American Standard Bathroom Aids 2649BW User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
SAVERBATH WALLS  
MODEL: 2649BW  
USE BATH WALL 2649BW WITH BATH TUB 2647.102 or 2647.202  
Thank you for selecting American Standard – the benchmark of fine quality for over 100 years. To ensure this product is installed  
properly, please read these instructions carefully before you begin. (Certain installations may require professional help.) Also be  
sure your installation conforms to local codes.  
BEFOREYOU BEGIN....  
Local building codes vary by location. Observe all local plumbing and building codes.  
Unpack your new shower walls and inspect them carefully for damage. Verify that the walls are the correct size for your  
installation. Refer to American Standard roughing-in information for specific dimensions for each model.  
NOTE: Take extra care in handling the front surfaces of the walls. Use only non-abrasive cloths to avoid scratching.  
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS  
TOOLS:  
MATERIALS:  
Tape Measure  
Caulking Gun  
Level  
Acrylic/Latex or Acrylic/Silicone Sealant  
Galvanized (or corrosion resistant) flat head screws 3/4" minimum length  
2 x 4 lumber for additional wall studs as required  
Tub Surround Adhesive  
Pencil  
Drill  
Hole Saw or  
Sabre Saw  
Square  
1 x 4’s if installing shower doors  
PREPARATION:  
Saverbath tub walls are to be installed directly  
over stud walls. Drywall is not required.  
Illustration 1  
Each alcove  
A) Remove dry wall surface and ensure that  
stud must  
be plumb  
alcove is plumb and square. (Illustration 1)  
and square.  
B) Identify your model number in the illustrations  
which follow. Prepare studs as indicated.  
Pr o d u c t n a m e s l i s t e d h e r e i n a r e t r a d e m a r k s o f A S A m e r i c a I n c .  
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:  
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If you plan to install a bath/shower door, a 1 x 4 must be installed in the pocket on the back of both side walls.  
A) Cut one end of the 1 x 4 to 45° as shown. (Fig.1) Then cut the 1 x 4 to a length of 57-1/2".  
B) Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive in the pocket of each side wall. With 45° cut end down and angle facing out,  
attach board butting up to the top of the pocket. Allow time to cure.  
Nailing flange  
(top)  
Nailing flange  
(top)  
Back view of  
side wall.  
Typical of both  
side walls.  
1 x 4  
(Butt to top  
of pocket)  
TUB  
SURROUND  
ADHESIVE  
Fig. 1  
71-1/2"  
(1816mm)  
Shower  
Base  
1 x 4  
Nailing  
flange  
WALL  
POCKET  
(FRONT)  
WALL  
NAILING  
FLANGE  
Front view of side  
wall. Typical of  
both side walls.  
57-1/2"  
(1461mm)  
Tub  
Tub  
Surround  
Adhesive  
45°  
Cut  
TUBTILE  
FLANGE  
1 x 4  
(Butt to top  
of pocket)  
Wall pocket  
(front)  
Wall pocket  
(back)  
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A) Position the three panels into the alcove. Lower each  
panel onto the bathtub to ensure that the panels fit  
properly in the alcove.  
Top Nailing flange  
B) Mark the appropriate side panel (right or left) cutouts for  
plumbing fixtures. Refer to plumbing fixture installation  
instructions for hole dimensions and placement. Carefully  
locate, mark and cut holes using the properly sized  
hole saw.  
C) When satisfied with fit, mark a line across the top of the  
panels on each stud. Remove the panels. The marked  
line will help align the panels in subsequent steps.  
Mark for  
plumbing  
fixtures  
Bath Tub  
Front Nailing Flange  
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Pencil line  
A) Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive down each stud  
that will come in contact with the back panel being sure  
to stay below the line you marked. You do not need to  
apply adhesive to the corner studs.  
B) Lay a bead of sealant along tub ledge.  
Tub Surround  
Adhesive  
bead  
C) Reposition back panel aligned with pencil line and press  
firmly against studs.  
Sealant  
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A) • Locate and drill a clearance hole in the center of the top nailing flange and centered on each stud (see arrows as shown).  
• Also drill four evenly spaced clearance holes on the front nailing flange on each side (see arrows as shown).  
B) Ensuring mating surface is square and plum (Fig. 2), install galvanized screws through each clearance hole  
and into the studs, securing the wall panel.  
C) Add a bead of sealant down the vertical corner of the back panel (Fig. 2).  
Stud  
Drill clearance  
hole for screw  
in top nailing  
flange  
Drill cle  
aran  
ce  
holes fo  
r screws  
Mating surface  
(square and plum)  
Drill clearance  
hole for screw  
in front nailing  
flange  
Sealant  
Fig. 2  
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A) Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive down  
each stud that will come in contact with the side  
panels being sure to stay below the line  
previously marked.  
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C) Align the top nailing flange of each side  
panel with pencil line marked. Press firmly into  
place to ensure proper adhesion to studs.  
Check alignment with all mating surfaces and  
reposition if necessary.  
B) Lay a bead of sealant along side panel mating  
surface and tub ledge.  
Pencil line  
Sealant  
(side panel  
mating surface)  
Tub Surround  
Adhesive (studs)  
Sealant (tub edge)  
D) Locate and drill a clearance hole in the center of the top  
nailing flange and centered on each stud (see arrows as shown).  
