Basco 7150-44TCLOR Installation Guide
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1. i va S a gj ni p aan CAUTION The bottom track should never be screwed to the threshold 3 Before replacing the tub track force a slight downward bow in the middle of the extrusion This will ensure that the track fits tight to the tub in the center Run two beads of silicone inside the pencil marks on the threshold Also apply a liberal amount of silicone where the threshold and wall meet on both sides Apply enough to fill the void of the bottom track Place the tub track in the exact position marked in Step 2 and seat it firmly into the silicone Once the track is in place run a bead across the top the track where it meets the wall NOTE Improper silicone will result in leaks QCI0023 Rev 1 Page 4 of 8 Certified 8 20 10 4 Replace one wall jamb and attach it to the wall with two 8 x 1 2 truss head screws D inserted into the top and bottom holes Slip a nylon spacer E over a 8 x 1 1 2 truss head screw and insert it into the center hole of the wall jamb Double check wall jamb for plumb and tighten the screws NOTE Do not overtighten the screws 5 This enclosure is equipped with safety T lock wall jambs When properly installed the header is permanently locked to the wall jambs and cannot be accidently dislodged Measure the wall to wall opening at the top of the wall jambs and cut the header 1 16 short of this dimension Check the header for fit Slide the s2. EF eS 1 Measure the wall to wall opening at the center of the threshold Cut the bottom track A 1 16 short of that dimension An inexpensive miter box available at a hardware store will help you get a clean square cut Place the bottom track in the desired position of the threshold typically in the center with the raised edge to the exterior see illustration It may be necessary to file a radius on the corners of the bottom track and wall jambs to match the corners of the opening Lightly mark its location with a pencil Press both wall jambs B into position over the tub track It is not necessary to trim the vinyl silencer back for the wall jambs The wall jamb should cut through it for you Masking tape can be used to hold the parts in place temporarily 2 Using a level plumb one wall jamb and mark the three hole locations on the wall with a pencil Repeat this step for the other wall jamb Remove all parts and drill the holes Tile or marble walls Drill 3 16 diameter holes into the walls and insert the plastic wall anchors C Fiberglass or acrylic units can be done two different ways If the walls are not reinforced drill 3 16 diameter holes and insert the plastic wall anchors Toggle bolts may be used instead but they are not provided If the walls are reinforced only drill 1 8 diameter holes EXTERIOR E
3. into the recess of the acrylic finger pull WALL SIDE OF PANEL DECAL TOWEL BAR FINGER E PULL ASSEMBLY ba k 11 8 T HEAD SCREW N 7 8 TRUSS HEAD SCREW Repeat the above steps but from the interior for the exterior panel 11 Locate the nylon bottom guide T in the middle of the bottom track with both door panels against the wall with the shower head Using a 1 8 drill bit drill a hole into the V groove of the bottom track through the hole in the nylon guide Install the guide using a 6 x 3 8 pan head screw U 1 2 Align the slots in the soft jamb bumpers W with the outer rails of the door panels the side rails with the acrylic finger pulls Slide the stainless steel bumper inserts V into the soft jamb bumpers with the open slot facing downward Slide the bumpers downward over the center wall jamb screw until they lock onto the nylon spacers installed in Step 4 QCI0023 Rev 1 Page 7 of 8 GLAZED lt PANELS TUB CENTER TRACKN ty GUIDE 46x 3 8 PAN Ro INTERIOR HEAD SCREW WALL JAMB NS an SCREW amp SPACER INSERT Certified 8 20 10 1 3 Carefully silicone the seam between the walls and the wall jambs the bottom track and the threshold on the inside of the shower as well as where the wall jambs and bottom track meet NOTE Silicone on the exterior seam is optional DO NOT USE the shower until the silicone
4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SHOWER ENCLOSURES Unit No 6150 7150 Deluxe Framed Sliding Tub Shower Enclosure 7 eee ln SO y Fl D Aa S QCI0023 Rev 1 Page of 8 Certified 8 20 10 MAINTENANCE Two primary materials are used to manufacture your new Basco enclosure tempered glass and anodized aluminum To assure a long lasting finish on the enclosure wipe it down with a towel after each use Never use a scouring agent to clean the aluminum For occasional more concentrated cleaning efforts we find that Maintain AquaGlideXP Spray Cleaner helps minimize water stains and oxidation Maintain is not only extremely effective at enhancing the long term performance of glass coated with AquaGlideXP it can aid in cleaning untreated glass as well Ask your distributor about Maintain Spray or visit www bascoshowerdoor com warranty and care care and cleaning aspx to purchase online Many over the counter cleaners if applied to aluminum and left on will harm the metal finish and cause permanent damage even though their directions indicate safe use on shower doors Be sure that any over spray falling on the aluminum frame is rinsed thoroughly and dried INSTALLATION NOTES Unpack your unit carefully and inspect for freight damage Lay out and identify all parts using the instruction sheets as a reference Before discarding the carton check to see that no
