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Dreamline Aquaswing-EX Installation Instructions Manual

Tub door and tub door glass panel

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EX / RT Stationary Panel Installation
TUB DOOR AND TUB DOOR GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
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Left hand installation shown
STEP 1: Install T ub Door
Tub Door Installation Instructions
STEP 2: Install Tub Door Glass P anel
Tub Door Glass Panel Installation Instructions
Right hand installation shown
Please read these instructions carefully before installing. If you have any questions regarding installation,
please contact our technical support specialists Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST at
Phone: 1-866-731-2244, Fax: 1-866-857-3638 or e-mail our technical support group at Support@DreamLine.com
For more information about DreamLine
AQUASWING
9" x 58" Extender Panel (EX)
Shower Doors & Tub Doors please visit DreamLine.com
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30" x 58" Return Panel (RT)

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Summary of Contents for Dreamline Aquaswing-EX

  • Page 1 Please read these instructions carefully before installing. If you have any questions regarding installation, please contact our technical support specialists Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST at Phone: 1-866-731-2244, Fax: 1-866-857-3638 or e-mail our technical support group at Support@DreamLine.com For more information about DreamLine Shower Doors &...
  • Page 2 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST at Phone: 1-866-731-2244, Fax: 1-866-857-3638 or e-mail our technical support group at Support@BathAuthority.com. For more information about DreamLine Shower Doors & Tub Doors please visit www.BathAuthority.com...
  • Page 3 “Detailed Diagram of Shower Door Components”. If the unit has been damaged, has a finishing defect, or has missing parts, please contact our customer support department within 10 business days of the delivery date. Please note that DreamLine will not replace any damaged products or missing parts free of charge after 10 business days or if the product has been installed.
  • Page 4 Before discarding the carton, check for small hardware bags that tend to fall to the bottom of the box. If any parts are damaged or missing, please contact DreamLine for replacement. The shipping boxes may contain extra parts not used in your model configuration.
  • Page 5 NOTE: Retain these installation instructions for future reference. Shower door installation 1. Prepare your finished opening for installation. Clean all surfaces and remove any debris or construction materials. See Fig 1. NOTE: This model is reversible for left or right hand installation. This manual will show the left hand installation.
  • Page 6 3. Mark the drill holes on the wall through the predrilled holes in the Wall profile (01). Now drill holes in the wall using a Φ5/16 drill bit and insert the Wall anchors (03). Apply silicone along the back of the Wall profile and into the drill holes.
  • Page 7 5. Snap the Aluminum threshold (08) into the Threshold connector (07) and Threshold end cover (10). Left hand installation shown Run a bead of Waterproof silicone along the bottom of the Aluminum threshold. Attach outside the Aluminum threshold onto the tub, parallel to the tub edge with the Threshold connector tight to the bottom and even with the outside of the Hinged glass...
  • Page 8 Fig 8 8. Allow 24 hours for the silicone to fully cure before using your new shower See Fig 9 and See Fig 10 Fig 9 24 H 24 h Fig 10 “AQUASWING” VER 1 REV 1 03/2015...
  • Page 9 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. Never use abrasive cleansers, metal brushes or scrapers that could scratch or dull the surface.
  • Page 10 DreamLine is not responsible for product code compliance or for verifying building code restrictions on installation or use and any such compliance is excluded from this warranty. DreamLine reserves the right to modify this warranty at any time ‐ such warranty modifications will not alter the warranty applicable at the time of sale of the products in question. The warranty terms for specific products for consumer (non‐industrial, non‐commercial, non‐business use only) are:...
  • Page 11 TEL: 866-731-2244 FAX: 866-857-3638 WWW. UTHORITY.COM For more information on DreamLine Shower Doors Enclosure please visit www.BathAuthority.com “AQUASWING” VER 1 REV 1 03/2015...
  • Page 12 Please read these instructions carefully before installing. If you have any questions regarding installation, please contact our technical support specialists Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST at Phone: 1-866-731-2244, Fax: 1-866-857-3638 or e-mail our technical support group at Support@DreamLine.com For more information about DreamLine Shower Doors &...
  • Page 13 AQUA series with Extender and Return panel Model #s: Aqua Tub -EX Aqua Tub -RT AquaLux-Tub -EX AquaLux-Tub -RT SHDR-3148586-EX-01 SHDR-3148586-RT-01 SHDR-3348588-EX-01 SHDR-3348588-RT-01 SHDR-3148586-RT-04 SHDR-3348588-RT-04 SHDR-3148586-EX-04 SHDR-3348588-EX-04 Aqua-Ultra Tub-EX Aqua-Ultra Tub-RT Aqua Uno-Tub-EX Aqua Uno-Tub-RT SHDR-3448580-EX-01 SHDR-3448580-R-01 SHDR-3534586-EX-01 SHDR-3534586-RT-01 SHDR-3448580-R-04 SHDR-3534586-RT-04 SHDR-3448580-EX-04 SHDR-3534586-EX-04...
  • Page 14 2. Please note that you should consult your local building codes with questions on installation compliance standards. Building and plumbing codes may vary by location, and DreamLine ®...
  • Page 15 Before discarding the carton, check for small hardware bags that may have fallen to the bottom of the box. If any parts are damaged or missing, please contact DreamLine for replacement. The shipping boxes may contain extra parts not used in ®...
  • Page 16 Parts diagram Parts Diagram A Parts Diagram B 9” x 58” Extender Panel (EX) 30” x 58” Return Panel (RT) Packing List Diagram A U-channel 1 (58” wall profile) 4pcs Ø5/16” Wall anchor U-channel 2 Countersunk screw ST4.2x40 4pcs (9” bottom profile) Extender panel glass Countersunk screw ST4.2x25 2pcs...
  • Page 17 Installation steps 9” In-Line Extender Panel Installation NOTE: The following panel installation instructions apply to all of the Aqua series tub doors. Please install whichever Aqua model you purchased prior to proceeding with the following Stationary Glass installation instructions. Please see the Shower / Tub Door Installation manual included in the door packaging for complete tub door installation instructions.
  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Remove the U-channel 1 (wall profile) (01) and wall U-channel 2 (bottom profile) (02) from the Extender panel glass (03) and carefully set the Extender glass aside. Place the U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (02) back onto the inside U-channel 1 tub surface in-line with the inside U-channel mark.
  • Page 19 Apply waterproof silicone into both U-Channels. NOTE: The surface needs to be clean and free of debris before applying silicone. See Fig 4 for details Fig 4 Slide the Extender panel glass (03) into the installed U-Channels. NOTE: If you have difficulty sliding the Extender panel glass into the U-Channels, you can slightly tap on the Extender glass with a rubber mallet and a piece of wood.
  • Page 20 Apply a good quality mildew-resistant waterproof silicone along the connection of both U-Channels to the wall and tub surface from the inside of the shower. Allow 24 hours for the silicone to fully cure before using the shower. See Fig 6 for details Hours Fig 6 AQUA Series EX and RT panels manual Ver 1 Rev 2 01/2016...
  • Page 21: Remove The U-Channel 1 (Wall Profile) (01) And

