Alumax W2 CW User Manual

W2-48-75-CW, W2-60-75-CW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SHOWER DOOR - PORTE DE DOUCHE
2 PEOPLE REQUIRED
IT IS MANDATORY TO HAVE A WALL STUD ON EACH SIDE OF THE SHOWER UNIT TO SECURELY FASTEN THE RAIL TO THE WALLS.
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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
If your shower door is to be installed over ceramic tiles, the tiles should lay completely under the wall jamb.
Silicone should be used to seal the gap where the ceramic tiles meet the
NOTICE
Caulking: no sealant is required inside the shower.
Some models are equipped with clear sealing gaskets.
CARE FOR YOUR 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.
panel.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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TOOLS AND MATERIAL REQUIRED
LONG NOSE LOCKING PLIER
1/4˝ & 1/8˝ DRILL BITS
SILICONE
DRILLSCREWDRIVERS
PENCIL
CUTTING PLIER
MALLET
TO INSTALL THE SHOWER DOOR ON CERAMIC TILES, USE A 1/4’’ DRILL BIT FOR CERAMIC TILES.
RUBAN DOUBLE FACE VHB
LEVEL
5/16” HEX NUT DRIVER
TAPE MEASURE
HACKSAW
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15
20
23
10
22
7
13
14
12
PARTS LISTING
16
19
18
HARDWARE
24
17
1
25
26
2
27
3
28
29
8
9
21
6
4
11
5
30
17
Item Parts qty
1 WALL JAMB 1 2 EXPANDER 1 3 EXPANDER GASKET 1 4 FIXED PANEL U CHANNEL 1 5 RETURN PANEL U CHANNEL 1 6 MIDGASKET 1 7 DOOR GASKET 1 8 BOTTOM DOOR GASKET 1 9 ALUMINUM THRESHOLD 1
10 DOOR PANEL 1 11 RETURN PANEL 1 12 FIXED PANEL 1
13 ROLLERS 2 14 RUNNING RAIL 1 15 WALL MOUNT BRACKET 1 16 GLASS FASTENER 2 17 CORNER CLIPS 2 18 GLASS MOUNT BRACKET 1 19 STOPPER 1 20 ANTI-JUMP 2 21 BOTTOM GUIDE 1 22 DOOR RECEIVER 1 23 DOOR HANDLE 1
24 WALL PLUG 8 25 EXPANDER SCREW 6 26 WALL JAMB SCREW 4 27 FLAT HEAD SCREW 2 28 SCREW CAP 6 29 HEX SOCKET SET SCREW 8 30 HEX KEY 3mm 1
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WALL JAMBS INSTALLATION
1
Using the reference table, identify the A and
1a
B dimension that relate to your model.
Measure and mark on the threshold of the
1b
base the minumum and maximum dimensions determined previously. The set points locate the recommended position for the panel installation.
1a
MODEL
NOV24836-CW 45” 46” 33” 33 5/8”
NOV26036-CW 57” 58” 33” 33 5/8”
DIM A = FRONT OPENING DIM B = SIDE OPENING
MIN MAX MIN MAX
Trace a centerline where you would like to
1c
install your shower door between the set points and run it up the walls using a level.
1c
1b
Top View
min
max
(DIM A
) B
I D( M
min
max
X
X
X
)
Side o pening
(D IM B )
Front opening
(DIM A )
Front opening
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2 DOOR PANEL ASSEMBLY
Use a mallet to install bottom gasket (8)
2a
on the bottom of the door panel 10). To
the cardboard packaging box and use as platform. Notice the holes are situated at the top of the panel.
Measure and cut 3/8” off the edge of the
2b
gasket. Cut the gasket on the opposing side of door handle holes.
Install both rollers (13) through the top
2c
holes of the door panel. Be sure that the adjustment wheel is turned to position the minimum thickness of wheel towards the bottom.
Install door handle (23). Holes for screws
2d
are located on the back handle and must be located in the interior of the shower door.
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2a
DOOR HANDLE HOLES
2c
10
9
3/8’’
2b
2d
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
MINIMUM THICKNESS ORIENTED TOWARDS THE BOTTOM
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23
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3 WALL JAMB INSTALLATION
Place the wall jamb centered on the centerline marked
3a
previously on the threshold in the recommended area for the shower door instalation and align them by using a level.
