INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tel: 800-643-1514 www.alumaxshowerdoor.com 338 SERIES FRAMELESS PIVOT SHOWER DOOR Copyright © Alumax Bath Enclosures 1999. All rights reserved.
Three-Year Limited Residential Warranty Alumax Bath Enclosures by Sapa is pleased to warrant to its dealers and residential customers that the products supplied by it shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for three (3) years from purchase of the product, provided they are installed and maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommended practices and installation instructions.1 The Alumax Limited Warranty applies to the original residential owner only, and is not transferable.
!WARNINGS! Alumax Bath Enclosures by Sapa are intended to be installed by experienced installers. If you need assistance with installation, or locating an experienced installer, contact Alumax Consumer Service at 800‐643‐1514. Ensure that the bath enclosure is installed appropriately. Improper installation can lead to breakage, damage or improper performance of the bath enclosure. Wear safety glasses when drilling or cutting to avoid injury to the eyes.
338 PARTS LIST A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. 1 3 1 1 2 3 2 1 Curb Rolls of Tape (double-stick) Pivot Jamb Seal Vinyl Pivot Jamb Pivot Brackets #6 x 3/8" Truss Head Screws #8 x 1/8" Socket Set Screws Allen Wrench (5/64") J. K. L. M. N. P. R. S. 6 3 1 1 2 2 2 1 Plastic Wall Anchors #8 x 2" Truss Head Screws Glazed Door Panel Bottom Rail (See Note) #10 x 7/16" Set Screws Pivot Blocks Nylon Pivot Bushings Strike Jamb (w/Magnet) T. U. V. W. X. Y. AA.
1 The ALUMAX 338 Frameless Pivot Shower Door is completely reversible and may be installed pivot-right or pivot-left. Refer to the illustration to determine the correct position for your installation. For maximum waterproofing, the pivot jamb should always be opposite the shower head. These instructions depict a pivot-left installation. CAUTION: outward. For safety, the door must always open PIVOT LEFT PIVOT RIGHT 2 NOTE: The 338 unit may be installed without using the sloped curb [A] provided.
4 Cut the clear pivot jamb seal vinyl [C] 3/4" shorter than the pivot jamb [D]. Slide the jamb seal vinyl into the slot in the pivot jamb. Lubricating the vinyl with a small amount of soap or graphite will help installation. Slide one of the pivot brackets [E] into the bottom of the pivot jamb. Lock it in place with a #6 x 3/8" truss head screw [F] and a #8-32 x 1/8" set screw [G] (a 5/64" allen wrench [H] is provided).
Thread the two #10-24 x 7/16" square head set screws [N] into the tapped holes in the pivot blocks [P]. Slide the pivot blocks into the top and bottom rails of the glass door panel [L] with the stainless steel pins toward the pivot side of the door (see detail). PIVOT BLOCK Measure the distance from wall to wall directly above the curb (Dim. “A”). Deduct 3 3/4" from this amount and position the pivot pins this exact distance (Dim. “B”) from the strike edge of the glass.
10Slide the door handle [U] with magnet onto the strike edge of the door panel [L]. Close the door and slide the handle up or down until the two magnetic strips are aligned. Use a pencil or masking tape to mark the location of the handle on the door. Slip the door handle vinyl [V] onto the door between the marks and carefully drive the door handle on the door panel. Spraying glass cleaner or water onto the vinyl and handle will make assembly easier.
13 Press the four rail end caps [AA] into the ends TOP PIVOT BRACKET of the top and bottom door rails. NOTE: Do not use a metal hammer to install the end caps. TOP RAIL RAIL END CAP DOOR PANEL PIVOT JAMB 14 Neatly caulk the inside perimeter of the shower curb and the pivot and strike jambs. NOTE: The caulking should be allowed to cure for twenty-four hours before using your new shower enclosure. The Care and Cleaning of your new Alumax Bath Enclosure.
