Installation Guide

READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Warnings and General Shower Door Information
READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: Failure to follow all instructions, warnings and guidelines may result in serious
injury or death, may cause water damage, and will void the terms of your warranty.
General Safety and Installation Policies
Before Installation:
During Installation
Caulking/Siliconing the Unit:
- Always clean all contact surfaces before caulking and use a high grade 100% silicone for best results.
- After installation, at a minimum, caulk the entire outside perimeter of the unit where the unit touches walls, sills, and step-ups, etc.
Also caulk any vertical joints between metal components where water build-up inside of the channels could leak out.
After Installation:
- Tempered glass: Glass can break. Shower door panels are tempered to ASTM C1048 specifications as required by
building codes. Glass is tempered to greatly increase its strength and to make it fragment into smaller and lighter pieces reducing the
possibility of injury in the event that the glass does break. Tempered glass will break and may cause bodily injury if you attempt to cut,
drill, mill or alter it in any way. Care must be taken when handling tempered glass. Pay special attention to protect all edges of the
glass from contact with hard surfaces.
- Horizontal surfaces and installation holes :Avoid drilling into the horizontal surfaces of tubs or showers unless it is required for
the structural integrity of the unit. If you drill into horizontal surfaces, always generously caulk the holes, anchors, screws and on top of
the screw head. If this is not done, or is done improperly, water damage can occur under the tile or substrate.
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Weep holes in horizontal channels: Drilling 3/8" weep holes on the inside of horizontal channels is recommended to allow any
moisture build-up inside a channel to exit the channel. Due to varying installation conditions and installer's/owner's personal
preference, however, we do not drill them in the factory.
- Sliding and swinging glass doors: A door may be improperly installed if it hits or scrapes against bathroom obstructions (toilets or
cabinets) or any metal or glass components of the shower door itself. This could lead to glass breakage or serious injury. The installer
must correct the deficiencies before allowing the door to be used.
- Surface conditions:M ost shower door designs allow for out-of-square or unlevel installation. Generally, any outage more than 3/8”
that was not identified during the ordering process is outside of these allowances and can result in an improper installation.
- Towel bars, handles and accessories are in no way considered to be grab bars or other bracing or fall prevention mechanisms.
The intent of these accessories is to facilitate proper operation or enhance the esthetics and functionality of the unit.
- Proper backing: Shower doors are heavy. Therefore, glazing channels, fillers, hinges and headers blocks (structural
components) should be secured to studs or solid backing beneath the tile or decorative substrate. Fasteners should screw
directly into the backing. Wall anchors are provided primarily to separate screws from tile to reduce the possibility of cracking.
- Proper Size: Ensure the enclosure is the proper size for your opening prior to beginning installation.
- Safe Installation: Some units may require two or more people to safely install the enclosure properly.
- Packaging: It is recommended to retain all packaging and other materials until installation is complete in the event of a return.
- Inspect: Installer should inventory all parts or components and inspect them for damage prior to beginning installation.
- Sharp Edges: Exposed ends of aluminum and other hard components can be rough, sharp or jagged due to the processes of
cutting, drilling, notching, etc. Sharp ends must be deburred, smoothed or rounded by the installer before installation.
- Safety equipment and tools :Have all necessary safety equipment (glasses and gloves) and proper tools for the installation. The
installer is responsible for determining the correct drill bit(s) for the installation.
- New Tile :W
e recommend that you allow at least 2 days (48 hours) for the tile cement and grout to dry before installing enclosure.
General Disclaimers
- Shower Doors are not watertight:C onsumers should understand that a shower door is not watertight. The amount of water that
can escape your shower can vary greatly based on shower/tub size, configuration of shower head(s), type of thresholds and drains
and by the type of shower door itself. Heavy glass units with no or limited vinyl seals, for example, can allow water to escape under
normal conditions. Doors with more metal and seals generally provide more water protection. Excessive water pressure or directing
shower heads or hand held sprays directly at doors or joints is not a normal shower conditions and can result in leaks.
- Curing times: Adhere to manufacturers’ recommended curing times for VHB tapes, silicones and any other adhesives, coatings or
chemicals used during installation. Unless otherwise stated, it is recommended to wait 72 hours before using the enclosure.
- Normal wear and tear: Although these enclosures are designed to last for years, certain items (such as the polycarbonate seals
and door sweeps) may need to be replaced as they show signs of aging and wear.
Owners Manual:
Refer to your Owners Manual for general installation and cleaning and care instructions. If a copy of the Owners Manual was not
included, you can download one on the RESOURCES page of our website.
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