DreamLine Flex Installation Manual

FLEX 42x72“/ 48x72“/ 54x72”/ 60x72” / 60x58”

SHOWER & TUB DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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MODEL #s

SHDR-22427200-## SHDR-22487200-## SHDR-22547200-## SHDR-22607200-## SHDR-22605800-##

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-01- Chrome

-04 - Brushed Nickel

Table of Contents

Section title

Preparation

Tools

Parts Diagram of Shower Door Components Parts List

Model Overview

Installation Steps

Vinyl Seals

Product Maintenance

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If you have purchased the FLEX Shower Enclosure model: Refer to the “Shower Enclosure Plan” in the manual that is packaged with the return panel glass for the proper dimension to install the door based on the enclosure size.

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NOTE

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These instructions will show the installation of the shower door model. Please follow the same steps for the installation of the tub door model.

This product should be installed by someone familiar with the construction requirements for this type of product and the care necessary for the safe installation and operation of the product.

Preparation

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.

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Contact DreamLine other proof of purchase to help to identify the original order.

2. 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 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

if you have any questions, and please provide an order number, job name or

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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 might 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. See step #4 for details. The right-hand door installation is shown as an example throughout this manual.

NOTE: DO NOT install the handle onto the door glass until instructed to do so.

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DO NOT attempt to lift the glass using the handle. This could result in damage to the glass and/or serious personal injury. Always use an assistant or a professional grade glass suction cup when handling heavy glass.

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Tools

Tape

Level

Drill bit (Ø=5/16") (8mm)

Tip: Measure the finished opening before

proceeding with the installation to be sure that the correct model size has been ordered.

Drill bit (Ø=1/8") (3mm)

Measure

Pencil

Power Drill

Threshold must be level.

Phillips Screwdriver Razor Knife

Hammer

Top

Middle

100% Silicone

Tip: Prior to installation, cover the

shower/tub drain with tape to prevent losing screws or small parts.

Tip: Set screw gun clutch to low setting when installing screws and bolts to prevent stripping the heads.

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 your model configuration.

NOTE: Retain these installation instructions for future reference.

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for replacement. The shipping boxes may contain extra parts not used in

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Parts Diagram of Shower Door Components

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3

4

15

5

2

12

6

13

14

16

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Parts List

DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION

1 Wall profile 2pcs

2 Panel Glass assembly

3 Wall anchor

ST4.2×10 Round head screw

4

ST4.2×40 Truss head screw

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Decorative cap and washer

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Vinyl Seal with Flexible Fin 1pcs

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Bottom Sweep Vinyl

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This model is reversible for left or right-hand door installation. Determine the proper orientation for the installation by considering access, shower head position and possible obstructions such as a toilet or vanity. During the initial assembly, the entire frame can be flipped (upside down) top to bottom for either left or right hand door installation.

QTY QTY

1set

8pcs

10pcs

8pcs

10pcs

1pc

Part#Part#

12

13

14

15

16

17

Magnetic Strike Profile

Handle

ST4.2×25 Round head screw

Top & Bottom pivot Rail

Top & Bottom pivot Hardware

Door Glass

1pc

4pcs

2pcs

1pc

panel

door

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door

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Model Overview

Alluminum wall profile

Stationary panel glass assembly

Expandable rail

panel

Door Glass

Alluminum wall profile

Expandable rail

door

Handle

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Installation steps

1. Insert the Top & Bottom Pivot Rails (#15) into the expandable rails of the Stationary panel

Assembly (#02). (Fig 1)

◾SHDR-22427200-01 / SHDR-22487200-01 / SHDR-22547200-01: Insert the end that is closer to

the pivot hole

◾SHDR-22607200-01: Insert the end that is farther from the pivot hole

top

outside inside

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outside inside

bottom

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Fig 1

Insert the correct end of the pivot rail based on the model size. (See below)

insert this end

23”

insert this end

pivot hole

insert this end

pivot hole

23-5/8”

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pivot hole

23-5/8”

door

60” model

door

23-5/8”

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42” and 48” model

54” model*

*The pivot hole is very close to center on the 54” model size. Double check the dimensions before inserting the rails

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2. Attach the Magnetic Strike Profile (#12) to

the Top & Bottom Pivot Rails (#15) using four of the ST4.2 x 25 Round Head Screws (#14).

(Fig 2)

inside

Fig 2

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TIP: Apply some wax or dish soap to the screws to make

assembly easier and to prevent stripping the screws.

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3. Slide both of the Wall Profiles (#01) over the

frame assembly. Be sure that the flanges on the

Wall Profiles (#01) face in towards the shower. (Fig 3)

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4. At this point, the entire assembly can be flipped top to

bottom for either left or right hand door installation. However, the flanges on the wall profiles must face into the shower.

(Fig 4)

panel

door

area

Fig 3

panel

door

area

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Left hand door installation

Fig 4

Right hand door installation

panel

door

area

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5. Check the threshold of the finished opening to make sure that it is level.

