Ubau Flo Shower Element Installation Manual

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1 Ubau Flo Shower Element Installation Manual The information pertained within this guide is for reference only and does not supersede instructions from other product manufacturers or building codes. Always consult and follow manufacturers specific installation and saftey instructions BEFORE installing any products. übertile bears no responsibility or liability for damage(s) resulting from the contents contained within this manual. All tasks performed by the product user are at the own risk and liability of the user

2 Shower Element Installation / Instruction Manual Items Included in Kit: ABS Drain Body Tightening Ring Stainless Steel Support Plate Wood Screws Ubau Flo ShowerPan Grate Holder Weeping Nut Drain Grate Lubricant Required Tools: Tape Measure Jigsaw & Circular Saw Power Drill Marker / Pencil Flathead Screwdriver Spirit Level Utility Knife 3/8 x3/8 sq-notched Trowel 1/4 x3/16 V-Notched Trowel 300ml Caulking Gun Required Materials: ABS GLUE Modified Thinset Mortar ANSI A118.4 ABS pipe adhesive überseal pg

3 Preparation, Safety & Requirements -Wooden subfloors must be level, flat and sound, meeting the deflection requirements for the intended weight of tile and load. -Concrete subfloors must be level, flat and sound, in a condition to bond and support tile. -If floor is not level, use an appropriate self levelling cement prior to proceeding with installation of Ubau Flo ShowerPan -Remove all dust, oils, debris and bondbreakers from subfloors. Verify with Thinset manufacturer to ensure bondability to subfloor. -Wear all required saftey equipment to prevent personal injury during installation of this product. -Verify with local building codes before installing, to ensure the compliance of products with local building codes. -Pay attention to the joist location, when selecting the optimal drain positioning. Never cut the floor joists! For Wooden Subfloors: 5/8 (16mm) 3/4 (19mm) 16 0.C (406mm) C (487mm Minimum subfloor thickness for joist spacing of 16 (406mm) O.C is 5/8 (16mm) thick tongue & groove plywood subfloor, prepared according to local building codes, approved by an engineer to support a finished tile assembly and associated intended loads. Minimum subfloor thickness for joist spacing of 19.2 (487mm) O.C is 3/4 (19mm) thick tongue & groove plywood subfloor, prepared according to local building codes, approved by an engineer to support a finished tile assembly and associated intended loads. Plumbing Notes -The ABS Drain Body is designed to fit UPC approved ABS 2 drainage pipes only. -The pipe must be firmly secured in its correct position, mounted 2-3/8 (60mm) below the TOP of the subfloor. -If the pipe is already installed, an internal pipe cutter can be used to cut the pipe to the correct height from the top -The connecting of the 2 drain pipe to the ABS Drain Body must be performed by a certified plumber using the correct pipe adhesive(s) for ABS plastic as designated by local plumbing codes and pipe adhesive manufacturer. -The standing areas on the Ubau Flo ShowerPan is sloped between 2-4% for most pan sizes. However, some specific models may have slopes less or greater than 2-4%. Verify with technical drawings to determine exact slope for each model. Plumbing Pipe Depth requirement: 60mm / 2-3/8 pg

4 Cutting the Shower Pan (only if required) a. b. c. Measure the area where the Ubau Flo ShowerPan will be installed. Mark the dimensions onto the Ubau Flo ShowerPan. Using a circular saw, cut to size. d. e. f. 1/2 1/2 Mark 1/2 (12.5mm) back from the newly cut edge. g. Using a circular saw, cut 1/2 (12.5mm) deep following the marked line. Using a utility knife, cut from the side of the Ubau Flo ShowerPan to reveal a 1/2 x 1/2 channel. pg.3

5 Step 1- Installing Metal Support Plate a. b. For Concrete floors Following the traced line, chisel a hole into the concrete, at a depth of 3.5 around the drain pipe. Using the Stainless Steel Support Plate as a template, trace the circle/hole opening for the drain opening onto the subfloor. Using a Jigsaw, cut along the traced line making a hole in the subfloor. c. Center the Stainless Steel Support Plate over the hole. Using provided wood screws fasten the Metal Support Plate to the subfloor. d. For concrete floors Center the Stainless Steel Support Plate over the hole. Using appropriate concrete screws / anchors or a suitable adhesive, fasten the Metal Support Plate to the concrete. Step 2- Installing ABS Drain Body a. b. ABS GLUE 1. Apply ABS Glue to the drain pipe and the ABS Drain Body pipe mating surface per ABS glue manufacturers instructions. Place the ABS drain body through the Metal Support Plate, gluing the ABS drain body into the plumbing pipe. (optional) If you have access under the floor, the plumbing pipe can be affixed from below at a later time. pg.4

