Swan TW-32-037 Installation Guide
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1. be necessary to file the bottom edge of a given panel to achieve a good fit across the top Select either left or right corner panel to identify the TW 32 right or left place the soap dish against the back wall Apply pressure sensitive tape and the adhesive to the back of the panel keeping the adhesive at least one inch from the tape and panel edges 2 Corner Panels ont For final fit remove the backing from the pressure sensitive tape and careful ly position corner panel Press firmly to wall moving hand pressure up and down and side to side making sure all areas make firm contact to wall Repeat steps 1 and 2 for installation of the other corner panel 3 Back Panel Back panel is slightly taller than the two corner panels allowing for overlap of the top edge Trial fit then apply pressure sensitive tape and adhesive following pattern in illustration and add an extra circle around soap dish NOTE Depending on the condition of the existing wall surface additional adhe sive may be required to ensure contact between the substrate and the wall panel 4 Back Panel cont Remove the backing from the pressure sensitive tape and carefully center panel with the bottom edge resting on the top edge of the tub Firmly press the entire panel from top to bottom making sure of a solid contact 5 Apron Strips TW 32 Only If the distance from back wall to front edge of apron is more than 31 1 2 th2. the caulking tube apply a bead of caulking along the bottom and top edge of the back panel side panels and corner panels The cen ter panel s two lapping edges and the two overlapping edges of the side panels may also be caulked if desired however it is NOT necessary CAUTION Dry cleaning agents and solvent will damage the surface Burning cigarettes will damage and discolor surface p 800 325 7008 f 314 231 8165 FORM 875 11 07 5M
3. P Installation Instructions for SWANSTONE High Gloss Bathtub Wall Kits Strength Balance Beauty Model No TW 32 Designed for areas 57 to 62 wide 29 to 32 deep INCLUDED IN CARTON One left side panel One left corner panel with soap dish One back panel with soap dish One right corner panel with soap dish One right side panel One left side apron strip One right side apron strip Three tubes of adhesive One tube of caulk One roll pressure sensitive tape TFT ra mMIo9NAweS Model No WW 6000 Designed for areas 58 to 72 wide 29 to 48 deep INCLUDED IN CARTON A One left hand end panel One right hand end panel One back panel with soap dish One right hand corner panel One left hand corner panel One tube of caulk Three tubes of adhesive One roll pressure sensitive tape Iammoog CAUTION Read ALL instructions carefully BEFORE starting your installation Save this man ual for future reference ume Lifetime WARRANTY SWANSTONE Bathtub Wall Panel Kits Strength Balance Beauty WALL SURFACE PREPARATION FOR SWANSTONE TUB WALL AND SHOWER WALL UNITS When installing over Sheetrock Greenboard or Wood A Surface must be dry smooth and free of any dust soap scum or any other con taminants Wipe wall surface with a damp cloth B To ensure proper adhesion the exiting wall surface must be clean and dry Follow the instructions from the adhesive manufacturer regard
4. e apron strips will not line up with the side wall and must be cut down or discarded if a straight line from floor to top of the side panel is desired 6A Side Panels TW 32 Only Note Side panels for Model TW 32 A and E are not interchangeable Check backs for markings left and right Measure location of plumbing outlets from a line straight up from front edge 6B Side Panels WW 6000 Only Measure location of plumbing outlets from the front edge of the tub A and up from the top of the tub B We suggest you make a template from cardboard to help position your side panel over plumbing outlets 7 Trial fit before proceeding Use a drill and a hole cutting bit or a hole saw to cut your holes 1 2 larger than the diameter of the pipes Drill or cut from the finished side of panel For best results place a scrap of wood beneath hole to be cut This gives you of apron strips or tub if strips are not used and height above top ledge of the tub We suggest you make a tem plate from cardboard to help position your side panel over plumbing outlets Transfer measurements to panel mak ing sure before you drill that you have selected the correct panel Carefully line up front edge of panel with front edge of apron strip or tub if strips are not used with bottom edge resting on the top ledge of the tub Press firmly starting from bottom and continuing up to insure solid wal
5. ing primers C After the proper wall preparation is complete and dry follow the instructions below to complete the installation When installing over Plaster A Surface must be dry smooth and free of any dust soap scum or any other con taminants Wipe wall surface with a damp cloth B The wall surface textured swirled finish must be sanded smooth To ensure proper adhesion the exiting wall surface must be clean and dry Follow the instructions from the adhesive manufacturer regarding primers C After the proper wall preparation is complete and dry follow the instructions below to complete the installation When installing over Cement or Concrete A Surface must be dry smooth and free of any dust soap scum or any other con taminants Wipe wall surface with a damp cloth B To ensure proper adhesion the exiting wall surface must be clean and dry Follow the instructions from the adhesive manufacturer regarding primers C After the proper wall preparation is complete and dry follow the instructions below to complete the installation When installing over Tile Ceramic Loose tiles must be removed Plastic All tiles must be removed A Rough up the glossy tile surface B Surface must be dry smooth and free of any dust soap scum or any other con taminants Wipe wall surface with a damp cloth C To ensure proper adhesion the exiting wall surface must be clean and dry Follow the instructions fr