5. afety T lock of the unmounted wall jamb into the end of the header The header is reversible so that either face may be turned to the exterior of the unit Holding the header at an angle slide it over the T lock of the mounted wall jamb Pivot the header into place and slide the loose wall jamb to the wall and press it into position on the bottom track Attach the jamb to the wall per instructions in Step 4 6 NOTE Obscure or patterned glass should be glass to the exterior of the unit Units with obscure or patterned glass there is an interior and exterior door panel G as determined by the position of the top fin with the angled slots Door panels with clear glass are interchangeable unless they have been treated with Aquaglide Attach the four nylon roller bearings H to the door panels as shown using the 8 32 x 3 8 hex head screws J Center them in the outside slots of the top fins QCI0023 Rev 1 Page 5 of 8 1 1 2 TRUSS i HEAD SCREW ROLLER NYLON SPACER WALL JAMB 3 8 HEX installed with the rough or textured surface of the Ce BEARING ag HEAD SCREW gt GLAZED DOOR PANEL Certified 8 20 10 7 Lift the interior panel textured side of glass on the same side as the top fin into position with the EXTERIOR rollers engaging the roller track in the header 4m Repeat f
6. d held shower head to spray the shower doors with clean cold water Pour or spray the cold water along the top edge of the glass The majority of the shower s soapy residual water will drain off Use a small hand towel to pat dry the remaining droplets or use a squeegee to clear the droplets Once a month use a nylon sponge to go over the wet glass rubbing in a circular motion You should feel sticky places going back to slick again Then pour water along the top edge of the glass as you do after each shower use QCI0023 Rev 1 Page 2 of 8 Certified 8 20 10 eD Ao TOAMUAWS 9 EP 1 ea b QCI0023 Rev 1 6150 7150 PARTS LIST Tub Track with Vinyl Silencer 1 Wall Jamb 2 Plastic Wall Anchor 6 8 x 1 1 2 Truss Head Screws 2 Nylon Spacer 6 Header 1 Glazed Door Panel 2 Nylon Roller Bearing 4 8 32 x 3 8 Hex Head Screw 4 Metal Towel Bar Trim Ring 4 Ue J Page 3 of 8 Acrylic Towel Bar Bracket 2 Towel Bar 2 10 24 x 7 8 Truss Head Screw 2 10 24 x 1 1 8 Flat Head Screw 2 Acrylic Finger Pull 2 Basco Decal 2 Bottom Guide 1 6 x 3 8 Pan Head Screw 1 Stainless Bumper Insert 2 Soft Jamb Bumper 2 Sc Gawrrzer aO py ge F i t T Lo f ae Certified 8 20 10
7. is completely cured Check the tube of silicone for the manufacturer recommended cure time typically 24 48 hours QCI0023 Rev 1 Page 8 of 8 Certified 8 20 10
8. or the exterior panel textured side of glass on HEADER the opposite side as the top fin Check for alignment along the bottom and sides of each panel and adjust the rollers as necessary INTERIOR 7 PANEL EXTERIOR 1 PANEL TUB TRACK 8 Before finishing the installation it is necessary to determine the proper closed position of the door panels For maximum water control position the interior panel closest to the shower head see illustration KN 9 Slide the four metal towel bar trim rings K TRIM over the clear acrylic towel bar brackets L Press P RING the brackets into the ends of the two towel bars M mace Ni TOWEL BAR QCI0023 Rev 1 Page 6 of 8 Certified 8 20 10 1 0 From the exterior insert a 10 24 x 7 8 truss head screw N through the rail that is closest to the center of the opening of the interior panel Then insert a 10 24 x 1 1 8 flat head screw P through an acrylic finger pull R and then through the rail that is closest to the wall Attach a towel bar assembly with the open slot in the bar facing down to the interior panel by threading the screws into the acrylic brackets CAREFUL as to not overtighten the screws and strip the acrylic Peel the backing from a BASCO decal S and press it
9. small hardware parts have fallen to the bottom of the box If any parts are damaged or missing refer to the descriptions noted in the instructions when contacting your dealer for replacements Handle the glass panels carefully and protect the edges Safety tempered glass is very resistant to breakage but the sharp corners of the panels can damage tile and floor surfaces Please wear safety glasses whenever drilling or cutting When drilling holes in the ceramic tile or marble use a center punch and hammer to carefully break the surface glaze so the drill can start without skidding To install your BASCO Shower Door you will need the following tape measure level 2 Phillips screwdriver 3 16 wrench drill 1 8 and 3 16 drill bits hacksaw pencil and caulking clear silicone recommended Optional tools include a miter box for cutting parts to length files center punch and masking tape For drilling tile a 3 16 masonary bit is recommened NOTE Tempered glass cannot be cut Although safety tempered glass is very resistant to breakage the glass can still break if unequal pressure is placed on it during installation Use caution In addi tion the sharp corners of the panels can damage tile and floor surfaces so it is best to handle the glass panels carefully and protect the edges For glass treated with AquaGlide read the following instructions After each use of your shower use a small plastic bowl pitcher or a han
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