BESTBATH SHOWER AND TUB
www.bestbath.com
|
800.727.9907 723 Garber Street
|
Caldwell, ID 83605
1034
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION AND
PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Seat and Grab Bar 2
Soap Dish – Surface Mount 3
Soap Dish – Corner Mount 4
WaterStopper – Standard Application 5
WaterStopper – Corner Application 6
Semi-Permanent Threshold Adaptor 7
Curtain and Rod 8
Standard 26" Glide Bar 9
Flange Trim Kits:
for Wing Wall 10
for Remodel 11
with Reveal 12
for New Construction 13
Window Trim Kits:
up to 37" width 14
up to 73" width 15
Cleaning and Maintenance
Recommendations 16
This guide includes installation instructions for Bestbath accessory
products plus recommendations for cleaning and maintaining your
Bestbath tub or shower.
These instructions are also available at: www.bestbath.com/resources
and in video format on youtube.
For Bestbath warranty information, visit www.bestbath.com
NOTE: This complete set of installation instructions is shipped with every Bestbath
accessible unit. Not all products covered here will necessarily apply to your purchase.
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1075
Seat and Grab Bar
•
Folding seat, with or without swing-down legs
•
Grab bar
•
Grab bar wall flanges (2)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
•
Tape measure
•
Marker or pencil
•
Screw gun
•
7
⁄32" bit
•
1
⁄4" bit
•
#2 Phillips bit
•
5
⁄16" socket
•
100% silicone
•
Caulk gun
•
#10x 1
1
⁄4" Phillips-head stainless
steel sheet metal screws (7)
•
#10-32 x 1
1
⁄4" stainless steel cap
screws (2)
•
#10-32 T-nuts (2)
If seat or grab bar location is predrilled:
With some models, the seat or grab bar location may be pre-
drilled, just through the first layer of fiberglass. In those cases, do
not drill any further into the wood. Simply apply silicone as shown
and attach using the supplied fastener.
If seat or grab bar location is NOT predrilled or marked:
1. The seat should be installed 18" above the floor. Install the
grab bar 34" above the floor to ensure that the seat will not
swing up and hit the grab bar (Figure 1). Use a pencil to mark
the seat flange and bracket hole locations on the wall.
2. Make sure the spot where the seat or bar is being attached
has plywood backing. To test for plywood, barely drill through
the fiberglass with a
7
⁄32" bit, just until you see a few wood
shavings. Do not pre-drill all the way into the wood. If you
cannot locate any wood, see Installation Notes below.
3. Apply a half-circle of silicone to the flanges above the two top
screws and around the lower hole (Figure 2).
4. Install the seat/bar with the screws, making sure you can feel
resistance from the plywood as the screws go in (Figure 3).
5. Adjust the feet to ensure that all four are touching the floor
and then tighten the jam nuts. Failure to do so may result in
injuries to the user and/or damage to the shower that will not
be covered by the warranty.
Installation Notes:
•
When installing the grab bar, at least one of the three flange
screws in each flange must hit wood. If it does not, try drilling
an additional test hole in the flange closer to the other holes.
Alternatively, use a suitable blind fastener (toggler or WingIts
®
).
•
Do not install a fold-down seat without swing-down legs unless
at least one of the three flange machine screws (with a T-nut)
is attached to wood backing. If your unit does not have wood
backing where you need it, install 2x6 blocking between the
studs to provide suitable attachment.
•
If you cannot locate or add suitable backing, you can install grab
bars and seats (with swing-down legs only) using a WingIts
®
brand fastening system, also available from Bestbath.
•
Loads in excess of 250 lbs. always require a seat with
swing-down legs.
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS NEEDED:
HOW TO INSTALL
ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS:
WingIts is a registered trademark of WingIts Innovations, LLC.
Silicone
Figure 2
#10 x 1
1
⁄4" stainless Phillips-head
sheet metal screw (only for seats
with legs).
