Installation Guide

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! CAUTION

The instructions can not be provided for any other installation other than that of the Vigo brand.

The warranty will be voided if the following was not performed properly.

! WARNING

! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Maintenance and other important non-personal injury and non-material damage instructions

or statements that should be observed.

It is highly advised to dry fit the unit prior to any installation.

Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by

incorrect handling or installation of the product. These instructions must be observed for

safe installation.

VIGO INDUSTRIES INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR

SHOWER ENCLOSURE (MODEL VG06042A)

This Installation Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information.

Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.

Summary of content (23 pages)

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VIGO INDUSTRIES INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR SHOWER ENCLOSURE (MODEL VG06042A) ! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Installation Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols. ! WARNING Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect handling or installation of the product. These instructions must be observed for safe installation.
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MODEL VG06042 PIROUETTE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHOWER DOOR PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING 2 15 30 7 1 9 or 12 3 6 29 23 13 5 8 Parts List 1. Turning hinge base (1pc) 2. Turning hinge base mirrored (1pc) 3. Turning hinge (1pc) 4. Turning hinge mirrored (1pc) 5. Front fixed panel (1pc) 6. Door (1pc) 7. Side seal strip (1pc) 8. Handle assembly (1pc) 9. Side seal strip w/out bump (1pc) 10. Door bottom seal strip (1pc+1pc extra) 11. Door threshold (1pc) 12.
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1. TURNING HINGE BASE 3. TURNING HINGE 2. TURNING HINGE BASE MIRRORED 98041 6. DOOR 98042 7. SIDE SEAL STRIP - 73" 97024-28 97024-34 11. DOOR THRESHOLD 5. FRONT FIXED PANEL 4. TURNING HINGE MIRRORED 98043 98044 8. HANDLE ASSEMBLY 96001 12. DOOR SIDE SEAL STRIP - 73" 10. DOOR BOTTOM SEAL STRIP - 36" 9. SIDE SEAL STRIP W/OUT BUMP - 73" 98012-18 97023 96004 96014 13. HEX SCREW 1 5/8" 15. PHILLIPS SCREW 1 1/8" 14. ALLEN KEY PACK 98046 96031 98039 16. PLASTIC ANCHORS GREEN 17.
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See suggestion of configuration below: A A B A B B CONFIGURATION . 1A A B A B CONFIGURATION . 1B A A B A B B CONFIGURATION . 2A CONFIGURATION . 2B (GLASS CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM) RIGHT DOOR INSTALLATION LEFT DOOR INSTALLATION STUD STUD 3/8" 5/8" 3/8" FIG.1 1" FIG.
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! WARNING WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL INSTALL THIS STANDING SHOWER CABIN AND INCLUDE THE ASSISTANCE OF A SECOND PERSON TO INSTALL THE DOOR UNIT. INSTALLATION OF THE SHOWER DOORS BY AN INEXPERIENCED PERSON MAY RESULT IN GLASS BREAKAGE AND CONSEQUENTLY, CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. - Handle fragile items with care to prevent personal injury or material damage. - The glass panels are tempered and cannot be cut. Never attempt to do so.
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INSTALLATION STEPS A. INSTALLING THE FRONT FIXED PANEL 1. Arrange the front fixed panel (#5) to the preferred configuration to determine the orientation of glass supports (#29). Install the side seal strip (#7) to the wall side of the front fixed panel. A1 7 5 WALL SIDE 2. A2 Screw in the glass support (#29) with the hex key to the front fixed panel. Be sure to use washers on both sides of the panel. 29 THIN GASKETS 5 3. A3 Mark holes on the wall for the mounting screws after leveling panel.
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4. Remove the front fixed panel and drill holes into the wall. Insert plastic anchors (#17) into the holes. ! Not necessary if installing into studs. Studs are the preferred means of installation, anchors can pull out of the wall causing property damage and bodily harm. There is a 10mm adjustment built into the glass supports for minor modifications. A4 17 There is a 10mm adjustment built into the bracket. 10mm 5. Replace the front fixed panel. Screw into the wall with 1 5/8" hex screws (#13).
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B. INSTALLING THE TURNING HINGE BASE 1. Unscrew the plate on the turning hinge base mirrored (#2) and mount the turning hinge base mirrored into the lower corner of the front fixed panel (#5). B1 2 PLATE INSIDE VIEW 5 2 OUTSIDE VIEW 2. Mark a hole on the floor for the mounting screw for the turning hinge base mirrored.
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3. Remove the turning hinge base mirrored and drill a hole into the floor on the marked location. Insert plastic anchor (#16) into the hole. B3 5 16 4. Mount the turning hinge base mirrored again, carefully cover the plate and tighten the screw (supplied) from inside the shower .
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5. Screw the turning hinge base mirrored into the floor with 1 1/8" Phillips screw (#15). Make sure the glass panel is perpendicular to the wall. B5 5 15 2 16 6. Remove the screw that connects the structural arm on the floor mount portion of part (#2). Removing this is to prevent personal injury, silicone the void to prevent water entry.
