VIGO VG06041, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...y and non material damage instructions or statements that should be observed It is highly advised to dry fit the unit prior to any installation IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING The instructions for the following unit is based off of the Vigo brand shower base The instructions can not be provided for any other installation other than that of the Vigo brand The warranty will be voided if the fol...

Page 2: ...y 1pc 7 Fixed panel bottom clip 1 pc 8 Door bottom guide 1 pc 9 Door threshold 1pc 10 Door stopper 2pc MODEL VG06041 ELAN PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHOWER DOOR 11 Structural rail 1pc 12 Door and fixed panel seal strip 2pc 13 Door seal strip 3pc 1 of each is extra 14 Threshold extension clip 1 pc 15 Hex screw 1 5 8 2pc 16 Plastic anchors green 4pc 17 P...

Page 3: ...IC ANCHOR 17 PHILLIPS SCREW 1 1 8 18 98035 98038 adjustment on bottom make sure it is set to 10mm or 3 8 A B C DIMENSIONS WERE MEASURED AFTER SHOWER ENCLOSURE WAS COMPLETELY INSTALLED DIMENSION B FIXED PANEL DIMENSION A DOOR 25 5 8 x 73 3 4 23 5 8 x 74 HEIGHT 74 VG6041XX4874 ADJUSTABLE DIMENSION C WIDTH 44 48 24 5 8 x 74 74 48 52 74 52 56 27 3 4 x 73 1 2 29 3 4 x 73 1 2 26 5 8 x 74 ALLEN KEY PACK ...

Page 4: ... what you have received Carefully review the Parts List on page 2 If any items are missing please call Vigo Industries at 1 866 591 7792 Please check our website at www vigoindustries com for additional information or instructional videos IMPORTANT Fiberglass acrylic or sheetrock construction might not be sufficiently strong enough to support the shower door enclosure You should use the wood frami...

Page 5: ...ary depending on the site requirements To prevent damage to the finish you should protect the shower cabin bottom with a cardboard protector before beginning the installation Ensure that there is sufficient structural support behind the shower wall to hold the weight of the shower door If there is insufficient enough support then reinforce the shower walls with wooden studs prior to shower door in...

Page 6: ...RAIL 1 Place the door panel 5 into the shower first making sure to rest the glass in a manner that the glass or base tub does not incur damage 2 Place the structural rail into the cabin opening Make sure that the wall mount brackets 1 are assembled on the rail before doing this If the rail is too long cut it 5 8 3 4 shorter than the cabin opening with a hacksaw to fit properly in the opening Make ...

Page 7: ...ws the holder screws inside the rail to move to the left and right This will help in accommodating an uneven wall condition Once you find the right position for the fixed panel 4 tighten the allen key and cover to secure the fixed panel onto the rail 4 Attach seal strip 12 to the fixed panel on the side that sits against the wall Start at the bottom and work your way up using the heel of your hand...

Page 8: ...imately 3 inches from the wall Position the door bottom guide 8 on the floor making sure the edge of the fixed panel ends at the middle portion of the bottom guide 6 Position the fixed panel 4 and the structural rail assembly 11 correctly using a level Mark the circumference location of the wall mount brackets 1 on the wall Mark the fixed panel bottom clip 7 location and bottom door guide 8 on the...

Page 9: ...sembly from the shower door opening Find the center of the marked circumference on the wall 2 Mark holes on the wall for the mounting screws Drill holes and place plastic anchors 17 inside them Preferred method of installation negates anchors and has the installation going right into studs 62 3 8 or 70 7 16 ...

Page 10: ...tom guide 8 to the marked locations on the floor Drill the holes and place the plastic anchors 16 inside them Screw in the fixed panel bottom clip and the door bottom guide to the floor with 1 1 8 screws 18 Note for applications where screws are not applicable the use of epoxy is highly recommended Refer to the type of material you are mounting to for the correct style of epoxy as it is specific t...

Page 11: ...lace the fixed panel with the structural rail assembly in its proper position and thread the bracket body to the plates 8 Tighten the hex screws on the brackets with the hex key supplied B6 BRACKET BODY BRACKET BODY 11 B7 11 4 BRACKET BODY PLATE B8 1 HEX SCREW ...

