rev a 02-2020

Waterproof Pre-sloped Shower Pan

Technology for Tiling

Waterproof Pre-sloped Shower Pan

Installation Manual

Contents:Section 1P Pre-sloped Shower Pan

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.Information may change without notice. Visit www.ubertile.com for most current revision.

Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan

Stainless Steel Support Plate

Tightening RingABS Drain Body

Drain Grate Lubricant

Wood Screws

Grate Holder

Items required (drain components sold separate of Pre-sloped Shower Pan)

Required Materials:

Modified Thinset MortarANSI A118.4 or A118.15

Tools required:

ABSGLUE

Tape Measure Jigsaw orCircular Saw

Power Drill

Marker / PencilUtility Knife

3/8”x3/8” sq-Notched Trowel

Spirit Level

ABS pipe adhesive

Weeping Nut

300ml Caulking Gun

Flathead Screwdriver

überseal™

1/4”x3/16” V-Notched Trowel

InsidePipe Cutter

Section 1P - Pre-sloped Shower Pan

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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 Pre-sloped Shower Pan

-Remove all dust, oils, debris and bondbreakers from subfloors. Verify with Thinset manufacturer to ensure bondability to subfloor.

-Wear all required safety 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!

16”0.C(406mm)

5/8”(16mm)

For Wooden Subfloors:

19.2”0.C(487mm

3/4”(19mm)

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-Subfloor must be building code approved sheeting, tongue & groove either plywood or OSB, prepared and fastened according to local building codes, approved by an engineer to support the finished floor.

-Minimum subfloor thickness with a joist spacing of 16” (406mm) O.C is 5/8” (16mm) thick

-Minimum subfloor thickness with a joist spacing of 19.2” (487mm) O.C is 3/4” (19mm) thick

-The studwork must include blocking which runs around the perimeter of the “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan” using 2x6 blocking or greater.

2x6 Blocking

Subfloor Subfloor

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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 “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan” 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 for exact slope details.

60mm / 2-3/8”

Plumbing Pipe Depth requirement:

How to use an internal pipe cutter:

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Cutting the Shower Pan

Measure the area wherethe “Pre-sloped Ubertile Shower Pan” will be installed.

a. b.

Mark the dimensions onto the “Ubau Flo™ ShowerPan”.

1/2”

d. e.

Mark 1/2” (12.5mm) back from the newly cut edge.

Using a “utility knife”, cut from the side of the “Pre-sloped UbertileShower Pan” to reveal a 1/2” x 1/2” channel.

c.

Using a circular saw, cut 1/2” (12.5mm) deep following the marked line.

f.

g.

Using a circular saw, cut to size.

1/2”depth

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Step 1- Installing Metal Support Plate

Using the “Stainless Steel Support Plate” as a template, trace the circle/hole opening for the drain opening onto the subfloor.

Center the “Stainless Steel Support Plate” over the hole.

Using provided “wood screws” fasten the “Metal Support Plate” to the subfloor.

Center the “Stainless Steel Support Plate” over the hole.

Use an appropriate suitable concrete adhesive to fasten the “Metal Support Plate” to the concrete.

For concrete floors

Step 2- Installing ABS Drain Body

ABSGLUE

1. Apply “ABS Glue” to the “drain pipe” andthe “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.

a. b.

If you have access under the floor, the plumbing pipe can be affixed from below at a later time.

(optional)

Using a “Jigsaw”, cut along the traced line making a hole in the subfloor.

For Concrete floors

Following the traced line, chisel a hole into the concrete, at a depth of3.5” around thedrain pipe.

b.a.

d.c.

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Step 3- Installing Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan

a.

b.

underside of Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan

Using the “FLAT Side of a trowel”, key in a thin, flat layer of “Modified Tiling Thinset” onto the underside of the “Ubertile Pre-sloped 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 theentrance of the shower, or the shortest length of the“Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan”). This allows the air to escape when the mortar is compressed, so no voids are present in the “Modified Tiling Thinset”.

Using a “1/4”x3/16” V-Notched trowel”, apply “Modified Tiling Thinset” onto the “Stainless Steel Support Plate”.

c.

Caution: DO NOT allow thinset or contaminants to contact any part(s) of the “ABS drain body” or mating surfaces!

Caution: Correct “Tiling Thinset” consistency and application are critical to ensuring the necessary bonding & support for the “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan”.

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 “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan” to seat fully into the “ABS Drain Body”.

Any flattening or levelling of the subfloor must be done PRIOR to adhering the “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan”!

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e.

