Aquatic L061 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BUILDERS’ CHOICE FRAMED
Shower Height Neo Angle Swing Door
Model: L061
Rev. 09.20.13

NOTE: Tempered glass cannot be cut.
MAINTENANCE: Two primary materials are used to manufacture your new Aquatic enclosure:
tempered glass and anodized aluminum. To assure a long lasting finish on the enclosure, wipe it down
with a towel after each use. Never use a scouring agent to clean the aluminum.
For occasional, more concentrated cleaning efforts, we find that Lysol Bathroom Cleaner
works extremely well. Be sure that any over sprayfalling on the aluminum frame is rinsed thoroughly and
dried. Many over-the-counter cleaners, if applied to the aluminum and left on, will harm the metal finish
and cause permanent damage, even though their directions indicate safe use on shower doors.
INSTALLATION NOTES: 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 to see that
no small hardware parts have fallen to 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.
Handle the glass panels carefully and protect the edges. Safety tempered glass is very resistant to
breakage, but the sharp corners of the panels can damage tile and floor surfaces.
Please wear safety glasses whenever drilling or cutting. When drilling holes in the ceramic tile or marble,
use a center punch and hammer to carefully break the surface glaze so the drill can start without skidding.
To install your Aquatic shower door you will need the following: tape measure, level, #2 Phillips
screwdriver, 3/16” wrench, drill, 1/8” and 3/16” drill bits, hacksaw, pencil, and caulking (clear silicone
recommended). Optional tools include a miter box for cutting parts to length, files, center punch, and
masking tape.
INDENTIFICATION GROOVE
NOTE : Each magnetic strip has an indentification groove on the exposed
surface. For proper alignment, the grooves should be opposite
each other (see detail).
Identification Groove
Although safety tempered glass is very resistant to breakage, the glass can still
break if unequal pressure is placed on it during installation. Use caution. In addi-
tion, the sharp corners of the panels can damage tile and floor surfaces, so it is best
to handle the glass panels carefully and protect the edges.
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M
K
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L
DD
BB
R
CC
J
N
V
S
J
H
E
F
G
A
C
B
X
W
Y
P
A
C
A
FG
E
H
D
B
J
C
P
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W
C
AA
EE
Parts List
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. 2 Drip Plugs
T. 1 Tapered Drip Vinyl
V. 1 Roll Double Stick Taped
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. 1 Aquatic Decal
A. 3 Curb Sectons
B. 4 135 Anchor Plates
C. 30 #8 x 1/4” Truss Head Screws
D. 3 Header Sections
E. 2 Wall Jambs
F. 6 Plastic Wall Anchors
G. 6 #8 x 1 1/2” Truss Head Screws
H. 2 Pre-Glazed Side Panels
J. 2 135 Posts
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PIVOT-RIGHT
(HINGE-RIGHT)
PIVOT-LEFT
(HINGE-LEFT)
The Aquatic Shower
Enclosure is completely reversible and may be installed
pivot-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 particular Quick-N-Stall installation. This
instruction sheet depicts a pivot-right installation.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, the door panel must
always open outward.
1
NOTE: If the curb and header sections come
pre-assembled, skip to Step #3.
Assemble the three 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. As you tighten the screws, be sure the mitered
ends 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.
Assemble the three header sections [D] in the same
manner and set the assembly aside.
2
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. These holes may be
predrilled from the factory.
Reposition the curb assembly on the shower sill and mark
its position with a pencil line along the interior a
nd
exterior base.
3
ANCHOR
PLATE
#8 x 1/4”
SCREWS
MITERED
CURB END
MITERED
CURB END
MEASURE
SHOWER
SILL
CURB
ASSEMBLY 3/8”
1/4”
3/16” DIA
INTERIOR
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Place the two wall jambs [E] into the ends of the
curb assembly [A]. Plumb the jambs and mark the 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 insert the plastic wall anchors [F]. Attachments to
fiberglass or acrylic units can be made in two ways. If
reinforcement is built into the wall of the unit, drill six
1/8” diameter holes to 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 Aquatic).
