Prism Plus Shower Enclosure & Base SHOWER ENCLOSURE & BASE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT DreamLine® reserves the right to alter, modify or redesign products at any time without prior notice. For the latest up-to-date technical drawings, manuals, warranty information or additional details please refer to your model’s web page on DreamLine.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved SLIMLINE SHOWER BASE SHOWER BASE DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! DreamLine® reserves the right to alter, modify or redesign products at any time without prior notice. For the latest up-to-date technical drawings, manuals, warranty information or additional details please refer to your model’s web page on DreamLine.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Preparation 1. Prior to installation, examine all boxes and packages for shipping damage and compare the piece count with your packing slip. After opening all boxes and packages read this introduction carefully. Check that all of the needed parts are included in the package by checking off the components on the “Detailed Diagram of Shower Door Components”.
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©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Shower Base Installation - Preparation 1. Ensure that the floor and the studs are at right angles. Provide a 5”×5” opening in the subfloor for the drain. The 2” PVC waste pipe should extend above the surface of the sub-floor according to the drain installation instructions and the height of the Shower base. Refer to the product drawings and tables in this installation manual for the drain location. 90° 90° 90° See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 for details.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 2. Install the shower drain (NOT INCLUDED) according to the drain installation manual (supplied with the drain). See Fig. 3 for example Fig. 3 3. Place the tray into the designated position so that the Drain cutout drops around the Drain Pipe and butt the Shower Base up against the studs. See Fig. 4 for details. Lower the base over the drain pipe and set it into place against the studs. Fig.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 4. Level the tray and place marks on the studs above the upper edge of the tile flange. See Fig. 5 for details. Level base in two directions Fig. 5 5. Mix the bedding material (Mortar, cement-sand mix, etc.) Concrete or plaster is not recommended. Apply enough bedding material to support the entire bottom of the shower base. This will add additional stability and prevent the base from shifting position. See Fig. 6 for details. Mortar Fig.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 6. After the bedding material has been poured and before it sets, place the shower base into the position with the drain assembly sliding over the PVC waste pipe. It will be necessary to push the shower base until the top of the tile flange aligns with the marks drawn on the studs and the front edge is contacting the rough floor along the entire length of the shower base. Ensure that the base is level in all directions.
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©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Product Maintenance BASES and BACKWALLS: To ensure long lasting life for your acrylic base and/or back walls: wipe them off after each use with a soft cloth. To clean the acrylic base or back walls use non-abrasive sprays or cream based cleaners. Avoid the use of aerosol spray cleaners. Never use abrasive cleansers, metal brushes or scrapers that could scratch or dull the surface.
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PRISM PLUS SHOWER ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT DreamLine® reserves the right to alter, modify or redesign products at any time without prior notice. For the latest up-to-date technical drawings, manuals, warranty information or additional details please refer to your model’s web page on DreamLine.
This model is treated with DreamLine’s exclusive ClearMaxTM Glass technology. This is a specially formulated coating that prevents the build up of soap and water spots. Install the surface with the ClearMaxTM label towards the inside of the shower. Please note that depending on the model, the glass may be coated on either one or both surfaces. For best results, squeegee the glass after each use and dry with a soft cloth.
Preparation 1. Prior to installation, examine all boxes and packages for shipping damage and compare the piece count with your packing slip. After opening all boxes and packages read this introduction carefully. Check that all of the needed parts are included in the package by checking off the components on the “Detailed Diagram of Shower Door Components”.
Tools Tape Measure Level Silicone Pencil Soft Head Power Drill Drill bit Drill bit (Ø=5/16") (Ø=1/8") Phillips Screwdriver Mallet Wood 13/16” shim Hammer Tip: Measure the finished opening before proceeding with the installation to be sure that the correct model size has been ordered. W1 and W2 dimensions are measured from the finished corner of the walls to the outside edge of the wall profiles.
Detailed Diagram of shower door components The glass surface with the ClearMax™ label must be installed to face inside of the shower Parts List # 1 2 3 4 ITEM Stationary Glass 1 Door Glass Stationary Glass 2 (hinge panel) L- shape brackets (Left & Right) QTY 1pc 1pc 1pc 1set # 10 11 12 13 ITEM Decorative Cover and washers Stainless Steel U-channel Bottom Bracket Anti-water side strip (hinge side) -3 pcs QTY 2sets 2pcs 2pcs 1set 5 130° Adjustable Hinge 2pcs 14 Anti-water side strip (strike vinyl
Installation steps 1. Starting from the bottom, measure from the finished corner of the opening to the outside of the Stainless Steel U-channels (#11) and draw a plumb line up the wall according to the Glass Box Code for the Shower Enclosure model size. See Table 1 below.
