Alumax STIKSTALL 795 Series User manual

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
795 SERIES
STIKSTALLTM
SHOWER ENCLOSURE
Copyright © Alumax Bath Enclosures 1997. All rights reserved. EPH-N00-06020
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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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A. 1 Curb B. 2 Wall Jambs C. 6 Plastic Wall Anchors D. 6 #8 x 1 1/2" Truss Head Screws E. 4 Plastic Setting Blocks F. 2 Fixed Glass Panels G. 2 180° Posts H. 1 Header J. 14 #8 x 1/4" Truss Head Screws 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. 1 Drip Plug T. 1 Tapered Drip Vinyl V. 1 Roll Double Stick Tape 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. 8 Pcs. Vert. Glazing
Vinyl (72")
FF. 4 Pcs. Horiz. Glazing
Vinyl (72")
795 PARTS LIST
H
J
P
N
B
G
F
F
L
J
C
D
S
R
T
V
J
P
Y
W
X
J
D
C
K
W
Y
M
G
B
A
E
E
FF
FF
AA
CC
DD
BB
EE
EE

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1- ALL DOORS
The Alumax 795 StikStall Shower Enclosure
is completely reversible and may be installed
pivot-left or pivot-right (hinge-left or hinge-right).
The door may pivot from either center post. For
maximum waterproofing, the pivot (or hinge) jamb
should always be opposite the shower head. Using
the diagram, determine the correct position for
the door in your particular StikStall installation.
This instruction sheet depicts a pivot-right (hinge-
right) installation.
NOTE: Fixed glass panel size should be determined
by formulas shown on Alumax detail sheets.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, the door panel
must always open outward.
The Alumax StikStall framework has been designed to work with a variety
of different door types. To ensure correct installation, this 795 Instruction Sheet
is designed to be used by itself with a 790 Framed Pivot Door or with an instruction
supplement packed with a 390 Frameless Pivot Door, a 790i Intre-Hinge Door or
a 1090 Heavy Frameless Pivot Door.
Each step in this primary instruction sheet will indicate whether it applies to
all door types or if a supplement should be used. If your door panel kit does not
have an instruction supplement, then contact your dealer for the proper instructions.
790 door panel kits are covered in this instruction, therefore will not come with a
separate instruction supplement.
2- ALL DOORS
Measure the opening at the bottom of the
shower stall and cut the curb [A] (with weep slots)
to fit the full width of the opening. If required, use
a file to round the lower corners of the curb to fit
the shower sill properly.
Using a 3/16" drill bit, drill the interior face of the
curb on both ends as shown.
Position the curb in the middle of the sill with the
weep slots to the interior and mark its position
with a pencil line along the interior and exterior
base.

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3- ALL DOORS
Place the two wall jambs [B] into the ends of
the curb [A]. Masking tape may be used to hold
the curb in place during this operation. Plumb
both jambs and mark the hole locations on the
walls. 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 [C].
Attachments to fiberglass or acrylic units can be
made in two ways. If a reinforcement is built into
the wall of the unit, drill six 1/8" holes to install
mounting screws directly into the reinforcement.
If walls are not reinforced, drill six 3/16" holes and
install plastic wall anchors or toggle bolts (toggle
bolts not supplied by Alumax).
5- ALL DOORS
Place the setting blocks [E] in the curb [A] as
shown to support the two fixed glass panels [F].
The setting blocks should be positioned
approximately 3" from each corner of the glass
panel. Remove any protective strips from the first
glass panel and set it into place on the setting
blocks and approximately 1/2" into the wall jamb
[B]. A strip of masking tape 1/2" from each
vertical edge of the glass will aid alignment. Repeat
for the second panel.
NOTE: Obscure glass panels should be installed
with the rough surface of the glass to the exterior
of the unit. Deco or etched glass panels should
have the patterned surface to the inside.
Press a 180° post [G] into the curb and position it
to overlap the first glass panel by 1/2". Use
masking tape to hold the post in position
temporarily. Repeat for the second post and panel.
NOTE: To facilitate out of plumb walls, the 1/2"
glass bite may be varied from 1/4" to 3/4".
4- ALL DOORS
Wipe the shower walls and sill, curb [A] and
wall jambs [B] 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 #2. Carefully replace the curb in the exact
position marked. Caulk the inside of the curb
ends where they meet the wall.
Replace both wall jambs and attach to the walls
with six #8 x 1 1/2" truss head screws [D].

