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7. Secure the Wall Surrounds
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Wall surrounds must rest within 1/32″ (1
mm) (the thickness of a credit card) from the bath rim to ensure proper water
management and to prevent leakage.
Ensure that the wall surrounds are properly secured and seated on the bath. The
front edges of the end walls must be flush with the front edge of the bath. If a gap
exists, pull the end walls slightly forward.
The width of the back wall is narrower in the back corner. Add furring strips as
needed to support the drywall. If furring strips are not used, drywall installation
may be more difficult.
CAUTION: Risk of product or property damage. If using non-tapered flathead
screws rather than roofing nails, do not overtighten the screws. Excessive
tightening can damage the wall flange.
Starting from the bottom of the end walls and working up, secure the end walls to
the studs approximately every 12″ (30.5 cm). If roofing nails are used, nail through
the dimples on the wall flanges. If using non-tapered flathead screws, fasten the
screws through the dimples on the wall flanges. Do not overtighten the
non-tapered flathead screws.
NOTE: Leave a 1/8″ (3 mm) gap between the edge of the wall surround and the
finished wall material. When sealed, this gap will reduce the possibility of water
seeping into the wall material.
Ensure fiber or other soft insulation does not drop down into the water channel.
Cover or seal any loose material. Failure to do so may cause wicking of water
from the water channel into the insulation which may induce mold, leakage, or
mildew. Ensure the channels are free of debris after installation.
Stud/Montant/Poste de madera
Shim if necessary.
Caler si nécessaire.
Utilice cuñas de ser
necesario.
Wall Flange
Bride du mur
Reborde de la pared
Add furring strips as
needed to support
drywall.
Ajouter des
planchettes selon le
besoin pour supporter
la cloison sèche.
Añada listones de
enrasar según sea
necesario como
soporte de los
paneles de yeso.
Bath
Baignoire
Bañera
Bath Flange/Bride de la baignoire/
Reborde de la bañera
Wall Surround
Mur avoisinant
Pared circundante
Roofing Nail or Flathead
Screw
Clous pour toiture ou vis à
tête plate
Clavo de techar o tornillo
de cabeza plana
1/32" (1 mm)
Sterling 27 1065823-2-C