UNIDOOR X (STYLE M4) SHOWER DOOR & 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 M4 STEP 1: Install Shower Door STEP 2: Install Panels For more information about DreamLine Shower Doors, Tub Doors and Enclosures, please visit DreamLine.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved UNIDOOR-X Style M GLASS-TO-GLASS HINGE SHOWER DOOR INSTALLATION 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 Right Hand Door installation shown For more information about DreamLine® products please visit DreamLine.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
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©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Unidoor-X Style M manual used with the following Model Styles: Style L1 Style M Style M2 Style M1 ! Style M4 Style M3 When installing one of the configurations shown above with glass-to-glass hinges, discard the Style A manual that is packaged with the door glass and use this Style M manual for the installation of the hinge panel glass and door glass.
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©2017 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”.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Tools Level Drill bit (Ø=5/16") Metal File Tape Measure Drill bit (Ø=1/8") Silicone* Pencil Phillips Screwdriver Power Drill Miter saw Hammer or Hacksaw *Quick-drying/fast curing silicone recommended for the installation of hinge panels.
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©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Installation steps Style M - 6” & 24” Inline Panel and Shower Door Installation NOTE: The following shower door installation instructions should be used as a general guide and prerequisite to the installation of the UNIDOOR Style M, M1, M2, M3, M4 and L1 models. Before you begin the installation, please check your finished opening size and model dimensions to ensure proper placement of the Hinge Panel Glass (#32) and Door Glass (#01).
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Installation steps for 6” hinge panel with Hinge Panel Glass Bracket 1. Draw a line on the threshold and on 2. Cut the vertical U-channel to 69-7/16”. Cut the bottom U-channel** to 6”. (Fig 4) the wall to represent the centerline of the U-channel. Make sure the line is parallel to the front edge of the threshold.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 3. Position the U-channels and Hinge Panel Glass Bracket (#36) on the centerlines to mark the holes for drilling. (Fig 5) Fig 5 UNIDOOR-X (STYLE M) manual Ver 2 11/2016 4. Mark the hole positions on the centerline on the wall and threshold through the holes in the U-channels and the Hinge Panel Glass Bracket (#36). (Note that the Hinge Panel Glass Bracket (#36) is wider than the u-channel).
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 5. Drill Ø5/16” holes in the wall and install the wall anchors. Drill Ø1/8” holes into an acrylic threshold (or Ø5/16” holes and anchors for a tile threshold). (Fig 7) 6. Apply silicone to the back of the U-channels and the screw holes, then install the U-channels and Hinge Panel Glass Bracket (#36) using the ST4.2 x 40mm screws (#23).
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 7. Add the 0.5mm shims into the bottom U-channel to protect the bottom corners of the glass. Apply a bead of silicone into the length of the U-channels. (Fig 9) Quick-drying/fast curing silicone is recommended for the installation of hinge panel glass into u-channels. 8. Install the Hinge Panel Glass (#32) into the U-channel, checking for level and plumb. Install the gasket into the Hinge Panel Glass Bracket.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 9. Tighten the rubber-tipped set screws on the Hinge Panel Glass Bracket (#36) to secure the glass. Do Not overtighten! (Fig 11) insi de ! Fig 11 NOTE: Following the installation of the Hinge Panel Glass (#32), it is strongly recommended that the silicone be allowed to fully cure before hanging the door glass. (Fig 12) Go to Step #18 on Page 21 to continue the installation of the Hinges, Door Glass and other components.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Installation steps for 24” hinge panel glass with L-Bracket 10. Cut the vertical U-channel 1 (#09) to 71”. (Fig 13) U-Channel 1 L Fig 13 11. Cut the bottom U-channel 2 (#29) to 24” (see note** below).