Also drill clearance holes in the front nailing flange on each side  
panel at approx. 12" intervals, centered on the flange (see arrows  
as shown).  
Install galvanized screws through each hole and into the studs,  
securing the wall panel.  
Drill cle  
aran  
ce  
holes fo  
r screws  
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Install temporary braces to hold the  
center of the back and side panels tight  
to the studs for approximately 24 hours  
while adhesive sets. Add cushioning  
between panels and braces to prevent  
scratching the panels.  
When installing greenboard, position  
drywall screws above the top nailing  
flange. If you choose to screw  
through the nailing flange, you  
MUST drill clearance holes in the  
flange to avoid cracking/damaging  
the flange.  
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A) After greenboard is installed, apply finished sealant bead to all edges and joints. Follow sealant manufacturers’  
recommended cure time.  
B) Make connections to supply and drain lines.  
Green Board  
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POST INSTALLATION CLEAN-UP  
Remove all construction debris. Tile grout can be removed with a wooden popsicle stick or tongue depressor.  
Do not use wire brushes or any other metal implement on surface.  
Post installation clean-up generally can be completed using warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent.  
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Stubborn dirt or stains may be removed using granular Spic and Span mixed with water.  
Painter's naphtha can be used to remove excess adhesives and/or wet oil-base paint.  
AFTERCARE and CLEANING  
WARNING: Cleaning products with labels that say “not suitable for use with ABS, acrylic or polystyrene”  
!
SHOULD NOT BE USED. Read all labels carefully.  
• Excessively hot water may cause surface damage.  
HARSH CHEMICALS SHOULD NEVER BE USED ON SHOWER WALL SURFACE. Clean after use with a mild liquid household  
detergent cleaner. Do not use Lestoil, Lysol Disinfectant (spray or concentrate), or Lysol Basin, Tub and Tile Cleaner,  
Windex, Mr. Clean, Dow Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner, or cleaning products in aerosol cans.  
• Do not use wire brushes, knives or sharp objects to remove stains, cigarette tar deposits, or other surface blemishes.  
• Abrasive cleaners or powders must not be used, since they will dull the surface. If the glossy surface loses  
its sheen, dulled areas or light scratches can be restored by rubbing with a white "automotive type" polishing  
compound and waxing with a "liquid wax."  
Do not wax areas where you walk or stand.  
• Do not allow nail polish remover, acetone, dry cleaning fluid, paint remover or other solvents to come into  
contact with the surface.  
• Clean the surrounding surface immediately after using caustic drain cleaners.  
• Burning cigarettes will damage the surface.  
• Should damage to the fixture occur, repairs can be made quickly and easily.  
Your distributor or builder can provide details.  
AS America, Inc. Limited Lifetime Warranty for Saver™ Walls  
AS America, Inc. (American Standard”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser that it will, at its option, repair or replace this these walls or any of its  
parts that are found by American Standard, in its sole judgment, to be defective under normal residential use and maintenance so long as it is owned by  
the original consumer purchaser.  
thirty (30) days of purchase.  
In no event will American Standard be liable for the cost of repair or replacement of any installation materials including but not limited to tiles, marble etc.  
This limited warranty DOES NOT COVER the following:  
1. Defects or damages arising from shipping, installation, alterations, accidents, abuse, misuse, lack of proper maintenance and cleaning as directed in  
the owner’s manual and use of other than genuine American Standard replacement parts, in all cases whether caused by a plumbing contractor,  
service company, the owner or any other person.  
2. Deterioration through normal wear and tear and the expense of normal maintenance.  
3. Commercial application.  
4. Options and accessories. American Standard’s limited warranty on these items is one year for parts only and excludes labor. This one year limited  
warranty covers accessories manufactured by American Standard (e.g. aprons, drains, grab bars, heaters, trim kits) against defects of material or  
workmanship. Warranty coverage begins on the date the accessory was originally purchased by the owner.  
5. Postage or shipping costs for returning products for repairs or replacement under this limited warranty and labor or other costs incurred in  
connection with product removal or installation under this limited warranty.  
6. ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, ALL OF WHICH ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, OR THE  
EXTENSION BEYOND THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR AN INTENDED PURPOSE. (Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.)  
7. Responsibility for compliance with local code requirements. (Since local code requirements vary greatly distributors, retailers, dealers, installation  
contractors and users of plumbing products should determine whether there are any code restrictions on the installation or use of a specific  
product.)  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary from state to state. For service under this warranty, you should  
contact the following:  
In Canada:  
AS Canada ULC  
5900 Avebury Rd.  
Mississauga, Ontario  
Canada L5R 3M3  
In Mexico:  
American Standard B&K Mexico  
S. de R.L. de C.V.  
Via Morelos #330  
Col. Santa Clara  
Ecatepec 55540 Edo. Mexico  
Toll Free: 01-800-839-1200  
In the United States:  
American Standard Brands  
P.O. Box 6820  
Piscataway, New Jersey 08855  
Attention: Director of Consumer Affairs  
Toll Free: (800) 387-0369  
For residents of the United States, warranty  
information may also be obtained by calling  
the following toll free number: (800) 442-1902  
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