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890 SERIES PIVOT
STEAM DOOR
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Copyright © Alumax Bath Enclosures 1997. All rights reserved.
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A. 1 Curb
B. 1 Header
C. 2 Wall Jambs
D. 6 Plastic Wall Anchors
E. 6 #8 x 1 1/2" Truss Head Screws
F. 1 Interior Door Handle
G. 1 Exterior Door Handle
H. 2 #6 x 1 1/4" Round Head Screws
J. 1 Glazed Pivot Door Panel
890 PARTS LIST
K. 1 Vinyl Upper Steam Seal
L. 10 #8 x 1/4" Truss Head Screws
M. 2 Clear Vinyl Jamb Seals
N. 1 Pivot Jamb
P. 1 Strike Jamb (Magnetic)
R. 2 Snap-in Fillers
S. 1 Drip Rail
T. 2 Drip Plugs
U. 1 Tapered Drip Vinyl
W. 1 Roll Double Stick Tape
X. 2 #10 x 7/16" Sq. Head Set Screws
Y. 1 Nylon Spacer
AA. 2 Nylon Pivot Bushings
BB. 1 Security Washer
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND REMEDY
Alumax Bath Enclosures warrants to its dealers, customers, and all subsequent purchasers and
users, that the products supplied by it shall be free from material defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year after shipment, provided they are installed and maintained
according to Alumax Bath Enclosures' recommended practices and installation instructions. This
warranty shall apply only to defects appearing within one (1) year from the date of shipment, and
provided that Alumax Bath Enclosures is promptly notified in writing of such defects. The sole
and exclusive remedy with respect to the above warranty or with respect to any other claim relating
to defects or any other condition or use of the products supplied by Alumax Bath Enclosures,
however caused, and whether such claim is based upon warranty contract, negligence, strict
liability, or any other theory, is limited to repair or supply of such products, or repayment by Alumax
Bath Enclosures of the purchase price paid for it, at Alumax Bath Enclosures' option.
Alumax Bath Enclosures does not make any other representations or warranties, express or
implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability and any implied
warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Alumax Bath Enclosures be liable
for special, direct, indirect, or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, loss or use of
profits.
Dealers agree to pass on to its customers and users in writing Alumax Bath Enclosures' Warranty
and Remedy as set forth above.
Laws and building and safety codes governing the design and use of bath enclosures vary widely.
Alumax Bath Enclosures does not control the selection of product configurations, operating
hardware or glazing materials, and assumes no responsibility therefor.
INSTALLATION NOTES
Unpack your unit carefully and inspect for freight damage. Lay out and identify all parts using the
instruction sheets as a reference. Before discarding the carton, check for small hardware bags that
tend to fall to the bottom of the box. If any parts are damaged or missing, refer to the descriptions
noted in the instructions when contacting your dealer for replacements.
Handle the glass panels carefully and protect the edges. Safety tempered glass is very resistant to
breakage, but it can be broken by banging the edges against a hard surface. The sharp corners of
the panels can damage tile and floor surfaces, so do not remove any protective devices until you
are ready to install the glass.
Please wear safety glasses whenever drilling or cutting. 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.
To install your Alumax Steam Door you will need the following: tape measure, level, #2 Phillips
screwdriver, drill, 1/8" and 3/16" drill bits, 3/16" wrench, hacksaw, razor or sharp knife, pencil,
glass cleaner, and caulking (clear silicone recommended). Optional tools include a miter box for
cutting parts to length, files, center punch and masking tape.
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The Alumax 890 Steam Door is designed to be installed alone
as shown in the exploded views or combined with a custom StikStall
framework. They can be installed with an inline panel (091), a return
panel (092), an inline and a return panel (093), or a neo-angle unit
(094). Fixed glass panel sizes should be determined by formulas
shown on Alumax detail sheets.
To ensure proper functioning in a custom installation, this
instruction sheet (packed with a glazed or KD steam door) should be
used to supplement the StikStall Installation Instruction sheet (791,
792, 793, 794) that will be packaged with the corresponding StikStall
frame kit. Each step in the primary StikStall instruction sheet will
indicate whether it applies to all door types or if this sheet should be
used. If your StikStall Instruction Sheet does not mention the use of
a supplement before
instruction sheet.