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7. Mount the turning hinge base (#1) to the upper corner of the front fixed panel, cover the plate and tighten the screw (supplied) from inside the shower. B7 1 PLATE INSIDE VIEW 1 5 2 C. 1. INSTALLING THE STRUCTURAL ARM Attach the structural arm (#30) to the top turning hinge base (#1) .Note that the structural arm has an adjustable screw hole of 1/2" length. This will allow for flexibility and proper install placement.
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2. Mark two holes on the wall for the mounting screws for the structural arm (#30). C2 30 1 5 2 3. Remove the structural arm (#30) from the top turning hinge base and drill holes into the wall at the marked locations. Insert plastic anchors (#16) into the holes.
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4. Resecure the structural arm to the turning hinge base and tighten the screw (supplied) connecting the turning hinge base and the structural arm. C4 1/2" TOLERANCE ADJUSTMENT 30 1 16 30 INSIDE VIEW 1 5 OUTSIDE VIEW 5.
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D. INSTALLING THE DOOR PANEL 1. Insert the convex portion of the turning hinge mirrored (#4) into the concave point of the turning hinge base mirrored (#2). D1 1 5 4 2 2. D2 One installer manually inserts the convex portion of the turning hinge (#3) into the concave portion of the turning hinge base (#1) and holds the position. The hinges should be turned to a slightly open position.
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3. The other installer lifts the door panel (#6) and gently slides it into both turning hinges at the same time. Stop the sliding of the door panel at the proper location based on the pre-determined configuration or the specific site space requirements. ! Make sure the plastic (PVC) washers do not move from their desired position and wrap the glass while staying inside the turning hinges.
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4. Tighten three screws (supplied) on both turning hinges from inside the shower, respectively, making sure the door panel is tightly secured by these two hinges and level. D4 3 6 4 INSIDE VIEW E. INSTALLING THE HANDLE 1. Unscrew the handle holders from the handle assembly (#8). Place the handle to the position on the door. Place plastic washers (supplied) on each side of the door. Tighten the handle nuts from inside the shower.
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F. INSTALLING SEAL STRIPS 1. Install the door side seal strip (#12) to the door when the door edge towards the wall is away from the turning hinge base (#1). If maximum length of the shower enclosure is required and the door edge is within rubbing distance of the glass support install the side seal strip without bump (#9). F1 6 9 or 12 2. Install the door bottom seal strip (#10) onto the bottom of the door panel.
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3. Install Door side seal strip (#23) the door panel.
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G. INSTALLING THE DOOR THRESHOLD 1. Measure the distance from side to side under the door and cut the threshold to the proper length. Note that there are screw holes on both sides of the threshold, this makes the unit reversible. Please make sure the threshold end with a screw hole (that was not cut off during the sizing process) should be always placed by the side of hinge base mirrored (#2). 2. Place the left threshold end cup (#28) on the left end of the door threshold (#11).
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3. Remove the threshold end cup and mark a hole on the floor for the threshold screw. G3 2 VIEW WITH PART 4 REMOVED 11 Mark hole on the floor here 4. Remove the door threshold and drill hole into the floor. Insert plastic anchor (#16) into the hole. G4 5 16 2 5. Replace the door threshold and screw into the floor with 1 1/8" phillips screws (#15). G5 5 15 11 2 16 G6 6. Replace the threshold end cup (#28).
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H. INSTALLING SCREW COVERS 1. Install screw covers (#24) to the unit. Please pay attention that there are three types of covers. Type A is for structural arm (3pc). Type B is for turning hinges (6pc). Type C is for glass supports (4pc). H1 3 30 4 TYPE A TYPE B 29 TYPE C I. APPLYING THE SILICONE 6 1. I1 Apply clear silicone caulking to the inside between the wall and side seal strip. Apply clear silicone caulking to the inside between the floor and the fixed front panel.
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! IMPORTANT - WAIT 24 HOURS BEFORE USING SHOWER - DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO DIRECTLY HIT DOOR SEAL STRIPS. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SHOWER CABIN AND DOOR PANEL 1. Use a mild liquid household cleaner to keep metal surfaces bright and clean. Rinse well and dry with a soft, clean cloth. 2. Remove dust with a soft, damp cloth. 3. Use a standard household window cleaner to clean the glass panels. 4.
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SHOWER ENCLOSURE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010 owner or end-user for personal household use. For commercial uses, additional limitations apply.