Alumax SPEEDSTALL 794S Series User manual

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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
794SSERIES
SPEEDSTALLTM
SHOWER ENCLOSURE
Copyright © Alumax Bath Enclosures 1997. All rights reserved.

January 12, 2015
!WARNINGS!
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
a) Alumax Bath Enclosures by Hydro are intended to be installed by an experienced installer. If you need assistance with
locating an experienced installer, contact us at 1.800.643.1514 or go to our website www.alumaxshowerdoor.com to access
our “dealer locator”. If a dealer is not listed in your area, call or send us an e-mail and we will find one for you.
b) The enclosure must be properly installed per our published installation instructions. If NOT, the unit will not operate as
designed which will cause hardware failure, glass breakage, leaking, other unidentified issues, and may cause nullification
of warranty.
c) 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 for small hardware bags that tend to fall into the bottom of the box. If any
parts are damaged or missing, refer to the descriptions noted in the instructions when contacting your dealer for
replacements.
d) Before beginning installation, check the tub rim for level and both walls for plumb. If either is off more than ¼” to 3/8”, you
should use a tapered filler which can be used to level the tub track or plumb the wall jambs.
e) Wear safety glasses when drilling or cutting to avoid injury to the eyes.
f) When drilling holes in ceramic tile or marble, use a center punch and hammer to carefully break the surface glaze so the
drill can start without skidding. A skidding drill can cause damage to the surface and can be dangerous (risk of personal
injury).
g) Use caution and proper technique whenever using tools to avoid damage to property and/or personal injury.
GENERAL USAGE AND HANDLING WARNINGS
a) Shower doors are not leak-proof. They are designed to direct water to the interior of the tub or shower under normal
conditions. Excessive water pressure or directing the shower head directly at the door can result in leaks.
b) Do not hang on towel bars or handles or use them to support your weight getting in and out of the bathtub or shower.
Towel bars and handles are not intended to be used as grab bars for assistance getting in and out of the shower or bathtub.
They are not intended to support a person’s weight and could break.
c) Do not use excessive force when opening and closing the enclosure. Excessive force can lead to glass breakage or other
damage to the enclosure. Make sure wall jamb bumpers are securely fastened in place per the installation instructions.
GLASS USAGE AND HANDLING WARNINGS
a) TEMPERED GLASS CANNOT BE CUT. Attempting to cut tempered glass will result in the glass breaking or shattering.
b) USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING GLASS PANELS. Safety tempered glass is very resistant to breakage, but it can still
break if unequal pressure is placed on it during installation (or if cutting of the glass is attempted). In addition, the sharp
corners of the panels can damage tile and floor coverings or cause injury.
c) PROTECT THE EDGES OF THE GLASS. Never let the edge of the glass come in direct contact with concrete, tile, marble
or other hard surfaces that may nick, or damage the glass edge in any way as this damage may cause a delayed blow.
Always check the edge of the glass for nicks, slivers, rough areas, or clam shelling. Do not install the glass if these
conditions are present.
d) Alumax Bath Enclosures by Hydro is not liable for glass breakage of any kind.
CARE AND CLEANING WARNINGS
a) The simplest and preferred method of cleaning your unit is by washing it with clean water and drying with a soft cloth.
b) If soil is still present after drying, a non-abrasive cleanser with a pH of seven to eight may be used. Comet Bathroom
Cleaner® has been tested and is recommended by the Bath Enclosure Manufacturers Association (BEMA).
c) Contact your dealer for more information about glass coatings that will help keep the glass clean.
d) DO NOT USE SCOURING PADS, SHARP INSTRUMENTS, BLEACH OR ACID-BASED CLEANSERS TO CLEAN THE
UNIT AS THEY MAY DAMAGE THE UNIT.
LIMITED WARRANTY
a) Alumax Bath Enclosures by Hydro provides a LIMITED WARRANTY on material and workmanship only. Primary glass and
component suppliers must be included in all warranty claims.
b) Alumax Bath Enclosures by Hydro is not responsible for glass breakage.
c) Products must be handled, installed and maintained per our published Warning and Installation instructions or the warranty
may be nullified.
d) The Limited Warranty applies to the original owner only, and is not transferable.
e) Please visit our website www.alumaxshowerdoor.com or call us at 1.800.643.1514 to get copies of our published warranty,
installation and warranty policies.
Contact your dealer for all warranty repair(s).
This includes loose screws, broken parts, missing
parts, glass replacement or any other product
concern. Additionally, if the door does not open or
close properly, contact your dealer to inspect the
door and to make adjustments if required. Do NOT
try to make any repairs or adjustments to the unit.

