Pittsburgh Corning 162122 Instructions / Assembly
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1. 5 Clean grease oil paint or ink stains with isopropyl rubbing alcohol Dry with a clean soft cloth 6 Avoid using razor blades or other sharp objects that might scratch the surface Small scratches can be removed by applying a thin coat of automotive paste wax and buffing lightly with a clean cloth For deeper scratches sand the surface lightly with a 400 grit wet or dry paper and buff with a fine grit buffing compound o IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE We hope these instructions are clear and answer your questions about the installation of the Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Shower Systems For additional information on Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block visit our website at www pittsburghcorning com For specific questions regarding the installation of the Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Shower System call Technical Support at 1 800 871 9918 13 The information contained herein is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge But because Pittsburgh Corning has no control over installation workmanship accessory materials or conditions of application NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED EITHER AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE as to the performance or results of an installation containing the products which extends beyond the description on the face hereof and ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF TORT LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED If t2. Wait four hours then apply grout sealer to all grout joints Immediately wipe off any excess sealer with a clean dry cloth to prevent it from adhering to the glass blocks For maximum protection it is recommended that you apply a second coat of sealer after the first coat has dried After 72 hours cure of the grout caulk all perimeter joints 4 ACRYLIC SHOWER BASE CARE amp CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS The Lucite cast acrylic surface of all Pittsburgh Corning Shower Bases is among the glossiest highest quality surfaces available Its hard non porous surface prevents dirt from accumulating and resists stains better than other materials With normal use Lucite cast acrylic will retain its beauty with only a minimal amount of care To maintain the high gloss elegant look of the Lucite cast acrylic surface follow these simple steps 1 Use common household non abrasive cleaners for most cleaning jobs for example Lysol Basin Tub amp Tile Cleaner Glass Plus Simple Green Mr Clean and Top Job or a mild dishwashing detergent such as lvory Liquid Follow manufacturers directions and precautions Rinse well and dry with a clean cloth 2 Never use abrasive cleaners 3 Do not allow your Lucite cast acrylic surface to come into contact with products such as acetone nail polish remover nail polish dry cleaning solution lacquer thinners gasoline pine oil winter green etc 4 Remove dust and dry dirt with a soft damp cloth
3. confirm that the wall is straight level and plumb Use a rubber mallet to help aid final alignment Once satisfied let the sealant dry overnight 10 3 FINISHING THE JOINTS Grout Application ProVantage Glass Block Surface Grout is a high performance white grouting compound designed for interior and exterior applications for use with glass blocks and the ProVantage Glass Block Installation System IMPORTANT The ProVantage Glass Block Surface Grout was designed and tested for this application DO NOT SUBSTITUTE Caution Avoid contact with skin Safety glasses and impervious gloves are recommended to minimize skin and eye contact Reminder Make sure that sealant has been allowed to cure for 24 hours before applying grout THIS IS A FAST CURE GROUT AND SHOULD BE APPLIED AND COMPLETELY WIPED DOWN WITHIN ONE HOUR GROUT WILL CURE VERY RAPIDLY AFTER THIS TIME PERIOD Tools required mechanical mixing recommended Small power mixer makes mixing easier but can also be mixed manually rubber float tile grout sponge safety glasses rubber gloves utility knife margin trowel and clean bucket Gradually add half the bag of ProVantage Grout powder while slowly mixing Use a low speed mixer Mix thoroughly to a smooth homogeneous consistency 11 3 FINISHING THE JOINTS Continued Begin application of grout Starting at the top of the glass block wall apply grout to the joints of glass blocks by moving the rubber
4. float diagonally on a 45 angle across the joints This is the best application method to fill the joints with grout Pack material into joints with float until full Be carefully not to move glass blocks while grouting since wall might still be flexible prior to grout cure Do not grout the perimeter joints between the blocks and the wall and curb These joints must be caulked after the grout has dried for a pliable watertight joint Drag grout float across surface at a 45 degree angle to pick up excess grout IMPORTANT Use the margin trowel to thoroughly pack the grout in the joints of the EndBlock Finish Units Apply all the mixed grout before begin the cleaning process 12 Vail 4 yy er Allow grout to firm up in the joints approximately 5 to 10 minutes and begin cleaning process Use a clean tile grout sponge and clean cool water Dampen sponge and wring out as much water as possible Excessive water during cleanup will weaken grout Work sponge diagonally to pick up excess grout on surface of blocks Run sponge lightly through joints to ensure joints are even Wipe down should recur in multiple directions until all grout is removed from blocks and joints are smooth Rinse and wring out sponge frequently Let glass block wall set for 15 minutes and wipe down again with a clean bucket of water The grout will harden within 3 hours At this point you can begin polishing glass blocks by wiping down with a soft rag or towel
