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For best results, squeegee the glass after each use and dry with a soft cloth. Record the following purchase information for your records or in the event you need to contact DreamLine ® Purchase Order...
Table of Contents Section Title Page # ® ClearMax Coating Information — Warnings and General Preparation Model Specific Preparation Tools Detailed Diagram of Shower/Tub Door Components Parts List Model Diagram Installation Steps: LINEA Single Panel Installation 9-21 LINEA Single Panel with Towel Bar Assembly Installation LINEA Shower Screens: Two Individual Panels Installation LINEA Shower Screens: Two Adjacent Panels Installation 24-31...
IMPORTANT GENERAL PREPARATION • DreamLine® reserves the right to alter, modify or redesign products any time without • After opening all boxes and packages, read this introduction carefully. Check that all the prior notice for product improvement and customer experience. Please refer to the items are included in the package by marking off the components on the “Detailed...
Model Specific Preparation 5/8” (15.8mm) minimum REQUIRED: threshold 1/2” (12.7mm) Out-of-Plumb 5/8”(15.8mm) Adjustment on the minimum Vertical U-Channel ±0.0 ±0.0 threshold Only; Verify threshold and walls with a level Threshold must be level ±0.0 ±0.0 Threshold must be level single panel installation shower screen: shower screen: *also applies to...
Diagram on pages 5-6; and packing list in this manual as a reference. Before discarding the carton, check for small hardware bags that may have fallen to the bottom of the box. If any NOTE parts are damaged or missing, please contact DreamLine for replacement. The shipping ®...
Parts List *Towel Bar (#05) is only available with the Linea with Towel Bar model. NOTE *90° Degree Top Corner Bracket (#30) is only available with the Linea Shower Screens: Two Adjacent Panels model. LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 082021...
72” (1828.8mm) For more information see Pages 23-31. Recheck the finished opening size before beginning the installation. Specific model size information can be found on DreamLine.com. *22” (558.8mm) minimum LINEA Shower Screen: Adjacent Panels shown LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 082021...
Installation Steps: Single Panel Installation The Vertical U-Channel (#09) allows for up to 1/2” (12.7mm) of out-of-plumb adjustment; verify the walls and threshold with a level ±0.0 ±0.0 before proceeding with the installation. 1/2” wall ±0.0 ±0.0 surface glass edge Fig 1 right wall single panel installation shown Prior to beginning the installation, confirm that all surfaces are...
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Panel Glass Width (W) 3/16” (4.78mm) Add 3/16” to the width of NOTE the glass to allow proper clearance for the thickness of the Vertical U-Channel. Panel Glass Height (H) Parts Needed Fig 2 Tools Needed LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 082021...
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Cut the Bottom U-Channel to: Glass Width (W) (+) 3/16” (4.78mm) = (L)** (see EXCEPTION below) Fig 3a Cut the Vertical U-Channel to: Glass Height (H) (-) 13/16” (20.6mm) = (V) (for 72” model height, V= 71” (1803.6mm) Fig 3b Cut the Vertical U-Channel to 71”...
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Mark at least three (3) holes for Fig 4 the Bottom U-Channel (#29). right wall single panel installation shown Tools Needed LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 082021...
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◾For installation into an Acrylic Threshold: drill an Ø1/8”(3mm) hole and use the ST4.2 x 40mm Countersunk Screw (#23) NOTE ◾For installation into a Tile Threshold: drill a Ø3/16”(4.76mm) hole up to the stud, drill an Ø1/8” (3mm) pilot hole into the stud and use the ST4.2 x 40mm Countersunk Screw (#23) Fig 5 right wall single panel installation shown...
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Fig 6 right wall panel installation shown To prevent damage to the glass: Fully countersink the screws so the screw heads do not stick up above the Parts Needed surface of the Bottom U-Channel (#29) Tools Needed LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 082021...
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Fig 7a 2” (50.8mm) Fig 7b Parts Needed Tools Needed Cut several 2”- 3” (50.4mm-76.2mm) pieces of the PVC Glass Spacer 0.5mm (#34). DO NOT install one long continuous piece into the Bottom U-Channel (#29) LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 082021...
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NOTE The Vertical (#09) U-Channel sits on top of the Bottom (#29) U-Channel. Fig 8 right wall single panel installation shown NOTE 1/2” For the single panel installation, it is optional to dry-fit the Panel Glass (#11) into the u-channels before marking the Vertical U-Channel (#09) position on the wall.
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◾If a stud is present behind the wall: NOTE drill a Ø3/16”(4.76mm) hole up to the stud, drill an Ø1/8” (3mm) pilot hole into the stud and use the ST4.2 x 40mm Countersunk Screws (#23) ◾If no stud is present behind the wall: drill a Ø5/16”(8mm) hole and insert the Wall Anchors (#13) and use the ST4.2 x 40mm Countersunk Screws (#23).