Step #1, then contact your dealer for the proper
1
The Alumax 890 Steam Door is completely
reversible and may be installed pivot-left or pivot-right
(hinge-left or hinge-right). For maximum waterproofing,
the pivot (or hinge) jamb should always be opposite the
shower head. Using the illustration, determine the
correct position for the door in your particular installation.
This instruction sheet depicts a pivot-right (hinge-right)
installation.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, the door panel must
always open outward.
2
Measure the opening at the bottom of the shower
stall and cut the curb [A] (with weep slots) to fit the full
width of the opening. Measure the shower stall opening
at the full unit height and cut the header [B] to length as
well. If required, use a file to round the outside corners
of the curb and header to fit the shower stall contours
properly.
Using a 3/16" drill bit, drill the interior face of the curb
and header on both ends as shown.
Position the curb in the middle of the sill with the weep
slots to the interior and mark its position with a pencil
line along the interior and exterior base.
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3
Place the two wall jambs [C] into the ends of the
curb [A]. Masking tape may be used to hold the curb in
place during this operation. Plumb the jambs and mark
the hole locations on the wall. Remove all parts and drill
the walls for mounting hardware.
For tile or marble walls, drill six 3/16" diameter holes
and insert the plastic wall anchors [D]. Attachments to
fiberglass or acrylic units can be made in two ways. If
a reinforcement is built into the walls of the unit, then
drill six 1/8" holes to install mounting screws directly
into the reinforcement. If walls are not reinforced, drill
six 3/16" holes and install plastic wall anchors or toggle
bolts (toggle bolts not supplied by Alumax).
4
Wipe the shower walls and sill, curb [A] and wall
jambs [C] with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or
debris. Apply a 1/4" bead of caulk along the inside of
both of the pencil lines marked in Step #2. Carefully
replace the curb in the exact position marked. Caulk the
inside of the curb ends where they meet the wall.
Replace both of the wall jambs and attach to the walls
with six #8 x 1 1/2" truss head screws [E].
If the steam door is full height (fills the opening vertically)
set the header [B] in place on top of the wall jambs
before installing the attachment screws.
5
Attach the interior door handle [F] and the exterior
door handle [G] to the glazed door panel assembly [J]
with two #6-32 x 1 1/4" round head screws [H].
Snap the vinyl upper steam seal [K] into the top rail of
the door panel with the sealing flap to the interior (flat)
side.
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Measure the horizontal frame opening at the
top and bottom. The minimum dimension for the door
opening is the glazed door panel width [J] (see the
graphic in Step #7) plus 1/2", maximum is the door
panel width plus 1 3/4".
Using the holes in the ends of the curb [A] and header
[B] as a guide, drill four 1/8" holes into the wall jambs
[C]. Secure the header and the curb to the wall jambs
with four #8 x 1/4" truss head screws [L].
7
Strip two clear vinyl jamb seals [M] into the
door panel [J] splash guard and the pivot jamb [N] and
trim flush at the ends. Both vinyls should be turned to
trap water from the shower head. Secure the vinyls with
a small quantity of glue or caulk at each end or by
carefully crimping the vinyl pocket. Set the door panel
aside.
Press the pivot jamb and strike jamb [P] (with magnetic
strip) over the wall jambs [C]. Refer to Step #1 for the
proper handing of the door.
NOTE: The magnetic strip on the strike jamb must face
the exterior and the clear vinyl jamb seal on the pivot
jamb must face inward.
8
Snap the fillers [R] into the curb [A] and header
[B] between the door jambs with the raised lip to the
exterior and the pivot holes toward the pivot jamb.
Center the curb filler in the curb between the pivot and
strike jamb (use masking tape to hold it in position).
NOTE: The snap-in fillers should be exactly 3/8" longer
than the door panel width.
