UNIDOOR PLUS (STYLE I) SHOWER DOOR & GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT DreamLine® reserves the right to alter, modify or redesign products at any time without prior notice. For the latest up-to-date technical drawings, manuals, warranty information or additional details please refer to your model’s web page on DreamLine.com STYLE I STEP 1: Install Shower Door STEP 2: Install Panels For more information about DreamLine Shower Doors, Tub Doors and Enclosures, please visit DreamLine.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved UNIDOOR/UNIDOOR-LS/UNIDOOR LUX/UNIDOOR PLUS SINGLE SHOWER DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT DreamLine® reserves the right to alter, modify or redesign products at any time without prior notice. For the latest up-to-date technical drawings, manuals, warranty information or additional details please refer to your model’s web page on DreamLine.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Style “A” (single door installation shown) with Half-Frosted Glass: NOTE: This model features the Half-Frosted glass option. The textured surface on the door glass should be installed to face outside of the shower. The door glass can be flipped for left or right-hand installation.
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©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved STYLE A UNIDOOR Single shower door 23”- 30” Refer to detailed diagram on page 12 of this manual to begin the installation.
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©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Preparation 1. Prior to installation, examine all boxes and packages for shipping damage and compare the piece count with your packing slip. After opening all boxes and packages read this introduction carefully. Check that all of the necessary parts are included in the package(s) by checking off the components on the “Detailed Diagram of Shower Door Components”.
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©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Single Shower Door Assembly and Installation NOTE: The following shower door installation instructions should be used as a general guide and prerequisite to the installation of the UNIDOOR, UNIDOOR-LS, UNIDOOR LUX and UNIDOOR PLUS models. Before you begin the installation, please check your finished opening size. Specific size information can be found on DreamLine.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 2. The Door Glass (01) ships with four 5/8” shims attached to the top (2pcs) and bottom (2pcs). Determine the swing of your door and only remove the shims from the top of the door glass, leaving the bottom shims in place. Set the Door Glass (01) onto the threshold at the desired location and check for level.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 1 TIP: The PVC hinge spacer can also be used as a template to assist with marking the hinge mounting holes. 2 *Only use the PVC hinge spacer to correct for minor out-of-plumb wall conditions. 3 Fig. 4 ATTENTION: As viewed from inside the shower, the hinge plate is very close to the drilled holes in the wall and might get scratched while installing the long screws. Be careful not to scratch the hinge surfaces during installation. (OPTIONAL) 5.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Setting the Adjustable Hinges The Adjustable hinges are pre-set to overclose to 85º and are adjustable up to 90º after the door is installed. Once the door glass is installed, simply loosen the Allen set screws and position the door to the desired closed position. While holding the door in the new closed position, retighten the Allen screws and your door will now self-center to the chosen closed position. 5a.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 5b. The hinges are factory set to 85 degrees. You can change this angle by using the adjustment screws on the hinge plate. (Fig 5b) outside inside Fig 5b 5c. Use the supplied Allen Key to loosen the adjustment screws on the inside hinge plate, adjust the door to the desired angle (90 degrees for example) then retighten the adjustment screws (Fig 5c). Be sure that you create a tight seal with the supplied strike vinyl when the door is in the closed position.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 6. Mount the Handle (02) to the Door Glass (01). (Fig 6) Fig. 6 7. Measure the bottom of the Door Glass (01) from end to end to determine the actual width of the door. Cut the Bottom anti-water strip (07) to the size of your measurement and notch approximately 3/8” off the inner side of the Bottom anti-water strip as shown. Press the Bottom Anti-water strip (07) tightly onto the bottom edge of the Door Glass (01).
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 1 2 7/8" Into the hinge Into the hinge 3 4 7/8" 7/8" 8. Take three measurements: from the top edge of the Door Glass (01) to the upper body of the top Hinge (05) (+) 7/8” from the lower body of the upper Hinge to the upper body of the bottom Hinge (+) 1-3/4” from the lower body of the bottom Hinge to top of the installed Bottom anti-water strip (07) (+) 1-7/8” Cut the Side strip (06) according to the measurements.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Fig. 10 If the model includes additional panel glass, refer to the manual that is packaged with the panel glass to continue with the installation.
