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ELEGANCE Ver 4 Rev 4 11/2016 2
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 Required Caulk Tape Measure Level Pencil Caulk Gun Phillips Screwdriver Electric Drill Drill bit (Ø=5/16") Hammer Drill bit (Ø=1/8") Mallet Wood Knife NOTE: Unpack your unit carefully and inspect it. Lay it out and identify all parts using the detailed diagram and packing list in this manual as a reference. Before discarding the carton, check for small hardware bags that may have fallen to the bottom of the box.
Detailed Diagrams of Shower Door Components Diagram: A Diagram: B 22 12 1 2 3 4 Diagram: C 21 5 22 21 23 13 7 25 23 26 24 27 25 14 15 16 8 9 6 28 17 26 27 10 29 28 18 30 11 29 31 19 32 Diagram: A 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Wall profile for glass door Glass profile for glass door Door Glass Glass profile Wall profile Handle Pivot assembly (top and bottom) Pivot retainer (top and bottom) Decorative cover with washer *Snap-in Anti-water strip (1 long, 1 short) 1pc 1pc 1pc
STYLE A Single Shower door 25¼”-37¾” Diagram A must be used for assembly Follow Steps: #1-16 STYLE B Style A -Model #s SHDR-4127720-## SHDR-4128720-## SHDR-4130720-## SHDR-4132720-## SHDR-4134720-## SHDR-4135720-## Shower door with 12” or 24” Stationary glass and Glass Shelves Diagram A and Diagram B must be used for assembly Follow Steps: #1-10, #17-24 STYLE C Style B -Model #s SHDR-4137720-## SHDR-4139720-## SHDR-4140720-## SHDR-4142720-## SHDR-4144720-## SHDR-4146720-## SHDR-4147720-## SHDR-4149720
Self-Closing Pivot Assembly Parts List A B C D E F Flat head bolt M4×8 Pivot bracket Pivot axis Washer A Washer B Pivot body ELEGANCE Ver 4 Rev 4 11/2016 1pc 1pc 1pc 1pc 1pc 1pc G H I J K L Bolt M12×10 Spring Core Clear Gasket Back plate Bolt 1pc 1pc 1pc 4pcs 1pc 2pcs 7
Style “A”: Single Shower Door Assembly and Installation NOTE: Use parts from Diagram “A” for the Single Shower door assembly and installation. The glass surface with the ClearMax™ label must be installed to face inside of the shower 1 1. Place the Wall profile for glass door (01) on the shower base or the threshold vertically against the finished wall. Adjust the Wall profile for glass door (01) vertically using a level.
2. Push the Pivot retainers (08) into both ends of the Wall profile for glass door (01). 1 3 2 4 See Fig. 2 for details. Fig. 2 3. Run a silicone bead along the holes on the wall. Attach the Wall profile for glass door (01) and Pivot retainer (08) to the wall using Large Truss Head screws ST4.2×40 (16). 1 See Fig. 3 for details. 2 3 Fig.
4. Attach the Pivot assembly (07) to the top and the bottom ends of the Glass profile for glass door (02) with the Flat head screws ST4.2×25 (15) and M4×16 bolt (13). 1 See Fig. 4 for details. NOTE: The Back plate (K) of the Pivot assembly should face inside of the shower. NOTE: The Glass profile for glass door (02) is shorter and has an additional pair of holes at each end for the pivot assembly. These extra holes are not present in the Glass profile (04) that is used for the strike side/panel side.
NOTICE: The Door Glass (03) has a top and a bottom notch for the pivots. The notch at the top is deeper and the notch at the bottom is shallower (to allow space for the bottom sweep vinyl). If the installed door glass has no clearance at the bottom, then the door glass is installed upside-down. 1 inside top 6. Remove the Bolts (L) and Back plates (K) from the top and bottom Pivot assemblies (07). Position the Door Glass (03) onto the Pivot assemblies.
8. Open the Door Glass (03). See Fig. 8 for details. Fig. 8 9. Seal the unused hole in the bottom Pivot retainer (08) with the Flat head socket bolt M6×12 (18) or you can attach the Pivot retainer (08) to the Shower base or threshold by drilling an Ø1/8” hole and using a Large Truss head screw ST4.2×40 (16). Apply silicone sealant over the Screw (16) or Bolt (18) to prevent leakage for either method. 3 1 OR See Fig. 9 for details. NOTE: Sealing the hole in the Pivot Retainer is important.