Page 12: ...le the roller Place the screw through door panel top holes and attach the two top rollers onto the door panel 5 ROLLER 3 SMALL HEX HOLE 3 8 VARIANCE ROLLER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREW ROLLER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREW OUTSIDE OF THE SHOWER ROLLER 3 SMALL HEX HOLE ROLLER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREW C1 C2 12 MODEL VG06041 B9 11 4 9 Check that the structural rail is level If it is not level and the rail is not ...

Page 13: ...roller sits on the structural rail Please refer to pages 20 21 for Roller Adjustments to Accommodate Out of Square Openings Once the rollers are properly adjusted and the door sits flush against the wall in the closed position the adjustment will be complete Fully tighten the adjustment screws and re install the roller caps 5 11 C3 C4 13 MODEL VG06041 3 Attach seal strip 12 to the door panel on th...

Page 14: ... 8 9 5 4 5 11 3 6 Screw the two bottom rollers 3 to the door panel as illustrated in step C2 C5 C6 14 MODEL VG06041 5 Verify that the bottom of the door rests in the back notch of the bottom door guide 8 ...

Page 15: ...r guide 8 Note that the end of the threshold should go halfway inside the bottom door guide and rest against the fixed panel 4 If the threshold is too long cut it with the hacksaw until it fits the opening 7 Adjust the stoppers 10 position on the structural rail and tighten the hex screws Position the stoppers in a spot on the structural rail that will avoid the handle from hitting the glass when ...

Page 16: ...stic washers supplied on each side of the door E1 6 5 E2 9 D2 2 Remove the threshold Apply silicone to the underside of the threshold Place the threshold back onto its shower base location Align the threshold and press firmly down Apply silicone to the threshold around the inside and outside of the shower base Remove any excess silicone from the threshold ...

Page 17: ... F1 F INSTALLING THE WATER SEAL STRIP 1 Attach the seal strip 13 to the door and the fixed panel respectively Start at the bottom and work your way up using the heel of your hand to firmly press the seal strip onto the glass 3 Tighten the handle nuts from inside the shower ...

Page 18: ...ply clear silicone caulking along the wall and floor of the shower enclosure interior and along the fixed panel and threshold of the shower enclosure interior G1 2 Trim the flange on the seal strips so that there is enough clearance for the door to roll without the seal strips hitting against the rollers or door stopper ...

Page 19: ...to remove IMPORTANT 1 DO NOT use abrasive cleaners scrapers metal brushes or any items that could scratch or dull the surface 2 DO NOT allow surface to come in contact with acetone nail polish remover dry cleaning solution lacquer thinner gasoline or other similar products REGULAR CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR VIGO SHOWER ENCLOSURE Your home is a moving entity shifting and settling over time Vigo u...

Page 20: ...en place the allen key in the small hex hole as shown and roll it to the right or left to make the adjustment See Fig 1 2 Fig 1A displays the 3 different positions 3 If your walls are plumb and level follow the configuration in Fig 2 4 If your wall is off on the top the rollers should be adjusted as shown in Fig 3 5 If your wall is off on the bottom the rollers should be adjusted as shown in Fig 4...

Page 21: ...on on the roller will be facing up on this roller ROLLER 3 The small hex hole on on this roller will be adjusted to meet the gap ROLLER 3 ROLLER A SMALL HEX HOLE DIRECTION ROLLER B SMALL HEX HOLE DIRECTION WALL DIRECTION TOP ANGLED UP ADJUST AS NEEDED BOTTOM ANGLED WALL ROLLER A SMALL HEX HOLE DIRECTION ROLLER B SMALL HEX HOLE DIRECTION WALL DIRECTION BOTTOM ANGLED FIG 4 WALL OUT OF PLUMB WALL A B...

Page 22: ...d in the installation guide so that VIGO can execute the warranty specified herein If such access is not available all expenses to provide said access will be the responsibility of the owner end user This warranty does not apply to Products that have not been installed or operated in accordance with instructions supplied by VIGO and all applicable rules regulations and legislation pertaining to su...