Fiberglass laminate
Plywood backing
Figure 3
Make sure seat
will clear bar
34"
18"
FOLDING SEAT WITH SWING-DOWN LEGS
Figure 1
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS NEEDED:
ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS:
Trace line
Tape
HOW TO INSTALL
1. Hold the soap dish level, at the desired location on the tub/
shower wall, and trace around it with a pencil.
2. Tape off around the traced area as shown at right.
3. Clean both the area within the tape and the contact edge of
the soap dish with a solvent such as alcohol or acetone.
4. Scuff the area with sandpaper, then blow or brush off sanding
dust so surface is clean for application of epoxy adhesive.
5. Mix epoxy according to instructions on the package.
6. Spread adhesive on the back of the soap dish and press it into
position. Hold it there while you use your free hand to quickly
remove the masking tape and the excess adhesive on it.
7. Continue holding the soap dish in place for a few minutes
more until you feel it has set up enough to remain adhered.
Alternatively, secure it with hot-melt glue while the adhesive
cures.
8. When the adhesive has cured to the point of being fairly solid
(approx. 5 minutes), apply a small bead of silicone where the
soap dish and the shower wall meet.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1076
Soap Dish (Surface Mount)
•
Sandpaper
•
Cleaning solvent (alcohol or acetone)
•
Masking tape
•
Rags or paper towels
•
Tape measure
•
Hot-melt glue gun (optional)
•
Soap dish
•
2-part, 5-minute epoxy
•
100% silicone
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS:
HOW TO INSTALL
1. Hold the soap dish level (or slightly tipped forward) at the
desired location on the tub/shower wall. Using a pencil, trace
the edge on one side of the dish (Figure 1).
2. Hold the dish on the line you drew and install the screws on
that side. Screws should be snug but not tight (Figure 2).
3. Hold the dish level and trace the opposite edge (Figure 3).
4. Hold the dish on the line you drew and install the second set of
screws. Then tighten all four screws (Figure 4).
5. Apply silicone sealant along the sides from the top but leave
the corner open to allow drainage (Figure 5).
1082
Soap Dish (Corner Mount)
•
Soap dish
•
100% silicone
•
Screws (4)
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS NEEDED:
•
Pencil
Leave back corner free of
caulk to allow drainage.
Figure 5
Apply silicone along
top edge of sides.
Figure 1
Hold dish level and trace
one edge with a pencil
Figure 3
Trace opposite
edge
Figure 2
Install screws snugly,
but not tight
Figure 4
Install two remaining screws,
then tighten all four screws
Level (not supplied)
Level (not supplied)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1077
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(Standard Application)
•
Alcohol wipes (2 included in kit)
•
E-6000 adhesive (included in kit)
•
Pencil
•
Scissors or utility knife
•
Straight edge
NOTE: Adhesion may be poor on surfaces (tile) treated with
silicone-based sealers. To test adhesion, peel back about 1"
of the WaterStopper backing, press adhesive area to surface
where it will be installed and leave it overnight. Check the
test sample by pushing sideways as shown at right. If it has
adhered sufficiently, pull straight up and proceed with the
installation. If it has not adhered, more agressive chemical
stripping may be necessary.
2
1
⁄4" radius
3
⁄8" radius
Clean surface with supplied alcohol wipe
(SURFACE MUST BE DRY).
1
Use a pencil to draw the outline of the endcap on the
shower.
3
Draw a line with a straight edge that connects the two
marks from Step 5.
6
When you reach the arrow mark at the other end, cut
off any excess material and firmly press the end to
the floor. Move along the length pressing firmly
down on both sides of the WaterStopper.
9
Choose the end caps that fit your unit. Without removing adhesive backing, place endcap so it is level at the curb edge and
inside the shower front. Note the distance from the front of the shower for second endcap.
2
Mark the floor at the embossed arrow.