10. Snap the shorter Anti-water strip (10) into the vertical groove of the Glass profile for glass door (02). Attach the Bottom anti-water strip (11) onto the glass door. 1 door 4 See Fig. 10 for details 2 5 inside inside Note: If installing the single door model, use both of the Anti-water strips (#10) (See Fig 10 & 11). If installing a door with an inline or enclosure panel, attach the shorter Anti-water strip (#10) into the door side Glass profile (Fig 10.
ATTENTION: Steps 11-16 Follow these steps if the width of your finished opening is less than 37¾” and you are installing the single door (without stationary glass). You will only need to refer to the Diagram A parts list to complete the installation. Steps 17-24 Follow these steps if the width of your finished opening is greater than 37¼” and you are installing the door and stationary glass with glass shelves. You will need to use both Diagram A and B parts lists to complete the installation. 11.
12. Use a level to ensure that the Door Glass (03) and the Wall profile (05) are absolutely plumb. Draw a line on the wall along the vertical edge of the Wall profile (05). Detach the Wall profile (05) from the Glass profile (04). Place the Wall profile (05) to the outlined position and mark the holes for drilling through the pre-drilled holes in the Wall profile. Drill the holes using a Ø 5/16” drill bit. 2 1 3 See Fig. 12 for details. 4 Ø5/16” Fig. 12 13.
14. Adjust the width of the Door Glass (03) by pulling out the Glass profiles (02 & 04) on one or both sides of the opening. Check the Door Glass (03) with a level and tighten in place with the Round head socket bolt M6×12 (17) (Fig 14.3). Close the glass door and make sure that there is 1/16" - 1/8" reveal between the glass door and the anti-water strip (10) (Fig 14.2). 1 3 ±0.0 2 See Fig. 14 for details. 1/16”--1/8” Fig. 14 15.
16. Apply a good quality mildew-resistant silicone between the threshold and the pivot bracket. Also, apply silicone between the wall and the wall profiles. See Fig. 16 for details. Left hand installation Right hand installation Fig.
Style “B”: Stationary Glass Assembly and Installation NOTE: Use parts from Diagram “B” and “C” for the Stationary Glass assembly and installation. 17. Apply clear silicone along the inner channel of the Glass profile (04) and push the Stationary glass (21) inside the channel making sure that fits flush at the top and bottom. NOTE: If you have difficulty sliding the Glass profile over the Stationary glass, slightly tap on the Glass profile with a rubber mallet and a piece of wood.
. Draw a line on the wall along the inner edge of the Wall profile (05). Remove the Stationary Glass (21) with the Glass profile (04) assembly from the Wall profile (05). Place the Wall profile (05) back to the outlined position on the wall. Mark the drilling holes through the pre-drilled holes in the Wall profile (05). Now drill the holes in the wall using a Ø 5/16” drill bit. See Fig. 19 for details. Fig. 19 20.
21. Adjust the Stationary glass (21) position to ensure that there is a 1/16”-1/8” reveal between the Stationary glass (21) and the Door Glass (03). (Fig. 21.1) Attach the Bottom Bracket (27) to the Stationary glass (21) and make any final adjustments. Mark the drilling hole for the bracket. Make sure the mark is clear and visible and drill the hole using an Ø1/8” drill bit. h35 (25) and Use the Round head screws ST4.
23. Apply a good quality mildew-resistant silicone between the threshold and stationary panel glass, around the pivot bracket and bottom bracket, and also between the wall and the wall profiles. See Fig. 23 and Fig. 24 for details. NOTE: Installation is not complete until the required support shelves are installed. Please proceed to step #24. Fig. 23 Left hand installation Right hand installation Fig.
Style “B” and “D”: Stationary Glass Assembly and Installation NOTE: Use parts from Diagram “B” or “C” (depending on your model style) for the Stationary Glass assembly and installation. Glass shelves installation 24. Mark the Glass shelf (22) position on the wall. According to the measurements in Fig. 25.1, mark the drilling holes on the wall for the Shelf brackets (31). Drill the holes in the wall using a Ø 5/16” drill bit and insert the Wall anchors (23).
Style “C” and “D”: Shower Enclosure Assembly and Installation NOTE: Use parts from Diagram “A” and Diagram “B” or “C” (depending on your model style) for the Shower Enclosure assembly and installation. Style C 25. Please draw vertical lines on the wall from inside of the shower for the Glass door A and the Return panel B according to the SKU# of your Glass box found in the size table below: Style D W2 W1 See Fig. 27 for details.
