Sterling Plumbing Bath and Wall Surrounds 7104 Series - Manual (Page 26)

9. 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.
Remove the temporary roofing nail from the back wall.
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.
CAUTION: Risk of product or property damage. If using truss head 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 truss head screws, fasten the screws
through the dimples on the wall flanges. Do not overtighten the truss head
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.
Secure the wall flanges across the top of the wall surrounds at every stud location.
Add shims if necessary to bring the studs into contact with the bath flange.
1/32"
(1 mm)
Wall Surround
Mur avoisinant
Paredes circundantes
Bath
Baignoire
Bañera
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
Roofing Nail or
Flathead Screw
Clous pour toiture ou
vis à tête plate
Clavo de techar o
tornillo de cabeza plana
Bath Flange
Bride de la baignoire
Reborde de la bañera
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