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The Vertical (#09) U-Channel NOTE sits on top of the Bottom (#29) U-Channel. Fig 11 right wall single panel installation shown To prevent damage to the glass: Parts Needed Fully countersink the screws so the screw heads do not stick out from the surface of the U-Channels.
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Fig 12 right wall panel installation shown Parts Needed After applying silicone into the Bottom U-Channel, install several Tools Needed NOTE 2”- 3” pieces of the PVC Glass Spacer 0.5mm (#34) into the Bottom U-Channel (#29) to protect the bottom edge of the glass. (Fig 12.3) LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 082021...
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Fig 13 right wall panel installation shown Slide the panel glass into the first and then Vertical U-Channel (#09) NOTE slide it down into the Bottom U-Channel (#29) Tools Needed Install the surface with the ClearMax label towards the inside of the shower. LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 082021...
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The surfaces need to be clean and free of debris before applying silicone NOTE Hours Fig 14 right wall single panel installation shown Allow 24 hours for the silicone to cure before using the shower This completes the installation of the LINEA single panel. ◾For LINEA with Towel Bar installation, proceed to the next step.
LINEA with Towel Bar Assembly Installation Install the surface with the ClearMax label towards the inside of the shower. This model is fully reversible. The installation is shown with the right wall single panel orientation in Fig. 15a. For installation of the left wall single panel, simply NOTE reverse the orientation of your installation and begin on the opposite wall.
LINEA Shower Screens: Two Individual Panels Installation Install the return panel first Install the surface with the ClearMax label towards the inside of the shower. This model is fully reversible. The installation is shown with the return panel to the right in Fig. 16a. For installation with the return panel to the left, simply NOTE reverse the orientation of your installation and begin on...
LINEA Shower Screens: Two Adjacent Panels Installation Install the return panel first Install the surface with the ClearMax label towards the inside of the shower. This model is fully reversible. The installation is shown with the return panel to the right in Fig. 17a. For installation with the return panel to the left, simply NOTE reverse the orientation of your installation and begin on...
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LINEA Shower Screens: Two Adjacent Panels Installation Use a carpenter’s square for accuracy when marking the threshold Tools Needed Return Panel Inline Glass Width (W) Panel Glass 3/16” Width (W) (4.78mm) Inline Add 3/16” to the width of Panel the glass to allow proper Glass NOTE clearance for the thickness...
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Cut the Return Panel Bottom U-Channel to: Glass Width (W) + 1/2” (12.7mm) = (L)** (see EXCEPTION below) Fig 20a Plumb line **EXCEPTION: If the wall is out-of-plumb at the bottom, dry-fit the Vertical 45° (#09) and Bottom (#29) U-Channels onto the Panel Glass Out-of-plumb and place into the finished at the bottom...
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U-channel sideview wall Bottom U-Channel (#29) threshold Parts Needed Fig 22a Fig 22b Tools Needed NOTE Measure at the bottom and draw a plumb line up from the threshold Use at least four (4) screws to attach the Vertical U-Channel (#09) and three (3) NOTE to attach the Bottom U-Channel (#29).
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Fig 24 ◾If a stud is present behind the wall: ◾For installation into an Acrylic Threshold: drill a Ø3/16”(4mm) hole to the stud, drill an drill a Ø1/8”(3mm) hole and use the ST4.2 x 40mm Ø1/8”(3mm) pilot hole into the stud and use Countersunk Screw(#23) the ST4.2 x 40mm Countersunk Screws (#23).
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If necessary, add additional PVC Glass Spacers 0.5mm (#34) into the Bottom U-Channel (#29) to level the panel glass. Do Not Exceed 1/4” (6mm) of vertical adjustment. Return Panel Glass must match the installed other panel glass at the standard model height of 72” (1829mm). Parts Needed Tools Needed Fig 26...
inline panel overhead view Fig 28 Parts Needed If necessary, add additional PVC Glass Spacers 0.5mm (#34) into the Tools Needed Bottom U-Channel (#29) to level the panel glass. Do Not Exceed 1/4” (6mm) of vertical adjustment. Return Panel Glass must match the installed other panel glass at the standard model height of 72”...
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The surfaces need to be clean and free of debris before applying silicone. NOTE Hours Apply a bead of 100% silicone on the inside corner of the shower where the two glass panels intersect. Fig 30 right wall adjacent panels installation shown Tools Needed Allow 24 hours for the silicone to cure before using the shower LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 082021...
To maximize the life of your door, it is important to regularly inspect the glass and other hardware for misalignment, proper attachment, NOTE and/or damage. Contact DreamLine with any questions or concerns. ® LINEA Shower Panel Maintenance Checklist ◻...
•Check all shipping/packaging material for missing parts/components. Missing Parts ―― •If not found, contact DreamLine Customer Support [1-866-731- 2244] to order factory part replacement. •Confirm that all screws are tightly secured to the threshold Water Leakage: beneath the Bottom U- •Inspect the silicone caulk and ensure that a complete application of...
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