CAUTION: It is advisable to protect
the unit surface with a thin plywood or
cardboard shield while fastening the
flange to the framing.
WARNING! THE UNIT BOTTOM
SHOULD BE CLEAR OF ALL
POTENTIALLY DAMAGING DEBRIS
AND THE SURFACE PROTECTED
BEFORE STEPPING INSIDE.
Seal the joint between the unit and the wall
covering with a bead of silicone. Leave a 1"
gap on the sides to work as a weep hole as
shown. (Figure 4).
Make sure to never obstruct the weep
holes.
1"
1"
Weep hole
Figure 3a - Securing the unit
Figure 3a - Securing the unit
Drill 1/8'' hole through
flange at each framing
member
Wall
framing
Fastening flange
Nota: The bottom of all holes in the flange have to
be at least 8mm or 0.3'' above the base threshold.
Silicone
4
Figure 3b - Securing the unit
Figure 3b - Securing the unit
Secure unit to framing
with 1 1/4'' screws
Wall
framing
fill the
holes
with
silicone
Fastening
flange
CAUTION: Protect unit surface
with a shield when fastening
Figure 4 -
Finishing
Procedure
Unit