4
Peel off about 4" of the adhesive backing from
the WaterStopper and stick the corner at the two
intersecting marks.
7
Peel the backing off the self-adhesive tape on the
endcaps.
10
Press the endcaps down inside the drawn outline. Make sure the upright portion of
the WaterStopper is slotted properly into the endcap. Use the second alcohol wipe
to remove any excess E-6000 adhesive and the pencil marks.
12
E
6
0
0
E
6
0
0
0
Apply E-6000 adhesive on the edge around the bottom
and inside the front slot.
11
The WaterStopper will be ready for use after four hours. The WaterStopper combined
with a heavy duty, weighted curtain offers one of the best water retention system
available.
13
Mark the floor at the edge of the underside indent at the
open end of the endcap.
5
Using the line as your guide, continue to peel off the
backing as you gently stretch the WaterStopper and stick
it down along the line you drew.
8
Repeat Steps 2 through 5 with the second endcap at the other end of the shower.
Too highToo low
KIT CONTENTS AND SUPPLIES:
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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(Corner Application)
1078
To begin, refer to Steps 1 – 6 on the WaterStopper Standard Application instructions.
Lay the WaterStopper along the front
of your shower, leaving equal excess at
each end.
Extend your pencil mark onto the vertical
surface.
This is an example of a cut for a 90°
corner shower.
With one finger or thumb in the inside pit
of the cut, press the WaterStopper down
onto the shower.
Mark the WaterStopper nearest the
corner with a pencil.
From the angle templates at bottom of
page, cut out the one that matches the
angle of your shower.
Slice the backing about 6" on either side
of the cut out. DO NOT
cut through the
adhesive strip or the rubber (see step 9).
Hold the center cut down with one hand
and use the other to stretch tight and
stick the exposed section of the adhesive
down to the corner of your shower.
Follow Steps 3-10, using a scrap piece of
wood or other hard surface between the
shower floor and the WaterStopper to make
your cut. Remove backing between cuts.
Place the template on the WaterStopper
with the arrow pointing toward your mark
and the parallel lines (=) flat against the
outside edge. Trace the template.
Remove this section of the backing.
Run your thumbs or fingers along the
outside bend, sticking the curled section
down.
Holding the first angle firmly, pull tight and
stick second corner down while making
sure the front is straight. Continue with
Step 12.
Use your razor knife to cut out the traced area.
Make sure to start your cut on the vertical
surface. If the WaterStopper does not fully bend
to your angle, cut further into the vertical surface.
DO NOT make cuts on your shower surface.
Bend the WaterStopper to your corner
angle. Make sure that the outer edge
curls up rather than down.
Your corner is finished. Continue with
Steps 9-11 on the WaterStopper Standard
Application instructions (FORM 1077) to
add end caps and complete installation.
1
3
7
11
2
4
.
fi
12
13
90º
90º
90° corner
Neo Angle
8
12
N1
5
9
13
N2
6
10
14
Scrap
wood
For Neo-Angle Showers
Angle Templates:
90º
90º
90° corner
Neo-Angle
After Step 2, use the 45° template and refer to Steps N1 and N2 below.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS:
HOW TO INSTALL
1. Put the adaptor in place and trace a pencil line around it on the
shower bottom (Figure 1).
2. Place a
1
⁄4" bead of silicone just inside the pencil line.
3. Carefully put the threshold in position (Figure 2).
4. Smooth out the excess silicone with a wet finger. A strip of
masking tape, positioned
1
⁄4" from the pencil line on the shower
and
1
⁄4" from the edge of the adaptor, will help ensure a smooth
edge and make excess silicone easier to remove (Figures 2
and 3).
5. Remove the masking tape and touch up with a wet finger to
smooth and feather edges of the silicone.
6. Do not disturb for 12 hours.
To remove the adaptor:
1. Holding the blade flat, carefully cut through all the silicone with
a utility knife.