©2018 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Product Maintenance BASES and BACKWALLS: To ensure long-lasting life for your acrylic back walls: wipe them off after each use with a soft cloth. To clean the acrylic back walls use non-abrasive sprays or cream based cleaners. Avoid the use of aerosol spray cleaners. Never use abrasive cleansers, metal brushes or scrapers that could scratch or dull the surface.
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©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved UNIDOOR PLUS (STYLE I) SHOWER ENCLOSURE GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT DreamLine® reserves the right to alter, modify or redesign products at any time without prior notice. For the latest up-to-date technical drawings, manuals, warranty information or additional details please refer to your model’s web page on DreamLine.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Style “I”: Half Frosted Band Glass Installation This model features the half frosted glass option. Hinged Left installation shown. To install for hinged Right, flip the door and panels to the proper handing. NOTE: The textured surface of both the stationary glass and door glass should face outside of the shower.
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©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Preparation 1. Prior to installation, examine all boxes and packages for shipping damage and compare the piece count with your packing slip. After opening all boxes and packages read this introduction carefully. Check that all of the needed parts are included in the package by checking off the components on the “Detailed Diagram of Shower Door Components”.
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©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Detailed Diagram of Glass Panel Components 9 13 30 23 28 11 19 26 The glass surface with the ClearMax™ label must be installed to face inside of the shower 20 29 29 Packing List 09 11 13 19 20 U-channel 1 (76”, wall profile) Stationary glass Ø5/16” Wall anchor Anti-Water strip (inline panel) Anti-Water strip (enclosure) * 1pc 1pc 14pcs 1pc 1pc 23 26 28 29 30 Countersunk screw ST4.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Style “I”: In-Line Panel with 30”-34” Return Panel Installation NOTE: The Unidoor shower door needs to be installed prior to proceeding with the following Stationary and Return Glass installation instructions. Please see the Single Shower Door installation manual included in the door packaging for complete shower door installation instructions. Before you begin the installation, please recheck your shower opening size.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 2. Please mark measurement lines on the wall and threshold for the Glass Door and U-channel according to the size of your model. You will need to use the Product Width values determined in step #1 in Size Table A. Please Note that these dimensions are nominal dimensions and not actual glass sizes. " /16 L-1 M NOTE: M and L dimensions are from the finished wall to the outside of the U-channel as shown in Fig. 1.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 4. Measure the actual width of your Return panel glass (26) panel. NOTE: You will be doing straight and 45° cuts for this enclosure installation. *All 45° cuts are from the outside dimension. (tip to tip) *It may be necessary to remove any burrs from the cut end of the U-channels with a metal file before placing the Uchannel onto the glass.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Slip the U-channel 2 (bottom profile) back onto the Return panel glass and set the Return panel glass aside. See Fig. 5 for details. 1 2 wall U-channel 1 Return glass U-channel 2 inside 3 4 5 6 inside mark + 1/2" 45° 5. Slip the cut U-channel 2 (44”, bottom profile) (29) and uncut U-channel 1 (76”, wall profile) (09) onto the Return panel glass (26) in the shown locations.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved W (+) 1/1 6" NOTE: The top of the Enclosure glass must be level with the Glass door. By using a level across the top of both the In-line Stationary panel glass (11) and door, height differences can be measured. The Adjustment spacers (28) are provided for the Return panel glass (26) only to compensate for such differences by inserting them into the U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (29). Please use the correct spacer size that is needed for your situation. 45 ° Fig.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved NOTE: The next step involves careful handling of the glass panels that were just temporarily fixed together to determine a custom fit measurement unique to your installation. It is essential that two installers be used along with responsive communication. Fig. 9 8. Carefully butt the Return panel glass (26) up against the wall vertically according to the M value stated in Size Table A on page 5.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 9. Carefully disassemble the panels for the next steps. 90° Corner Bracket See Fig. 11 for details. U-channel 1 Anti-Water strip Return glass Stationary glass U-channel 2 U-channel 2 Painters tape Fig. 11 10. Place the U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (29) for the Return panel glass (26) onto the threshold base in line with the inside threshold mark.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Fig. 13 11. Straight cut the U-channel 1 (76”, wall profile) (09) at the top mark that was made in step #8. Place the U-Channel 1 (wall profile) on the U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (29) and align vertically with the inside wall mark. 1 U-Channel 1 inside outside U-Channel 2 3 Mark the drill holes on the wall through the predrilled holes in the U-Channel 1. Now drill holes in the wall using Ø5/16 drill bit and insert the Ø5/16” Wall anchors (13).
