Dreamline QWALL TUB User manual

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QWALL TUB
T
UB
A
CRYLIC
B
ACK
W
ALL
I
NSTALLATION
I
NSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
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without prior notice. For the latest up-to-date technical drawings, manuals or any
other details please refer to the support.BathAuthority.com web page.
Please carefully read the instructions before installing. If you have any questions
regarding installation, please call our technical support specialists Monday through
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST at 1-866-731-8378, ext. 3 or e-mail our technical support
group at
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For more information on DreamLineTM Tub Back Wall please visit www.BathAuthority.com

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Preparation
1. After opening all boxes and packages, read this introduction carefully. Check that all of
the needed parts are included in the package, by marking all the components on the
“Detailed Diagram of Tub Back Wall Components”. Examine boxes and packages for
shipping damage. 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 TM will not replace any damaged products or
missing parts free of charge after 3 business days or if the product has been
installed. Feel free to contact DreamLineTM if you have any questions.
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 is not responsible for code compliance standards for your
project.
3. This acrylic wall system is specially designed to be installed over any solid surface. If you
are installing the acrylic walls over the existing tiles, remove all loose tiles before the
installation. If you are installing over the existing painted walls, take all loose paint off.
Please, note that some cutting and drilling might be necessary during the installation
process.
4. Make sure to turn off the water supply, remove faucet, handles or any fixture trims
protruding from the wall. Clean the surface removing soap film and dirt from all wall
surfaces using regular household detergent, then wipe it dry.
Tools Required
Caulk Tape
Measure Pencil
Screwdriver
Phillips
(Ø 5/16")
Drill bit
Level Gun
Caulk Drill
Electric Hammer
Knife T-Square

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Detailed Diagram of Tub Back Wall Components
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Packing List
01 Side panel 2pcs 06 Wall anchor 21pcs
02 Back panel 2pcs 07 Countersunk screw ST4.2×30 21pcs
03 Decorative edge molding 2pcs 08 Decorative cover 15pcs
04 Corner cover 2pcs 09 Glass shelf 2pcs
05 Wall cover 1pc 10 Shelf bracket 6pcs
NOTE: Unpack your unit carefully and inspect it. Lay it out and identify all parts using the
detailed diagram and packing list in your manual as a reference. Before discarding the carton,
check for small hardware bags that tend to fall to the bottom of the box. If any parts are
damaged or missing, please contact DreamLineTM for replacement.

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Back Panel Installation Instruction
1. Measure the distance of the back wall
of the tub (corner to corner)
The distance is “W”
See Fig. 1 for details.
Fig. 1
2. Divide the W measurement by 2
(W/2). Place a mark on the back wall
and draw a vertical line from top to
bottom.
See Fig. 2 for details.
Fig. 2
W
W/2
W/2

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3. Measure the side walls from the
corner to the front point where the
Side panel (01) is going to end.
This distance is “D”.
See Fig. 3 for details.
Fig. 3
4. Verify on which side of your tub
wall the fixtures will be installed.
Place a mark on the side wall (NB:
not the side panel!) with a
distance of 1” (one inch) from the
corner and draw a vertical line from
top to bottom.
Take the exact measurements:
•from the fixture to the line:
(A, B, C)
•from the fixture to the bottom:
(E, F).
See Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 for details.
Fig. 4
D
D
C
B
F
E
A
1”
Trim line
D
D - 1”

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Fig. 5
5. Attach the Center cover (05)
vertically at the center point
along the line and mark the
drilling holes through the
predrilled holes on the Center
cover.
Drill the holes using Ø5/16” drill
bit and insert the Wall Anchors
(06).
See Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 for details.
Fig. 6
Ø5/16”
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Fig. 7
6. Attach the Corner cover (04)
to the corner of the wall and
mark the drilling holes
through the predrilled holes
on the Corner cover.
Drill the holes using Ø5/16”
drill bit and insert the Wall
Anchors (06).
See Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 for
details
Fig. 8
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Ø5/16”

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Fig. 9
7. Determine the position of both Back
panels (02).
NOTE:
a) Narrow side of the Back panel
cannot be trimmed and should
face the center of the Back wall.
b) Wide side of the Back panel can
be trimmed to the size of the wall
and should face the corner.
Place a mark on the wide side of the
Back panel with a distance of
(W/2 – 1”) from the center edge of
the Back panel to the wide side of
the Back panel and draw a straight
line from top to bottom.
See Fig. 10 for details.
Fig. 10
W/2-1”
W/2-1”
b
b
a

