Installation Instructions

Product is design for installation into existing shower systems without the need to destroy your wall

(Shower system is compatible with new construction)

1. Remove currently installed fixtures from shower system (hot and cold water knob(s))
2. Install two installation brackets onto the wall(Panel installs at desired height / all hardware is included)
3. Connect the hot and cold water hook-ups (All plumbing is standard 1/2")
4. Hang the shower system on the previously installed brackets
5. Test shower system to ensure the product is working properly
6. Caulk around the edges of the unit (This is only required on some models)
7. Enjoy the relaxing experience the Shower Panel has to offer!

Total Estimated Installation Time

30 Minutes to 1 Hour

Shower panel gives you a better shower experience than just using a conventional shower head. You will be able to rinse faster than ever before, while receiving the benefits of a massage and acupressure - Oriental technique applying pressure to specific "pressure points" on the body to improve the flow of energy. The panel is made from special acrylic and reinforced with fiberglass in the back. The acrylic used resists fading and discoloration and is easy to clean. Overall the panel is very durable and will serve you well for many years. The jets can be easily removed for cleaning -- just unscrew the tension rings.

Installing a Shower Panel

Ready to pamper yourself yet? If so, installing a Shower Panel is no more difficult than replacing your pre-existing shower arrangement with a new one. If you’re starting fresh with no existing shower, consult a plumbing expert prior to plugging one into your shower wall.

Each Shower Panel is unique and installation could vary from model to model. Be sure to read the manufacturer-issued instructions thoroughly before installing your new Shower Panel. The following illustrates how to install Fontana the top-selling Shower Panel on BathSelect.com

1. Preparing for installation

Install ½-inch IPS nipples for the hot and cold water supplies. The nipples should extend ? of an inch beyond the wall. The hot water supply is on the left, and the cold on the right. Install the wall surface material. Ensure the wall is watertight before installing the panel by applying a waterproof sealant, such as Teflon tape or plumber’s putty.

2. Installation

Install the elbows included with the panel and point them downwards. The elbow should extend no more than 1 ¼ inches from the surface of the wall. With a helper holding the panel in place, mark the positions of the screw holes and drill the holes with a 6 mm bit suitable for the wall surface.

3. Drop anchor

Install the anchors, and seal the wall with waterproof sealant. While holding the panel against the wall, install the provided gray plastic insert and the top screw into the anchor.

4. Make your connections

Install the center and bottom screws and washers. Connect the supply hoses to the hot and cold supply elbows and the inlet ports on the valve. Turn the water on at the main. Push the diverter stem up to turn the water on to the panel, and check the connections for leaks. When the connections are watertight, push the diverter stem down to cut the water.

5. Just a few easy installments

Install the side seals on the front cover, trim off any excess and push the front cover into place. Install the diverter sleeve. Make sure the indexing mark on the thermostatic mixer sleeve is at the 12 o’clock position. Install the thermostatic mixer handle, and tighten the handle screw with a flat-head screwdriver.

To install the diverter handle, tighten the set screw with a 4 mm Allen wrench. Place a black rubber washer in one end of the handshower hose, and fasten the hose to the handshower outlet port. Place the screen washer in the other end of the hose, and screw this end of the hose to the handshower. Place the handshower in the holder.

6. Adjust the Slider

You can make the slider easier or harder to move by using a 2 ½ mm Allen wrench. Turn the water on to the handshower, and turn the thermostatic mixer handle until the output water measures 100 degrees on a thermometer, then cut the water. Turning the handle clockwise makes the water cooler, counter-clockwise makes the water warmer.

Loosen the thermostatic mixer handle screw, and remove the handle. Replace the handle so that the safety stop override button is at the 12 o’clock position.