GlassCrafters ACERO Series, ACERO AS-60T-38, ACERO AS-54T-38, ACERO AS-48T-38, ACERO AT-66T-38 Installation Instructions Manual

57”- 60”w X 76”h , AS-54T-38 51”- 54’w X 76”h, AS-48T-38 45”- 48”w X 76”h

FOR BEST RESULTS

Glasscrafters recommends the installation

be performed by a trained installer.

Shower Enclosure

INSTALLING

THESE UNITS

REQUIRES

2 PERSONS

WARNING: TO INSTALL ON CAST IRON, FIBERGLASS, ACRYLIC OR RESIN TUB OR SHOWER BASE

Please use extreme care while unpacking and handling your GlassCrafters’ Shower or Tub Enclosure. If you need

replacement parts or have installation questions and to report any damage contact our GlassCrafters’ customer service

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Tub Enclosure

Check with the tub or shower base manufacturer to determine the tooling required.

team at 888-683-1362, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST).

Installation shall be made according to manufacturer instructions and drawing.

Glasscrafters recommends the installation be performed by a trained installer.

Revised 4/2019

CAUTION: Risk of injury or product damage. Do not attempt to cut tempered glass.

Tools Required - For installation of Your Shower Enclosure

IMPORTANT! Children should be supervised at all times while in Tub/Shower Enclosure. IMPORTANT! Never use Door Handle or Towel Bar to support yourself. This is

for tow

els or wash cloths only.

PLEASE STOP THE INSTALLATION AND CONFIRM WITH FACTORY IF THE ACTUAL NUMBER OR TYPE OF PARTS IS DIFFERENT

Parts Description

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 Vertical Wall Jamb ....................1

2 Fixed Glass Panel ....................1

3. Glass Door................................1

4. Door Handle Assembly.............1

6. Bottom “U” Channel..................1

7. Clear Setting Blocks .................3

8. Center Guide Assembly............1

9. Horizontal Rail .........................1

(with Panel Screw Assembly ....

10. Horizontal Rail Mounting

Wall Brackets ..........................2

11. Plastic Guide Insert ..................1

12. Door Stop/Bumper ....................2

13. Roller Assembly........................2

14. Panel Screw Assembly .............2

(with Header ............................

15. Anti-Lift Standoff Assembly.......2

16. Clear “Bubble” Vinyl Bumper ....1

17. End Cap .................................1

18. Curb Dam .................................1

19. Clear “H” Vinyl ...

......................1

20. Plastic Wall Anchors.................12

21.Pan Head Screws, #8 x 1 1/4” ..7

22. Flat Head Screws, #8 x 1 1/4”..5

23. Hex Key Set (4)........................1

24. Splash Guard ...........................1

Level

Caulking gun

#2 phillips screwdriver

Rubber Mallet

Electric Drill/ Power Screwdriver

Cutting Pliers

Suction Glass Lifters (rated for more than 100 lbs)

Safety glasses

WARNING: TO INSTALL ON CAST IRON, FIBERGLASS, ACRYLIC OR RESIN TUB OR SHOWER BASE-

manufacturer to determine the tooling required.

Check with the tub or shower base

Pencil

Drill bit, 5/16” masonry (for installation on ceramic tiles or marble)

Center Punch

Hacksaw or chop saw

(for stainless steel)

LOCTITE

Miter Box or Square

Measuring tape

Loctite 243 Blue

243

Threadlocker

BLUE

Medium strenght

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Glasscrafters recommends the installation

be performed by a trained installer.

• Read the manual and become familiar

with the steps involved in installation.

• This product requires Two persons for

safe installation.

• Always wear s

tallation.

afety glasses during this in-

• The proper dimensions for this

installation were submitted at the time of order. The Glass Panel and Door may overlap to accommodate minor smaller opening. One end of the Horizontal Rail many be cut with a hacksaw for stainless steel, but it must ﬁt completely in the Horizontal Rail Mounting Brackets for a safe installation.

• When installing any mechanical part t

hrough the pre-drilled holes in the glass

door and panel be sure to use the gaskets and bushings supplied between any metal element and the glass. Do no over-tighten any ﬁttings.

• The glass used in this enclosure is Tempered Safety Glass and features a Tempered Safety Glass logo. Do not install if Tempered Safety Glass logo is missing. Call Customer Service.

• Tempered Safety glass cannot be cut, grou

nd, polished or manipulated in any

ay.

