UNIDOOR (STYLE J) SHOWER ENCLOSURE GLASS PANEL 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.com Style J Left hand installation shown Please read these instructions carefully before installing.
Models #s SHEN-2423123430 SHEN-2423123436 SHEN-2423123440 SHEN-2423123630 SHEN-2423123636 SHEN-2423123640 SHEN-2424123430 SHEN-2424123436 SHEN-2424123440 SHEN-2424123630 SHEN-2424123636 SHEN-2424123640 SHEN-2427183430 SHEN-2427183436 SHEN-2427183440 SHEN-2427183630 SHEN-2427183636 SHEN-2427183640 SHEN-2428183430 SHEN-2428183436 SHEN-2428183440 SHEN-2428183630 SHEN-2428183636 SHEN-2428183640 SHEN-2429183430 SHEN-2429183436 SHEN-2429183440 “UNIDOOR (STYLE J)” Ver.1 Rev.
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 Painters Tape Level “UNIDOOR (STYLE J)” Ver.1 Rev.
Detailed Diagram of Glass Panel Components 9 13 30 23 26 11 28 8 29 29 Packing List 08 09 11 13 23 L-shaped strip * U-channel 1 (76”, wall profile) Stationary glass Ø5/16” Wall anchor Countersunk screw ST4.2x40 1pc 1pc 1pc 28pcs 28pcs 26 28 29 30 Return panel glass Adjustment spacer U-channel 2 (44”, bottom profile) 90° Corner Bracket 1pc 12pcs 2pcs 1pc NOTE: Unpack your unit carefully and inspect it.
Style “J”: In-Line Half Wall Panel with 30”-34” Return Panel Installation NOTE: The Unidoor shower door needs to be installed prior to proceeding with the following Stationary and Return Glass installation instructions. Please see the Single Shower Door installation manual included in the door packaging for complete shower door installation instructions. Before you begin the installation, please recheck your shower opening size.
2. Please mark measurement lines on the wall and half wall ledge for the Glass Door and U-channel according to the size of your model. You will need use the Product Width and Product Height values determined in step #1 in Size Table B. " 16 / L-1 M M NOTE: M and L dimensions are from the finished wall to the outside of the U-channel as shown in Fig. 1. M= + Door Panel L= Return Panel I= 72" - + L 1/8" Door 7/16" Return Panel Panel Panel Height L I Size Table B Fig.
4. Measure the actual width and height of your Return panel glass (26). See Fig. 3 for details. H Fig. 3 5. NOTE: You will be doing straight and 45° cuts for this enclosure installation. W *All 45° cuts are from the outside dimension. (tip to tip) (+) 11 /4" *It may be necessary to remove any burrs from the cut end of the U-channels with a metal file before placing the U-channel onto the glass.
H (+) 1" b) Fig. 5 Slip the U-channel 2 (bottom profile) back onto the Return panel glass and set the Return panel glass aside. 1 2 wall U-channel 1 Return glass U-channel 2 inside 3 4 5 6 inside mark + 1/2" 45° 6. Slip the cut U-channel 2 (44”, bottom profile) (29) and U-channel 1 (76”, wall profile) (09) onto the Return panel glass (26) in the shown locations. With the door open, place the Return panel glass on the half wall ledge adjacent to the door and in line with the wall mark.
7. Measure the actual width of your Stationary glass (11) panel. Use a miter saw to cut the second Uchannel 2 (44”, bottom profile) (29) 45° to the actual width of the glass (+) 1/16”. See Fig. 7 & 8 for details. H Fig. 7 W (+) 1/1 6" 45 ° Fig. 8 “UNIDOOR (STYLE J)” Ver.1 Rev.
8. Slip the U-channel 2 (44”, bottom profile) (29) onto the Stationary glass (11) and ensure that the straight end of the U-channel 2 is flush with the vertical glass edge. Carefully butt the Stationary glass and Return panel glass (26) together while on top of the half wall ledge to form a tight corner from bottom to top. The Stationary glass will be in front of the Return panel glass. While securely holding the two glass panels, attach the 90° Corner Bracket (30) to the top corner.
NOTE: Intermittently use a level throughout these steps to ensure that this glass enclosure is leveled properly. 1 Ensure that the Stationary glass is level vertically and precisely in line with Door. The U-channel 1 (wall profile) (09) will remain flush against the wall. Outline the position of the glass panels along the inside bottom edge of all U-channels on the ledge and wall. Mark the U-channel 1 (wall profile) (09) at the top horizontal glass edge.