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6- ALL DOORS
Measure the wall-to-wall opening at the top
of the wall jambs [B] and cut the header [H] to fit
the exact opening. Using a 3/16" drill bit, drill the
interior face of the header on both ends as shown.
Strip two clear vinyl jamb seals [K] into the
door panel [L] splash guard and the pivot jamb
[M] and trim flush at the 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 180° posts [G]. Refer
to Step #1 for the 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.
7- ALL DOORS
Press the header [H] over the wall jambs [B]
and the two 180° posts [G]. Plumb the posts,
moving them laterally as required to maintain
proper coverage on the fixed glass panels [F]. The
minimum horizontal dimension for the door
opening is the door panel width (see the graphic in
Step #8) 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 two 1/8" holes thru the
header and curb into each 180° post as shown,
then enlarge the four outer holes with a 3/16" drill
for clearance on the self-tapping screws. Secure
the header and curb to the wall jambs and 180°
posts with eight #8 x 1/4" truss head screws [J].
CAUTION: Slide the glass panels away from the
wall jamb before drilling to prevent breakage.
8- 790 DOORS ONLY

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9- 790 DOORS ONLY
Snap the fillers [P] into the curb [A] and
header [H] between the door jambs with the raised
lip to the exterior and the pivot holes toward the
pivot jamb. Center the curb filler in the curb
between the pivot and strike jamb (use masking
tape to hold in position).
NOTE: The snap-in fillers should be exactly 3/8"
longer than the door panel width.
10- 790 DOORS ONLY
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 180° post [G] 3/8" to 3/4" from the wall and
approximately 1/4" vertically from the ends of the
jamb. Drill a third hole centered between the first
two and enlarge the outer holes with a 3/16" drill
for clearance on the self-tapping screws. Attach
the pivot jamb permanently with three #8 x 1/4"
truss head screws [J].
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
second180° post in the same manner as the pivot
jamb.
11- 790 DOORS ONLY
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]. Position the pivot pins 1 1/2" from
the pivot side of the door (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.
Press the white nylon spacer [X] over the bottom
pivot pin on the door panel.

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12- 790 DOORS ONLY
13- 790 DOORS ONLY
14- 790 DOORS ONLY
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.
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] 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.
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.

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15- 790 DOORS ONLY
Cut four pieces of the smaller vinyl [EE] 1"
longer than the vertical opening (to prevent
gapping from shrinkage) and trim the ends on a
45° angle. Using the masking tape guides, center
the glass panel [F] in the frame. Cut four short (1"
- 2") pieces of the small vinyl and press into both
jambs on each side to hold the glass temporarily.
Take one of the long pieces of vinyl, and starting
on the outside exterior jamb, press each end into
the frame and work toward the middle. Be careful
not to stretch the vinyl. Install the other three
pieces in a similar fashion.
17- ALL DOORS
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 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.
16- ALL DOORS
Inspect the pieces of black glazing vinyl,
and note the two different profiles. The smaller
shape [EE] is installed vertically and the larger
shape [FF] is installed horizontally. For structural
strength and maximum water resistance, these
vinyls are designed to fit tightly between the glass
and framing. To speed installation, use glass
cleaner for lubrication and a small block of wood to
press the vinyl into place.
1/4" GLASS
REQUIRES:
FIXED GLASS PANEL VERTICAL HORIZONTAL
V-219 V-220
3/16" GLASS
REQUIRES: V-226 V-225
NOTCHNOTCH
STANDARD SIZES
SHIPPED WITH
4 PIECE VINYLS
(TEAR APART)

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18- ALL DOORS
19- ALL DOORS
Carefully caulk the interior jamb-to-wall
and curb-to-base joints. 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.
Cut four pieces of the larger vinyl [FF] 1/
2" longer than the horizontal opening and trim
the ends on a 45° angle. Install the top exterior
vinyl starting at both ends and working toward
the middle. Be careful not to stretch the vinyl.
Install the top interior vinyl and the two bottom
vinyls in the same way.