3. Mark the drilling holes on the wall through the predrilled holes in the Stainless Steel U-channels (#11) . Drill the holes in the wall using Ø 5/16”(8mm) drill bit and insert the Wall anchors (#07). Run a bead of Waterproof silicone along the back of the Stainless Steel U-channels (#11) . Fasten the Stainless Steel U-channels (#11) to the wall using the Round head screw ST4.2×40 (#17). See Fig 3 for details 2 1 Ø5/16" (8mm) 4 3 5 4.
6. Set the Stationary Glass 1 (#01) onto the threshold and into the Stainless Steel U-channel (#11). See Fig 6 for details 23-15/16” 23-15/16” 23-15/16” Fig 6 7. Measure the distance on the threshold between the Stationary Glass 1 (#01) and Stationary Glass 2 (hinge panel) (#03). Adjust the panel glass so that it is parallel to the outside of the threshold. Measure the area where the door glass will be installed. This distance needs to be 23-15/16”.
8. With both of the Bottom Brackets (#12) installed onto the Panel glass (#01) & (#03), mark the holes for drilling onto the threshold. (Be sure that the end of the panel glass aligns with the marks on the threshold from step #6 to maintain proper spacing for the door at 23-15/16”). Remove the panel glass and drill the holes* into the threshold for the bottom brackets.
L-Shape Bracket Parts Diagram 4.4 4.5 4.3 4.6 4.2 4.7 4.1 4.8 Parts List 4.1 Rubber pad 1pc 4.2 M5 rubber tip set screw 2pcs 4.3 L-Bracket 1pc 4.4 Decorative cover 1pc 4.5 Wall Anchor 6pcs 4.6 1pc 4.7 Wall Plate ST4.2x40 Screw 4.
10. Position the L-bracket assembly (#04) onto the Stationary Glass (#01) as shown and mark the position on the wall. Remove the Wall Plate (#4.6) and mark the holes for drilling. Drill Ø5/16”(8mm) holes and insert the wall anchors. Attach the Wall Plate (#4.6) using ST4.2 x 40 (#4.7) screws. Re-attach the L-Bracket (#4.3) to the Wall Plate (#4.6) and adjust the angle if necessary using the set screws (Fig 10.7& 10.8). Adjust the Stationary Glass (#01) to plumb and tighten the screws.
23-15/16” 23-15/16” Fig 12 TIP: Before installing the Door glass (#02), attach the Anti-water side strip (#14) (Strike vinyl seal) to the edge of the Stationary Glass 1 (#01) to protect the edge of the glass during installation of the Door Glass (#02). Stationary Glass 1 (#01) NOTE: DO NOT install the Handle onto the glass until instructed. DO NOT lift the glass using the Handle. This could result in damage to the glass and /or serious personal injury.
11. Attach the Hinges (#05) to the Stationary glass 2 (hinge panel) (#03) with the bolts facing inside of the shower. Carefully bring the Door Glass (#02) into the shower between the two stationary panels. Level up the Door Glass (#02) next to the Stationary glass 2 (hinge panel) (#03) and fasten the hinges onto the Door Glass (#02). Make sure the top edges of the Door Glass (#02) and the Stationary glass 2 (hinge panel)(#03) are flush at the top.
12. Press the Anti-water strip (#14) onto the vertical edge of the Stationary glass 2 (#03). (Fig 14.1) Press the Bottom anti-water strip (#15) onto the bottom edge of the Door Glass (#02). (Fig 14.2) 3 2 1 Inside See Fig 15 for details Fig 15 13. Take three measurements: • From the top edge of the Door Glass (#02) to the top edge of the inner part of the Hinge (05); (See Fig 15.
14. Apply a good quality mildew-resistant silicone along the connection of the stationary glass with the walls and the Shower base or threshold. Allow 24 hours for the silicone to fully cure before using the shower. See Fig.
HG-PRS30A Adjustable Hinge Manual Installation & Adjustment 1. Make sure the door glass is plumb and the edge of the hinge is installed flush with the glass edge. Tighten the faceplate screws. (Figure 1) 2. The hinges are set to over- close at 130°degrees. You can change this angle by using the adjustment screws on the hinge plate. (Figure 2) 3. Use the supplied Allen Key to loosen the adjustment screws on the hinge plate, adjust the door to the desired angle then tighten the adjustment screws.
Product Maintenance BASES and BACKWALLS: To ensure long lasting life for your acrylic back walls: wipe them off after each use with a soft cloth. To clean the acrylic back walls use non-abrasive sprays or cream based cleaners. Avoid the use of aerosol spray cleaners. Never use abrasive cleansers, metal brushes or scrapers that could scratch or dull the surface. GLASS: To ensure long lasting life for your glass shower products: wipe them off after each use with a soft cloth.
TEL: 866-731-2244 FAX: 866-857-3638 DREAMLINE.COM For more information on DreamLine® Shower Doors and Enclosures please visit DreamLine.