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Roofing Nail
or Screw
12. Install the Wall Surrounds
Secure the Wall Surrounds
Attach the end wall to the back wall by engaging the wall interlocks and wall tabs.
Remove the temporary nail from the top of the back wall flange.
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Wall surrounds must rest within 1/32" (1 mm), or the
thickness of a credit card, from the whirlpool rim to prevent leakage.
Verify that the walls are seated firmly on the whirlpool, and that the back wall interlocks are
engaged.
Make sure the front edges of the end walls are flush with the front edge of the whirlpool. If there is
a gap, pull the end walls slightly forward to eliminate the gap.
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. If using screws rather than nails, use non-tapered flathead
screws. Do not overtighten. Excessive tightening can damage the flange, and may cause leaks.
Starting from the bottom of the end walls and working up, secure the end walls with large-head
roofing nails or non-tapered flathead screws at the dimples on the vertical wall flanges.
Secure the flanges across the top of the wall panels at every stud location.
Seal the Wall Surrounds
NOTE: When applying water-resistant wall material over the whirlpool flanges, maintain a 1/8" (3 mm)
gap between the wall surround and the wall material. This gap serves as a contact barrier if water should
ever seep behind the applied sealant.
Cover the flanges around the wall surrounds and the whirlpool with water-resistant wall material,
leaving a 1/8" (3 mm) gap between the flanges and the wall material.
Seal the gap between the flanges and the wall material with clear 100% silicone sealant. Allow the
sealant to cure according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Apply clear 100% silicone sealant between the whirlpool and the finished wall material to seal the
joints.
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Wall Flange
Stud
Shim if
necessary.
Stud
Roofing Nail
or Screw
Whirlpool
Flange
16
Wall Surround
1/32" (1 mm)
Rim
Sterling