Alumax 650S - Manual (Page 4)

EPH-N00-06015
1-29-09
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1
Measure the wall-to-wall opening at the center
of the tub rim. Cut the tub track [A] 1/16" short of this
dimension. An inexpensive miter box (available at your
local hardware store) will help you get clean square cuts.
If the vinyl silencer
(X) is separate from the tub track (A)
slide the silencer into the slot in the tub track.
Position the tub track in the center of the tub rim with
the tall leg to the exterior. It may be necessary to file
a radius on the ends of the tub track and wall jambs to
match the corners of the enclosure.
Press both wall jambs
[B] into position over the tub track.
Masking tape can be used to hold the parts in place
temporarily.
2
Use a level to plumb both wall jambs [B], then mark
the pre-drilled hole locations on the wall. Lightly mark
along both sides of the tub track
[A] with a pencil, then
remove all parts.
For tile or marble walls, drill six 3/16" diameter holes
and insert the plastic wall anchors
[C]. Attachments to
fiberglass or acrylic units can be made in two ways. If
a reinforcement is built into the wall of unit, drill six 1/8"
holes to install mounting screws directly into the reinforce-
ment. If walls are not reinforced, drill six 3/16" holes and
install plastic wall anchors or toggle bolts (toggle bolts
not supplied by A
LUMAX
).
CAUTION: The track should never be screwed to the
tub. This will damage the tub and cause leakage.
3
Before replacing the tub track [A], force a slight
downward bow in the extrusion. This will ensure the
track fits tight to the tub. Run two beads of caulk inside
the penciled marks on the tub rim. Place the tub track
in the exact position marked in Step #2 and seat it firmly
in the caulking.
NOTE: Improper caulking will result in leaks.
EXTERIOR