Aquatic L061 Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BUILDERS’ CHOICE FRAMED

Shower Height Neo Angle Swing Door

Model: L061

Rev. 09.20.13

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MAINTENANCE: Two primary materials are used to manufacture your new Aquatic enclosure: tempered glass and anodized aluminum. To assure a long lasting finish on the enclosure, wipe it down with a towel after each use. Never use a scouring agent to clean the aluminum.

For occasional, more concentrated cleaning efforts, we find that Lysol Bathroom Cleaner works extremely well. Be sure that any over spray falling on the aluminum frame is rinsed thoroughly and dried. Many over-the-counter cleaners, if applied to t and cause permanent damage, even though their directions indicate safe use on shower doors.

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 to see that no small hardware parts have fallen to the bottom of the box. If any parts are damaged or missing, refer to the descriptions noted in the instructions when contacting your deal

Handle the glass panels carefully and protect the edges. Safety tempered glass is very resistant to breakage, but the sharp corners of the panels can damage tile and floor surfaces.

Please wear safety glasses whenever drilling or cutting. When drilling holes in the 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 Aquatic shower door you will need the following: tape measure, level, #2 Phillips screwdriver, 3/16” wrench, drill, 1/8” and 3/16” drill bits, hacksaw, pencil, and caulking (clear silicone recommended). Optional tools include a miter box for cutting parts to length, files, center punch, and masking tape.

he aluminum and left on, will harm the metal finish

er for replacements.

NOTE: Tempered glass cannot be cut.

Although safety tempered glass is very resistant to breakage, the glass can still break if unequal pressure is placed on it during installation. Use caution. In addition, the sharp corners of the panels can damage tile and floor surfaces, so it is best to handle the glass panels carefully and protect the edges.

INDENTIFICATION GROOVE

NOTE : Each magnetic strip has an indentification groove on the exposed

surface. For proper alignment, the grooves should be opposite each other (see detail).

Identification Groove

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Parts List

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A. 3 Curb Sectons B. 4 135 Anchor Plates C. 30 #8 x 1/4” Truss Head Screws D. 3 Header Sections E. 2 Wall Jambs F. 6 Plastic Wall Anchors G. 6 #8 x 1 1/2” Truss Head Screws H. 2 Pre-Glazed Side Panels J. 2 135 Posts

K. 2 Clear Vinyl Jamb Seals L. 1 Glazed Door Panel M. 1 Pivot Jamb N. 1 Strike Jamb (Magnetic) P. 2 Snap-in Fillers R. 1 Drip Rail S. 2 Drip Plugs T. 1 Tapered Drip Vinyl V. 1 Roll Double Stick Taped

W. 2 #10 x 7/16” Sq. Head Set Screws X. 1 Nylon Spacer Y. 2 Nylon Pivot Bushings AA. 1 Security Washer BB. 1 Interior Door Handle CC. 1 Exterior Door Handle DD. 2 #6 x 1 1/4” Round Head Screws EE. 1 Aquatic Decal

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The Aquatic Shower

NOTE: If the curb and header sections come

The curb should sit near the centerline of the sill.

Enclosure is completely reversible and may be installed pivot-left or pivot-right. For maximum waterproofing, the pivot jamb should be opposite the shower head. Using the diagram, determine the correct position for the door in your particular Quick-N-Stall installation. This instruction sheet depicts a pivot-right installation.

CAUTION: For safety reasons, the door panel must always open outward.

pre-assembled, skip to Step #3.

Assemble the three curb sections [A] (with weep slots) by sliding a 135° anchor plate [B] into the mitered ends and forcing the sections together. The weep slots in the curb must be to the inside. Screw four #8 x 1/4” truss head screws [C] through the slots in the anchor plates into the curbs. As you tighten the screws, be sure the mitered ends are forced tightly together. To increase the rigidity

mitered joint, drill 1/8” holes into the curb through

of the the round holes in the anchor and install two more #8 x 1/4” screws.

Assemble the three header sections [D] in the same manner and set the assembly aside.

PIVOT-RIGHT

(HINGE-RIGHT)

ANCHOR

MITERED CURB END

PLATE

PIVOT-LEFT

(HINGE-LEFT)

#8 x 1/4” SCREWS

MITERED CURB END

If required, use a file to round the lower ends of the curb

assembly to fit the shower sill properly.

Using a 3/16” drill bit, drill the interior face of the curb assembly on both ends as shown. These holes may be predrilled from the factory.

Reposition the curb assembly on the shower sill and mark its position with a pencil line along the interior a exterior base.

CURB ASSEMBLY

MEASURE SHOWER SILL

INTERIOR

3/8”

1/4”

3/16” DIA

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Place the two wall jambs [E] into the ends of the

curb assembly [A]. Plumb the jambs and mark the hole

Wipe the shower walls and sill, curb assembly

NOTE: Panels with obscure or etched glass

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locations on the wall. Masking tape may be used to hold the curb in place during this operation. 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 [F]. Attachments to fiberglass or acrylic units can be made in two ways. If reinforcement is built into the wall of the unit, drill six 1/8” diameter holes to install mounting screws directly into the reinforcement. If walls are not reinforced, drill 3/16” holes and install plastic wall anchors or Molly bolts (Molly bolts not supplied by Aquatic).