2. Pivot the threshold sideways into the shower and pull it up.
3. Carefully remove the silicone with a single-edged razor blade
and Goof Off
®
Remover or other caulk remover (available at
most hardware stores).
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS NEEDED:
•
Pencil
•
Masking tape (optional)
•
Threshold adaptor
•
100% silicone
1079
Semi-Permanent Threshold Adaptor
Part Numbers TAS, TASW, and TASM
Masking
tape
Figure 3
1
⁄4"
1
⁄4" bead
of silicone
Masking tape
on shower wall
and pan.
1
⁄4"
Figure 2
Goof Off is a registered trademark of W.M. Barr Company Inc.
Pencil line
Figure 1
Threshold adapter
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS:
HOW TO INSTALL
•
Cut the curtain rod to the correct length based on whether it will
be installed on the walls of the shower or on the walls above the
shower unit.
•
Use screws to attach a bracket at the right level on each side of
the shower unit (or wall above).
•
Curtain rod
•
Curtain rod bracket (2) with screws
1080
Curtain and Rod
Plastic curtain
rod bracket
Curtain must be
74" long
(sold separately)
74"
75"
Curtain rod
Curtain ring
(sold separately)
Position horizontally
so the curtain hangs
against the inside of
the WaterStopper.
2"
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS:
HOW TO INSTALL
1081
•
Refer to Figures 1 – 3 below.
•
Glide bar assembly
•
#10 x 1" TEK screws (2)
•
#10 x
3
⁄4" Fender washers (2)
Standard 26" Glide Bar
DISASSEMBLE KIT PARTS
Figure 1
MARK AND INSTALL FLANGES
Figure 2
RE-ASSEMBLE GLIDE BAR ON FLANGES
Figure 3
KIT CONTENTS (ASSEMBLED)
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO INSTALL
ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS:
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES NEEDED:
APPLICATION:
Flange Trim Kit for Wing Wall
•
Back wall section
•
Typical side front sections (2)
•
Typical side top section
•
Universal side top section
•
Wing wall top section
•
Loctite
®
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive
•
100% silicone
•
Paintable latex caulk
Installation:
1. Measure the distance along the back wall between the drywall
on each side of the shower.
2. Trim the back wall section to the correct size with a hacksaw.
3. Apply dollops of Power Grab
®
adhesive, approximately
3
⁄4" tall
and spaced 8" apart, to the nailing flange. Press the trim in
place.
4. Repeat Steps 1– 3 with the remaining sections.
5. Caulk around all edges. Use 100% silicone between shower
and trim; use paintable latex between trim and drywall
(Figure3).
For use as an easy way of covering the nailing flange where drywall
or other wall material is already installed BEHIND a shower with a
wing wall.
1083
Loctite and Power Grab are registered trademarks of Henkel Corp.
Power Grab
®
adhesive
8"
Figure 1
TRIM CROSS-SECTION
1
⁄8" radius
1
1
⁄4"
3
⁄32"
5
⁄8"
Figure 2
LEFT WING WALL SHOWN
Figure 4
TRIM CROSS-SECTION (INSTALLED)
Shower
Screw head
Silicone
Flange trim
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive
Shower nailing flange
Latex caulk (paintable)
Drywall
Figure 3
Stud
Stud
TRIM SHOWN BEFORE INSTALLATION
Make sure you measure horizontal side pieces from the "step" and
not from the end. See dimension A below.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO INSTALL
ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS:
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES NEEDED:
1084
Flange Trim Kit for Remodel
Part Numbers FTKR3, XFTKR3, and FTKTR3
•
Back wall section
•
Left front section
•
Left top section
•
Right front section
•
Right top section
•
Loctite
®
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive (2)
•
100% silicone
•
Paintable latex caulk
1. Measure the distance along the back wall between the drywall
on each side of the shower.
2. Trim the back wall section to the correct size with a hacksaw.
3. Apply dollops of Power Grab
®
adhesive, approximately
3
⁄4" tall
and spaced 8" apart, on both the nailing flange and drywall.
