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STEP 1: Shower Base Installation Instructions
STEP 2: Shower Door Installation Instructions
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SHOWER BASE DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please review this entire manual before beginning installation
Color options:
--- - White
-22- Biscuit
-88- Black
Double Threshold Shower Base with Corner Drain Configuration
shown as an example
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1. Prior to installation, examine all boxes and packages for shipping damage and compare the
piece count with your packing slip. After opening all boxes and packages read this introduction
carefully. Check that all of the needed parts are included in the package by checking off the
components on the “Detailed Diagram of Shower Door Components”. If the unit has been
damaged, has a finishing defect, or has missing parts, please contact our customer support
department within 3 business days of the delivery date. Please note that DreamLine® will not
replace any damaged products or missing parts free of charge after 3 business days or if
the product has been installed. Please contact DreamLine® if you have any questions and
please provide an order number, job name or other proof of purchase to help identify the
original order.
2. Install all of the required plumbing and drainage before installing the shower base. Use a
competent and licensed (if required by local code) plumber for all plumbing installation.
3. Shower bases must be installed by a licensed plumber. Please note that you should
consult your local building codes with questions on installation compliance standards.
Building and plumbing codes may vary by location and DreamLine® is not responsible for
code compliance standards for your project.
4. Make sure that prior to the installation the installation surface is leveled and solid and will be
able to support the total weight of the unit. Also make sure the walls are at right angles. While
some adjustment in leveling of the tray is possible, irregular installation surface level or
improper angle of side walls will result in serious problems for your installation. Please note
that some adjustments may be necessary during the installation process.
5. Center drain configurations are centered on the width only. See technical drawing tables
for drain locations.
6. Drain not included with this product. The drain
standard 2” compression fitted drain.
opening
is 3-3/8” in diameter and accepts a
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Dimensions provided are for reference only. Measure the actual shower tray
before installation. This includes overall dimensions and drain location.
Allowed tolerance for center of the drain is +/-1/2".
are at right angles.
Provide a 5”×5” opening in the subfloor for the drain.
The 2” PVC waste pipe should
extend above the surface of the
sub-floor according to the drain
installation instructions and the
height of the Shower base.
Refer to the product drawings and
tables in this installation manual for
the drain location.
cement-sand mix, etc.) Concrete or plaster is not recommended.
Apply enough bedding material
to support the entire bottom of
the shower base. This will add
additional stability and prevent the
base from shifting position.
poured and
shower base into the position with the
drain assembly sliding over the PVC
waste pipe. It will be necessary to push
the shower base until the top of the tile
flange aligns with the marks drawn on
the studs and the front edge is
contacting the rough floor along the
entire length of the shower base. Ensure
that the base is level in all directions.
You may need to use shims to hold the
tray level until the bedding fully sets.
Remove all excess mortar.
See Fig. 7 for details.
before
it sets, place the
7. Allow the bedding material to completely harden before applying weight to the bottom of the
shower base.
Install the cement board (or the wallboard) above the tile flanges and secure it to the studs.
Put the tiles (or other finishing wall material) over the cement board leaving 1/8” gap between
the bottom of the tile or wall kit and the shower base. Use caulk to fill the gap.
See Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 for details.
BASES and BACKWALLS: To ensure long lasting life for your acrylic base and/or back walls:
wipe them off after each use with a soft cloth. To clean the acrylic base or back walls use
non-abrasive sprays or cream based cleaners. Avoid the use of aerosol spray cleaners.
Never use abrasive cleansers, metal brushes or scrapers that could scratch or dull the surface.
GLASS: To ensure long lasting life for your glass shower products: wipe them off after each use
with a soft cloth. Rinse and wipe off the glass using either a soft cloth or a squeegee to prevent
soap buildup and water spots (Hard water can etch the surface of the glass over time if left to
dry). To prevent scratching the surface: never use abrasive cleaners or cleaning products that
contain scouring agents. Never use bristle brushes or abrasive sponges that may scratch the
surface.
HARDWARE: To ensure a long lasting finish: wipe off the metal parts after each use with a soft
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaning products containing ammonia, bleach or acid. If
accidentally used, rinse the surface as soon as possible to prevent damage to the finish
(peeling or corrosion). After cleaning the polished finishes, rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with
a soft cloth.
