Installation Guide

4. Install the Hinge-Side L-Brackets
IMPORTANT! The L-brackets are installed against the hinge-side wall on 30″ (76.2 cm) to 48″ (121.9 cm)
models. 60″ (152.4 cm) models have an additional set of L-brackets on the strike side. Their proper
installation is critical to the rest of the installation.
Choose the correct L-bracket based on the door swing configuration (see ″Parts Identification″) and
position the bottom of the L-bracket on top of the bottom track. Make sure the L-bracket is aligned
with the side lite filler.
Use a level to align the L-bracket vertically. Mark the center of the slotted hole locations.
Remove the bracket and set it aside. Drill the holes following the ″Drilling Instructions″ below.
Place the hinge side wall jamb on top of the bottom L-bracket.
Use a level to align the hinge side wall jamb vertically.
Temporarily secure the hinge side wall jamb to the wall with masking tape.
Position the top L-bracket on top of the hinge-side wall jamb.
Use a level to align the L-bracket vertically and mark the hole locations with a pencil.
Remove the hinge-side wall jamb and bracket from the wall and set aside. Drill the holes following
the ″Drilling Instructions″ below.
Drilling Instructions
NOTE: When the installation is on ceramic tile, use the center punch to nick the surface glaze or drill a
very small pilot hole. Tap the punch lightly with the hammer to avoid cracking the ceramic tile.
Lightly center punch the hole locations or drill very small pilot holes.
NOTE: Start drilling slowly to prevent damage.
Use a 9/64″ bit to drill a hole at each of the marks, and thoroughly clean the shower ledge.
Position a level vertically against the hinge-side wall. Hold the level in a plumb position.
If the wall is out of plumb, use a provided shim behind the L-bracket to bring it plumb.
Attach the L-bracket to the wall with the supplied #8-18 x 2″ screws. Use shims as necessary.
Drilled
Holes
Shim
(if necessary)
Mark the location
of four "L" bracket
mounting holes.
"L" Bracket for
Bottom Left or
Top Right
Stud
Screw
"L" Bracket for
Top Left or
Bottom Right
Stud
Draw a line
up the level.
6' (1.8 m) Level
Pencil
Pencil
Shim
(if necessary)
Side Lite
Filler
Pencil
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