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4. Install the Finished Wall

Install the Wall Material

Install the water-resistant wall board.

Cut out a 4″ (10.2 cm) to 4-1/4″ (10.8 cm) square at each tile

installation location.

Install the ﬁnished wall material.

5. Verify Depth and Install the Nipple

Remove the nipple.

NOTE: The minimum distance between the face of the tee/elbow

and the surface of the ﬁnished wall should be 2-1/4″ (5.7 cm). The

measurement for typical installations is 2-3/4″ (7 cm).

Measure the distance from the face of the tee/elbow to the

surface of the ﬁnished wall. Make any adjustments as needed.

If your measurement is 2-1/4″ (5.7 cm): Use a close pipe nipple.

If your measurement is 2-3/4″ (7 cm): Use a 1-1/2″ pipe nipple.

Thread the nipple into the tee/elbow and hand tighten.

Measure the distance from the end of the nipple to the surface of

the ﬁnished wall. Verify that the distance is at least 1-1/2″ (3.8

cm) and no more than 1-3/4″ (4.4 cm).

Remove the nipple.

Apply thread sealant to the threads of the nipple.

Reinstall the nipple to the tee/elbow.

Run water through the system to ﬂush out any dirt or debris.

4" (10.2 cm) –

4-1/4" (10.8 cm)

4" (10.2 cm) –

4-1/4" (10.8 cm)

4" (10.2 cm) –

4-1/4" (10.8 cm)

Cutout

Nipple

Tee (or Elbow)

Finished Wall

Cutout

2-1/4" (5.7 cm) Min

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