Installation Guide

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1. Measure the base opening along center of shower curb as
shown, then trim Sill (A) to 1/16” less than measurement ob-
tained.
2. With high lip toward exterior of enclosure, position Sill at
center of shower curb. Temporarily tape Sill to shower curb
to prevent movement.
Note: For Door Only Installations; Trim Wall Jambs (B) to the same height as the Strike Post (D)
before proceeding; otherwise leave Wall Jambs as they are (no trimming) and continue the instal-
lation
3. Place Wall Jambs (B) on to ends of Sill (A) and up against shower walls as shown in figure 2.
Plumb the Jambs, then pencil mark their installation holes locations on the shower walls (3 per
jamb). Remove Wall Jambs. Using a 3/16” drill bit (designed to drill through material you are
working with), drill 1” deep installation holes in locations previously marked. Insert Plastic Screw
Anchors (J) into holes.
4. Reposition Wall Jambs (B) as before and secure Jambs to walls using the six(6) 1-1/4” Installa-
tion Screws (K) provided (3 per jamb).
5. Decide from which side your Door Assembly (D) is to hinge (left or right , your choice) see figure
3. Insert the Door Assembly’s Hinge Post (c1) into the Wall Jamb from which it is to hinge. Now,
insert the Strike Post (D) into the other Wall Jamb (see exploded view - sheet 1). Magnet on door
should face toward interior of enclosure, while magnet on Strike Post should face toward the exte-
rior.
6. Attach the Door Handles (E) to the Door Assembly using two(2) Door Handle Screws (F) as
shown in exploded view - sheet 1.
7. Adjust Door Assembly and Strike Post along curb as required (see figure 4). Bottom of Door
Assembly must always remain parallel to Sill in order for door to operate properly (see figure 5).
When satisfied with door operation, secure Hinge Post (c1) and Strike Post (D) to the Wall Jambs
(B) using six 638PHPT Screws (L), (see figure 4) and exploded view - sheet 1.
8. Notch and extend Vinyl Sweep (H) pass Drip Rail edge as shown in figure 6. Attach Drip Plugs
(I) onto Drip Rail (see exploded view - sheet 1),
be sure to remove the knockout on the hinge side
drip plug so the water will drain (see figure 7). Clean bottom rail of door with alcohol to remove any
oil. Failure to clean door rail prior to installation of Drip Rail (G) may cause tape to release. Re-
move backing from tape and position Drip Rail flush with backside of Hinge Stile (c2) as shown in
figure 6. Sweep should cover gap at bottom of Door as shown in figure 8. Slightly elevate Drip Rail
at strike side prior to securing to create a sloping effect.
Glass Note:
Two (2) optional self drilling screws (L) are provided in case you want to further secure
the drip rail. If using screws to attach drip rail . . . never drill holes within 5/8” of exposed
glass! To do so will result in glass breakage.
9. (Skip this step if Jamb Caps were not purchased). After all adjustments have been
made, install a Jamb Cap (N) at both the hinge side and the strike side of the door as
shown in exploded view - sheet 1. Trim Caps to required lengths before installing as
shown in ‘Jamb Cap Detail’ on sheet 1.
10. Run a bead of clear mildew resistant caulking down the full length of each Wall Jamb
outside where the Jambs meet the Walls. Now run a bead outside where the Sill meets
the curb. Follow caulking manufacturer’s instructions before using shower (normally 24 hours).
Installation is now complete.
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