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 12. Position the U-channel 2 (bottom profile) (#29) onto the threshold, parallel to the outside edge. Mark the position of the U-channel and mark the position of the holes for drilling. You need to use at least 3 holes for the U-channel 2 (bottom profile) (#29): one near each end and one near the center. • Drill the holes into the threshold using an Ø1/8” drill bit.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 13. Next, position the vertical U-channel 1 (#09) (wall 2 1 profile) on top of the installed bottom U-channel. Use a level to plumb the U-channel 1 (#09) (wall profile) and mark the positions of the holes for drilling. You need to use at least four holes for the U-channel 1 (#09) (wall profile). • Drill the holes into the wall using a Ø5/16” drill bit. • Insert the Wall Anchors (#13) into the 5/16” holes.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved NOTE: There is a top and a bottom to the Hinge Panel Glass (#32): The top hinge cutout is 7-7/8” to center, the bottom hinge cutout is 8-3/8” to center. The hinge panel glass must be installed correctly so that the door glass can be installed correctly. 15. Install the Hinge Panel glass (#32) into the U-channel 2 (#29) (bottom profile) and the U-channel 1 (#09) (wall profile). Apply a dab of silicone to the exposed end of the bottom u-channel.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Installation steps for 24” hinge panel glass with L-Bracket L- Bracket Assembly Parts List** 35.9 35.4 35.5 35.3 35.6 35.2 35.1 35.7 35.8 35.1 35.2 35.3 35.4 35.5 PVC spacer Rubber tip set screw L-Bracket (left hand shown) Decorative cover Ø5/16” Wall anchor 1 pc 2 pcs 1 pc 1 pc 6 pcs 35.6 35.7 35.8 35.9 Wall plate Truss Head Screw ST 4.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved (Left-hand bracket installation shown) 16. Position the L-Bracket assembly (#35) onto the Hinge Panel Glass (#32) as shown and mark its position on the wall. Remove the Wall Plate (#35.6) from the L-bracket. Hold the Wall Plate (#35.6) to the marks on the wall. Check for level and mark the holes for drilling through the wider, untapped holes. (Fig 20.2) Drill two Ø5/16”(8mm) holes and insert the Ø5/16” Wall anchors (#35.5). (Fig 20) 1 2 3 4 Ø5/16" (8mm) Fig 20 17.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 18. Adjust the Stationary Glass to plumb and tighten the screws. Attach the Decorative Cover (#35.4). Secure the L-Bracket (#35.5) to the top of the Stationary Glass using the clear gasket and rubber-tipped set screws. Do not overtighten! (Fig 22) 9 /16 0-1 m) 11 10 m ”(2 Fig 22 Left-hand bracket installation Fig 23 Right-hand bracket installation NOTE: The left-hand L-bracket installation is shown.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 19. Attach the Hinges (#05) to the Hinge Panel Glass (#32) with the bolts facing inside the shower. Install the hinges onto the Hinge Panel Glass (#32) flush with the edge of the glass. Use at least one 2mm hinge gasket per side. Tighten the hinge bolts evenly and snap in the decorative bolt caps.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 20. The Door Glass (#01) ships with four 1 5/8” spacers attached to the top (2pcs) and bottom (2pcs). These 5/8” spacers will create the proper spacing at the bottom of the door glass and will ensure the installed door height finishes at 72”, but always 5/8” confirm with a measurement. 2 door glass 3 inside door glass outside Set the Door Glass (#01) with the 5/8“ spacers attached onto the threshold, inline with the Hinge Panel Glass (#32).
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 22. Measure the bottom of the Door Glass (#01) from side to side to determine the actual width of the door. Cut the Bottom Anti-Water Strip (#07) to the size of your measurement and notch 3/8” of the inner side of the Bottom Anti-Water Strip (#07) as shown in Fig 27.2. Press the Bottom Anti-Water Strip (#07) onto the bottom edge of the Glass Door (#01).
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved For Style M only: If your model does not include additional panel glass, proceed to the next step to install the L-shaped Strip (#08) to the wall. 1 Inside shower ATTENTION: Prior to the next step, please be sure the section of the wall where you need to attach the L-shaped Strip (#08) is clean, dry, and free from soap, oil or any construction debris. 24. With the door closed, place the L-shaped Strip (#08) on the door edge and mark its location on the wall.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 25. With the door open, apply a good quality mildew-resistant/waterproof silicone along the connection of both U-Channels to the wall and threshold on the inside of the shower. NOTE: The surface needs to be clean and free of debris before applying silicone. Let the silicone cure before closing the door to avoid contact with the Bottom anti-water strip (#33) (Fig. 31) Fig 31 26. Allow 24 hours for the silicone to fully cure before using the shower.
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©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
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©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved UNIDOOR PLUS (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 Right side panel installation shown Please read these instructions carefully before installing.
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©2017 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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©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Detailed Diagram of Glass Panel Components 9 13 30 23 26 11 28 The glass surface with the ClearMax™ label must be installed to face inside of the shower 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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).
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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 Painter’s tape to keep the corner tight until the silicone cures. See fig. 27 & 28 for details. inside Fig. 27 Fig.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 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. Allow 24 hours for the silicone to fully cure before using the shower. waterproof silicone See Fig. 29 & 30 for details. inside Fig. 29 waterproof silicone inside Fig.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved ATTENTION: Prior to this step, please be sure the part of the wall and glass edge for installation of the L-shaped 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.
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