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Installation Instructions
Model By-Pass Sliding Doors
Tub or Shower By-Pass Sliding Doors with Return Panel
Models ET9 - ES9, with Buttress Return Panel Models ETB9 - ESB9
Frameless Corner Enclosure
Buttress Enclosure
IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS OR HAVE INSTALLATION QUESTIONS,
PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES.
INSTALLATIONS SHALL BE MADE ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND DRAWINGS.
GLASSCRAFTERS RECOMMENDS THE INSTALLATION TO BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED INSTALLER.
888-683-1362
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Summary of Contents for GlassCrafters EPIC Series
- Page 1 Frameless Corner Enclosure Buttress Enclosure IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS OR HAVE INSTALLATION QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES. INSTALLATIONS SHALL BE MADE ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND DRAWINGS. GLASSCRAFTERS RECOMMENDS THE INSTALLATION TO BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED INSTALLER. 888-683-1362...
- Page 2 For 1/4” GLASS FOR 3/8” GLASS Item No. Description Qty. Item No. Description Qty. Header Header 1 (2 pcs) Base Base Wall Jamb Wall Jamb Glass Door Glass Door Glass Door Glass Door Base Vinyl Base Vinyl Jamb Bumper Jamb Bumper #6 x 1/2”...
- Page 3 Installation shows 3/8” glass by-pass shower enclosure with two standard towel bars. Other units may vary. Installation shows Round Header. Flat header is Optional. ROUND HEADES SECTION FLAT HEADES SECTION View form Inside of Tub/Shower Page 3 of 15 4/2/2010...
- Page 4 Installation Instructions for GlassCrafters Epic By-Pass Shower Enclosure IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully and become familiar with all parts before installation. Unpacking: Care should be taken unpacking your Shower Enclosure. Place the Glass Panels in an upright, Safe location to avoid damage. Never place glass directly on hard surface.
- Page 5 Using pencil and ruler draw a line connecting open end of return OD-line and wall. That is a Front OD-line. Make sure it is parallel to curb’s front edge. Use an angle-finder or square to make sure that Return and Front OD-lines are making 90 degree angle. If the angle is not 90 degree, then it is necessary Curb to measure the difference.
- Page 6 Wall Jamb # 3 is cut per size on factory. Place a 1/16 shim on the corner by opposite wall, where Wall Jamb#3 will be installed Position Wall Jamb #3 on top of 1/16 shim (Sketch #6A). The front face of the channel should match with OD line. Mark locations of holes.
- Page 7 Remove 1/16” shim from under the Wall Jamb #3. Apply a thick continuous bead of Silicone Sealant to the underside of the Base, as shown in Sketch #8A. Silicone Sealant Set the Base #2 on the curb fitting it UNDER and IN wall jamb #3, as it shown on Sketch #8B It gap under wall jamb#3 is not big enough Base # 2...
- Page 8 The Headers#1 are left oversized on the factory TOP VIEW and must be cut to size based on “C” and “D” Sketch #10A For Round Header Header for Return = “D” + 7/16” Header for Front = “C” + 7/16 For Flat Header Header for Return = “D”...
- Page 9 Mark Header Bracket hole locations here. Standing inside of the shower Mark the Hole location of the Header Bracket # 28 on tile. Sketch #12A. With Header still on Measure Size “E” . See Sketch #13A. The size “E” will be used in next step. Lift up and remove the Header Assembly from Wall Jamb#3 and Corner Post.
- Page 10 Holding Return Panel Glass from sides and under a slight angle, insert it up into the Header Insest#15, and then down into Base Channel#1333 and Slide Left into Wall Channel #3. Sketch #14A Re-install Corner Post, fixing it plumb on the glass with masking tape. If everything is done right Corner post must just slide into open gap between header and insert.
- Page 11 Glass hangers are installed on to glass panels at factory. Warning: The Glass Panels are heavy and awkward. It is recommended that two people lift and hang the glass panels. DO NOT LIFT GLASS PANELS BY THE TOWEL BARS/PANEL PULLS. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...
- Page 12 Glass hangers are installed on to glass panels at factory. Warning: The Glass Panels are heavy and awkward. It is recommended that two people lift and hang the glass panels. DO NOT LIFT GLASS PANELS BY THE TOWEL BARS/PANEL PULLS. Step 2 Step 2 Step 1...
- Page 13 There should be 1/4-5/8 space between bottom edge of the glass and Base (Sketch 18A). That space is necessary for Center Guide. If it is less or more than mentioned limits the rollers must be moved up/down. Readjusting Rollers on the Glass Hanger. NOTE: this step is only performed if necessary.
- Page 14 Insert Glazing Vinyl# 23 into Wall Channel #19, TOP VIEW Header Insert#15 , Base Channel #22, and 90 Degree Post #20. See Sketch#12A and 12B for details. Vertical Vinyl Use a wooden Block to tuck the vinyl in. Slide into position Glass Panel 180 Degree Post Wall Jamb...
- Page 15 Apply Silicone Sealant as shown Be sure to add Silicone to both ends of the Base where it meets the Wall Jambs, as shown in SKETCH 22 A. Please note that after applying Silicone Silicone Sealant Sealant, it must not be used for 24 hours to allow the sealant to set properly.
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