Summary of Contents for Sapa Alumax PL91
- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS www.alumaxshowerdoor.com PL91 PROLINE HEAVY GLASS DOOR / PANEL Full Showers Bench Seat Showers Copyright © Alumax Bath Enclosures 2014. All rights reserved. G03711095 5-22-14...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Before Beginning Installation
!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. When drilling holes in ceramic tile or marble, use a center punch and hammer to carefully break the surface glaze so the drill can start without skidding. A skidding drill can cause damage to the surface and can be dangerous (risk of personal injury). Use caution and proper technique whenever using tools to avoid damage to property and/or personal injury. Shower doors are not water‐tight. They are designed to prevent leaks under normal shower conditions. Excessive water ... - Page 4 Parts List A) Door Panel B) Side Panel C) 2 Hinges D) 8 Polished Pan Head Screws E) 8 1/4” Anchors (Grey) F) Glazing Channel w/ double stick tape G) Glazing Wall Channel w/ 3 holes H) 4 2” Pan Head Screws I) 4 1/4”...
- Page 5 HOW TO SIZE GLASS The glass is sized to fit the finished opening by using this formula: Glass Side Panel = Finished Shower Opening dimension – Door Glass Width – 13/16” To securely install this door there must be wood backing inside the hinge wall. Drywall Drywall Finished Shower Walls...
- Page 6 LINING UP VERTICAL GLAZING CHANNEL Place vertical glazing channel ( G ) on top of the bottom glazing channel ( F ) and line them up where they meet in the bottom corner. Dry Fit Using a level, plumb the vertical glazing channel. This is a very important step so take time to make sure the vertical channel is perfectly plumb.
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Page 7: Hinge Installation
DRY FITTING SIDE PANEL Note: Please Handle Glass With Care! Put two setting blocks (Part M,N, or P) into the bottom Glazing Channel glazing channel to rest the side glass panel onto when dry-fitting it. Setting blocks may have to be changed or adjusted later. - Page 8 HINGE INSTALLATION With the door glass lined up with the side glass panel, mark the hinge hole location for drilling. Once holes are marked, remove the door glass so that the holes can be drilled. Note: Be very careful moving the glass as tempered glass is sensitive, especially along the edges.
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Page 9: Installing Handle
WET GLAZING Once the door is in place and the position- ing of the glass side panel is determined to be correct, the next step is to secure the side SILICONE glass panel. Remove the glass panel from the channel and make sure the glass setting blocks remain in place. - Page 10 INSTALLING GAP VINYLS Measure the gap between the door panel and the side panel. Use the vinyl type needed to fill the space between the two pieces of glass then apply the1/4” VHB double 1/4” stick tape to the hard side of the vinyl. Cut the vinyl to length and remove the tape backing.
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