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794S SPEEDSTALL PARTS LIST
A. 3 Curb Sections B. 4 135° Anchor Plates
C. 30 #8 x 1/4" Truss Head Screws D. 3HeaderSections
E. 2 Wall Jambs F. 6 Plastic Wall Anchors
G. 6 #8 x 1 1/2" Truss Head Screws H. 2Pre-GlazedSidePanels
J. 2 135° Posts
K. 2 Clear Vinyl Jamb Seals
L. 1GlazedDoorPanel
M. 1 Pivot Jamb
N. 1 Strike Jamb (Magnetic)
P. 2 Snap-inFillers
R. 1 Drip Rail
S. 2 Drip Plugs T. 1 Tapered Drip Vinyl V. 1 Roll of Double Stick Tape
W. 2 #10 x 7/16" Square
Head Set Screws
X. 1 Nylon Spacer Y. 2 Nylon Pivot Bushings
AA. 1 Security Washer BB. 1Interior Door Handle
CC. 1ExteriorDoorHandle DD. 2 #6 x 1 1/4" Round
HeadScrews
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1The ALUMAX 794SSPEEDSTALL Shower Enclosure
iscompletely reversibleand maybe installedpivot-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
particularSPEEDSTALL installation. Thisinstructionsheet
depicts a pivot-right installation.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, the door panel must
always open outward.
NOTE: If the curb and header sections come pre-
assembled, skip to Step #3.
Assemble the 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. Asyoutightenthescrews,besurethemiteredends
are forced tightly together. To increase the rigidity of the
mitered joint, drill 1/8" holes into the curb through the
round holes in the anchor and install two more #8 x 1/4"
screws.
Assemblethetwo headersections[D] inthesame manner
and set the header assembly aside.
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3Measure the opening at the bottom of the shower
stall and trim the ends of the curb assembly [A] (with
weep slots) to fit the shower sill. The curb should sit near
the centerline of the sill. 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.
Repositionthecurbassemblyonthe shower sill and mark
its position with a pencil line along the interior and
exterior base.

