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Handi-Kirb Installation Instructions

April 15, 2011

Handi-Kirb – Installation Instructions

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STANDARD Mud Bed Installation Using Liquid Membrane

1. Cut curb length to fit shower opening

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Kerdi-Kirb is 30″ long

2. Install pre pitch (see pre pitch section for pre pitch installation instruction)

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3. Pile mud up prior to attaching curb to sub floor and position curb in place and press the fitting curb in to place.

4. Attach Handi-Kirb to concrete floors using 1 1/2” tap-con screws or 1″ wood screws on wood sub floors.

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5. Fill Balance of curb-screed smooth and allow cement mix to dry (overnight).

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Installation of liquid membrane please read manufacture specifications.

1. Fiberglass mesh tape on all board with liquid waterproofing and a brush

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2. Roll all the walls from the shower head down with liquid waterproofing

3. Before applying liquid waterproofing to the floor fix Blanke AQUA SHIELD around the drain

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4. Apply two heavy coats on shower floor let dry completely before continue to next step.

Obtain the proper mil thickness of the membrane is very important!

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5. Determine which type of shower drain you will be using. If a Ebbe square drain or 3” drain is to be used, the Universal Center Ring (#QPUCR-108) is available.

6. Install quick pitch (see Quick pitch section for Quick pitch installation instruction)

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More links about Quick Pitch System

Watch the Video – Pre Pitch English

Watch the Video – Pre Pitch Espanol

How to Install Pre Pitch SystemQuick Pitch with Composeal VinylQuick Pitch SpecificationsHow to Install Kirb Perfect StringA LevelHow to Install Handi-kirbQuick Pitch System EstimatorEbbe Square Drain with Quick PitchQuick Pitch with Roll-on or Vinyl

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