    30” Return Panel Installation NOTE: The following panel installation instructions apply to all of the Aqua series tub doors. Please install whichever Aqua model you purchased prior to proceeding with the following Return Glass installation instructions. Please see the Shower / Tub Door Installation manual included in the door packaging for complete tub door installation instructions.
  • Page 22: Apply Waterproof Silicone Along The Bottom Surface And

    Place the U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (02) wall onto the tub surface in line with the inside U-channel mark. inside Mark the drill holes on the tub ledge through the predrilled holes in the U-Channel 2 (bottom profile) (02) and drill the holes using an Ø1/8” drill bit. outside Apply waterproof silicone along the bottom surface and around the holes of the U- Channel 2 (bottom...
  • Page 23: Fig 10

    Apply waterproof silicone into both U-Channels. NOTE: The surface needs to be clean and free of debris before applying silicone. See Fig 10 for details Fig 10 Slide the Return panel glass (17) into the groove of the installed U-Channels. NOTE: If you have difficulty sliding the Return panel glass into the U-Channels, you can slightly tap on the Return glass with a rubber mallet and a piece of...
  • Page 24 Apply a good quality mildew-resistant waterproof silicone along the connection of both U-Channels to the wall and tub surface from the inside of the shower. Allow 24 hours for the silicone to fully cure before using the shower. See Fig 12 for details Hours Fig 12 AQUA Series EX and RT panels manual Ver 1 Rev 2 01/2016...
  • Page 25 Product Maintenance BASES and BACKWALLS: To ensure a long 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. Never use abrasive cleansers, metal brushes or scrapers that could scratch or dull the surface.
  • Page 26 TEL: 866-731-2244 FAX: 866-857-3638 DREAMLINE.COM For more information on DreamLine Shower Doors and Enclosure please visit DreamLine.com ®...