• If the installation is over ceramic tiles the wall Jamb must lay ﬂat on these tiles for the entire height of the unit.

• Silicone Sealant is used to seal some parts during installation and the inside of the enclosure as shown in Detail #10. Do not

IMPORTANT:

Determine if your Tub/Shower

Stall Enclosure ledge is Level and

the Wall are plumb.

• 3/8” max. OOS (Out Of Square) for the Door Side;

• 5/8”max. OOS (Out Of Square) for the Panel Side;

• 3/8” max. OOS (Out Of Square) on the Bottom (Base)

of the enclosure;

If your unit is Out-Of-Square or

Plumb greater than above STOP!

and call Customer Service.

The Phone number is

1-888-683-1362 .

3/4” MINIMUM CURB WIDTH

REQUIRED

caulk from the outside of the enclosure.

When ordering replacement parts,please specify the Model Number, Item Number & Part Description.

Save these Installation Instructions For Future Reference.

Write your Dealer information down on Notes Section in the back of this guide. Ask your Dealer for JOB LOG NUMBER

(Lxxxxxx-xxx) Referencing to your shower enclosure.

Center Guide Assembly #8

Bottom

“U” Channel

Horizontal Rail

(Assembled with

Panel Screws #14)

Door

Stop/

Bumper

#12

Horizontal Rail

Mounting Bracket

Assembly

#10

Vertical

Wall Jamb #1

Door -- #3

Roller Limiter

#15

Roller Assembly #13

Fixed Panel #2

Curb Dam

End View

#18

End Cap

#17

Clear Vinyl

Door Bumper #16

Clear Setting Blocks #7

Clear Plycarbonate Splash Guard #24

Clear “H” Vinyl #19

Plastic Wall Anchor

#20

Panhead #8 1 1/4”

#21

Flathead #8 1 1/4”

#22

2.5 mm

3 mm

4 mm

5 mm

HEX L KEYS #23

Panel Screws

#14

(Assembled on Header #9)

Locking Set Screws

(Inner)

(Outer)

Handle Assembly #4

(view from bottom)

Guide 3/8” Glass Plastic Insert #11

Note: the thinner Plastic Insert is recommended for use with the Splash Guard (#24). See page 11.

Guide #8a

Alternate Plastic Guide #11d

Note: the alternate Plastic Guide is is for use with 3/8” glas and no splash guard

Cover Plate #8b

Double Face Tape #8c

IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully and become familiar with all parts before installation.

Unpacking: • A box cutter should not be use to open any box.

• Please remove all staples from the box prior to unpacking metal and glass.

• Stand Panels upright on a cushioned base, such as a piece of carpet or towel.

• Do not remove corner protectors during staging of installation.

• Never place glass directly on hard surfaces.

• Any assembly that requires the panel to lay ﬂat must be on a cushion surface.

Align edge

Pencil Centerline

Roller adjustment See page 13, Step 10

Installation Overview --

Showing steps for installation. Refer to pages 6-15 for step-by-step installation descriptions.

Preliminary Steps: Inspect the complete product when

opening the box to ensure that all parts are accounted for, intact and void of any damage from shipping.

STEP A -- Assemble the Door:

a) Stand the Glass door upright on a carpet or tarp cushion to protect the glass. Position with the inside of the door facing out. Have the second installer support the door during installation of these parts.

b) Install the Clear Vinyl Bumper on the handle side of the door. Use a rubber mallet to tap into place. Trim even with the glass top and bottom. ( See Detail A1 below)

c) Install the Roller assembly in the top pre-drilled holes in the door. The Roller is on the outside face of the glass with the gaskets and plastic bushing between the metal parts and the glass. The adjustment mechanism nut are in the inside face. (See the Roller Assembly detail for parts assembly). (Reserve ﬁnal adjustment of the roller assembly until after ﬁnal installation of the door.)

d) Install the Bottom splash Guard on the door with the ﬂange facing to the inside. Trim even with the glass.

Detail Door Assembly

Apply Threadlocker glue

LOCTITE 243 Blue Medium Strength

NOTE: Assembled door must be placed inside the shower or tub before the ﬁxed panel is ﬁnally installed. (see step 6.

Detail Roller Assembly

Apply Threadlocker glue

LOCTITE 243 Blue Medium Strength (not provided with this unit)

Outside of Enclosure

Detail #A1

(Close-up view Clear Vinyl Bumper on Glass Door)

(Close-up view Bottom Splash Guard on Glass Door)

+ 11 hidden pages

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