10. Carefully disassemble the panels for the next steps. 90° Corner Bracket See Fig. 13 for details. U-channel 1 Return glass Stationary glass U-channel 2 U-channel 2 Painters tape Fig. 13 11. Place the c u t U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (29) for the Return panel glass (26) onto the ledge in line with the inside mark. Mark the drill holes on the ledge through the predrilled holes in the U-Channel 2 and drill the holes using Ø5/16” drill bit. Insert the Ø5/16” Wall anchors (13).
Fig. 15 12. Straight cut the U-channel 1 (76”, wall profile) (09) at the top mark that was made in step #9. Place the U-Channel 1 (wall profile) on the U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (29) and align vertically with the inside wall mark. 1 inside U-Channel 2 3 Mark the drill holes on the wall through the predrilled holes in the U-Channel 1. Now drill holes in the wall using Ø5/16 drill bit and insert the Ø5/16” Wall anchors (13). 2 U-Channel 1 4 Ø5/16” 5 See Fig. 16 for details. Fig.
13. Apply waterproof silicone along the bottom surface and around the holes of the UChannel 1 (wall profile) (09). Fasten the U-Channel 1 to the wall with the Countersunk screw ST4.2x40 (23). Insert the provided Adjustment Spacers (28) into U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (29) for minor adjustments if necessary. Apply Waterproof silicone into the groove of both U-Channels. NOTE: The surface needs to be clean and free of debris before applying silicone. 1 3 waterproof silicone 2 4 5 See Fig.
14. Slide the Return panel glass (26) into the groove of both U-Channels. 1 2 NOTE: If you have difficulty sliding the Return panel glass into the U-Channels, you can slightly tap on the Return panel glass with a rubber mallet and a piece of wood. 3 See fig. 19 & 20 for details. Fig. 19 Fig. 20 “UNIDOOR (STYLE J)” Ver.1 Rev.
15. Place the U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (29) for the Stationary glass (11) onto the ledge in line with the inside mark and flush with 45° corner cut. Mark the drill holes on the ledge through the predrilled holes in the U-Channel 2 and drill the holes using Ø5/16” drill bit. Insert the Ø5/16” Wall anchors (13). Apply waterproof silicone along the bottom surface and around the holes of the UChannel 2 and fasten it to the ledge with the Countersunk screws ST4.2×40 (23).
16. Insert the provided Adjustment Spacers (28) into U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (29) for minor adjustments if necessary. Apply Waterproof silicone into the groove of the U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (29) and sparingly along the exposed vertical edge of the Return panel glass (26). See Fig. 23 & 24 for details. 1 inside outside waterproof silicone 2 outside 3 Fig. 23 Fig. 24 “UNIDOOR (STYLE J)” Ver.1 Rev.
17. Slide the Stationary glass (11) into the groove of the U-Channel. Make sure the vertical edge of the Stationary glass is flush with outer face of the Return panel glass (26) at the corner. Apply a bead of silicone on the open end of the U-Channel, and its connection. Ensure that the silicone applied to the open end is flat and smooth so that it will not interfere with the installation of the Lshaped strip*(08) in step #20.
18. Attach the 90° Corner Bracket (30) to the top corner of both glass panels. Ensure that the 90° Corner Bracket is square and gaskets are aligned properly before tightening the glass holding screws. Temporarily secure the bottom corner of the glass panels with a generous strip of Painters tape to keep the corner tight until the silicone cures. See fig. 27 & 28 for details. inside Fig. 27 Fig. 28 “UNIDOOR (STYLE J)” Ver.1 Rev.
19. Apply waterproof silicone along the connection of all U-Channels to the wall and ledge on the inside of shower. Carefully apply an even bead of silicone down the inside corner of the glass panels. See Fig. 29 & 30 for details. waterproof silicone inside Fig. 29 waterproof silicone inside Fig. 30 “UNIDOOR (STYLE J)” Ver.1 Rev.
ATTENTION: Prior to this step, please be sure the part of the wall and glass edge for installation of the Lshaped strip*(08) is clean, dry and free from soap, oil and any construction debris. 20. Align the L-shaped strip*(08) on the vertical edge of the Stationary glass (11) so that the door glass rests flush against it in the closed position. Ensure that the bottom of the L-Shaped strip makes contact with the threshold rather than aligning the top of the strip to the top of the Stationary glass.
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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