Place the “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan” carefully onto the “ABS Drain Body”, firmly pressing into place, ensuring the rubber seal fully seats onto the lip on the underside of the “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan”.

Step 3 (continued) Installing Ubau Flo™ Shower Base

With the “Modified Tiling Thinset” still wet, place weight on all 4 corners of the “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan” (example: use boxes of tiles or bags of tiling thinset to provide weight)

f.

Use the “Lubricant”, apply entire contents onto the plastic mating flange on the underside of “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan”.

d. Caution:

To allow the “ABS Drain Body” to seal to the “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan” 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.

underside of Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan

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Step 4- Install Tightening Ring

Insert the “Tightening Ring” into the openingof the “ABS Drain Body”.

a. b.

Turn the “Tightening Ring” clockwise, with aa “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”.

c. Wait a minimum 24 hours before tiling or flood testing.

Flood testing must be performed in accordance to ASTM D5957 "Flood testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations".

Consult with mortar manufacturer to confirm the exact required cure time.

Caution: DO NOT apply excessive force when turning the“Tightening Ring”.

If the “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan”is seated correctly into the“ABS Drain Body”, the “TighteningRing” should easily lock into place.

If the “Tightening Ring” does noteasily lock into place, it indicates the“Ubau Flo™ Shower Element” is NOT correctly seated into the “ABS Drain Body”. If this happens, immediately re-installthe “Ubau Flo™ Shower Element” and determine the obstruction which is disallowingthe parts to seat together.

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Step 5- Installing Drain Grate a. b.

Thread the “Grate Holder” into the “Weeping Nut” with the “UP” markingof the “Weeping Nut” facing UP.

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™”.

With the “überseal™” still fresh, the “Grate Holder” can be adjusted horizontally up to 8mm to accommodate for the tile layout.

By turning the assembled “Weeping Nut & Grate Holder” clockwise or counterclockwise, you can vertically adjust for a tile thickness of 5.8 - 13mm.

c.

Place the “Drain Grate” into the “Grate Holder”.

e. f.

d.

Caution: Do not apply excessive “überseal™”to avoid clogging any weeping holes.

Step 6- Installing Backerboard PanelsThe “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan” is designed to adjoin with “Uberboard” waterproof panels. Refer to “Uberboard” installation manuals for detailed installation instructions.

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Press the Panel into the still fresh “überseal™ sealant”.The “überseal™ sealant” when tooled flat must cover a minimum 1” onto each surface (2” total width).

a. b.

a. b.

i) When adjoining “Uberboard Tech” or “Uberboard Classic” panels to the “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan”:

Apply a generous bead of “überseal™ sealant”, into the 1/2” x 1/2” perimeter channel of the “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan”.

ii) When adjoining “Uberboard Vapor” panels to the “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan”:

Use a 1/4” x 3/16“ V-notch Trowel, spread “ModifiedThinset” onto each surface, overlapping onto each surface a minimum 2” (4” total).Then, apply “Vapor Fabric” into still wet “Modified Thinset”.

Using a flat trowel, smooth out “Vapor Fabric”, pressing out air pockets and excess “Thinset”.

Uberboard Classic or

Uberboard TechPanels Uberboard Classic

orUberboard Tech

Panels

Uberboard VaporPanels

Uberboard VaporPanels

Important information when installing tile

• Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan intended for installation of Ceramic, Porcelain and Natural Stone tiles upto 5lbs/sqft

• Only use ANSI A118.4 or A118.15 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

• Movement joints must be provided at all changes in plane. Ie: Silicone or suitable sealants.

• Tiles with a surface area larger than 3”x3” (75mm x75mm) must be individually cut to follow the slope gradients

of the “Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan”

• Do not expose any parts of the finished assembly to solvents, or temperatures over 45 degrees Celcius

• When storing the Presloped Shower Pan for a long duration of time, store away from UV light (sunlight) and layed flat.

• The “Weeping Nut” and “ABS Drain body” weeping holes / depressions must not be sealed or cloggedBe cautious to ensure the weeping holes / depressions are allowed to remain open so that water may move

through the weeping holes / depressions as intended through testing and design

• Follow all applicable TTMAC , NTCA and / or TCNA guidelines when installing tile

• Steam showers have specific requirements, contact ubertile for steam shower details

In compliance with IAPMO PS 106-2015e1, check each product to verify its marking.

Tileable Shower Receptors and Shower KitsCertificate of Listing available upon request.

Ubertile Pre-sloped Shower Pan and Drain Made in Germany

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