Clean stainless steel surfaces at least once a week. When applying stainless steel cleaner or
polish to stainless steel hardware, work with (not across) the grain. Never use an abrasive
sponge or cloth, steel wool or wired brush as these may permanently scratch the surfaces.
NOTE: To maximize the life of your door, it is important to regularly inspect the glass
and other hardware for misalignment, proper attachment, and/or damage. Contact
DreamLine with any questions or concerns.
SLIMLINE SHOWER BASE manual Ver 5 Rev 9 03/2018
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FLEX 28”x 72”/ 32” x 72”
SHOWER DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Right hand door installation shown
Model#s:
SHDR-22287200-01
SHDR-22327200-01
Finish -01 = Chrome
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notice. For the latest up-to-date technical drawings, manuals, warranty information or any
other details, please refer to your model’s web page on DreamLine.com
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NOTE: This manual will describe the installation of the single threshold model of
the FLEX Shower Door.
For the FLEX Shower Enclosure installation, please also use the manual that is
packaged with the return panel glass.
1. Prior to installation, examine all boxes and packages for shipping damage and compare the piece
count with your packing slip. After opening all boxes and packages read this introduction carefully.
Check that all of the needed parts are included in the package by checking off the components
on the “Detailed Diagram of Shower Door Components”. If the unit has been damaged, has a
finishing defect, or has missing parts, please contact our customer support department within
3 business days of the delivery date. Please note that DreamLine® will not replace any
damaged products or missing parts free of charge after 3 business days or if the product
has been installed. Feel free to contact DreamLine® if you have any questions, and please
provide an order number, job name or other proof of purchase to help us identify your original
order.
2. Please note that you should consult your local building codes with questions about
installation compliance standards. Building and plumbing codes may vary by location, and
DreamLine® is not responsible for code compliance standards for your project and will not
accept any returns.
3. If this unit is going to be installed in a new construction, please install all of the required
plumbing and drainage before installing the shower. Use a competent and licensed (if required
by local code) plumber for all plumbing installation.
4. Please make sure that prior to beginning the installation, the surfaces are leveled and solid and
will be able to support the total weight of the unit. Also make sure the walls are at right angles.
Irregular installation surface level, radius corners or improper angle of side walls will result in
serious problems for your installation. Please, note that some adjustments and drilling may be
necessary during the installation process.
5. Please protect all primary surfaces of the product during installation. Never set your glass down
directly onto a tile floor. Leave corner protectors in place until necessary to remove them.
Always use a piece of wood or cardboard to protect the bottom edge and corners of the glass
prior to and during installation.
6. This unit must be installed upon a finished threshold and against finished walls.
7. This model has 4” of total width adjustment: including 1/2” of adjustment per wall profile for out-of-
plumb wall conditions plus 3” of overall width adjustment with the expanding top and bottom rails.
Be sure that you have ordered the correct model size to fit your finished opening.
8. This model requires a minimum 1-3/8” of flat threshold space for installation.
9. Professional installation recommended.
NOTE: This door is reversible for right or left-hand door installation. The right-hand door installation is
shown as an example throughout this manual.
NOTE: Unpack your unit carefully and inspect it. Lay it out and identify all parts using the detailed
diagram and packing list in this manual as a reference. Before discarding the carton, check for small
hardware bags that may have fallen to the bottom of the box. If any parts are damaged or missing,
please contact DreamLine® for replacement. The shipping boxes may contain extra parts not used in
your model configuration. NOTE: Retain these installation instructions for future reference.
NOTE:
Flip the entire assembly for opposite installation.
3.Move the Door assembly (02) with the
Wall profiles (01) onto the Shower base
with the Stationary glass side tight to the
wall. Adjust the Door assembly (02) by
stretching the top and bottom Expanding
rails evenly to extend the Door assembly (02) tight to the opposite wall. If the top
and bottom wall opening measurements
are different or if the walls are out-ofplumb, make adjustments by slightly
pulling the Wall profiles (01) out of the
Door assembly (02).