6. l contact Apply pressure sensitive tape and adhesive to proper side panel with pat tern suggested Keep adhesive 1 away from factory applied pressure sensitive tape Put an extra ring of adhesive around drilled holes Remove the backing from the factory applied pressure sensitive tape CARE AND CLEANING The surface is stain and abrasion resistant however it requires reasonable care Wash regularly with warm water use soft cloth with mild liquid detergent such as Handy Andy Mr Clean or Lestoil Scouring pads made of nylon saran or polyethyl ene may be used but NEVER USE ABRASIVE SCOURING POWDERS CLEANERS OR PADS THEY DULL THE FINISH Protect finish with any fiberglass wax or automotive paste wax The Swan Corporation Suite 2300 4 One City Centre St Louis MO 63101 a clean opening Transfer measurements to panel mak ing sure before you drill that you have selected the correct panel NOTE Tape may not hold if conditions are not optimal the panels need to have full con ee tact with the wall for maximum TN adhesion If walls are out of F plumb rough or the panels seem to pull away from the wall once applied you will need to brace the unit Temporary bracing may be con structed by wedging as illus trated lengths of 1 x 2s 2 x 2s and 1 x 3s POSITIVELY NO HAMMERING OR NAILING IS TO BE DONE A CAULKING Following instructions on
7. of the sidewalls is less than 29 you cannot use Model TW 32 If the depth of the sidewall is over 32 extension panels will be necessary Measuring the back wall Measure the width of the back wall If it measures less than 57 you cannot use Model TW 32 If over 62 extension panels are available Model WW 6000 Measuring the sidewalls If the depth of the sidewalls is less than 29 you cannot use Model WW 6000 If the depth of the sidewall is over 48 extension panels will be necessary Measure the back wall If it measures less than 58 you cannot use Model WW 6000 If over 72 extension panels are available FILLER BOARD Measure the height of the tiles from the tub ledge upward If the tiles measure less than 58 it is necessary to install a filler board The filler board must equal the thickness of the tile For best results extend the filler board Tub from the top tile edge to the ceiling Wall Panels Old Tiles ia For best results extend filler board to the ceiling FILLER BOARD IMPORTANT TRIAL FITTING PROCEDURE WW 6000 The back and sidewalls of the WW 6000 are designed to overlap the corner panels However to achieve proper fit the overlap of the back or side panel over the cor ner panels cannot exceed three 3 inches Therefore it is likely that some cut ting of the corner panels will be required We recommend that all cuts be per formed with a saber saw from the facing side of the corner
8. om the adhesive manufacturer regarding primers D After the proper wall preparation is complete and dry follow the instructions below to complete the installation When installing over Wallpaper A All wallpaper must be removed from the area to be covered B Surface must be dry smooth and free of any dust soap scum or any other con taminants Wipe wall surface with a damp cloth C To ensure proper adhesion the exiting wall surface must be clean and dry Follow the instructions from the adhesive manufacturer regarding primers D After the proper wall preparation is complete and dry follow the instructions below to complete the installation When installing over Masonite A Surface must be dry smooth and free of any dust soap scum or any other con taminants Wipe wall surface with a damp cloth B To ensure proper adhesion the exiting wall surface must be clean and dry Follow the instructions from the adhesive manufacturer regarding primers C After the proper wall preparation is complete and dry follow the instructions below to complete the installation TOOLS NEEDED TO INSTALL Saber saw drill ruler caulking gun and tools needed for faucet work Panels mount directly to walls with furnished adhesive and pressure sensitive tape DO NOT NAIL PANELS TO SUBWALLS THE HOLES IN THE CORNER PANELS ARE FOR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES ONLY MEASURE BEFORE YOU START Model TW 32 Measuring the sidewalls If the depth
9. panel The following chart contains the most common back and sidewall dimensions Measure and trial fit corner panel before and after cutting Width of Cut from Short Depth of Cut from Long Back Wall End of Corner Panel Side Wall End of Corner Panel 72 o 48 o 66 3 46 2 60 6 42 6 36 12 32 16 Accessories WINDOW TRIM KIT Model WTK 1 not part of TW 32 or WW 6000 TUB WALL KIT available through your dealer This high gloss Window Trim Kit is designed to eliminate unsightly sills decorate and make waterproof the left and right jambs plus provide a water proof natural draining sill READ ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING TRIAL FIT PANELS PRIOR TO FINAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Allow panels to adjust to room temperatures 652 to 90 for at least 6 hours Turn off hot and cold water supply remove faucet handles escutcheons filler spouts and any fittings mounted to the wall that will be covered i e towel bars soap dishes etc Use hammer and chisel to remove objects cemented to walls Old ceramic tiles if solidly adhered to walls may be covered with this kit and need not be removed Loose ceramic tiles must be removed and sub walls sanded smooth Front edge ceramic tiles may be reset for appearance only See wall surface preparation recommendations on previous page 1 Corner Panels If the tub has settled or walls are out of plumb it may
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