Mark the four holes on to the wall. Remove the wall
3b
jamb.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3a
Drill the holes in the wall with Ø1/4’’ drill bit intented for
3c
ceramic tiling .
3b
1
3c
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3 WALL JAMB INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Insert one drop of silicone in each hole in the wall before
3d
inserting the wall plug (x8).
Apply silicone at the bottom of the wall jamb on the side that
3e
goes against the wall as illustrated.(x2)
Reposition the wall jamb on the line marked previously.
3f
Ensure verticality with the level. Screw the wall jamb on to the wall using the screws 1 3/8’’ (x8).
Apply silicone on the inside of the wall jamb as illustrated.
3g
3d
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INTERIOR
3e
SHOWER SIDE
26
3g
1
3f
8
4 CUT THE “U” CHANNEL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The “U” channel needs to be cut according to the dimensions
4a
in the table. Make sure the correct angles is kept.
LEFT SIDE INSTALLATION
Model Fix Panel Return Panel
48 22 1/16”
30 3/4”
60 28 9/16”
RIGHT SIDE INSTALLATION
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5
4
4
30 3/4”
48 = 22 1/16”
or
60 = 28 9/16”
30 3/4”
48 = 22 1/16”
or
60 = 28 9/16”
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5 LOCATATION OF THE U CHANNEL
Place U-Channels temporarily on the bottom of return panel (11).
5a
Slide the return panel pre-assembled with expander (2) and gasket (3) into the wall jamb (1).
5b
Level the glass panel assembly with the wall jamb. Lock into position by clamping the wall jamb and expander with a plier.
5c
5a
11
5
COVER THE PLIER'S TEETH
BEFOREHAND TO AVOID
SCRATCHING THE
ALUMINUM PARTS.
5c
5b
1
2
3
11
10
5 LOCATATION OF THE U CHANNEL (CONTINUED
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Place U-Channels temporarily on the bottom of
5d
Make sure the “U” channels are placed correctly
5e
Install both corner clips as illustrated. Remove the bracket from the
5f
glass mount plate and install the glass mount plat on the return panel.
panel (12).
5d
12
5f
4
5e
5
4
17
18
11
6 RUNNING RAIL INSTALALTION
Unfasten set screws (x4) from wall bracket (15). Then remove back plate from the wall bracket and set aside.
6a
With back plates of the wall and glass brackets removed, slide the wall brackets away from the ends of the running rail (14)
6b
Align running rail holes with holes in
6c
gaskets between all contact with glass and metal parts.
Fasten with hex 3mm key.
6d
panel. Install glass fasteners (16) to join panel (12) and rail (14). Be sure to place
6b
6a
14
6c
SHOWER SIDE
INTERIOR
16
15
12
14
6d
18
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
12
6 RUNNING RAIL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Install the glass mount bracket.
6e
Push wall brackets against the wall, fasten the bracket on the return panel and level.
6f
Trace outer edge of the wall bracket.
6g
Trace U-channel locations.
6h
Remove the glass mount bracket from the return panel and the corner clips. Then remove
6i
glass panels keeping the running rail still assembled with the
panel and set aside.
6e
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
6f
6g
6h
12
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
4
15
6i
13
7 WALL BRACKET BACK PLATE
Align back plate of wall bracket to previously traced
7a
mark on wall. Trace hole centers to determine drilling location. (x2)
Drill marked holes in walls by using the 1/4” drill bit.
7b
Insert one drop of silicone in each hole bored in the
7c
wall before inserting the wall plugs.
Screw in head screws through holes to secure
7d
back plate of bracket to wall (x2)
7a
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
7b
8 U-CHANNEL
Apply double sided VHB htob fo mottob ot epat
8a
U-channels.
Align U-channel with previously marked lines
8b
and press them down to secure to the base.
5d
7c
CLEAN BOTTOM OF U-CHANNEL AND BASE BEFORE
TAPE TO UNDERSIDE OF U-CHANNEL.
