Alumax M-90X User Manual

M-90X

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

● Table of Contents

MODEL NUMBER ............................................... 2

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 3

INSTALLATION OVER CERAMIC TILES ....................... 3

NOTICE ......................................................... 3

CARE FOR YOUR FRAMELESS SHOWER DOOR ............. 3

PARTS LISTING ................................................. 4

PROVIDED HARDWARE ........................................ 6

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED ......................... 6

1. DETERMINE HINGES LOCATION. ......................... 7

2. FASTEN THE HINGES TO THE WALL. .................... 8

3. PREASSEMBLE THE DOOR. ................................ 8

4. INSTALL THE DOOR PANEL. ............................... 9

5. INSTALL THE DOOR HANDLE. ............................ 9

6. MOUNT THE WALL JAMB. ............................... 10

7. INSERT THE MAGNETIC EXPANDER ..................... 11

8. POSITION THE FIXED PANEL. ............................ 11

8. INSTALL THE DOOR GASKETS. .......................... 12

9. SILICONE SEAL THE SHOWER. .......................... 13

● General Instructions

- Read this manual carefully and completely before
proceeding.

- It is recommended that you wear safety glasses at all
times during the installation.

● Installation over Ceramic Tiles

- Silicone should be used to seal the gap where the
ceramic tiles meet the

- If your shower door is to be installed over ceramic tiles,
the tiles should lay completely under the wall jamb.

panel.

● Notice

- Caulking: no sealant is required inside the shower.

- All models are equipped with transparent sealing
gaskets.

● Care for your Frameless Shower Door

- Never use scouring powder pads or sharp instruments on
metal pieces or glass panels.
An occasional wiping down with a mild soap diluted
in water is all that is needed to keep the panels and
aluminum parts looking new.

- We recommend wiping the glass panels with a squeegee
after each use.

without notice.

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PARTS LISTING

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2

3

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ITEM PARTS QTY

1 WALL JAMB (TEMPLATE) 1

2

3

MAGNETIC EXPANDER

MAGNETIC DOOR GASKET

1

1

4 DOOR PANEL 1

5 OVAL WALL MOUNT HINGE 2

6 SIDE PANEL GASKET 1

7 HANDLE CURVED 1

8 BOTTOM DOOR GASKET 1

9 SPACING BLOCKS 2

10 THRESHOLD 1

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MODEL

23 (20 3/16” x 75”) 21 1/2” 24 1/4”

24 (21 3/16” x 75”) 22 1/2” 25 1/4”

25 (22 3/16” x 75”) 23 1/2” 26 1/4”

26 (23 3/16” x 75”) 24 1/2” 27 1/4”

27 (24 3/16” x 75”) 25 1/2” 28 1/4”

28 (25 3/16” x 75”) 26 1/2” 29 1/4”

29 (26 3/16” x 75”) 27 1/2” 30 1/4”

30 (27 3/16” x 75”) 28 1/2” 31 1/4”

31 (28 3/16” x 75”) 29 1/2” 32 1/4”

32 (29 3/16” x 75”) 30 1/2” 33 1/4”

33 (30 3/16” x 75”) 31 1/2” 34 1/4”

DOOR PANEL BOTTOM DOOR GASKET THRESHOLD

34 (31 3/16” x 75”) 32 1/2” 35 1/4”

35 (32 3/16” x 75”) 33 1/2” 36 1/4”

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PROVIDED HARDWARE

11 12 13 14

ITEM HARDWARE QTY

11 WALL PLUG 3

12 SCREW CAP 4

13 SELF DRILLING SCREW #8-3/8 3

14 SELF-DRILLING SCREW #8-1 1/4 3

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

DRILL

If the shower panels are to be assembled on ceramic tiles, use a 1/4˝ drill bit for ceramic tiles.

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1/4˝& 1/8˝ DRILL BITS

SILICONESCREWDRIVERS

PENCIL

CUTTING PLIER LONG NOSE LOCKING PLIERLEVELTAPE MEASURE

MALLET

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1A.

1B.

1C.

DETERMINE HINGES LOCATION.

USE THE WALL JAMB (#1) AS TEMPLATE

TO MARK DRILLING LOCATIONS FOR

WALL-MOUNTED HINGES.

Determine on which side the hinges will be mounted.

