INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Acrylux Builder Series Shower Walls
Models: 3232Y1.SW.XXX, 3636Y1.SW.XXX, 4834Y1.SW.XXX,
6032Y1.SW.XXX, 3838Y1.CWT.XXX
Thank you for selecting American Standard – the benchmark of fine quality for over 100 years. To ensure this product is installed properly, please
read these instructions carefully before you begin. Local building codes vary by location. Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
3232Y1.SW.XXX
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Shower Wall
Back Panel
32"
Tape Measure
Safety Glasses
3/16" Drill Bit
Screwdriver
Drill
Hole or Saber Saw
Caulk Gun
Pencil
813mm
STUD LAYOUT:
Shower wall will fit all standard
32" x 32" shower bases.
Side Panel
Square
30"
762mm
Level
Door
70"
1778mm
Opening
33-1/2"
851mm
MATERIALS:
• 2 Tubes of Adhesive Compatible with Polystyrene
• Screws 1" Flathead Stainless
• 2" Masking Tape
• Caulk (for Faucet Installation)
• Shims
32"
813mm
= stud location
3636Y1.SW.XXX
Shower Wall
4834Y1.SW.XXX
Shower Wall
Back
Panel
Back
36"
34"
864mm
Panel
914mm
Side
Panel
Side
Panel
STUD LAYOUT:
Shower wall will fit all standard
36" x 36" shower bases.
STUD LAYOUT:
Shower wall will fit all standard
34" x 48" shower bases.
46"
34"
70"
1778mm
1168mm
Door
(864mm)
Door
Opening
Opening
70"
(1778mm)
37-1/2"
953mm
35-1/2"
902mm
36"
914mm
48"
1219mm
= stud location
= stud location
6032Y1.SW.XXX
Shower Wall
3838Y1.CWT.XXX
Shower Wall
32"
813mm
Back
Panel
38"
965mm
Side
Panel
STUD LAYOUT:
Shower wall will fit all
standard 38" x 38"
Corner Entry/Neo
shower bases.
STUD LAYOUT:
58"
70"
1778mm
Shower wall will fit all
standard 32" x 60"
shower bases.
1473mm
Door
Opening
72"
1829mm
39-1/2"
1003mm
39-1/2"
1003mm
33-1/2"
851mm
60"
1524mm
= stud location
= stud location
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
MARK TOP OF STUD
STEP 4. INSTALLING SHOWER WALL IN ALCOVE
CENTER ASSEMBLED
WALL ON SHOWER
• Apply a generous bead of adhesive below mark on each back wall stud only (follow
adhesive manufacturer’s recommended instructions).
• Position back panel in place and press firmly against studs to assure full contact
with adhesive.
• Apply adhesive to studs for side panel opposite the shower controls.
• Push side panel firmly into place.
• Apply adhesive to each stud for faucet side panel and push side panel firmly into
place. (Fig. 6)
• Reposition shims as needed.
FIGURE 5. Mark studs.
• Align the front of the side walls and the front of the shower base.
• With walls properly positioned and shimmed, screw front flanges of side panels
to studs.
• Screw top flange of side panels to studs.
• Screw back panel flange to studs.
• After installation is complete, press panels against each stud to assure full contact
with the adhesive. This will prevent the wall from “oil canning” and helps deaden the
sound in finished alcove.
STEP 5. CAULKING
• When installed on an American Standard Shower Base, your American Standard
Shower Wall is designed to function properly without being caulked. However, if you
prefer the appearance of caulked joints, all seams must be caulked.
• Caulk must be applied around holes for the faucet, diverter valve and shower head.
FIGURE 6. Apply adhesive.
• If your American Standard Shower Walls are used on a shower base other than an
American Standard base, it will be necessary to caulk all seams.
• If a shower door is installed, it will require caulking between the base, the walls and
the door.
• When caulking is required, always use a good grade silicone caulk for best results.
STEP 6. FINISHING
DRYWALL
• Using lattice strips or 1/4" luan, shim studs so that drywall will overlap nail flange
smoothly. (If your wall extends past the shown alcove, it may be necessary to shim
these studs.) (Fig. 7)
• Install 1/2" drywall on sides of alcove first then the back.
TILE
FIGURE 7. Shim studs.
• Install 1/2" drywall up to (not over) wall nail flanges.
• Tile may now be installed over drywall up to the wall.
CLEANING
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners or metal scrapers.
