Operating Guide

Does the Caulking Adaptor come with the unit?
No, the Caulk Adaptor must be ordered separately. Order:
- Caulking Adaptor BN if your finish is Brushed Nickel
- Caulking Adaptor MB if your finish is Matte Black
- Caulking Adaptor CH if your finish is Chrome
Will water leak thru the 1/8” gap between the door and the panel and the 5/16” gap between the
hinges and the wall.
Relative to the 1/8” gap between the door and the panel. .. In most cases, the shower spray is directed
across the 1/8” gap, not into the gap, and little to no water will pass thru the gap and onto the floor*. In
smaller showers, homes with extremely high water pressure or installations with multiple shower heads
this may be a problem and can be corrected with the Acrylic Strike described below.
Relative to the 5/16” gap between the glass and the wall where the hinges are installed…. Most units
are installed with the hinge side of the door closest to the shower head. In this case the shower spray
does not spray directly into this area and leakage is unlikely*. If the door hinges from the opposite wall,
the spray will go across the gap, not into the gap and leakage is unlikely*.
• Please note that frameless units are designed for a clean site line of clear glass with minimal
amounts of hardware covering the glass. With these design elements, frameless units are not
waterproof and some minor leakage is inherent to the design. The units can be made more
waterproof by adding the Acrylic Strike described below but this interrupts the clean
appearance of the unit.
Does the Acrylic Strike come with the unit? Do I need an Acrylic Strike?
The acrylic strike is optional and may be ordered by searching for “Acrylic Strike”. The strike is a clear
polycarbonate that presses over the edge of the fixed panel and the door closes against it. Some
homeowners prefer this to keep the door from swinging into the shower. The strike also includes a soft
acrylic blade that seals against the door and helps prevent water from penetrating the 1/8” gap
between the door and the panel. Use is optional and the need for this part varies with the design of the
shower. If the shower is small or if the shower spray is directed at the gap between the door and the
panel the Acrylic Strike is an appropriate addition to the unit.
The packaging on my unit was damaged during shipment. Do I need to order a new door?
The 3/8” tempered glass used in Symphony Hinged Frameless Doors is very heavy. A typical door weighs
in excess of 70 pounds. The glass and the glass panel are packaged in separate boxes with multiple
layers of protection. Since these products can only be shipped and delivered by commercial freight
carriers, the outer cardboard layer may be scuffed, slightly torn, etc. in transit. If the door and/or panel
is not damaged there is no need to replace the unit.