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Temporary installation of
STEP
the side walls (Cont'd)
Install the side wall (15) with the drilled faucet hole(s).
Lift the wall approximately 3" above the deck of the
bathtub, push it completely against the back wall then
lower the side wall into position.
It is critical that all 3 retraction pins
engage with the X fasteners. There
should be no gap between the walls.
The side wall should now line up
Quick tip
with the front of the bathtub.
Place a level
Quick tip
vertically on the side
wall. If the wall is not
straight, make sure
that the x-fasteners
are properly inserted
With a 1/8" bit, drill holes in the side wall fastening flange
(15) at the top aligned with each stud. Only pre-drill
the flange not the studs. Then, secure the side wall
(15) with one #8 x 1¼" screw (not included) in one of the
pre-drilled holes.
IMPORTANT: HAND TIGHTEN ONLY. DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREW.
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BEFORE CONTINUING,
VALIDATE THAT ALL
THE WALLS ARE LEVEL,
PLUMB AND SQUARE
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1
5.6
Side wall
Bathtub
5.7
5.8
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Side wall
Back wall