5. plumb line vertically up the wall Place a four feet level even with the V notch in the wall anchor and draw a straight level line on the wall Install two screws in the anchor screws provided with anchors Use this line as a guide when installing the rest of the anchors 2 28 Repeat these steps for every course making sure to install the appropriate vertical spacer at the beginning between each glass block and at the end of the ARQUE glass blocks Remember to apply sealant to the vertical spacers Check with a level to confirm that the wall is straight level and plumb as you build Always apply sealant to the top of glass blocks not on the installed horizontal spacers IMPORTANT After completing the second course of glass blocks check the horizontal and vertical joints for sealant If there is sealant in the joints you need to use a smaller bead or dab of sealant or slightly move the location of the bead of sealant behind the raised edge of the glass block face toward the center of the block 2 29 After installing four or five courses of glass blocks on the curved wall you may want to stop and let the sealant set while your resume installing the remaining courses of the straight wall Always apply sealant to the glass blocks not on the installed horizontal spacers Check the alignment of the glass blocks vertically and horizontally as you build Continue installing glass block until all courses are completed Check one final time with a level to
6. sealant to the installed ARQUE vertical spacer Install the ARQUE glass block sealant side down 2 20 Repeat these procedures for the next two ARQUE glass blocks Apply four 2 inch dabs of sealant to the side of the last installed ARQUE glass block and apply a 1 2 inch bead of sealant around the inside perimeter of the markings on the curb for the 4 s inch horizontal Install the ARQUE vertical spacer and the 47 inch horizontal spacer 2 21 Apply four inch dabs of sealant to the installed ARQUE vertical spacer Next apply a 2 inch bead of sealant around the inside perimeter of the finishing unit then install it on the 4 s inch horizontal spacer 2 22 Follow the procedures in the straight wall section for leveling each glass block Use a level to check the alignment of each course of glass blocks 2 23 Make certain your glass blocks are level from beginning to end Now you need to assemble the first set of horizontal spacers Insert a wall anchor in the end of a 23 s inch horizontal spacer 2 24 Next slip the tab of an ARQUE spacer into the other end of the horizontal spacer The tabs of the three ARQUE spacers slid into each other slots Now slide the tab of the last ARQUE spacer into the 4 s inch horizontal spacer 2 25 Adjust the spacers to fit firmly on top of each glass block 2 GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION Curved wall section Continued 2 27 Now you will need to draw a
7. PROVantage GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION SYSTEM Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Shower System ProVantage Installation Instructions WALK IN SHOWER SYSTEM KIT MATERIALS LIST 1 Walk In Shower Base 72 inch x 51 inch 110 6 inch x 8 inch x 4 inch Glass Blocks 30 6 inch x 8 inch x 4 inch ARQUE Block 20 6 inch x 8 inch x 4 inch EndBlock Finishing Unit 1 ProVantage Walk In Spacer Pack which includes the following HA 91 2 30 pcs ARQUE Horizontal Spacers 27 whole spacers and 3 half spacers 40 pcs ARQUE Vertical Spacers 10 pes 4 s inch Horizontal Spacers cut to fit 11 4 6 x 8 Premiere Series 6 inch x 8 inch EndBlock shape 3 x8 EndBlock gays 48 5I inishing Unit 120 pes 7 2 inch Vertical Spacers 10 pcs 23 s inch Horizontal Spacers peau Ble 24 Approx 10 pes 46 inch Horizontal Spacers cut to fit 6 x 8 Premiere Series Opening 6 inch x 8 inch EndBlock shape 18 4 pkgs Anchor Packs L 2 Buckets ProVantage Glass Block Surface Grout ve i Lp 6 x 8 EndBlock 1 Chrome Shower Drain a PLAN VIEW Finishing Unit 24 Tubes Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Sealant Urea TER or seats WALK IN SHOWER FLOOR PLAN Installation Instructions Right or left entry available Right entry shown above ProVantage S y ProVantage ProVantage ProVantage Vertical Spacer Horizontal Spacer An
