Swanstone CCSP-4896-1 - Installation - Manual (Page 9)

Dust Hazard
When cutting or drilling the Swanstone
product, use a dust collection method which
prevents dust particles from going into the air. Always
work in a well-ventilated area. To keep the area well-
ventilated, open windows and use exhaust fans. Always
use an OSHA approved dust mask when cutting, drilling, or
sanding Swanstone products.
8. Place pieces of masking tape over the area where the
saw contacts the finished surface of the panel.
9. Cut the panel(s) using a circular saw with a 60-80 tooth
carbide blade or a saber saw with a bi-metal blade (14
teeth per inch).
Any cutout for accessories should have rounded corners
(sharp corners can promote stress cracks).
10. Dry fit the back panel(s), and make any necessary
adjustments. Temporarily secure the back panel(s) to the
wall in order to properly fit the front and rear panels.
DO NOT force a panel to fit a bowed or curved wall as it may
break; furthermore, the resiliency of the panel can break the
silicone bond to the wall surface.
Side Panel (with shower controls)
If the side panels do not require cutting to size, proceed to
Step 5.
1. Place the panel on top of the shower base and slide it
against the back wall panel. If the side panel has only one
finished edge, make sure that the finished edge is facing
out.
Note: Whenever an overlap panel is used, the extra thickness
will cause side panel (A) to protrude farther out of the
alcove than the opposite side panel (B). We
recommend removing material from panel (A) equal to
the additional thickness resulting from the overlap
panel.
2. Scribe (mark) the panel, as shown. If the panel is wider
than the wall, take this width into consideration when
scribing the panel.
Note: Precisely scribing and cutting the panel will provide a
clean 90 degree corner.
Flat Panel
A
X
X
B
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Installation Procedure
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