Press the trim in place.
4. Repeat Steps 1– 3 with the remaining sections.
5. Clear away any excess adhesive, then caulk around all edges.
Use 100% silicone between shower and trim; use paintable
latex between trim and drywall (Figures 3 and 4).
For use on remodels where dry wall is either:
– cut out to install the shower (Figure 3); or
– damaged in such a way that it will not be concealed by our
narrower 1
1
⁄4" FTK125 molding kit (Figure 4).
Kit Part Number Shower Height
FTKR3 42" to 83"
XFTKR3 83" to 94
1
⁄2"
FTKTR3 15" to 42"
Power Grab
®
adhesive
8"
Drywall
TRIM CROSS-SECTION
1
⁄8" radius
3"
3
⁄32"
3
⁄8"
Figure 2
TYPICAL TRIM CROSS-SECTION
(INSTALLED)
Stud
Stud
Shower
Screw head
Screw head
Silicone
Flange trim
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive
Shower nailing flange
Latex caulk (paintable)
Drywall
Figure 3
NON-TYPICAL TRIM CROSS-SECTION,
INSTALLED ON SHOWER OVER DAMAGED DRYWALL
Shower
Screw head
Screw head
Silicone
Flange trim
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive
Shower nailing flange
Latex caulk (paintable)
Drywall
Stud
Stud
Figure 4
Damaged drywall
Use when drywall is damaged beyond coverage with the 1
1
⁄
4
" kit.
Figure 1
Loctite and Power Grab are registered trademarks of Henkel Corp.
APPLICATION:
TRIM SHOWN BEFORE INSTALLATION
Make sure you measure horizontal side pieces from the "step" and
not from the end. See dimension A below.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION:
HOW TO INSTALL
1085
Flange Trim Kit with Reveal
Part Numbers FTK125RVL and FTK125DRVL
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES NEEDED:
•
Paintable latex caulk
Power Grab
®
adhesive
8"
Installation:
1. Measure the distance along the back wall between the drywall
on each side of the shower.
2. Trim the back wall section to size with a hacksaw.
3. Apply dollops of Power Grab
®
adhesive, approximately
3
⁄4" tall
and spaced 8" apart, to the nailing flange. Press the trim in
place.
4. Repeat Steps 1– 3 with the remaining sections.
5. Clear away any excess adhesive, then caulk around all edges.
Use 100% silicone between shower and trim; use paintable
latex between trim and drywall (Figure3).
For use as an easy way of covering the nailing flange on showers
or tub/showers with one or two reveal-type flanges where drywall
or other wall material is already installed BEHIND the unit.
Figure 1
TRIM CROSS-SECTION
1
⁄8" radius
1
1
⁄4"
3
⁄32"
5
⁄8"
Figure 2
RIGHT REVEAL SHOWN
Figure 4
Drywall
ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS:
•
Non-reveal front section (2)
•
Non-reveal top section
•
Reveal front section (1 or 2*)
•
Reveal top section (1 or 2*)
•
Back wall section
•
Loctite
®
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive
•
100% silicone
* Doubles will have 2 sections.
Kit Part Number Type Shower Height
FTK125RVL Single reveal 42" to 82
3
⁄4"
XFTK125RVL Single reveal 83" to 94
1
⁄2"
FTK125DRVL Double reveal 42" to 82
3
⁄4"
XFTK125DRVL Double reveal 83" to 94
1
⁄2"
TRIM CROSS-SECTION (INSTALLED)
Figure 3
Shower
Stud
Screw head
Silicone
Flange trim
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive
Shower nailing flange
Latex caulk (paintable)
Drywall
Stud
Loctite and Power Grab are registered trademarks of Henkel Corp.