8. chor ARQUE Spacer TOOLS REQUIRED Screw driver power drill with an s inch and a s inch drill bit 3 6 inch masonry drill bit long nose pliers rubber mallet four foot level caulk gun utility knife margin trowel rubber float bucket tile grout sponge rubber gloves cheese cloth and safety glasses To set and install the shower base you will also need a mortar pan mortar mixer hoe brick trowel wood shims galvanized nails 50 Ib bag of plaster or mortar and a sheet of roofing paper or plastic the size of the shower base Continued to next page 1 SHOWER BASE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For Classic Shower Base Walk In Shower Base and Neo Angle Shower Base Special Notes to Installer All pictures provided with these instructions are typical and may appear different than the actual items being installed The installer is solely responsible for determining the requirements necessary for compliance with all codes involving installation of this shower All published unit dimensions are for reference only Any critical dimensions required for installation should be taken directly from the shower base being installed Carefully check the shower base upon receipt Notify your supplier immediately if any questions or problems are encountered during this process Do not install the base without first addressing questions which arise during inspection Check for Unit drain matches to the bathroom drain l
9. e finishing unit doesn t fit firmly on the horizontal spacer trim the end of the horizontal spacer Carefully remove the glass blocks and vertical spacers from the bottom horizontal spacer Trace the outline of the horizontal spacer on the curb 2 4 Now Let s build the wall Apply 2 inch beads of sealant on top of the curb inch inside the lines on both sides where the horizontal spacer was positioned Then reinstall the horizontal spacer pressing it down into the sealant Do not secure with screws Pa E 2 5 Next apply four 2 inch dabs of sealant to the first vertical spacer 2 inch in from the four corners Press the spacer into place over the anchor Apply 4 dabs of sealant to the other side of the first vertical spacer ii 2 6 Apply 2 inch beads of sealant to the row of glass blocks behind the raised edge of the glass block faces on both sides of the blocks Next install first block on top of the horizontal spacer with the beads of sealant down push the block firmly against the wall and the base 4 2 7 Apply inch dabs of sealant behind the raised edge of the glass block face 2 inch in from the four corners then press another vertical spacer into place Apply four 2 inch dabs of sealant to the vertical spacer 2 inch in from the four corners Install the second glass block with sealant side down 2 8 Now that the first course is installed you will need to level the glass blocks using th
10. e wedges provided with the anchors Place a level on top of the first glass block If the glass block is not level carefully slide the tip of a screwdriver straight tip under the horizontal spacer until the glass block is level Next slide a wedge under the horizontal spacer 2 9 Level all the glass blocks Be sure to slide the wedges between the horizontal spacers and shower base not between the glass block and the horizontal spacer 2 10 Next apply inch beads of sealant to the top of the installed glass blocks behind the raised edge of the glass block faces on both sides of the blocks Next install the second horizontal spacer with anchor inserted and push the spacer firmly in place Install two screws in the anchor use the screws provided with anchors 5 2 GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION Straight wall section Continued 2 11 Now you will need to draw a plumb line vertically up the wall Place a four foot level even with the V notch in the wall anchor and draw a straight level line on the wall Use this line as a guide when securing the anchors Next apply four 2 inch dabs of sealant to the first vertical spacer inch in from the four corners 2 12 Next press the spacer it into place over the anchor Apply 4 dabs of sealant to the other side of the first vertical spacer Next apply 2 inch beads of sealant to the second row of blocks behind the raised edge of the glass block face on both sides of the blocks Instal
11. he products otherwise fail to conform to the representations made herein through no fault of the buyer buyer s exclusive remedy at Pittsburgh Corning s option is the repair or replacement of the nonconforming products or return of the purchase price paid by purchaser If replacement is elected Pittsburgh Corning will not be responsible for installation or labor costs In no event shall Pittsburgh Corning be responsible or liable for any incidental special consequential or punitive damages which might result from product failure regardless of the theory of liability upon which any such damages are claimed Pittsburgh Corning Corporation provides written warranties for many of its products and such warranties take precedence over the statements contained herein You may obtain a copy of the warranty for this product by contacting Pittsburgh Corning 14 15 AH PITTSBURGH T CORN ING A 800 Presque Isle Drive Pittsburgh PA 15239 2799 TEL 800 624 2120 FAX 724 325 9704 www pittsburghcorning com 2005 Pittsburgh Corning Corporation All trademarks used in this publication are the property of Pittsburgh Corning Corporation GB 297 2 5M 4 05
