Prior to installation, check shower base for
correct model name, size and color.
Although the bathtub employs a skid
resistant bottom surface, caution should always
be exercised when entering or exiting the
bathtub.
Although the shower base employs a
skid-resistant surface, caution should always be
exercised when entering or leaving the shower.
Do not allow children or person with a
disability to use the shower unattended.
Keep all electrical appliances, such as
radios and hairdryers, a safe distance from the
shower.
Failure to comply with all instructions,
requirements and warnings contained in this
manual creates a serious hazard and may result
in serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Care and
Maintenance Instructions
Soap residues and
mineral deposits are the enemies of your shower
base, particularly in areas where there is hard
water. However, by cleaning your Americh shower
base at regular intervals and using proper
cleaning agents, you can help your shower base
retain its original sparkling look.
Your
Americh shower base is made from the highest
quality acrylic materials available. Its hard,
non-porous surface is designed to prevent dirt
build-up and resist stains better than any other
plastic materials. With normal use, the Americh
acrylic shower base will retain its beautiful
finish with only a minimum of care. Normal
cleaning is simple and easy. To maintain the
exquisite new look of your shower base just follow
these simple steps:
Normal cleaning is simple and easy. Just use
warm water, a soft sponge and mild liquid
detergent or non-abrasive cleaner to wipe the
surfaces clean, then rinse thoroughly.
Never user abrasive cleaners
Do not allow your acrylic surface to come
into contact with products such as acetone (nail
polish remover), nail polish, dry cleaning
solution, lacquer thinners, gasoline, pine oil,
etc.
Remove dust and dry dirt with a soft, damp
cloth
Clean grease, oil, paint, and ink stains
with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
Avoid using razor blades or other sharp
instruments that might scratch the surface.
Small scratches can be removed by applying a
thin coat of automotive paste wax and buffing
lightly with a clean cloth. For deeper
scratches, sand the surface lightly with 400
grit “wet or dry” paper and buff with fine grit
buffing compound.
Installation
Instructions: Shower bases
Prior to
installation, check to ensure that:
The installation will be in conformance with
all applicable Federal, State and local building
codes and regulations.
The unit is the right model, size and color.
There has been no shipping damage.
The “notice” or “warning” tags on the unit
have been read and thoroughly understood.
The interior surface of the shower base will
be protected during installation.
All claims for damage must be made to the
shipping carrier.
Note: Be sure the
opening in the sub-floor or slab is minimum 5”
(127 mm) square/round and that the stub of the
water pipe is central with the opening and
projects at least 1” (25mm) above the floor. (See Figure 1)
Plan the installation relative to finished
wall surfaces. Take into consideration the
dimensions of the Shower Base and the Shower
Door to be installed.
The hole in the Americh shower base is 3
1/4” (83mm) in diameter to accommodate the drain
fitting and a standard 2” waste pipe.
Install the drain body (see Figure 1) on the shower base before installation as
follows:
Place the drain body (1) through the 3 1/4
hole in the shower base with the threads
extending through the bottom side.
Apply generous amount of plumbers putty
between drain body and shower base surface.
Place the gasket (2) over the threads so
that it bottoms on the shower base.
Caution: Do not overtighten (Hand tighten +
wrench 3/4 turn).
Prepare the shower base setting bed using
sufficient light-weight cement, plaster, gypsum
or fix-all bed to provide an even support for
the entire bottom area of the shower base.
Place the shower base in the proper position
(drain fitting fitting over the waste pipe stub)
using the floor not the deck as the support and
carefully set it in the bedding compound. (see Figure 2).
Using a level, check the shower base in both
directions to ensure that it is level for proper
drainage. Do not step on shower base while
performing this operation. Note: Let shower
base set before proceeding.
Bring tile or finish surface to the shower
base flange. Seal edges as shown (see Figure
2).
Drain Fitting:Note: Be sure the setting bed is completely
dry before proceeding
Make the drain
joint between the waste pipe and the drain
fitting as follows:
Coat the neoprene ring (6) with lubricant.
Then press it over pipe and into drain fitting.
Caution: Do not use linseed or mineral oil
lubricants.
Using the tool (5) provided, screw threaded
ring (7) into the body (1).
Use an internal cutter to cut waste pipe
stub flush with top of threaded ring (7) to
avoid leaving a fouling trap in the drain
fitting.
Press drain cover (4) onto drain body (1).
Cleanup:See care and
maintenance instructions
Remove
debris and clean shower base prior to starting
usage as follows:
Remove dirt and residue with a mild
detergent. Caution: Do not use abrasives such as
cleaners, scouring compounds and pads, steel
wool or scrapers which might damage or dull the
finish of the shower base.
Remove paint stains with paint thinner or
turpentine. Caution: Do not use aromatic
solvents.
Remove plaster with a round-edged, blunt
wooden block.
Prior to installation, check to ensure
that:
The installation will be in conformance with
all applicable Federal, State and local building
codes and regulations.
The unit is the right model, size and color
There has been no shipping damage.
The “notice” or “warning” tags on the unit
have been read and thoroughly understood.
The interior surface of the shower base will
be protected during installation. *All claims
for damage must be made to the shipping
carrier.
Barrier Free Shower
Base Installation Instructions
Note:
Be sure the opening in the sub-floor or slab is
minimum 5” (127 mm) square/round and the stub of
the water pipe is central with the opening and
projects at least 1” (25mm) above the floor (see Figure 1).
Plan the installation relative to finished
wall surfaces. Take into consideration the
dimensions of the Shower Base and the Shower
Door to be installed.
The hole in the Americh shower base is 3
1/4” (83mm) in diameter to accommodate the 2”
(50mm) drain fitting. Where a 1 1/2” (38mm)
waste pipe has been roughed-in, shorten the stub
and attach a 1 1/2” x 2” coupling and a 2”
(50mm) nipple to project at least 1” above the
sub-floor or slab.
Install the drain body (see Figure 1) on the shower base before installation as
follows:
Place the drain body (1) through the 3/4
hole in the shower base with the threads
extending through the bottom side.
Place the gasket (2) over the threads so
that it bottoms on the shower base.
Secure the drain body (1) and gaskets (2 and
8) to the shower base using the nut (3)
(Caution: Do not overtighten. Hand tighten +
wrench 3/4 turn.)
Prepare the shower base setting bed using
sufficient lightweight cement, plaster, gypsum
or fix-all bed to provide an even support for
the entire bottom area of the shower base.
Place the shower base in the proper position
(drain fitting over the waste pipe stub) using
the floor not the deck as the support and
carefully set it in the bedding compound. (See Figure 3)
Using a level, check the shower base in both
directions to ensure that it is level for proper
drainage. Do not step on shower base while
performing this operation. Note: Let shower base
set before proceeding.
Bring tile of finish surface to the shower
base flange. Seal edges as shown (See Figure
3)
Optional Accessory: Silicone splash
track onto shower base as shown on Figure 3.
