UNIDOOR PLUS (STYLE I) SHOWER ENCLOSURE GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT DreamLineTM reserves the right to alter, modify or redesign products at any time 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. Style I ATTENTION: This model features the half etched glass option. Please see specific installation instructions on page 20 when applicable.
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 Glass Panel 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 5 business days of the delivery date.
Detailed Diagram of Glass Panel Components 9 13 30 23 28 11 19 26 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 28pcs 1pc 1pc 23 26 28 29 30 Countersunk screw ST4.2x40 Return panel glass Adjustment Spacer U-channel 2 (40”, bottom profile) 90° Corner Bracket 28pcs 1pc 6pcs 2pcs 1pc NOTE: Unpack your unit carefully and inspect it.
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.
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 use the Product Width values determined in step #1 in Size Table A. " /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. M= Door + Panel 1/8" M Door Return Panel L= Return Panel + 7/16" Panel Size Table A L L Fig. 1 NOTE: The Unidoor hinge is designed to over close 8°.
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. H Use a miter saw to rough straight cut one of the U-channel 2 (40”, bottom profiles) (29) to the actual width of the glass (+) 11/4”. See Fig. 3 & 4 for details.
5. Slip the cut U-channel 2 (40”, bottom profile) (29) and uncut U-channel 1 (76”, wall profile) (09) onto the Return panel glass (26) in the shown locations. With the door open, place the Return panel glass on threshold adjacent to door and in line with the wall mark. Adjust the Return panel glass and U-channel 1 (wall profile) against the wall to compensate for any out of plumb conditions ensuring that the Return panel glass is level vertically and U-channel 1 is flush with the wall.
W (+) 1/1 6" 45 ° Fig. 7 7. Slip the U-channel 2 (40”, bottom profile) (29) onto the Stationary glass (11) and ensure that the straight end of the U-channel 2 is flush with the vertical glass edge. Press the Anti-Water strip (inline panel) (19) onto the vertical edge of the Stationary glass allowing the base of the strip to rest on top of the U-channel. Carefully butt the Stationary glass and Return panel glass (26) together to form a tight corner from bottom to top.
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. Intermittently use a level throughout these steps to ensure that this glass enclosure is leveled properly.
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. Mark the drill holes on the threshold through the predrilled holes in the UChannel 2 and drill the holes using Ø1/8” drill bit.
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). 2 4 Ø5/16” 5 See Fig. 14 for details. Fig.
. 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). 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. 16 “UNIDOOR PLUS (STYLE I)” Rev.1 Ver.
. 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 Fig. 18 “UNIDOOR PLUS (STYLE I)” Rev.1 Ver.
. 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 UChannel 2 and drill the holes using Ø1/8” drill bit. Apply waterproof silicone along the bottom surface and around the holes of the UChannel 2 and fasten it to the base with the Countersunk screws ST4.2×40 (23).
. 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. 22 “UNIDOOR PLUS (STYLE I)” Rev.1 Ver.
. 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. 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. 1 2 3 4 Fig. 23 See fig. 23 & 24 for details. Fig.
. 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 bottom corner of the glass panels with a generous strip of Painters tape to keep the corner tight until the silicone cures. See fig. 25 & 26 for details. inside Fig. 25 Fig. 26 “UNIDOOR PLUS (STYLE I)” Rev.1 Ver.
. 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. 28 “UNIDOOR PLUS (STYLE I)” Rev.1 Ver.
. 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. 29 Maintenance 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.
Style “I”: Half Etched Glass Installation NOTE: This model features the half etched glass option. Hinged Left installation shown. To install for hinged Right, flip the door to the proper handing. -The textured surface of the return panel glass, stationary glass and glass door should face out. See Fig. 30 for details. Fig. 30 “UNIDOOR PLUS (STYLE I)” Rev.1 Ver.
DREAMLINE™ EXCLUSIVE LIMITED WARRANTY AS OF MAY 6, 2013 This warranty extends only to the original owner/end‐user for household use only and is not transferable to a subsequent owner. This warranty extends for a designated period of time, so long as it remains in use in its original place of installation. This warranty applies only to DreamLine products purchased from an authorized dealer in United States or Canada.
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