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4Place the two wall jambs [E] into the ends of the curb
assembly[A]. Plumbthejambsandmarkthe hole 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
inserttheplasticwallanchors[F]. Attachmentstofiberglass
oracrylicunitscan be made intwoways. Ifa reinforcement
isbuiltintothewalloftheunit,drillsix1/8"diameterholesto
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
ALUMAX).
5Wipe the shower walls and sill, curb assembly [A]
and wall jambs [E] with a clean, dry cloth to remove any
dustordebris. Applya1/4"beadofcaulkalongtheinside
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 generously 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].
6NOTE: Panels with obscure or textured glass should be
installedwiththeroughsurfaceoftheglasstotheexteriorofthe
unit. Deco or etched glass panels should be installed with the
patterned surface to the interior.
Snap one of the SPEEDSTALL side panels [H] into the curb [A]
nexttothewalljamb[E]. Slidethepaneloverintothewalljamb.
Press a 135° post [J] into the curb. Slide the side panel across
untilitiscenteredbetweenthewalljambandpost. Usemasking
tapeto holdthepostinpositiontemporarily.
Repeat for the other side panel and 135° post.
NOTE: Apply several small dabs of caulk to both sides of the
panelrails (seearrows) beforesettingintoplace. Thiswillhelp
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7Hold the two 135° posts [J] plumb and carefully
measure horizontally from the top of each wall jamb [E]
to the outside edge of the 135° post. Add 3/16" to each
measurement to find the corresponding dimension on the
header assembly (from the outside mitered edge to the
squared ends) and trim the header assembly to fit.
Using a 3/16" drill bit, drill the interior face of the header
assembly on both ends as shown.
9Strip 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)overthetwo135°posts[J]. RefertoStep#1forthe
proper handing 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.
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
oftheheaderoverthewalljambs. Youmay 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(seethe graphicinStep #9)plus1/2",maximumisthe
door panel width plus 1 3/4".
Use the holes in the ends of the header and curb as a guide
anddrillfour1/8"holes intothewalljambs. Drill1/8" holes
thru the header and curb into each 135° post as shown, then
enlargetheouterholeswith a3/16"drillforclearance onthe
self-tapping screws. Secure the header and curb to the wall
jambs and posts with eight #8 x 1/4" truss head screws [C].
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10 Snapthefillers[P]intothecurbassembly[A]and
header assembly [D] between the door jambs with the
raised lip to the exterior and the pivot holes toward the
pivotjamb[M]. Centerthecurbfillerinthe curbbetween
the pivot and strike jamb [N] (use masking tape to hold in
position).
NOTE: The snap-in fillers should be exactly 3/8" longer
than the door panel width.
11 Pull the bottom end of the pivot jamb [M] tight to
the curb filler [P] and plumb the jamb. Drill two 1/8"
holes thru the pivot jamb and into the 135° post [J] in line
with the screws in the head and curb and approximately
1/4" vertically from the ends of the jamb. Drill a third
hole centered between the first two. Attach the pivot
jamb permanently with three #8 x 1/4" truss head screws
[C].
Slide the header filler [P] tight against the pivot jamb.
Push the strike jamb [N] tight against the fillers top and
bottom. With the pivot jamb plumb and both fillers tight
between the two door jambs, the strike jamb also will be
plumb and parallel to the pivot jamb. Attach the strike
jamb to the other 135° post [J] in the same manner as the
pivot jamb.
12 Insert the two #10-24 x 7/16" square head set
screws [W] into the threaded holes in the pivot blocks in
the top and bottom rails of the glazed door panel [L].
Positionthepivotpins11/2"fromthepivotsideofthedoor
(the side opposite the magnetic strip). Tighten the set
screws just enough to prevent the pivot blocks from
moving (finger tight plus a quarter turn). A 3/16" wrench
(not supplied by ALUMAX) will fit the set screw heads
Pressthewhitenylonspacer[X]overthebottompivotpin
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Cut the drip rail [R] to the length of the bottom rail
minus 11/16". Clean the bottom door rail and the drip rail
thoroughly to ensure proper adhesion. Unroll the double stick
tape[V]andcarefullyapplyittothebackofthedriprail(donot
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.
Insert the two nylon pivot bushings [Y] into the
pivot holes in the head and curb fillers [P].
Liftthedoorpanel[L]andinsertthe 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
retainingscrewsandraisetheheaderslightlytoinstallthe
door.
When the door has been set into place, snap the security
washer[AA]overthetop pivotpinto holdtheupperpivot
bushing in place and prevent accidental dislodging of the
door.
Adjust the drip vinyl [T] by sliding it left or right
until it just 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.

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Attach the interior door handle [BB] and the
exterior door handle [CC] to the door panel [L] with 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
topandbottomslidebarsandadjustthedoorpaneltoalign
the strike magnets. When the door panel is properly
aligned, tighten the set screws securely.
Carefullycaulktheinteriorjamb-to-wallandcurb-
to-base joints. Caulk the small gaps at the corners 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 that you wait twenty-four hours before
the first shower to allow the caulking to cure properly.
To keep your Alumax Bath Enclosure looking like new we recommend the Alumax
ShowerBrightConsumerMaintenance Kit.TheConsumer MaintenanceKitsurfaceshould be
applied every 45 to 60 days. To purchase or for more information contact your dealer. Our
dealers have the materials to do a professional ShowerBright restoration. For best results
professionalrestorationsshouldbeperformedamaximumofonceeverythreemonths.Contact
yourdealerformoreinformation.NewunitswithfactorysuppliedShowerBrightcoatinghave
alimitedlifetimewarranty.Fordailycleaningthesimplestandpreferredmethodistowashthe
unit with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use scouring pads, sharp instruments,
or acid-based cleansers to clean the unit.
Consumer kits will be sold direct, consumers will need to go to dealers for professional
restoration and new units can be purchased with the permanent coating. Consumer kit
materialsneedtobeappliedevery45to60days,promaterialstobeappliedoncequarterlymax
and factory has limited lifetime.