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electrical shock Hazard

Contacting live electrical wiring with power tools or hand 

tools can cause serous injury or death. Make sure all re-

lated circuit breakers are turned OFF. Test for live circuits 

or wiring inside any wall where installation of the Transol-

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 product requires cutting into a wall.

electrocution Hazard

Water and other liquids conduct electric current and can 

create a short circuit, resulting in injury or death. Keep all 

liquids away from electrical cords and power tools. DO 

NOT create a short circuit between a source of electricity 

and a liquid by being in contact with both simultaneously.

General Information

Required Tools

 100% clear silicone sealant

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Circular saw with 60 to 80 tooth carbide blade

 Saber saw (straight up and down travel) with bi-metal

  blade (14 teeth per inch)

 Drill with 3/8” drill bit

 Hole saw for shower faucet/shower head

 Tape measure

 Masking tape (2” wide works best)

 Level

 Compass or dividers (scribe the panel to the wall)

 Caulking gun

 Clean paper towels or shop towels

 2 x 4 lumber, as required for bracing (see Bracing

 Instructions)

 Industrial grade, hot glue gun and glue sticks (optional)

 Denatured alcohol

Kit contents

Confirm that all parts of this kit has been included before 

beginning installations.

EWK363672, EWK363696

EWK423672, EWK423696

EWK424272, EWK424296

EWK483672, EWK483696

EWK484872, EWK484896

EWK603272, EWK603296

EWK603672, EWK603696

EWK604272, EWK604296

EWK604872, EWK604896

EWK606072, EWK606096

A. 3 flat wall panels 

    (2 end walls, back wall)

B. 2 inside corner trim pieces

C. 4 tubes silicone adhesive

safety guidelines   

 

 

 

     general information

EWKX363696, EWKX423696

EWKX424296, EWKX483696

EWKX484896, EWKX603296

EWKX603696, EWKX604296

EWKX604896, EWKX606096

A. 3 flat wall panels 

    (2 end walls, back wall)

B. 3 flat wall extension panels 

    (2 end walls, back wall)

C. 4 inside corner trim pieces

D. 2 seam joint trim pieces (cut to size on site)

E. 6 tubes silicone adhesive

EW3672, EW3696

EW4896

EW6072, EW6096

A. 1 flat wall panel

    (trimmable)

For best results, use 100% clear silicone sealant for 

bonding this product to a properly constructed and pre-

pared sub wall. You will need one tube of 100% clear sil-

icone sealant (tube sized to fit a standard caulking gun) 

for every 1440 square inches or 10 square feet, or 4 to 

10 tubes for an average shower. Follow the application 

recommendation located in the Panel Installation of this 

manual.

unpackaging

Use care when opening the box so that you do not dam-

age the panels.

This product is shipped to you or your retail center af-

ter careful inspection. After purchasing the kit, carefully 

unbox and inspect the product for any shipping damage 

that may have occurred. If damage is found, report it im-

mediately to the store of purchase. After inspection and 

during installation, protect the products from construction 

damage by moving them to another room or area until 

ready to install.

Store  panels  in  a  flat  area  to  avoid  warpage  until  the 

time of installation. Do not store the panels outside of the 

original packaging in a vertical position.

Please use the model number located on the side of the 

box or the front of this manual when contacting us with 

questions concerning the installation of this unit.

Make sure the walls are the correct size and are in good 

condition. Installation of damaged product will void the 

warranty.

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Summary of Contents for EW3672

Page 1: ...ions Solid Surface Shower Wall Kits and Panels Product Warnings Safety Guidelines Kit Contents Required Tools Preparation Tips Installation PROCEDURE CLEANING MAINTENANCE SURFACE REPAIR WARRANTY INFOR...

Page 2: ...re Eye Protection Be sure to use all personal protective equipment to ensure your own safety To avoid eye injury always wear protective glasses with side shields when using power tools Also make sure...

Page 3: ...hesive Safety Guidelines General Information EWKX363696 EWKX423696 EWKX424296 EWKX483696 EWKX484896 EWKX603296 EWKX603696 EWKX604296 EWKX604896 EWKX606096 A 3 flat wall panels 2 end walls back wall B...

Page 4: ...axes or any other residues If you are installing a recessed accessory cut the hole after the panel is installed and fully supported by the wall Remember to position the accessory between the wall stud...

Page 5: ...area at their own discretion and risk Transolid assumes no responsibility for results obtained or damage incurred from the use of this material either in whole or in part by the buyer This manual will...

Page 6: ...from the line to the top of the shower base 3 Transfer these measurements to both side panels and the back panel Cut the bottom of the panels 4 If the back panel must be cut side to side to fit the op...

Page 7: ...el to fit a bowed or curved wall as it may break furthermore the resiliency of the panel can break the silicone bond to the wall surface Side Panel with shower controls If the side panels do not requi...

Page 8: ...facing out 2 Scribe mark the panel as shown If the panel is wider than the wall take this width into consideration when scribing the panel Note Precisely scribing and cutting the panel will provide a...

Page 9: ...the panel to bond it to the wall surface Temporary Bracing Install temporary bracing to hold the three panels in place until the silicone is completely set usually 24 hours This will allow proper curi...

Page 10: ...the corner molding WARNING Fumes Hazard The fumes from the silicone and solvents used by the installer can be harmful if used in an unventilated room Always work in a well ventilated area To keep the...

Page 11: ...100 clear silicone to seal any holes or joints between the accessory and the wall panel Care and Cleaning Transolid Expressions solid surface products are stain and abra sion resistant however the fi...

Page 12: ...purchase and date of purchase Repair or replacement shall not include any labor charges This limited warranty is non transferable The address to which warranty problems should be reported is Transolid...

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