[A] and wall jambs [E] 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 #3. Carefully replace the curb assembly in the exact position marked. Caulk the inside of the curb ends where they meet the wall. Caulk around the anchor plates [B], screws [C], and the insides of the mitered joints.

Replace both wall jambs and attach to the walls with six #8 x 1 1/

2” truss head screws [G].

#8 x 1/2” SCREW

WALL JAMB

CURB

WEEP SLOT

CAULK

CURB

WEEP SLOT TO INTERIOR

should be installed with the rough surface of the glass to the exterior of the unit.

Snap one of the side panels [H] into the curb [A] next to the wall jamb [E]. Slide the panel over into the wall jamb. Press a 135° post [J] into the curb. Slide the side panel across until it is centered between the wall jam and post. Use masking tape to hold the post in position temporarily.

Repeat for the other side panel and 135° post.

PANEL

SNAP-IN

GLASS VINYL PANEL RAIL

CURB

WALL JAMB

PANEL SIDE RAIL

PANEL GLASS

135 POST

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Using a 3/16” drill bit, drill the interior face of the header assembly on both ends as shown. These holes may be predrilled from the factory.

Press the header assembly [D] over the wall jambs [E], the 135° posts [J] and the pre-glazed panels. Check the posts for plumb. Adjust as required by varying the overlap of the header over the wall jambs. You may need to trim the ends of the header where it meets the wall. The minimum horizontal dimension for the door opening is the door panel width (see the graphic in Step #9) plus 1/2”, maximum is the door panel width plus 1 3/4”.

Using the holes in the ends of the header and curb as a guide, drill four 1/8” holes into the wall jambs. Drill 1/8” holes thru the header and curb into each 135° post as shown, then enlarge the outer holes with a 3/16” drill for clearance on the self-tapping screws. Secure the header and curb to the wall jambs and posts with eight #8 x 1/4” truss head screws [C].

Strip two clear vinyl jamb seals [K] into the door panel [L] splash guard and the pivot jamb [M] and trim flush at both 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 [N] (with magnetic strip) over the two 135° posts [J]. Refer to Step #1 for the proper handling 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.

MEASURE AT TOP OF

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JAMBS AND POSTS

HEADER ASSEMBLY

INTERIOR

1/4”

3/16” DIA.

3/8”

135 POST

STRIKE JAMB

GLAZED DOOR PANEL

OPENING

135 POST

CURB ASSEMBLY

INTERIOR

MAGNETIC VINYL

PIVOT JAMB

DOOR PANEL WIDTH

1/4”

JAMB SEAL

SPLASH GAURD

WALL JAMB

PRE-GLAZED PANEL

PIVOT JAMB

JAMB SEAL

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Aquatic

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Insert the two nylon pivot bushings [Y] into the pivot holes in the head and curb fillers [P].

Lift the door panel [L] 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.

When the door has been set into place, snap the security washer [AA] over the top pivot pin to hold the upper pivot bushing in place and prevent accidental dislodging of the door.

The drip rail [R] is pre-cut from the factory. Clean the bottom rail and the drip rail thoroughly with rubbing alcohol to ensure proper adhesion. Unroll the double stick tape [V] and carefully apply it to the back of the drip rail (do not peel the tape backing yet).

Insert the tapered drip vinyl [T] into the drip rail. Position the drip rail flush with the bottom and pivot side of the door panel [L], 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.

Adjust the drip vinyl [T] by sliding it left or right until it almost 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 [S] 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 [R] to the door in the marked position.

NOTE: Cleaners with alcohol content can dissolve the adhesive that attaches the drip rail. To prevent this possibility, place a small bead of clear sealant at the top of the drip rail where it is attached to the bottom rail.

HEADER

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SAFETY WASHER

PIVOT SIDE

DOOR PANEL

NYLON SPACER

SNAP-IN FILLER

DRIP RAIL

DRIP VINYL

PIVOT BUSHING

CURB

TAPE

BOTTOM RAIL

(ALIGN)

11/16”

STRIKE SIDE

1/4”

TAPERED DRIP VINYL

BREAK APART

1/16”

DRIP RAIL

DRIP PLUG

DRIP VINYL

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Attach the interior door handle [BB] and the

exterior door handle [CC] to the door panel [L] with

Carefully caulk the interior jamb-to-wall and

Peel off the backing on the Aquatic decal

Note: Do not caulk over weep holes

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two #6-32 x 1 1/4” round head screws [DD].

Close the door and check the clearance with the strike jamb [N]. If necessary, loosen the set screws [W] on the top and bottom slide bars and adjust the door panel to align the strike magnets. When the door panel is properly aligned, tighten the set screws securely.

MAGNETIC VINYL

STRIKE JAMB

1/8”

(2) HANDLE SCREWS

IDENTIFICATION GROOVES

EXTERIOR HANDLE

INTERIOR HANDLE

STRIKE RAIL

DOOR PANEL

EXTERIOR HANDLE

curb-to-base joints. Caulk the small gaps at the corners

CAULK

of the side panels (see arrow on illustration) to prevent water infiltration. 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.

INTERIOR FACE OF HEADER

[EE] and apply to the inside surface of the header.

DECAL