Drain sizes, Pre-planning, Typical drain locations – Sioux Chief Linear Shower Drain - StreamLine - Full Mortar Bed User Manual
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Drain Sizes
Confirm Drain Size, Waste Pipe 
Type and Waste Pipe Location
Drain hole is off-set to accomodate floor joist 
location.Size of shower determines size of drain 
to be used, which determines location of waste 
pipe through sub-floor. Match 2" I.D Schedule 40 
pipetype (PVC or ABS) to drain base type.
Pre-Planning
Be certain to gather all required tools and materials 
required prior to installation.
Sub Floor Caution:
Sub floor must meet local code
requirements and Tile Council of North America (TCNA) 
guidelines. Clean sub floor to be sure it is smooth and level.
Pre-Sloped and Full Mortar 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, waterproofing and tile.
Typical Drain Locations
Note:
If connecting two linear drains together, refer to StreamLine
Linear Drain Strainer Connector Kit Instructions for planning and lay-out.
Drain at 
Back Wall
Flush to back 
wall. Layout 1
Slope
Drain at Full 
Curb Entry
Flush to curb. 
Layout 2
Drain at 
Curb-less 
Entry
Flush to both 
side walls. 
Layout 4
Drain at 
Partial Width 
Curb 
Flush to curb. 
Layout 3
Drain On 
Center 
Flush to both 
side walls. 
Layout 5
If StreamLine Linear Drain assembly is installed inside toe 
plates within shower, add a properly sloped mortar bed to 
fill the space between the toe plates and the drain base. 
Waste Pipe
Location
15-3/4"
24"
1-1/4"
2-1/4"
1-3/8"
1-7/16"
1-1/2"
1-9/16"
1-5/8"
19-1/2"
32"
23-3/4"
40"
27-3/4"
48"
30-3/4"
54"
33-3/4"
60"
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Waste Pipe
Location
Fill
Fill
Installation Guide