GlassCrafters EPIC Series User manual

Frameless Corner Enclosure Buttress Enclosure
888-683-1362
6/1/15
IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS OR HAVE INSTALLATION QUESTIONS,
PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES.
INSTALLATIONS SHALL BE MADE ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND DRAWINGS.
GLASSCRAFTERS RECOMMENDS THE INSTALLATION TO BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED INSTALLER.
Model By-Pass Sliding Doors Installation Instructions
Tub or Shower By-Pass Sliding Doors with Return Panel
Models ET9 - ES9, with Buttress Return Panel Models ETB9 - ESB9
[email protected]

Item No. Description Qty.
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#10
Header
Base
Wall Jamb
Glass Door
Glass Door
Base Vinyl
Jamb Bumper
#6 x 1/2”Screw
Roller
Glass Hanger
1 (2 pcs)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
#11
#12
#13
#14
Wall Anchor
#8 x 1 1/4”Screw
Towel Bar Pack
Center Guide
Header Filler
6
8
1 Set
1
1
#16
#15
Safety Stop 3
#17 10-32 x1/2 Screw 4
#18 Setting Block
#19
#20
#21
#22
Wall Channel
90 Deg Return Post
Return Glass Panel
Base Channel
1
1
1
1
Item No. Description Qty.
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#10
Header
Base
Wall Jamb
Glass Door
Glass Door
Base Vinyl
Jamb Bumper
#6 x 1/2”Screw
Roller
Glass Hanger
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
8
2
#11
#12
#13
#14
Wall Anchor
#8 x 1 1/4”Screw
Towel Bar Pack
Center Guide
Header Filler
6
8
1 Set
1
1
#16
#15
Safety Stop 3
#17 10-32 x1/2 Screw 4
#18 Setting Block
#19
#20
#21
#22
Wall Channel
90 Deg Return Post
Return Glass Panel
Base Channel
1
1
1
1
For 1/4” GLASS FOR 3/8” GLASS
CAUTION: Risk of injury or product damage. Do not attempt to cut tempered glass.
IMPORTANT! Children should be supervised at all times while in Tub/Shower Enclosure.
IMPORTANT! Never use Door Handle to support yourself. This is for towels or wash cloths only.
PLEASE STOP THE INSTALLATION AND CONFIRM WITH FACTORY IF
THE ACTUAL NUMBER OR TYPE OF PARTS IS DIFFERENT.
When ordering replacement parts,please specify the Model Number,Item Number & PartDescription.
Save these Installation Instructions For The Future Reference.
Write your Dealer information down on Notes Section.
Ask your Dealer for JOB LOG NUMBER (Lxxxxxx-xxx) Referencing to your shower enclosure.
A - Safety glasses.
B - Measuring tape.
C - Pencil.
D - Hack saw or chop saw
(with carbide teeth).
E - Miter Box or Square.
F - Level.
G - Electric Drill.
H- Center Punch
I - Drill bit, 1/8”
(for installation on a fiberglass
enclosures)
Drill bit, 3/16” masonry
(for installation on ceramic tiles or marble)
J - Power screwdriver
K - #2 phillips screwdriver
L - Caulking gun
Tools Required - For installation of Your Shower Enclosure
#1- Flat Header
(optional)
#2- Base #3- Wall Jamb
#14- Center Guide
#7-Jamb Bumper
#6- Base Vinyl
3/8” Glass
#6- Base Vinyl
1/4” Glass
#12 -1 1/4”Screw
#8- 6x1/2”Screw
#11- Wall Anchor #16- Safety Stop
#15- Header Insert
#9- Roller
#17- 10-32 x 1/2”
Machine Screw
#1- Round Header
#24- Wall and Base
Filler (if applicable)
#25- Set Of
Towel Bars #26 -1 1/4”Screw
#18 -Seting Block #19 -Wall Channel
#22 -Base Channel
#23 -Glazing Vinyl
comes with 1/4”
Inline panel
#20 -Return Post
#27- 6x3/8”Screw #28- Header Bracket
#29- 90 Degree
Header Bracket
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11
15
28
12
21
18
10
7
6
8
14
4
16
17
5
13
2
9
3
26
1
20
Installation shows 3/8” glass by-pass shower enclosure with two standard towel bars. Other units may vary.
Installation shows Round Header. Flat header is Optional.
ROUND HEADES SECTION
FLAT HEADES SECTION
View form Inside of Tub/Shower
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Sketch 1 A
Sketch 2 A
“A”
Installation Instructions for GlassCrafters Epic By-Pass Shower Enclosure
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully and become familiar with all parts before installation.