TRIM SHOWN BEFORE INSTALLATION
Make sure you measure horizontal side pieces from the "step" and
not from the end. See dimension A below.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1086
•
Back wall section
•
Left front section
•
Left top section
•
Right front section
•
Right top section
•
Loctite
®
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive
•
100% silicone
•
Paintable latex caulk
1. Measure the distance along the back wall between the drywall
on each side of the shower.
2. Trim the back wall section to the correct size with a hacksaw.
3. Apply dollops of Power Grab
®
adhesive, approximately
3
⁄4" tall
and spaced 8" apart, to the nailing flange. Press the trim in
place.
4. Repeat Steps 1– 3 with the remaining sections.
5. Clear away any excess adhesive, then caulk around all edges.
Use 100% silicone between shower and trim; use paintable
latex between trim and drywall (Figure3).
Kit Part Number Shower Height
FTK125 83" or less
XFTK125 83" to 94
1
⁄2"
Power Grab
®
adhesive
8"
Drywall
Figure 1
Flange Trim Kit for New Construction
Part Numbers FTK125 and XFTKT125
For use as an easy way of covering the nailing flange where drywall
or other wall material is already installed BEHIND a shower or
tub-shower unit.
TRIM CROSS-SECTION
1
⁄8" radius
1
1
⁄4"
3
⁄32"
1
⁄2"
Figure 2
TRIM CROSS-SECTION (INSTALLED)
Shower
Stud
Stud
Screw head
Silicone
Flange trim
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive
Shower nailing flange
Latex caulk (paintable)
Drywall
Figure 3
Loctite and Power Grab are registered trademarks of Henkel Corp.
APPLICATION:
HOW TO INSTALL
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES NEEDED:
ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS:
TRIM SHOWN BEFORE INSTALLATION
Make sure you measure horizontal side pieces from the "step" and
not from the end. See dimension A below.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS:
1088
Window Trim Kit — up to 37" width
Part Numbers WTK37 and WTK37H (with header)
HOW TO INSTALL
1. Cut side pieces (B) to length and width (Figure 3). For
cut edges that will not be covered with silicone, use a jig
saw with a bi-metal blade to help prevent a rough edge;
otherwise use a power saw.
2. Install side pieces with Power Grab
®
adhesive and brace or
tape as needed until the adhesive hardens.
3. Cut sill piece (A) to length and width (cut slightly narrower
than side pieces) and install tipped forward approximately
2° (or
1
⁄16" –
1
⁄8") for water run-off (Figure 4).
4. Cut top trim pieces (C) to fit and install (Figure 5).
5. Caulk all joints and corners with silicone (Figure 5).
•
A 36" long sill with 92° angle for drain-off; radii at left end
•
B 36" long side with 90° angle (2)
•
C Top trim (2) not included with header kit
•
D Loctite
®
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive
•
E 100% silicone
Optional header components:
•
F 36" long sill with 90° angle
•
G #8 x 1
1
⁄2" header mounting screws (4)
C
D
Power Grab
E
F
90° sill piece for header
B
34"
A
Radii
92°
36"
G
x4
37" max.
B
Sides cut to fit
Loctite Power Grab is a registered trademark of Henkel Corp.
CROSS-SECTION: SILL PIECE (A)
2"
8"
1
⁄2"
92°
Figure 1
CROSS-SECTION: SIDE PIECE (B)
(and optional header)
2"
8"
5
⁄8"
90°
Figure 2
Figure 5
Caulk with
silicone
Caulk
C
Top trim,
cut to fit
G
Pre-drill
holes
F
Optional
header
1
⁄
8
" -
1
⁄
4
"
Cut sill piece
1
⁄8"–
1
⁄4" narrower
than sides for
cleaner caulking
at corners.
88
°
A
Sill cut to fit
Figure 4
Figure 3
OPTIONAL HEADER
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ACCESSORY KIT CONTENTS:
HOW TO INSTALL
1. Cut side pieces (B) to length and width (Figure 3). For cut
edges that will not be covered with silicone, use a jig saw
with a bi-metal blade to help prevent a rough edge; otherwise
use a power saw.
