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Use a level to plumb both wall jambs [
B
], then mark
the pre-drilled hole locations on the wall. Lightly mark
both sides of the tub track [
A
] with a pencil, and then
remove all the parts.
For tile or marble walls, drill six 7/32” diameter holes and
insert the plastic wall anchors [
C
]. A center punch helps
locate the holes accurately.
Attachments to fiberglass or acrylic units can be made in
2 ways. If reinforcement is built into the wall of the unit,
drill six 1/8” diameter holes and install the screws directly
into the reinforcement. If the walls are not reinforced, drill
six 7/32” diameter holes and insert the plastic wall an-
chors or molly bolts (molly bolts not supplied by Alumax).
CAUTION:
The tub track should never be screwed to
the tub. This will damage the tub and cause leakage.
1
2
Measure the wall-to-wall opening along 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 [
V
] is separate from the tub track [
A
]
slide the silencer into the slot in the tub track and trim
to the same length.
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 tub.
Press both wall jambs [
B
] into position over the tub track.
Masking tape can be used to hold all the parts in place
temporarily.
3
Before replacing the tub track [
A
], force a slight
downward bow in the extrusion. This will ensure the
track fits tight to the sill. Run a bead of caulk on both flat
surfaces on the bottom of the tub track. Then replace
the track on the bath sill in the exact position marked in
Step #
2
and with the tall leg to the exterior of the bath.
Seat the tub track firmly.
NOTE:
Improper caulking will result in leaks.
TUB
TRACK