APPLYING DOUBLE SIDED VHB
7d
8a
14
8b
9 BOTTOM GUIDE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Place door panel (10) inside shower to sim-
9a
plify following installation procedures. place the panel on a cushioned surface, such as a towel or cardboard, to prevent damage either to the panel or the base.
9b
center the front channel of the bottom guide to the center of U-Channel.
9c
Once in place mark hole location and remove bottom guide.
9d
Drill with 1/8” drill bit in marked location, then apply a drop of silicone in hole.
9e
Reposition bottom guide and secure in place. Top with screw cap.
9a
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CARBOARD OR TOWEL TO PROTECT
9b
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLAITON, USE A BIT FOR CERAMIC TILE.
9d
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
9c
9e
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
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10 PANEL INSTALLATION
Reinstall panel as well as the return
10a
panel, corner clips and glass mount plate. Be sure to level panels and align edge with end of bottom guide.
Lock into position by clamping the wall
10b
jambs and expanders with pliers.
panel
10a
10
11
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
12
10b
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
21
12
4
PLACE GASKET IN BOTTOM GUIDE BEFORE INTALLING FIX PANEL.
16
COVER THE PLIER’S TEETH BEFOREHAND TO AVOID
SCRATCHING THE ALUMINUM PARTS.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
11 SECURE THE RUNNING
Push wall brackets towards wall and lock in with back plate previsouly secured to wall. Repeat on opposite side with glass bracket.
11a
Tighten set screws to secure in place with provided allen key. (X8)
11b
11a
11b
Top View
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
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12 WALL JAMB AND EXPANDER
Drill through wall jamb holes with 1/8” drill bit, to perce through the expander. (x3)
12a
Screw 3/4” screws (25) through holes to hold expander and wall jamb together in place (x3). Cover all screws with screw caps (28).
12b
SAME PROCEDURE FOR RETURN PANEL WALL JAMB AND EXPANDER
12a
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION
13
Install door panel (10) by aligning the rollers
13a
(13) on running rail (14) and by aligning the door panel (10) with the back channel of bot­tom guide (21).
Slide door to insure a smooth stable glide.
13b
13a
13
12b
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
10
28
25
13b
18
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
21
14 DOOR GASKETS
6
Temporarily install midgasket (6) and the door
14a
gasket (7) to door panel.
Close door entirely, mark interference of
14b
gaskets with running rail.
Cut gasket at marked locations with cutters.
14c
Note that midgasket (6) needs only to be cut below running rail. The top part is no longer required for assembly.
Reinstall gaskets from bottom working your
14d
way up. Use a mallet to insure that the gaskets are fully pushed onto glass panel door.
14a
7
6
7
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
14b
6
REMOVE GASKET FROM PANEL BEFORE CUTTING.
14d
INTERIOR
14c
7
SHOWER SIDE
6
19
15 ANTI-JUMP & DOOR STOPPER
Install Anti-Jump (20) in lower holes of door
15a
panel located below the running rail. Be sure to place the gaskets between the contact of glass and aluminium parts. (x2)
Install door stopper (19) located in the interior
15b
shower next to wall jamb. Use hole provided in running rail.
20
15a
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
19
15b
14
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
14
20
INTERIOR
SHOWER SIDE
19
19
16 DOOR RECEIVER INTALLATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Place door receiver (22) against wall, place so
16a
that the door panel slides smoothly into receiver. Mark hole location.
Remove door receiver and drill in marked
16b
location with 1/8” drill bit.
Insert one drop of silicone into hole.
16c
Reposition and secure in place with provided
16d
screw then cap with screw cap.
16a
16b
22
16c
16d
THRESHOLD
17
Place threshold (9) between return panel u-channel
17a
and bottom guide as shown in excess length.
Apply silicon on the bottom of threshold as indicated
17b
in 17b. Secure threshold in place.
17a. Cut off any
17b
17a
SHOWER SIDE
INTERIOR
9
CUT ONLY IF NECESSARY
21
18 SEALING
Silicone the outside of the shower unit along the wall jamb and the exterior side of aluminum threshold and U-channel.
18a
Wait 24 hours before using the shower to allow silicon to dry.
18b
HOURS
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