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Pull the bottom end of the pivot jamb [N] tight
to the curb filler [R] and plumb the jamb vertically. Drill
two 1/8" holes thru the pivot jamb and into the wall jamb
[C] 3/8" to 3/4" from the wall and approximately 1/4"
vertically from the ends of the jamb. Drill a third hole
centered between the first two and enlarge the outer
holes with a 3/16" drill for clearance on the self-tapping
screws. Attach the pivot jamb permanently with three
#8 x 1/4" truss head screws [L].
Slide the header filler [R] tight against the pivot jamb.
Push the strike jamb [P] tight against the fillers top and
bottom. With the pivot jamb plumb and both fillers tight
between the two door jambs, the strike jamb also will be
plumb and parallel to the pivot jamb. Attach the strike
jamb in the same manner as the pivot jamb.
10
Insert the two #10-24 x 7/16" square head set
screws [X] into the threaded holes in the pivot blocks in
the top and bottom rails of the glazed door panel [J].
Position the pivot pins 1 1/2" from the pivot side of the
door (the side opposite the magnetic strip). Tighten the
set screws just enough to prevent the pivot blocks from
moving (finger tight plus a quarter turn). A 3/16"
wrench (not supplied by Alumax) will fit the set screw
heads.
Press the white nylon spacer [Y] over the bottom pivot
pin on the door panel.
(6) #8 x 1/4"
SCREWS
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Insert the two nylon pivot bushings [AA] into
the pivot holes in the head and curb fillers [R].
Lift the door panel [J] and insert the top pivot pin into
the pivot bushing in the header filler. Hold the door
vertical and insert the bottom pivot pin into the pivot
bushing in the curb filler. It may be necessary to remove
the header retaining screws and raise the header slightly
to install the door (or the lower pivot pin may be filed
down slightly).
When the door has been set into place, snap the security
washer [BB] over the top pivot pin to hold the upper
pivot bushing in place and prevent accidental dislodging
of the door.
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Cut the drip rail [S] to the length of the bottom rail
minus 11/16". Clean the bottom door rail and the drip rail
thoroughly to ensure proper adhesion. Unroll the double
stick tape [W] and carefully apply it to the back of the drip
rail (do not peel the tape backing yet).
Insert the tapered drip vinyl [U] into the drip rail. Position
the drip rail flush with the bottom and pivot side of the door
panel [M], then raise the strike side until the bottom edge
of the drip vinyl is parallel to the curb [A]. Mark the
location of each end of the drip rail.
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right until it just touches the curb. Trim the vinyl (flush
with the pivot end and notch 1/4" longer than the drip
rail as shown on the strike end).
The drip plug [T] is supplied with a left and right hand
plug together. Break the right and left drip plug apart
and insert the appropriate plug into the high (strike) side
of the drip rail. Discard the unused drip plug. Peel off
the tape backing and carefully press the drip rail [S] to the
door in the marked position.
Adjust the drip vinyl [U] by sliding it left or
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Close the door and check the clearance with the
strike jamb [P]. If necessary, loosen the set screws [X]
on the top and bottom slide bars and adjust the door
panel [J] to align the strike magnets. When the door
panel is properly aligned, tighten the set screws securely.
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Carefully caulk the interior jamb-to-wall and
curb-to-base joints. For appearance, you may wish to
caulk the exterior joints as well. We recommend you
wait twenty-four hours before the first shower to allow
the caulking to cure properly.
To keep your Alumax Bath Enclosure looking like new we recommend the Alumax
ShowerBright Consumer Maintenance Kit. The Consumer Maintenance Kit surface should
be applied every 45 to 60 days. To purchase or for more information contact your dealer.
Our dealers have the materials to do a professional ShowerBright restoration. For best
results professional restorations should be performed a maximum of once every three
months. Contact your dealer for more information. New units with factory supplied
ShowerBright coating have a limited lifetime warranty. For daily cleaning the simplest and
preferred method is to wash the unit with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use
scouring pads, sharp instruments, or acid-based cleansers to clean the unit.
Consumer kits will be sold direct, consumers will need to go to dealers for
professional restoration and new units can be purchased with the permanent coating.
Consumer kit materials need to be applied every 45 to 60 days, pro materials to be applied
once quarterly max and factory has limited lifetime.
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