American Standard 5030.LBW User Manual

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Unpack your new shower walls and inspect them carefully for damage. Verify that the walls are the correct size for your 
installation. Refer to American Standard roughing-in information for specific dimensions for each model.

Rope Twist shower walls are to be installed directly over stud walls. Drywall is not required.

•  Drill & Hole Saw or Sabre Saw
•  Tape Measure
•  Caulking Gun
•  Pencil 
•  Square
•  Level

A)  Remove dry wall surface and ensure that alcove is plumb and square. (Illustration 1)

B)  The studs should be located as shown to properly support walls. Provide additional studs where  

      illustrated below. (Illustration 2)

C)  Rough plumbing and fittings must be installed before walls.

•  Clear Silicone Sealant 
•  Acrylic/Latex Sealant
•  Galvanized (or corrosion resistant) flat head 
   screws 3/4" minimum length
•  2 x 4 lumber for additional wall studs as required
•  Tub Surround Adhesive
 

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FOR TOLL FREE INFORMATION AND ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS, CALL:

1 (800) 442-1902, in Canada call 1 (800) 387-0369.

Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

If you plan to install a shower door, a 2 x 4 must be installed in the pocket on the back of both side walls. 

A) Cut one end of the 2 x 4 to 45° as shown. (Fig.1) Then cut the 2 x 4 to a length of 59-1/2".   

B) Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive in the pocket of each side wall. With 45° cut end down and angle facing out, attach 

board butting up to the top of the pocket. Allow time to cure.

A) Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive down each stud 
that will come in contact with the back panel being sure to 
stay below the line you marked. You do not need to apply 
adhesive to the corner studs. 

B) Lay a bead of silicone caulk along tub ledge. 

C) Reposition back panel aligned with pencil line and press 
firmly against studs. 

Install temporary braces to hold the 
center of the back and side panels tight 
to the studs for approximately 24 hours 
while adhesive sets. Add cushioning 
between panels and braces to prevent 
scratching the panels.  

When installing greenboard, position 
drywall screws above the top nailing 
flange. If you choose to screw 
through the nailing flange, you 
MUST drill clearance holes in the 
flange to avoid cracking/damaging 
the flange.   

A) Position the three panels into the alcove. Lower each 
panel onto the bathtub to ensure that the panels fit properly  
in the alcove. 

B) Mark the appropriate side panel (right or left) cutouts for 
plumbing fixtures. Refer to plumbing fixture installation 
instructions for  hole dimensions and placement.

 Carefully 

locate, mark and cut holes using the properly sized hole saw.

C) When satisfied with fit, mark a line across the top of the 
panels on each stud. Remove the panels. The marked line 
will help align the panels in subsequent steps.

A)  • Locate and drill a clearance hole in the center of the top nailing flange and centered on each stud (see arrows as shown). 

      • Also drill four evenly spaced clearance holes on the front nailing flange on each side (see arrows as shown). 

B) Ensuring mating surface is square and plum (Fig. 2), install galvanized screws through each clearance hole and into the studs, 

securing the wall panel. 

C) Add a bead of silicone caulk down the vertical corner of the back panel (Fig. 2).  

A) Apply a bead of tub surround adhesive down each stud that will come in contact with the side panels being sure to stay below the line 

previously marked. 

B) Lay a bead of silicone caulk along side panel mating surface and tub ledge. 

C) Align the top nailing flange of each side panel with pencil line marked. Press firmly into place to ensure proper adhesion to studs. 

Check alignment with all mating surfaces and reposition if necessary. 

D) • Locate and drill a clearance hole in the center of the top nailing flange and centered on each stud (see arrows as shown). 

     • Also drill clearance holes in the front nailing flange on each side panel at approx. 12" intervals, centered on the flange (see arrows         

       as shown). 

     • Install galvanized screws through each hole and into the studs, securing the wall panel.  

A) After greenboard is installed, apply finished latex/acrylic caulk bead to all edges and joints. Follow caulk manufacturers’ recom-
mended cure time. 

B) Make connections to supply and drain lines. 

Remove  all  construction  debris.    Tile  grout  can  be  removed  with  a  wooden  popsicle  stick  or  tongue  depressor.    Do  not  use  wire 

brushes or any other metal implement on surface.

Post installation clean-up generally can be completed using warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent.  Stubborn dirt or stains 

may be removed using granular Spic and Span® mixed with water.

Painter's naphtha can be used to remove excess adhesives and/or wet oil-base paint.

      WARNING: Cleaning products with labels that say “not suitable for use with ABS, acrylic or polystyrene” 

 

            

SHOULD NOT BE USED. Read all labels carefully.