4
Wipe the shower walls and sill, curb assembly
[A] and wall jambs [E] 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 #3.
Carefully replace the curb assembly in the exact position
marked. Caulk the inside of the curb ends where they
meet the wall. Caulk 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].
5
NOTE: Panels with obscure or etched glass
should be installed with the rough surface of the glass to
the exterior of the unit.
Snap one of the side panels [H] into the curb [A] next to
the wall jamb [E]. Slide the panel over into the wall
jamb. Press a 135° post [J] into the curb. Slide the side
panel across until it is centered between the wall jam
b
and post. Use masking tape to hold the post in position
temporarily.
Repeat for the other side panel and 135° post.
6
WALL
JAMB
CURB
WEEP SLOT
#8 x 1/2”
SCREW
WALL
JAMB
CURB
CAULK
WEEP SLOT
TO INTERIOR
CURB
PANEL
GLASS
SNAP-IN
VINYL
PANEL RAIL
PANEL
SIDE RAIL
WALL
JAMB
PANEL
GLASS
135
POST
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Using a 3/16” drill bit, drill the interior face of the header
assembly on both ends as shown. These holes may be
predrilled from the factory.
7
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 of the header over the wall jambs. You may
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 (see the graphic in Step
#9) 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 1/8”
holes thru the header and curb into each 135° post as
shown, then enlarge the outer holes with a 3/16” drill for
clearance on the self-tapping screws. Secure the header
and curb to the wall jambs and posts with eight #8 x 1/4”
truss head screws [C].
8
Strip 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) over the two 135° posts [J]. Refer to Step #1 for the
proper handling 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.
9
INTERIOR
3/8”
1/4”
HEADER
ASSEMBLY
3/16” DIA.
MEASURE AT TOP OF
JAMBS AND POSTS
HEADER
ASSEMBLY
OPENING
1/4”
1/4”
CURB
ASSEMBLY
135
POST
WALL
JAMB
INTERIOR JAMB
SEAL
PRE-GLAZED
PANEL
PIVOT
JAMB
MAGNETIC
VINYL
PIVOT
JAMB
SPLASH
GAURD
STRIKE
JAMB
GLAZED
DOOR
PANEL
JAMB
SEAL
DOOR PANEL WIDTH
135
POST
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Aquatic
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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.
13
The drip rail [R] is pre-cut from the factory.
Clean the bottom rail and the drip rail thoroughly with
rubbing alcohol 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.
14
Adjust the drip vinyl [T] by sliding it left or
right until it almost 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.
NOTE: Cleaners with alcohol content can dissolve
the adhesive that attaches the drip rail. To prevent
this possibility, place a small bead of clear sealant at
the top of the drip rail where it is attached to the
bottom rail.
15
HEADER SAFETY
WASHER
DOOR
PANEL NYLON
SPACER
SNAP-IN
FILLER
PIVOT
BUSHING
CURB
PIVOT
SIDE
11/16”
STRIKE
SIDE
TAPE
DRIP
RAIL
DRIP
VINYL
BOTTOM
RAIL
(ALIGN)
BREAK
APART
DRIP RAIL
DRIP
PLUG
DRIP
VINYL
TAPERED
DRIP VINYL
1/4”
1/16”
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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 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
Carefully caulk the interior jamb-to-wall and
curb-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 you wait twenty-four hours before the
first shower to allow the caulking to cure properly.
17
Peel off the backing on the Aquatic decal
[EE] and apply to the inside surface of the header.
18
(2) HANDLE
SCREWS
INTERIOR
HANDLE
DOOR
PANEL
INTERIOR
HANDLE
EXTERIOR
HANDLE
EXTERIOR
HANDLE
MAGNETIC
VINYL
STRIKE
JAMB
1/8”
IDENTIFICATION
GROOVES
STRIKE
RAIL
CAULK
Note: Do not caulk over weep holes
INTERIOR FACE
OF HEADER
DECAL
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