NOTICE:
The maximum adjustment width of the
Expanding rails is 3”. The wall profiles
allow for 1/2” adjustment for each side.
6. Set the Door assembly (02) aside; drill the holes using a
2
Ø 5/16”
1
Fig. 7
Ø5/16” drill bit and insert the Wall anchors (03).
See Fig. 7 for details.
7. Apply silicone along the Wall Profiles (01) and
around the holes on the wall.
Place the Wall Profiles (01) back on the Shower
base into the correct position and secure them to the
walls using the Truss head screws ST4.2×40 (05).
NOTE: If the finished opening width is at the
minimum for the model size, attach one wall
profile to the wall, set the door assembly
back into position on the threshold into the
installed wall profile and then attach the
remaining wall profile to the wall.
11. Make sure the Door assembly (02) is fully extended into
the Wall profiles (01).
Adjust the top and bottom Expanding rails to the same
length so that the door opening is square.
Use a tape measure for accuracy.
rails through the predrilled holes using an Ø 1/8”
drill bit.
ATTENTION:
Do not drill all the way through the Expanding
rail, only through the first layer.
Secure the Expanding rails using the Round head
screws ST4.2×10 (04) and the raised white
washers.
Cover the exposed screw heads and washers with
the Decorative caps (06).
See Fig. 15 for details.
13. Make anyfinal adjustments to the
Door assembly (02) with the Wall
profiles (01). Operate the Glass
door to make sure that the
magnetic strips create a good seal.
From inside the shower, drill holes
in the aluminum profile of the
Door assembly at the top and
bottom of the Wall profile using
an Ø 1/8” drill bit.
ATTENTION:
Do not drill all the way through
the Expanding rail, only through
the first layer.
Secure the Door assembly inside
the Wall profile using the Round head screws ST4.2×10 (04) with
the raised white washers.
Cover the exposed screw heads
and washers with the Decorative
NOTE: Measure to the strike edge of the
door and notch the Bottom anti-water strip (#08) with a razor knife to fit around
the magnet strip, leaving the bottom
sweep intact.
14. Attach the Flanged Anti-water strip (07) to the vertical edge of the
Stationary glass.
Open the door and attach the Bottom Anti-water strip (08) to the
bottom of the door glass from the pivot to the edge of the magnetic
strike rail and trim off the excess. Next, attach the cut off to the
bottom of the door glass, opposite of the pivot and trim to fit.
Attach both pieces of the Bottom Anti-water strip (08) to the
bottom edge of the Glass door.
See Fig. 17 for details.
15. Apply a good quality, mildew-resistant silicone along
the wall profiles and the bottom expanding rail
where they meet the walls and threshold from both
inside and outside the shower.
Allow 24 hours for the silicone to fully cure before
first use.
BASES and BACKWALLS: To ensure long lasting life for your acrylic back walls: wipe them off
after each use with a soft cloth. To clean the acrylic back walls use non-abrasive sprays or cream
based cleaners. Avoid the use of aerosol spray cleaners. Never use abrasive cleansers, metal
brushes or scrapers that could scratch or dull the surface.
GLASS: To ensure long lasting life for your glass shower products: wipe them off after each use
with a soft cloth. Rinse and wipe off the glass using either a soft cloth or a squeegee to prevent
soap buildup and water spots (Hard water can etch the surface of the glass over time if left to dry).
To prevent scratching the surface: never use abrasive cleaners or cleaning products that contain
scouring agents. Never use bristle brushes or abrasive sponges that may scratch the surface.
HARDWARE: To ensure a long lasting finish: wipe off the metal parts after each use with a soft
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaning products containing ammonia, bleach or acid. If
accidentally used, rinse the surface as soon as possible to prevent damage to the finish (peeling or
corrosion). After cleaning the polished finishes, rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with soft cloth.
Clean stainless steel surfaces at least once a week. When applying stainless steel cleaner or polish
to stainless steel hardware, work with (not across) the grain. Never use an abrasive sponge or cloth,
steel wool or wired brush as these may permanently scratch the surfaces.
NOTE: To maximize the life of your door, it is important to regularly inspect the glass and
other hardware for misalignment, proper attachment, and/or damage. Contact DreamLine
with any questions or concerns.