• Excessively hot water may cause surface damage.

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Clean after use with a mild liquid household  

  detergent cleaner. Do not use Lestoil, Lysol Disinfectant (spray or concentrate), or Lysol Basin, Tub and Tile Cleaner, 

  Windex, Mr. Clean, Dow Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner, or cleaning products in aerosol cans.

• Do not use wire brushes, knives or sharp objects to remove stains, cigarette tar deposits, or other surface blemishes.

• Abrasive cleaners or powders must not be used, since they will dull the surface. If the glossy surface loses  

  its sheen, dulled areas or light scratches can be restored by rubbing with a white "automotive type" polishing 

  compound and waxing with a "liquid wax."

•

• Do not allow nail polish remover, acetone, dry cleaning fluid, paint remover or other solvents to come into  

  contact with the surface.

• Clean the surrounding surface immediately after using caustic drain cleaners.

• Burning cigarettes will damage the surface.

• Should damage to the fixture occur, repairs can be made quickly and easily. 

  Your distributor or builder can provide details.

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American Standard warrants to the original consumer purchaser that it will, at its option, repair or replace this whirlpool or any of its parts that are 

found by American Standard, in its sole judgment, to be defective under normal residential use and maintenance so long as it is owned by the original 

consumer purchaser.
This warranty shall only become effective upon receipt by American Standard of a completely filled out Warranty Registration Card evidencing proof 

of purchase.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID IF THE ACCESS PANEL TO THE WHIRLPOOL IS COVERED IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THE 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.  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.
This limited warranty DOES NOT COVER the following:
1. Defects or damages arising from shipping, installation, alterations, accidents, abuse, misuse, lack of proper maintenance and cleaning as directed 

in the owner’s manual 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 and the expense of normal maintenance.

3. Commercial application.

4. Options and accessories.  American Standard’s limited warranty on these items is one year for parts only and excludes labor.  This one year limited 

warranty covers accessories manufactured by American Standard (e.g. aprons, drains, grab bars, heaters, trim kits) against defects of material or 

workmanship.  Warranty coverage begins on the date the accessory was originally purchased by the owner. 

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 WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF 

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR AN INTENDED PURPOSE.  (Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied 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 requirements.  (Since local code requirements vary greatly distributors, retailers, dealers, installation 

contractors and users of plumbing products should determine whether there are any code restrictions on the installation or use of a specific product.) 
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.  You may have other legal rights that vary from state to state. For service under this warranty, you should 

contact the following:

American Standard Inc.

P.O. Box 659

West Caldwell, New Jersey 07007

Attention: Director of  Consumer Affairs

For residents of the United States, warranty 

information may also be obtained by calling 

the following toll free number: (800) 442-1902

www.americanstandard-us.com

American Standard

2480 Stanfield Rd.  

Mississauga, Ontario 

Canada L4Y 1S2

Toll Free:  (800) 387-0369

www.americanstandard.ca

Customer Service Manager 

Ideal Standard, S.A. de C.V.

Via Morelos #330

Col. Santa Clara

Ecatepec 55540 Edo. Mexico

www.americanstandard.com.mx

Nailing

flange

Nailing flange

(top)

Nailing flange

(top)

Tub 

Surround
Adhesive

Wall pocket
(back)

Wall pocket
(front)

2 x 4

(Butt to top 

of pocket)

Back view of 
side wall. 
Typical of both 
side walls.

Front view of side 
wall. Typical of 
both side walls.

Tub Surround

Adhesive 

bead

Silicone

Sealant

Silicone

Sealant

(tub ledge)

Top Nailing flange

Front Nailing flange

Mark for 
plumbing 
fixtures

Bath tub

Drill clearance

holes for screws

Silicone

Sealant

Tub Surround

Adhesive

(studs)

Silicone Sealant

(side panel 

mating surface)

Stud

Drill clearance 

hole for screw

in top

nailing

flange

Drill clearance

hole for screw 

in front nailing

flange

Mating surface

(square and plum)

Each alcove

stud must

be plumb

and square.

60-3/16"

(1529mm)

8"

(203mm)

8"

(203mm)

6"

(152mm)

12"

(305mm)

32"

(813mm)

2 x 4 Installed for 

optional shower door installation

59-1/2"

(1511mm)

8-1/4" REF

(210mm)

9"

(229mm)

9"

(229mm)

2 x 4
(Butt to top 
of pocket)

Drill clearance

holes for screws

2 x 4

WALL 

POCKET

(FRONT)

WALL 

NAILING 

FLANGE

TUBTILE 

FLANGE

TUB 

SURROUND

ADHESIVE

Pencil 

line

4'

(1219mm)