2. Install side pieces with Power Grab
®
adhesive and brace or
tape as needed until the adhesive hardens.
3. Cut sill pieces (A1, A2) to length and width (cut slightly
narrower than side pieces) and install tipped forward
approximately 2° (or
1
⁄16" –
1
⁄8") for water run-off (Figure 4).
4. Cut top trim pieces (C) to fit and install (Figure 5).
5. Caulk all joints and corners with silicone (Figure 5).
•
A1 36" long sill with 92° angle for drain-off; radii on left end
•
A2 36" long sill with 92° angle for drain-off; radii on right end
•
B 36" long side with 90° angle (2)
•
C Top trim (2) not included with header kit
•
D Loctite
®
Power Grab
®
construction adhesive
•
E 100% silicone
Optional header components:
•
F1 36" long sill with 90° angle; radii on left end
•
F2 36" long sill with 90° angle; radii on right end
•
G #8 x 1
1
⁄2" header mounting screws (4)
•
H #8 x
1
⁄2" screws (4) with header connecting strip
1087
Window Trim Kit — up to 73" width
Part Numbers WTK73 and WTK73H (with header)
C
D
Power Grab
E
A2
Radii
F1, F2
90° sill pieces for header
Radii
Radii
B
34"
A1
Radii
92°
36"
G
x4
H
x4
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CROSS-SECTION: SILL PIECE (A)
2"
8"
1
⁄2"
92°
Figure 1
90°
CROSS-SECTION: SIDE PIECE (B)
(and optional header)
2"
8"
5
⁄8"
Figure 2
73" max.
B
Sides cut to fit
Figure 3
Butt radiussed
ends together
G
Pre-drill
holes
H
Connecting Strip
(Pre-drill all holes;
countersink when
necessary)
F
Optional
header
A
Sill cut to fit
1
⁄
8
" -
1
⁄
4
"
Cut sill piece
1
⁄8"–
1
⁄4" narrower
than sides for
cleaner caulking
at corners.
88
°
Figure 4
Optional Header:
OPTIONAL HEADER
Figure 5
C
Top trim
cut to fit
Caulk
Caulk with
silicone
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BESTBATH SHOWER AND TUB
1089
Basic Cleaning
Best cleaning results are obtained by using automotive paste wax or gel gloss on the walls
only. The walls of the shower bathing unit should be waxed before use and then once every
two or three months. A furniture wax may also be used.
In almost all instances, polish or paste wax will remove dirt accumulated during normal use.
If a cleaner is needed, use only a non-abrasive liquid. Cleaners designed specifically for
fiberglass work very well.
!
Do not apply wax to the floor of the shower, shower pan or tub! This could
make the surface slippery and increase the risk of injury due to falling.
Stain and Residue Removal
•
Stains or burns can be removed by using an automotive rubbing compound, which will
also restore surface luster.
•
Difficult stains may require light sanding with wet 600 grit or finer sandpaper prior to using
rubbing compound.
•
The label on the inside of the unit may only be removed by the occupant. The adhesive
residue from this label can be removed with lighter fluid, nail polish remover or Goof Off
®
Remover (available at most hardware stores).
!
Avoid using caustic drain openers/clog removers (such as Drano) as they
can damage the surface if allowed to stand.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Recommendations
It is important to perform regular cleaning and maintenance on your Bestbath
®
unit. Doing so will help ensure that continues to function at its best for many
years. Read and follow the care and maintenance recommendations noted
here and keep these care instructions for future reference.
•
DO NOT apply wax to the
floor of the shower, shower
pan or tub, as it could make
the surface slippery.
•
DO NOT use caustic drain
clog removers as they can
damage the surface if
allowed to stand.
CARING FOR YOUR BESTBATH SHOWER OR TUB