26. Apply clear silicone along the inner channel of the Glass profile (04) and push the Stationary glass (21) inside the channel. Carefully set the Stationary glass assembly aside for installation in Step #34. 1 NOTE: If you have difficulty sliding the Glass profile over the Stationary glass, you can slightly tap on the Glass profile with a rubber mallet and a piece of wood. Do not strike the profile directly with a hammer. 2 See Fig. 28 for details.
28. Push the Pivot retainers (08) into both ends of the Wall profile for glass door (01). 1 3 2 4 See fig. 30 for details. Fig 30 29. Run a bead of silicone along the holes on the wall. Attach the Wall profile for glass door (01) and Pivot retainer (08) to the wall using the Large Truss head screws ST4.2×40 (16). 1 2 See fig. 31 for details.
30. Attach the Pivot assembly (07) to the top and the bottom ends of the Glass profile for glass door (02) with the Flat head screws ST4.2×25 (15) and M4×16 bolt with washer (13). 1 See Fig. 32 for details. NOTE: The Back plate (K) of the Pivot assembly should face inside of the shower. NOTE: The Glass profile for glass door (02) is shorter and has an additional pair of holes at each end for the pivot assembly that are not present in the Glass profile (04). 2 3 Fig 32 31.
NOTICE: The Door Glass (03) has a top and a bottom notch for the pivots. The notch at the top is deeper and the notch at the bottom is shallower (to allow space for the bottom sweep vinyl). If the installed door glass has no clearance at the bottom, then the door glass is installed upside down. 32. Remove the Bolts (L) and Back plates (K) from the top and bottom Pivot assemblies (07). Position the Door Glass (03) to the Pivot assemblies.
34. Press the Anti-water strip (29) onto the vertical edge of the Stationary glass (21). Carefully position the Stationary glass assembly up against the wall vertically according to the W1 dimension in the table from Step #25. While securely holding the Stationary glass assembly, close the Door Glass (03) and align the Stationary glass to it. Adjust the position of the Stationary glass assembly as necessary to make sure the Anti-Water strip (29) makes tight contact to the Door Glass (03) from top to bottom.
Fig 38 36. Snap the shorter Anti-water strip (10) into the vertical groove of the Glass profile for glass door (02) (the longer Anti-water strip (10) is not used in this configuration). Attach the Bottom anti-water strip (11) onto the Door Glass (03). See Fig. 39 for details.
37. If necessary, adjust the width of the Door Glass (03) by loosening the M4x 8 (A) screw on top of the Pivot assembly (07). Level the Door Glass (03) and the Stationary glass (21) position to ensure tight contact with the flange of the Anti-water strip (10) from top to bottom. Install the Bottom Bracket (27) onto the Stationary glass (21). Mark and drill the hole using an Ø 1/8” drill bit. Attach Bottom Bracket (27) to the base or threshold using the Round head screw ST4.
39. Make any final adjustments if necessary. Make sure the Door Glass (03) closes tightly to the Anti-Water strip (29). See fig. 42 for details. Fig 42 40. After final adjustments of the Assembled unit drill the holes in the Glass profiles (02 & 04) through predrilled holes in the Wall profiles (01 & 05) using an Ø 1/8” drill bit. 1 4 Ø1/8” Ø1/8” NOTE: You only need to drill through the first layer of the Glass Profile. Use the Round head screws ST4.
41. Apply a good quality mildew-resistant silicone between the threshold and stationary panel glass, around the pivot bracket and bottom bracket, and also between the wall and the wall profiles. See fig. 44 for details. Caulk Fig. 44 NOTE: Installation is not complete until the required support is installed. Please proceed to: Step #42 for the installation of the Support Bar Or Step #43 for the installation of the Support Shelves.
Style “C”: Support Bar Assembly and Installation NOTE: Use parts from Diagram “C” for the Support Bar assembly and installation. 42. Locate the Support bar (22). Position the bar on the stationary glass at a 45-degree angle between the glass and the wall if possible. Level it horizontally. Hold it firmly in place and outline the bracket’s position on the wall. Remove the Support bar and detach the wall bracket from it using the supplied Allen wrench.
Style “D”: Glass Shelves Assembly and Installation NOTE: Use parts from Diagram “B” for the Glass Shelves assembly and installation. 43. Mark the Glass shelf (22) position on the wall. According to the measurements in Fig. 46.1, mark the drilling holes for the Shelf brackets (without nut) (31). Drill the holes using Ø 5/16” drill bit and insert the Wall anchors (23). Attach the Shelf brackets (without nut) to the wall using the Countersunk screw ST4.
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.
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