Cleaning: Never use scouring powder, pads or sharp instruments on metal work or glass panels.We recommend
the use of a squeegee after each shower to eliminate water spots on the inside of the glass panels.
An occasional wiping down of the glass panels and anodized aluminum parts with a mild detergent,diluted in water,is
all that is needed to keep your Shower /Tub Enclosure looking brand new.
Unpacking: Care should be taken unpacking your Shower Enclosure.Place the Glass Panels in an upright,
Safe location to avoid damage.Never place glass directly on hard surface.
A Box cutter should not be used to open box.
Please remove all staples from the box prior to unpacking metal and glass.
IMPORTANT:
Determine if your Tub/Shower Stall Enclosure ledge is
Level and Wall are plumb as shown in Sketch 1A.
If they are out of Level/Plumb, by more than 1/4”, STOP!
and call Customer Service. The Phone number is
1-888-683-1362
A Base filler and /or Wall Jamb Filler are recommended
for obtaining proper adjustment;
both are available through Customer Service.
If they are Level/Plumb, or out of Level/Plumb for less than
1/4” proseed with installation.
The Base Channel # 22 for return panel is cut per size on factory.
Locate that channel among supplied parts and measure It .
Add 2 5/8”to the measurement. That is the size from return wall
to the front of unit. See Sketch 2A for detail.
“A” = BASE CHANNEL #22 + 2 5/8
Using pencil and ruler draw a line (OD Line) on the curb
equal to size ”A”. Make sure that Open-end
of the line (opposite to wall end) ends at
curb-break line. Also make sure that it
is parallel to curb’s front edge. See Sketch 2A for detail.
Curb
OD Line
Curb’s Front
Edge
Curb-Break
Line
Open-end of Line
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4
5
Set the wall Channel #19 on return wall. The front face of the channel should match with OD line.
Use level to make sure that it is plumb. Using pencil mark the hole locations on the tile.
Remove the Wall Channel#19 and drill the holes. Insert Wall Anchors#11
See Sketch #4A.
Curb
Wall
Channel#19
Front face of Channel
matches with OD line
OD Line
Clean curb and extrusion from dust and tile debris.
Set Wall Channel#19 and fasten it to the wall with Screws #12
Curb
Wall
Channel#19
OD Line
Base Channel #22
Set the Base Channel #22 on return curb.
The front face of the channel should match with OD line.
Use pencil to mark holes locations on the curb. Remove the
Base channel. Drill the holes. Insert Anchors# 11. Clean the curb
from dust and debris. Set Base Channel # 22 back and fasten
it to curb with Screws# 12 . See Sketch #4A.
Sketch #5A.
Sketch #4A.
Sketch #3A
Using pencil and ruler draw a line connecting open end of
return OD-line and wall. That is a Front OD-line.
Make sure it is parallel to curb’s front edge.
Use an angle-finder or square to make sure that
Return and Front OD-lines are making 90 degree angle.
If the angle is not 90 degree, then it is necessary
to measure the difference.
If the resulting angle differs from 90 by just
1-3 degrees then continue with installation.
If angle difference is more, contact factory for further instruction.
See Sketch #3A.
Curb
Return OD Line
Curb’s Front
Edge
Curb-Break
Line
Open-end of Line
ends at Curb-Break Line
Front OD-Line
Curb’s Front Edge
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Wall
Jamb#3
Front face of Channel
matches with OD line
Sketch #6A
Sketch #6B
1/16
Shim
Wall Jamb
Base
Jamb Bumper
Screw #26
Wall
Jamb#3
Sketch #7A
“B”
Wall Jamb # 3 is cut per size on factory.
Place a 1/16shim on the corner by opposite wall, where Wall Jamb#3 will be installed
Position Wall Jamb #3 on top of 1/16shim (Sketch #6A). The front face of the channel should match with OD line.
Mark locations of holes. Remove Wall Jamb #3 and drill the marked holes.
Clean curb and extrusion from dust and tile debris.
Secure Wall Jamb #3 with Screws #12 using top and bottom hole.
For middle anchor use Screw #26and Jamb Bumper # 7 .See Sketch #6B for detail.
Screw #12
Base #2 is left oversized on factory.
Using a tape-measure measure the length“B” of
the Front OD-line as it is shown on Sketch#7A.
Subtract 1” from size “B”. That is the size of Base#2.
Cut Base#2 to the size.
To obtain the best results, use a carbide tooth
metal cutting chop saw or metal hack saw.