12. l this course of glass blocks the same as the first course IMPORTANT After completing the second course of glass blocks check the horizontal and vertical joints for sealant If there is sealant in the joints you need to use a smaller bead or dab of sealant or slightly move the location of the bead of sealant behind the raised edge of the glass block face toward the center of the block 2 13 Check with a level to confirm that the wall is straight level and plumb as you build Use a level to check the alignment of the course of glass blocks After installing four or five courses of glass blocks you may want to start on the curve wall This will allow the sealant to set Always apply sealant to the glass blocks not on the installed horizontal spacers Check the alignment of the glass blocks vertically and horizontally as you build 6 2 GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION Walk In shower Curved wall section 2 14 Layout four 6 inch x 8 inch glass blocks three ARQUE blocks and one 6 inch x 8 inch EndBlock Finishing Unit Vertical spacers needed are four 7 1 2 inch vertical spacers and four ARQUE vertical spacers Horizontal spacers needed are one 23 s inch horizontal spacer three ARQUE horizontal half spacers and one 47 s inch horizontal spacer Insert wall anchor into the first 23 s inch horizontal spacer Temporarily install the horizontal spacers on to curb one 23 s inch horizontal spacer with anchor three ARQUE horizontal ha
13. lf spacers with tabs removed bend barb tab back and forth until it snaps off and one 4 s inch horizontal spacer 2 15 Temporarily install glass blocks on horizontal spacers Start with a 71 2 inch vertical spacer four 6 inch X 8 inch glass blocks with 71 2 inch vertical spacers between the glass blocks and three ARQUE glass blocks starting with an ARQUE vertical spacer and ending with an ARQUE vertical spacer thick part of the spacer towards the outside 2 16 Install one 6 inch x 8 inch EndBlock Finishing Unit after the last ARQUE vertical spacer Carefully adjust these blocks to fit the curb and then carefully remove the glass blocks from the bottom horizontal spacers do not move the bottom spacers 2 17 Next mark the location of the horizontal spacers on the curb Reinstall first horizontal spacer and four 6 x 8 inch glass blocks with sealant following the procedures in the straight wall section Next apply a inch bead of sealant around the inside perimeter of the markings on the curb for the first ARQUE glass block 4s 2 GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION Curved wall section Continued 2 18 Install the first ARQUE horizontal half spacer with tabs removed Apply four 2 inch dabs of sealant to the side of the last 6 inch x 8 inch glass block next install the ARQUE vertical spacer 2 19 Apply a inch bead of sealant around the perimeter of the first ARQUE glass block next apply four inch dabs of
14. llow the bedding material to completely harden before applying weight to the bottom of the shower base 2 Stud Cement Board 1 4 inch Tile Adhesive Shower Base Flange Caulk Shower Base Drill s inch holes through the shower base flange at all stud locations Secure the base to the studs with 1 2 inch roofing nails Finish installation as shown above If installing the shower base against an existing wall attach s inch thick furring strips to walls around the shower base or notch wall to accommodate shower base Cleaning Shower Base Use a mild non abrasive cleaner specifically formulated for gelcoat and acrylic surfaces Rinse surface thoroughly 2 GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION Walk In shower Straight wall section 2 1 After installation of the shower base but before beginning to install the glass blocks line up a course of glass blocks for the curb seven 6 inch X 8 inch glass blocks and one 6 inch x 8 inch EndBlock Finishing Unit Layout one 46 inch horizontal spacer and eight 71 2 inch vertical spacers for the curb Insert wall anchor into the 46 4 inch horizontal spacer 2 2 Temporarily install the horizontal spacers on to curb Next starting with a vertical spacer install the glass blocks with vertical spacers between each block Use a level to check the alignment of the course of glass blocks 3 2 GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION Straight wall section Continued 2 3 If th
15. ocation Surface damage Color coordination to other bathroom fixtures Installation Note Shower base shown in photos may vary from actual style of base being installed Location of drain pipes and shower base drain must be made before the installation of shower base The drain plug accommodates a 2 inch PVC waste pipe Insure the floor and stud walls are square and plumb After leveling base on sub floor use shims if necessary draw a line on the studs at the top edge of the shower base flange This will be the installed height of the shower base Make certain the drain assembly lines up with drain hole of shower base Remove shower base and lay down roofing paper or plastic sheet with drain hole mark on it Mix bedding material plaster or mortar Apply bedding material to paper or plastic 2 2 inch thick in a 12 inch x 12 inch grid pattern the full length and width of the shower base Bedding material must not be under the apron edge Cut opening in paper at drain and lower shower base into position with drain assembly It will be necessary to rock the shower base until the top of the shower base flange aligns with the lines drawn on the studs Make certain the apron is contacting the floor along the entire edge of the base If shims were used re install them Insure the base is level in two directions and against the stud framing Fit drain assembly into shower base Note A
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