Trace a centerline on the threshold and run it up along the wall.

Place the wall jamb (#1) on the threshold by centering the slotted
holes with the centerline.

WALL-MOUNTED HINGES MUST BE SUPPORTED

AND FASTENED INTO A STUD FRAMING.

1B

1D.

Mark the drilling locations at the top and bottom of the wall jamb.
Drill a hole at each location with a 1/4” drill bit.

1C

INTERIOR

SHOWER SIDE

INTERIOR

SHOWER SIDE

1D

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2A.

3

FASTEN THE HINGES TO THE WALL.

NEVER PLACE THE GLASS DIRECTLY

ON THE FLOOR.

Fasten the hinges (#5) to the wall as illustrated.

PREASSEMBLE THE DOOR.

INTERIOR

SHOWER SIDE

2A

3A.

Temporarily insert the bottom door gasket
(#8) under the door panel.

3B.

Install the 2 spacing blocks (#9) onto the
bottom lip of the gasket.

Place the magnetic gasket (#3) on top of

3C.

the bottom door gasket (#8) and insert it on
the door panel using a mallet.

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8

7

4

FINAL RESULT

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INTERIOR

SHOWER SIDE

LIP

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9

INTERIOR

SHOWER SIDE

4

3C

3A

3

3B

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8

INSTALL THE DOOR PANEL.

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IT IS BEST TO HAVE 2 PEOPLE

WORKING ON THIS STEP.

Place the door assembly on the shower threshold

4A.

and level it.

Fasten the hinges as illustrated using the Allen key.

4B.

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4B

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INTERIOR

SHOWER SIDE

4A

4C.

Remove the spacing blocks (#9) and the bottom
door gasket.

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5A.

INSTALL THE DOOR HANDLE.

Install the curved door handle (#7) as illustrated.

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4C

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7

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MOUNT THE WALL JAMB.

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6A

6B

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6C

NOTE

CHOOSE 1 OF THE 2 HOLES AT THE TOP

AND BOTTOM OF THE WALL JAMB.

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6A.

Place the wall jamb (#1) on the center of the
threshold and align it using a level. Trace the outer
edge of the wall jamb and the holes onto the wall.
Remove the wall jamb.

6B. With a 1/4˝ drill bit, drill 3 holes into the wall using

the marks as a guide.

6C.

the drilled hole location, skip this step.
(b) Insert the wall plugs (#11) and put in each a drop

of silicone.

6D. Secure the wall jamb using the 1 1/4˝ screws (#14).

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6D

6C(a) 6C(b)

TOP VIEW

WALL STUD

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TOP VIEW

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7A.

INSERT THE MAGNETIC EXPANDER

Insert magnetic expander (#2) into the wall jamb (#1)

Adjust and level the door panel. The magnetic gaskets must

7B.

be alligned and in contact.

Combine the 3 3/8˝ screws (#13) with the inner screw caps

7C.

(#12b). Fasten the magnetic expander.

Snap the screw caps (#12a) on the screws.

7D.

1

7A

2

7C

12a

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7D

12b

INTERIOR

SHOWER SIDE

7B

2

INTERIOR

SHOWER SIDE

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INSTALL THE DOOR GASKETS.

8A

INTERIOR

SHOWER SIDE

4

3

8

8B

45º

Align the bottom door gasket (#8) to the wall and project

8A.

on it the 45° magnetic gasket (#3) surface.

8B.

Using the cutting plier, trim the bottom door gasket at

Open the door and clean the door panel surface on

8C.

which the door side gasket (#6) will be placed. Align

gasket. Make sure it is oriented as illustrated.

8D.

Stick the door side gasket (#6) on the door panel.

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6

RIGID PART

± 1/8"

± 5/8"

8C

± 1/2"

SUGGESTED TRIMMING

8D

INTERIOR

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SHOWER SIDE

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SILICONE SEAL THE SHOWER.

HOURS

9A

9A.

Silicone seal the exterior of the shower along the wall
and the wall jamb (#1).

9B.

Position the threshold (#10) under the door panel as
illustrated. Lift it to pass a bead of silicone underneath.
Apply silicone on the outside edges.

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INTERIOR

SHOWER SIDE

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10

9B

WE RECOMMEND TO HOLD THE THRESHOLD

(#10) IN PLACE WITH TAPE WHILE DRYING.

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