. Adjust screws
so heads are at against bottom of tool, and tool is at
against tile. Repeat for all height adjustment screws.
Strainer
1" Screws
18. Tile and Grout
Be certain strainer is protected with tape. Allow for
1/16" clearance between strainer and tile.
Caution: Do not grout or seal this space.
Tile and grout all surfaces following manufacturers
instructions and TCNA guidelines.
Height Adjustment Tool
Remove Strainer
Adjust Screws
1/16" Cleanance
Do Not Seal Or Grout
Tile
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Cleaning Drain
To clean drain, remove 3 screws in top of strainer. Clear
any hair or other obstructions from drain.
Remove Strainer
Re-Attach Strainer
Note: Strainer attachment holes are not symmetrical. If screws do not
align with holes in drain base, turn strainer end-to-end.
Place strainer over height adjustment screws.
Replace all three screws. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
Strainer
1" Screws
Strainer
1" Screws
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More than 50 years ago, Sioux Chief started manufacturing
rough plumbing products. Today, we still do — right in the
heart of America. Many of you knew us when we started out.
Some of you came to know us as we grew. Along the way, we
made a name for ourselves with quality products, innovative
ideas and dependable service. Since our start, Sioux Chief
has changed a great deal. However, we are also very much
the same. We make high quality rough plumbing products
and systems that help plumbing contractors grow their
businesses. We innovate. We manufacture in America. And
we could not do it without you.
Thank you for your business. We promise to continue to work
hard to support you. Together, we will take the eld.

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File No. 7249PMG 1065
B.2/18 #IS-823 STREAMLINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS