Bath panel fitting problems

[jiffter]

I've just bought a bath and ready to install it. The bath panel needs to be fitted but there are cardboard tubes in each corner. I need to remove two of these tubes to get the panel to fit properly. Is it okay to remove them or are they there as strengtheners?
Many thanks in advance.

 

[mark hurry]

Hi Jiffter.
If they are made from cardboard they are just there to protect in transit.
For a good sturdy fitting for bath panel,try and fix a baton frame up both sides and across the floor. You can then screw to this using srew covers for a good finish.

 

[jiffter]

Many thanks for that. I thought that's probably what they were for.