(This model does not allow for out-of-level adjustment)

(Fig 5)

6. Place the assembly onto the threshold at the

desired location and extend the expandable Top & Bottom Pivot Rails (#15) evenly. (Fig 6)

Fig 5

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2

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Fig 6

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7. The opening for the door glass must be square.

Measure the top and bottom of the door opening and adjust the Expandable Rails as necessary. Push the Wall Profiles (#01) tight to the walls to compensate for up to 1/2” out-of-plumb per wall.

(Fig 7)

Make sure that the Wall Profiles (#01) are tight to the

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threshold and even with the top of the frame assembly.

the door opening

must be square

Fig 7

8. Check that the frame assembly is plumb

on the wall and even across the threshold. Mark the position of the Wall Profiles (#01) on the wall and mark the holes for drilling through the pre-drilled holes in the wall profile flanges. (Fig 8)

inside

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Fig 8

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9. Move the frame assembly aside and remove the

Wall Profiles (#01).

Drill the holes into the walls using a Ø5/16” (8mm) drill bit and insert the Wall Anchors (#03). (Fig 9)

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Ø5/16” (8mm)

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10. Apply a bead of silicone to the back of the Wall

Profiles (#01) and the screw holes where the Wall Profiles (#01) will be installed. Attach the Wall Profiles (#01) to the wall using the ST4.2 x 40 Truss Head Screws (#05). Repeat this process for the

opposite wall profile. (Fig 10)

3

Ø5/16” (8mm)

4

Fig 9

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3

Fig 10

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11. Place the assembly back onto the threshold and into

the panel-side Wall Profile (#01) first. (Fig 11)

12. Extend the Expandable Rails evenly so

that the Magnetic Strike Profile (#12) goes into the opposite Wall Profile (#01) on the door-side of the opening. (Fig 12)

Fig 11

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2

3

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Fig 12

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13. Check and adjust the door opening for

square and make certain that the entire assembly is tight to the threshold. (Fig 13)

the door opening

must be square

14. Install the Top & Bottom Pivot Hardware (#16)

into the pivot bushings in the Top & Bottom Pivot Rails (#15). (Fig 14)

pivot

outside

pivot bushing (pre-installed in the rails)

Fig 13

pivot rotation

inside

Fig 14

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NOTE: DO NOT install the handle onto the door glass until instructed. DO NOT attempt to lift the glass using the handle. This could result in damage to

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15. Carefully install the Door Glass (#17) onto the Top & Bottom Pivot Hardware (#16).

Make certain that all gaskets are in place to protect the glass. Cover the Pivot bolts with the decorative caps. (Fig 15)

the glass and/or serious personal injury. Always use an assistant or a professional grade glass suction cup when handling heavy glass.

Note: Make sure that the magnet edge

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of the door glass faces into the shower.

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3 4

2

Fig 15

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16. Trim the Bottom Sweep vinyl (#08) to fit on both sides of

the bottom pivot and attach both pieces to the bottom of the

Door Glass (#17) (Fig 16)

NOTE: Measure to the edge of the door and

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notch the Bottom Sweep vinyl (#08) with a razor knife to fit around the magnet strip, leaving the bottom deflector intact.

17. Attach the Handle (#13) to the Door Glass (#17).

(Fig 17)

Fig 16

door

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outside

Fig 17

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18. Attach the

(#02) with the flange facing into the shower. (Fig 18)

Vinyl Seal with Flexible Fin (#07) to the vertical edge of the Stationary Panel Glass

inside

panel

outside

panel

inside

Fig 18

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19a. Once all adjustments have been made, drill pilot

holes from inside of the shower into the Top & Bottom

Pivot Rails (#15) through the predrilled holes using an Ø1/8” drill bit.

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Ø1/8” (3mm)

inside

2

inside

NOTE: Do Not drill the rails throughout,

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only through the first layer.

19b. 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). (Fig 19)

screw

decorative cap

washer

1 2

Ø1/8” (3mm)

20. Make any final adjustments to the Door assembly within

the Wall Profiles (#01). Make sure that the entire assembly sits tight down onto the threshold.

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3

ST4.2x10 & washer

inside

Decorative cap

inside

Fig 19

Ø1/8” (3mm)

4

inside

6

inside

insideinside

3

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ST4.2x10 & washer

Decorative cap

Fig 20

4

6

From inside the shower, drill holes near the center of the Wall

Profiles (#01) at the top and bottom of the profile using an Ø1/8” drill bit. (Fig 20.1 and 20.2) NOTE: Do Not drill the profiles throughout, only

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through the first layer.

Secure the Door assembly to the Wall profiles (#01) 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). Repeat this step on the strike side wall profile as well. (Fig 22)

panel

overhead view

door

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21. Apply a good quality mildew-resitant silicone around the interior perimeter along both walls

and the threshold. (Fig 21)

The surfaces need to be clean and free of debris before applying silicone.

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Allow 24 hours for the silicone to cure before using the shower.

24

Hours

Fig 21

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Product Maintenance

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 all hardware for misalignment, proper attachment, and/or damage. Contact DreamLine

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shower doors and enclosures are designed not to leak when

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