Alumax 795 - Manual (Page 5)

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Place the two wall jambs [B] into the ends of
the curb [A]. Masking tape may be used to hold
the curb in place during this operation. Plumb
both jambs and mark the hole locations on the
walls. Remove all parts and drill the walls for
mounting hardware.
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 the unit, drill six 1/8" holes to install
mounting screws directly into the reinforcement.
If walls are not reinforced, drill six 3/16" holes and
install plastic wall anchors or toggle bolts (toggle
bolts not supplied by Alumax).
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Place the setting blocks [E] in the curb [A] as
shown to support the two fixed glass panels [F].
The setting blocks should be positioned
approximately 3" from each corner of the glass
panel. Remove any protective strips from the first
glass panel and set it into place on the setting
blocks and approximately 1/2" into the wall jamb
[B ]. A strip of masking tape 1/2" from each
vertical edge of the glass will aid alignment. Repeat
for the second panel.
NOTE: Obscure glass panels should be installed
with the rough surface of the glass to the exterior
of the unit. Deco or etched glass panels should
have the patterned surface to the inside.
Press a 180° post [G] into the curb and position it
to overlap the first glass panel by 1/2". Use
masking tape to hold the post in position
temporarily. Repeat for the second post and panel.
NOTE: To facilitate out of plumb walls, the 1/2"
glass bite may be varied from 1/4" to 3/4".
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Wipe the shower walls and sill, curb [A] and
wall jambs [B] with a clean, dry cloth to remove
any dust or debris. Apply a 1/4" bead of caulk
along the inside of both of the pencil lines marked
in Step #2. Carefully replace the curb in the exact
position marked. Caulk the inside of the curb
ends where they meet the wall.
Replace both wall jambs and attach to the walls
with six #8 x 1 1/2" truss head screws [D].