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+44 (0) 1905 823299

General Enquiries

+44 (0) 1905 823298

Technical Help line

+44 (0) 1905 560219

 

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+44 (0) 1905 823297

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www.akw-ltd.co.uk

Quotes & orders email

orders@akw-ltd.co.uk

Enquiries email

sales@akw-ltd.co.uk

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Postal address

 

AKW, Pointon Way,  

 Hampton Lovett,      

 Droitwich Spa,  

 WR9 0LR

What to do if something goes wrong?

In the unlikely event that you should

encounter a problem with this product,

please contact your local installer and

if this does not resolve the issue then

contact AKW technical team who will

provide further advice and if necessary

arrange for a maintenance engineers to 

visit and report any issues. 

As part of our quality and training 

programme calls may be monitored or 

recorded. None of the foregoing affects 

your statutory rights.

These instructions are provided to advise the minimum standards of installation and recommends what is the best practice for the installation. 

Due to the very wide variability of possible installation conditions AKW cannot provide all circumstances for the installation. AKW cannot accept any 

liability in connection with this information or its use. This information is provided on the condition that the person receiving it shall make their own 

tests to determine the suitability for their particular purpose. Failure to install this AKW product in accordance with supplied instructions or the 

making of unauthorised modifications will invalidate any warranty and may affect product safety. 

None of the foregoing affects your statutory rights.

Warranty information

Glass Screens are covered by a life time guarantee. 

* The guarantee applies only to manufacturing or  

material defects and does not apply to:

•  Normal wear and tear, inappropriate use or 

•  accidental damage.

•  Damage or defects that result from incorrect 

installation, improper use, accidental damage 

or lack of maintenance including the build up 

of grime, dirt or lime-scale and water-borne 

debris.

•  Damage resulting from inappropriate cleaning 

or water ingress. 

•  Damage or defects that result from repairs, 

modifications undertaken by unauthorised persons 

who are not installers or service engineers. 

AKW products should be installed by an experienced 

and competent installer or trades persons using 

appropriate fixings suitable for the condition of the 

surfaces on which the product is to be attached. 

The selection of any specific fixings must be made by 

the installer based upon the requirements for each 

individual installation.
If you do not install AKW product in accordance 

with the supplied instructions or if you carry out 

any unauthorised modifications to this product then 

you will affect product safety and invalidate this 

guarantee.

For further information latest AKW 

product news please visit our website 

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Summary of Contents for Level Best

Page 1: ...d leave these instructions with the end user for future reference as this document contains important warranty information Suitable for shower trays and wet floors EN14428 Guaranteed for Life Level Best Deflector Screen Level Best installation and user care instructions 15 ...

Page 2: ... edges Follow the manufacturer s safety instructions when you use any silicone sealant or degreasing agent Important safety notes When you unpack the product Take care when you unpack the product and make sure that you do not inadvertently discard any small parts If any parts are missing or damaged contact the AKW customer services Before you start work Check the shower tray or wet floor is level ...

Page 3: ... Contents Preparation Planning Pages Installation Pages Final Installation Pages 4 5 14 15 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 Steps 2 Post block footplate installation Steps 3 Installing the fixed panel Step 4 Installing the deflector screen Step 5 Installing the wall tie bar Securing fixing Sealing the enclosure aftercare Steps 1 Wall profile installation ...

Page 4: ...rotect tray Preparation Tray installation must be completely 100 level in all directions and sealed to the wall Wet room preparation must be completed before starting any work and the screen area must be clean and dust free i i i Install the enclosure on the inside edge of the flat portion of the tray Avoid installing over the edge radius as this will cause leakage Preparation ...

Page 5: ...ofile installation TIP X4 X4 WARNING Ensure there are no buried pipes or cables before drilling Ensure the wall surface is finished level and capable of supporting the screen Drill the wall through the centre of the slots with a 6mm tile or wall masonry drill bit and insert wall plugs Ensure profile is vertical by using the profile slots for finer adjustment 4x35mm i Ensure the fixing holes are to...

Page 6: ...otplate and wall support post to allow the deflector screen to hinge like a door IMPORTANT The post block must be installed before the deflector screen is assembled Install the post block footplate onto the tray or floor before installing the fixed panel or deflector screen Continue to mark out the footplate Wall Profile TIP Panel Step 2 Alignment ...

Page 7: ...the post block footplate will be approx 35mm from the front edge of the bottom hinge Mark the centre of the footplate Align the fixed panel into the wall compensator Ensure the screen is level and at 90 degrees from the wall before marking the floor with a pencil around the bottom hinge 35 mm 35 mm Post block footplate ...

Page 8: ...elp line 01905 560219 www akw ltd co uk Remove the screen to install the footplate Drill both footplate and bottom hinge holes and secure the footplate into position Realign and secure the deflector screen into position Footplate 7 Install bottom post block foot plate ...

Page 9: ... adjusting slot holes to temporarily hold door in place Do not drill the secondary holes just yet these are for final securing 1 3 2 When the panel is aligned into wall profile and on the footplate post block drill through the slot holes at its longest position and hold the panel in place with the 4x10mm screws Note Only secure the secondary fixing holes in the final installation steps Install Fix...

Page 10: ...Instructions Technical Help line 01905 560219 www akw ltd co uk Attach the bottom seal strip to the inside edge of the enclosure Installing the deflector screen Mount the seal strip on the bottom of the glass panel inside TOP Step 4 Installation ...

Page 11: ...n Instructions Technical Help line 01905 560219 www akw ltd co uk Ensure the bottom hinge is secured to the floor or tray Attach the deflector screen onto the fixed panel hinges Secure the top hinge bracket cover Installing the deflector screen ...

Page 12: ...ne 01905 560219 www akw ltd co uk Mark out the position of tie bar bracket on the wall make sure it is level and at 90 degrees to the screen face Attach the tie bar mounting assembly to the top of the deflector screen 6mm Step 5 Installation Tie bar wall bracket installation ...

Page 13: ...et to the wall Re attach the tie bar socket to the wall bracket Measure the distance between pivot fixing and the tie bar socket and cut tie bar to length Tie bar wall bracket installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 Insert the tie bar into the tie bar socket Drill a hole through the tie bar socket into the tie bar for the locking screw Secure the tie bar into the socket with the self tapping 4x13mm screw 4x13mm ...

Page 14: ...s Finally check the levels and operation i i Final Installation Align the panel and deflector screen and ensure these are level and inline before drilling into final position 1 2 From the inside using a 2 8mm metal drill bit drill through the wall profile into secondary fixing holes into the panel Secure the panel into its final position using the 4x10 screws Do not over tighten screws 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...ar Glass requires cleaning less than half as often as ordinary glass We recommend halving your current cleaning regime and either increase or decrease it as required To optimise the performance and durability of the unique protection we recommend the following basic maintenance programme Regularly rinse off soap and water deposits and dry the surface using a squeegee or cloth if required Clean gla...

Page 16: ... purpose Failure to install this AKW product in accordance with supplied instructions or the making of unauthorised modifications will invalidate any warranty and may affect product safety None of the foregoing affects your statutory rights Warranty information Glass Screens are covered by a life time guarantee The guarantee applies only to manufacturing or material defects and does not apply to N...

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