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Sketch #8B
Sketch #8A
Sketch #8C
Sketch #9A
Sketch #9A
Sketch #9C
IN
UNDER
Inside
of shower
Look from Inside
of shower
Outside
of shower
Silicone Sealant
Base # 2
Wall Jamb
Base
Jamb Bumper
Remove 1/16”shim from under the Wall Jamb #3.
Apply a thick continuous bead of Silicone Sealant
to the underside of the Base, as shown in Sketch #8A.
Set the Base #2 on the curb fitting it UNDER and IN
wall jamb #3, as it shown on Sketch #8B
It gap under wall jamb#3 is not big enough
for Base #2 to slide, loose the fastening Screws #12
and #26 on Wall Jamb#3 and shift it up.
When Base #2 is set, use a clean paper towel
to wipe off the exes silicon from curb.
Set Blocks # 18
Carefully Set the Glass Panel into Wall Channel #19 and Base Channel #22. See Sketch # 9A
Be careful not to chip or strike the glass edges. Glass can break if edges are not handled properly.
Place Wall Channel #19 and Post Return # 20 into position as shown in Sketch #9C.
Use a level to make sure that Corner Post (combined Wall Jamb#3 and Return Post #20) is plumb
in both directions. Use few strips of masking tape to immobilize Corner Post in that position.
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Sketch #10A
Mitered Edge. Sketch #10B
Sketch #11A
Sketch #11B
TOP VIEW
C
D
The Headers#1 are left oversized on the factory
and must be cut to size based on“C” and “D”
For Round Header
Header for Return =“D” + 7/16”
Header for Front = “C” + 7/16
For Flat Header
Header for Return =“D” + 1/8”
Header for Front = “C” + 1/8”
The Cutting must be performed at Flat end of header.
Measurements must be performed from“long point” to “point”.
See Sketch #10B for details.
To obtain the best results, use a carbide tooth
metal cutting chop saw or metal hack saw.
L
o
ng
Po
i
n
t
to Poin
t
Flat edge.
Cut at here.
In
In
In
Header
Bracket
Insert the Header Bracket #28 and
90 Degree Header Bracket #29 into
the return Header as it shown on Sketch #11A.
Using Allen French Slightly tighten the Allen screws to
fix brackets inside the header. Attach the front header.
Set the Headers on top of wall jamb#3 and Corner Post.
Use level to make sure that the Header is level.
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Sketch #12A
Mark Header Bracket
hole locations here.
Standing inside of the shower Mark the Hole location
of the Header Bracket # 28 on tile. Sketch #12A.
With Header still on Measure Size“E”. See Sketch #13A.
The size“E” will be used in next step.
Lift up and remove the Header Assembly from
Wall Jamb#3 and Corner Post.
Remove Corner Post as well as Return Glass Panel.
Be careful when handling Glass. It will shatter if mishandled.
Drill Hole For Header Bracket and Insert Anchor #11.
Clean the Dust and Debris.
Outside of
shower
Outside of
shower Inside of
shower
Inside of
shower
Set the Header assembly back and fasten it to the wall
using Screw#12
Header Insert #15 is left oversized on factory.
Previously measured size“E” is a cut size for it.
Cut Header Insert#15 to size.
Snap the Header Insert #15 Into Return Header
Flush with back side of it.
See Sketch#13B and #13C for details.
Sketch #13A
Sketch #13C
Sketch #13B
TOP VIEW
E
Corner Post
Back end
of Return Header
Header Insert
Flush with Header
Return Header
Header Insert#15
Sketch #13D Sketch #13E
Sketch #13F
Header
Safety Stop
Open Safety Stop Package. Insert Screws into safety stops as shown in Sketch #13D. Insert Safety Stops
into Front Header as shown in Sketch #13E. Make sure to insert Safety Stop with 2 holes as shown in Sketch13F.
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Sketch #15A
Sketch #15B
Sketch #15C
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15
Sketch #14A
Holding Return Panel Glass from sides and under a slight angle,
insert it up into the Header Insest#15, and then
down into Base Channel#1333 and Slide Left into
Wall Channel #3. Sketch #14A
Re-install Corner Post, fixing it
plumb on the glass with masking tape. If everything
is done right Corner post must just slide into open
gap between header and insert.
UP
Down
Slide
Header
Wall Jamb
Screw
View from Inside Shower Stall
Header
Wall Jamb
Screw
Inside Shower
Stall
Outside
Standing inside of the shower Drill and fasten Screw # 27 through the Header#1 into both Wall Jambs#3;
on wall side and Wall Jamb #3 in the corner of unit. (Sketch #15A, #15B and #15C)
Srews in
Wall Jambs
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