• If drywall mud or plaster gets on your shower, it may be carefully removed with a
wooden scraper made from a piece of scrap wood.
• Adhesive may be removed with mineral spirits.
• Ideal cleaners are Soft Scrub Gel® or Comet Gel®.
WARNING: Some cleaning products are not suitable for use. Read all labels carefully.
DO NOT USE if they say “not suitable for use with ABS, acrylic or polystyrene”.
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SCRATCH REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. For effective scratch removal and polishing, you will need to purchase these items:
1 sheet 1000 grit 3M® wet-dry sandpaper
1 sheet 1500 grit 3M® wet-dry sandpaper
SUPERFICIAL
SCRATCH
2000 grit
1 sheet 2000 grit 3M® wet-dry sandpaper
1 small container of 3M® rubbing compound #05933
These items can be purchased at most auto supply stores that provide supplies to
professional paint and body shops. Call before you go.
Not all auto supply stores will have these items.
LIGHT SCRATCH
1500 - 2000 grit
2. Start sanding with 2000 grit paper. Use small squares of paper about 2" x 2" for all
sanding and use lots of water. The water serves as both a lubricant and to prevent residue
buildup on the paper. Residue buildup shortens the effective life of the paper and may
scratch the surface you are trying to polish.
MEDIUM SCRATCH
1000 - 2000 grit
3. 2000 grit paper is the finest grit available (the higher the number, the finer the grit). If you
can’t remove all of the scratches with 2000 grit, switch to 1500 grit. Remember to wash
the paper frequently with water as you sand.
4. If all of the scratches cannot be removed with 1500 grit, switch to 1000 grit. This should
remove most fine scratches. If you have deep scratches or a gouge, coarser paper may
have to be used (see chart to right). Be careful! Using grit that is too coarse may actually
put in more scratches than it removes.
DEEP GOUGE
600 - 2000 grit
5. Once you have removed all of the scratches by sanding the finest paper possible, repeat
the sanding process using successively finer grits of paper until you have once again
sanded with 2000 grit.
SCRATCH / SANDPAPER GUIDE
6. Now use 3M® rubbing compound #05933 on a soft, damp cloth. Polish using considerable
pressure to produce a smooth, shiny finish.
AS AMERICA, INC. (“AMERICAN STANDARD”) LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ACRYLUX PRODUCTS
AS America, Inc. (“American Standard”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser that it will, at its option, repair or replace any of its
plumbing products found by it to be defective under normal use and maintenance within the following periods from date of purchase:
Electronic Components - two (2) years; Pump Motors - three (3) years; Fittings and Plumbing - two (2) years; Shell - ten (10) years
residential; three (3) years commercial. In the event of a limited warranty claim proof of purchase will be required—save sales receipt.
This limited warranty DOES NOT COVER the following:
1. Defects or damage arising from shipping, installation, alterations, accidents, abuse, misuse, lack of proper maintenance and use of other
than genuine American Standard replacement parts, in all cases whether caused by a plumbing contractor, service company, the owner or
any other person.
2. Deterioration through normal wear and tear.
3. Expense of normal maintenance - periodic replacement of washers, seals, etc. is a normal maintenance requirement.
4. IN NO EVENT WILL AMERICAN STANDARD BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY INSTALLATION
MATERIALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TILES, MARBLE ETC.
5. Postage or shipping costs for returning products for repairs or replacement under this limited warranty and labor or other costs incurred in
connection with product removal or installation under this limited warranty.
6. ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, ALL OF WHICH ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, OR
THE EXTENSION BEYOND THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF ANY IMPLIED LIMITED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR AN INTENDED PURPOSE. (Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long
an implied limited warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions
may not apply to you.)
7. Responsibility for compliance with local code requirement. (Since code requirements vary greatly, distributors, dealers, installation
contractor and users of plumbing products should determine whether there are any code restrictions on the installation or use of a specific
product.)
8. If a whirlpool unit is purchased by a dealer and used as a demonstration unit the limited warranty takes effect as soon as the dealer uses
the product as a demo. If this demonstration unit is subsequently sold to a customer, the dealer may transfer the remaining period of the
limited warranty to the buyer only with American Standard written approval.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other statutory rights that vary from state to state or from province to
province, in which case this limited warranty does not affect such statutory rights.
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P.O. Box 659
West Caldwell, N.J. 07007
Attention: Customer Care Center
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