6 Step 3- Installing Ubau Flo Shower Base a. Caution: Correct Tiling Thinset consistency and application are critical to ensuring the necessary bonding & support for the Ubau Flo ShowerPan. Mix the mortar using the maximum amount of water allowed as instructed by the Tiling Thinset manufacturer, so it is fluid but still able to maintain a trowel notch profile. Thinset mixed to stiff, may not compress enough to allow the Ubau Flo Shower Pan to seat fully into the ABS Drain Body. Any flattening or levelling of the subfloor must be done PRIOR to adhering the Ubau Flo ShowerPan! Using a 1/4 x3/16 V-Notched trowel, apply Modified Tiling Thinset onto the Stainless Steel Support Plate. b. c. Caution: DO NOT allow thinset or contaminants to contact any part(s) of the ABS drain body or mating surfaces! underside of Ubau Flo Shower Pan Using a 3/8 x3/8 sq. notched trowel apply Modified Tiling Thinset onto the subfloor, combing uniformly in 1 direction (either towards the entrance of the shower, or the shortest length of the Ubau Flo ShowerPan ). This allows the air to escape when the mortar is compressed, so no voids are present in the Modified Tiling Thinset. Using the FLAT Side of a trowel, key in a thin, flat layer of Modified Tiling Thinset onto the underside of the Ubau Flo Shower- Pan. pg.5

7 Step 3 (continued) Installing Ubau Flo Shower Base d. Use the Lubricant, apply entire contents onto the plastic mating flange on the underside of Ubau Flo ShowerPan. underside of Ubau Flo Shower Pan Caution: To allow the ABS Drain Body to seal to the Ubau Flo ShowerPan ensure mating surfaces are free of thinset and contaminants from transport / handling. Use a clean cloth, to clean the mating surfaces prior to applying lubricant. e. Place the Ubau Flo Shower Pan carefully onto the ABS Drain Body, firmly pressing into place, ensuring the rubber seal fully seats onto the lip on the undeside of the Ubau Flo f. With the Modified Tiling Thinset still wet, place weight on all 4 corners of the Ubau FLO ShowerPan (example use boxes of tiles or bags of tiling thinset to provide weight) pg.6

8 Step 4- Install Tightening Ring a. b. Insert the Tightening Ring into the opening of the ABS Drain Body. Turn the Tightening Ring clockwise, with a a Flathead Screwdriver gently until it locks into position, indicated when the arrows on the Tightening Ring line up with the markings on the ABS Drain Body. Caution: DO NOT apply excessive force when turning the Tightening Ring. If the Ubau Flo ShowerPan is seated correctly into the ABS Drain Body, the Tightening Ring should easily lock into place. c. If the Tightening Ring does not easily lock into place, it indicates the Ubau Flo Shower Element is NOT correctly seated into the ABS Drain Body. If this happens, immidetely reinstall the Ubau Flo Shower Element and determine the obstruction which is disallowing the parts to seat together. Wait a minimum 24 hours before tiling. Consult with mortar manufacturer to confirm the exact required cure time. pg.7

9 Step 5- Installing Drain Grate a. b. Thread the Grate Holder into the Weeping Nut with the UP marking of the Weeping Nut facing UP. By turning the assembled Weeping Nut & Grate Holder clockwise or counterclockwise, you can vertically adjust for a tile thickness of mm. c. d. Apply dallops of überseal onto the 4 yellow markings on the ABS Drain Body Flange. Place the assembled Weeping Nut & Grate Holder firmly into the fresh überseal. Caution: Do not apply excessive überseal to avoid clogging any weeping holes. With the überseal still fresh, the Grate Holder can be adjusted horizontally up to 8mm to accommodate for the tile layout. e. f. Place the Drain Grate into the Grate Holder. pg.8

10 Step 6- Installing Backerboard The Ubau Flo ShowerPan is designed to adjoin with Ubau waterproof backerboards. Refer to backerboard installation manual for detailed installation instructions. Important information when installing tile -Only use ANSI A118.4 or A118.5 Thinset Mortar to adhere tiles. NEVER use mastic(s), premixed or solvent based adhesives. -When using tiles with a surface area smaller than 2 x2 (50mm x 50mm) an epoxy grout must be used -Tiles with a surface area larger than 3 x3 (75mm x75mm) must be indivudually cut to follow the slope gradients of the Ubau Flo ShowerPan -Do not expose any parts of the finished assembly to solvents, or tempurates over 45 degrees celcuis. -Store the uninstalled components of the XPS foam away from excessive UV light (sunlight) -The Weeping Nut and ABS Drain body weeping holes / depressions must not be sealed or clogged. Be extremely cautious when using Modified Tiling Thinset or überseal to ensure the weeping holes / depressions are allowed to remain open so that water may move through the weeping holes / depressions as intended. -Follow all applicable TTMAC, NTCA and / or TCNA guidelines when installing tile Tested per IAPMO PS e1 Tileable Shower Receptors and Shower Kits Ubau Flo Shower Element and Drain Made in Germany pg.9