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8. Place the Back panel (02) on a flat piece of
plywood or a particle board. Cut the side end of the
Back panel by making a few deep scratches with a
sharp industrial knife using a T-Square tool or a
handheld jig saw.
See Fig. 11 and Fig. 12 for details.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
W/2-1”
W/2-1”
a
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9. Mount the Center cover (05) to the center of the
back wall using the Countersunk screws
ST4.2×30 (07). Do not tighten the screws. Leave
the Center cover loose on the wall.
See Fig. 13 for details.
Fig. 13
10. Apply the sealant to the back of the
left Back panel (02).
See Fig. 14 for details.
Fig. 14
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11. Slide the right edge of the left Back panel (02) all the way
behind the Center cover (05)and push the Back panel
against the wall.
You can adjust the position of the Back panel before the
sealant sets.
Apply equal pressure to the whole surface of the Back panel
from top to bottom.
Fasten the Corner cover (04) to the left corner of the back
wall using the Countersunk screws ST4.2×30 (07). Do not
tighten the screws.
See Fig. 15 for details.
Fig. 15
12. Repeat Step 10 and Step 11 to install the right Back panel
(02) to the right side of the back wall.
See Fig. 16 for details.
Fig. 16
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13. Align both Back panels at the top and tighten
the screws on the Center cover (05) to secure
this assembly in place.
See Fig. 17 and Fig. 18 for details.
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
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14. Determine the position of both Side
panels (01).
NOTE:
a) Narrow side of the Side panel
cannot be trimmed and should face
the corner of the side wall.
b) Wide side of the Side panel can be
trimmed to size of your
measurements and should face the
front of the tub.
Place a mark on the wide side of the
Side panel with a distance of D – 1”
from the corner side of the Side panel
to the front edge and draw a straight
line from top to bottom.
See Fig. 19 for details.
Fig. 19
15. Place the Side panel (01) on a flat piece of
plywood or a particle board. Cut the side end of
the Side panel by making a few deep scratches
with a sharp industrial knife using a T-Square tool
or a handheld jig saw.
See Fig. 20 and Fig. 21 for details.
Fig. 20
D -1”
D -1”
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Fig. 21
16. Place the marks on the Side panel (01) which is
going to the side wall with the fixtures according to
the taken measurements in Fig. 4.
Drill the holes in the Side panel. Mind using the
proper diameter saw bit or a handheld jig saw.
See Fig. 22 and Fig. 23 for details.
Fig. 22
D -1”
D -1”

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Fig. 23
17. Apply the sealant to the back surface of
the Side panel (01).
Apply the sealant around the drilled
holes and to the whole back side of the
Side panel.
See Fig. 24 for details.
Fig. 24

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18. Slide the edge of the Side
panel (01) all the way
behind the Corner cover (04)
and push the Side panel
against the wall.
Align the top of the Side
panel with the Back panel
before the sealant sets.
Apply equal pressure to the
whole surface of the Side
panel from top to bottom.
Peel off the adhesive tape on
the back side of the
Decorative edge molding
(03) and attach it to the
front edge of the Side panel.
Apply pressure to the
Decorative edge molding
from top to bottom.
See Fig. 25 for details.
Fig. 25
NOTICE:
If you are installing a shower door with the
wall profile, you can hide the edge of the Side
panel (01) behind the wall profile.
See Fig. 26 for details.
Fig. 26
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3
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Wall Profile
Side Panel
Wall
Side Panel
Wall Profile

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19. Apply the sealant to the back
surface of the Side panel (01)
for another side wall installation.
See Fig. 27 for details.
Fig. 27
20. Repeat Step 18 to install the
second Side panel.
See Fig. 28 and Fig. 29 for
details.
Fig. 28
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Fig. 29
21. Fasten tight the Corner covers (04) and the
Center cover (05) to secure the Side panels (01)
and the Back panels (02) in place.
See Fig. 28 for details.
Fig. 28
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22. Use decorative plugs to cover the screw holes
in the Corner covers (04) and the Center
cover (05).
See Fig. 29 for details.
Fig. 29
23. Apply caulk along the top edge of
the panels and along the
connection of the bottom edges of
the panels with the tub.
See Fig. 30 for details.
ATTENTION:
Installation of QWALL-Tub is
complete.
If you want to install Glass shelves
(09) to your Tub Wall, follow to
the next step.
Fig. 30
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Tub Glass Shelves Installation Instruction
24. Find the desirable height for the
Glass shelves (09) and mark the
locations on the wall.
NOTE:
The Glass shelves can be installed
either two in one corner, or one in
each.
See Fig. 31 for details.
Fig. 31
25. Mark the location for the Shelf brackets (10) according to
the measurements in Fig. 32.1.
Drill the holes using Ø5/16” drill bit and insert the Wall
anchors (06).
See Fig. 32 for details.
Fig. 32
G
H
3
3½”
3½”
3½”
2
1
Ø 5/16”