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 12. Apply waterproof silicone along the bottom surface and around the holes of the UChannel 1 (76”, wall profile) (09). Fasten the U-Channel 1 to the wall with the Countersunk screw ST4.2x40 (23). Insert the provided 2” pieces of the Adjustment Spacers (28) into U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (29) for minor adjustments if necessary. Apply Waterproof silicone into the groove of both U-Channels. waterproof silicone 1 2 3 4 See Fig. 15 & 16 for details Fig. 15 Fig.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 13. Slide the Return panel glass (26) into the groove of both U-Channels. 1 2 NOTE: If you have difficulty sliding the Return panel glass into the U-Channels, you can slightly tap on the Return panel glass with a rubber mallet and a piece of wood. 3 See fig. 17 & 18 for details. Fig. 17 Use Adjustment spacers (#28) as necessary to level your glass Fig.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 14. Place the U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (29) for the Stationary glass (11) onto the threshold base in line with the inside threshold mark and flush with 45° corner cut. Mark the drill holes on the threshold through the predrilled holes in the U-Channel 2 and drill the holes using Ø1/8” drill bit. Apply waterproof silicone along the bottom surface and around the holes of the U- Channel 2 and fasten it to the base with the Countersunk screws ST4.2×40 (23).
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 15. Apply Waterproof silicone into the groove of the U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (29) and sparingly along the vertical edge of the Return panel glass (26). waterproof silicone inside See Fig. 21 & 22 for details. outside Fig. 21 Fig.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 16. Slide the Stationary glass (11) into the groove of the U-Channel. Make sure the vertical edge of the Stationary glass is flush with outer face of the Return panel glass (26) at the corner. Apply a bead of silicone on the open end of the U-Channel, and its connection. 1 2 3 4 NOTE: If you have difficulty sliding the Stationary glass into the U-Channel, you can slightly tap on the Stationary glass with a rubber mallet and a piece of wood. Fig. 23 See fig.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 17. Attach the 90° Corner Bracket (30) to the top corner of both glass panels. Ensure that the 90° Corner Bracket is square and gaskets are aligned properly before tightening the glass holding screws. Temporarily secure the corner of the glass panels with several generous strips of Painters tape to keep the corner tight until the silicone cures. See fig. 25 & 26 for details. inside Fig. 25 Fig.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 18. Apply waterproof silicone along the connection of all U-Channels to the wall and threshold on the inside of shower. Carefully apply an even bead of silicone down the inside corner of the glass panels. See Fig. 27 & 28 for details. waterproof silicone inside Fig. 27 waterproof silicone inside Fig.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved 19. Notch the Anti-Water strip (inline panel) (19) 1” at the base to fit around bottom U-channel. Press the Anti-Water strip onto the vertical edge of the Stationary glass (11). 2 1 inside outside See Fig. 29 for details. 4 3 inside inside outside outside Fig.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved Product Maintenance BASES and BACKWALLS: To ensure long lasting life for your acrylic back walls: wipe them off after each use with a soft cloth. To clean the acrylic back walls use non-abrasive sprays or cream based cleaners. Avoid the use of aerosol spray cleaners. Never use abrasive cleansers, metal brushes or scrapers that could scratch or dull the surface.
©2017 DreamLine. All Rights Reserved TEL: 866-731-2244 FAX: 866-857-3638 DREAMLINE.COM For more information on DreamLine® Shower Doors and Enclosures please visit DreamLine.