VIGO VG6064, Installation Manual

Page 1: ... 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 foll...

Page 2: ...pc 11 Door bottom seal strip 1pc 1pc is extra MODEL VG06064 ONTARIO PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHOWER ENCLOSURE 12 Plastic anchor green 2pc 13 Threshold 1pc 13B Threshold end caps 2pc 14 Door 1pc 15 Handle assembly 1pc 16 Side glass panel without hinge slots 1pc 17 3 4 Phillips screws 2pc 18 Side glass panel clips 2pc 19 8mm screw cover 4pc 20 4mm hex ...

Page 3: ...E SLOTS 11 DOOR BOTTOM SEAL STRIP 12 PLASTIC ANCHOR GREEN 13 THRESHOLD 14 DOOR 15 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 16 SIDE GLASS PANEL WITHOUT HINGE SLOTS 17 3 4 PHILLIPS SCREW 19 8mm SCREW COVER 20 4mm HEX SCREW COVER 98118 98117 98098 97043CL36 97043CL42 98119 97044CL36 97044CL42 98121 97045CL36 97045CL42 98033 96040 18 SIDE GLASS PANEL CLIPS 98116 98111 21 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY HINGE SIDE 22 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY NON HIN...

Page 4: ...2 23 5 8 A B C C D A B C D DIMENSIONS WERE MEASURED AFTER SHOWER ENCLOSURE WAS COMPLETELY INSTALLED Product lines may change contact your Vigo representative at 1 866 591 7792 or visit our website at www vigoindustries com for the most up to date product line information DIM A DIM B 10 SIDE GLASS PANEL 97043 14 DOOR 97044 16 SIDE GLASS PANEL 97045 DIM C DIM D HEIGHT DOOR OPENING WIDTH ...

Page 5: ...ms with care to prevent injury or material damage Glass on panels and doors is tempered glass and must never be cut to prevent personal injury IMPORTANT Fiberglass acrylic or sheetrock construction might not be sufficiently strong enough to support the shower door enclosure You should use the wood framing studs from behind the face edge of the stall to provide a secure mounting to the door Apply a...

Page 6: ...use water leakage and bodily harm IMPORTANT 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 support then reinforce the shower walls with wooden studs prior to shower door inst...

Page 7: ... 10 2 Screw in the glass support 3 to the side glass panel using the hex key supplied making sure to slide it back as far as possible from the glass before you tighten The part that connects to the wall should face in Be sure to use gaskets on both sides of the panel The glass holes are elliptical allowing for 10mm out of square If your shower stall is out of square more than 5mm from the top of t...

Page 8: ...r the mounting screws This measurement will be based off of the size unit you have If you have the 36 unit you will measure 34 If you have the 42 unit you will measure 40 4 Remove the side glass panel Drill holes into respective marks and insert plastic anchors 2 inside them Not necessary if installing into studs Studs are the preferred means of installation anchors can pull out of the wall causin...

Page 9: ...T BE LEVEL 3 36 or 42 3 2 1 1 Clean the glass surface on the side glass panel 10 where the hinges 7 are to be installed with rubbing alcohol Place gaskets on each side of the side glass panel 10 Position the top hinge on the side glass panel as shown Make sure the set screw side if facing the wall Screw into place with the set screws through the support assembly hinge side 21 with the allen key pr...

Page 10: ...p according to the diagram making sure the bottom of the seal is flush with the bottom of the door NOTES 1 If the seal strip is not flat or twisted use hot water and a hair dryer to apply minimal heat and press the seal strip back into position 2 Part 5 is reversible and pre cut on top and bottom to fit in proper configuration Cutting finishing is needed but only after fully installing and only at...

Page 11: ...l adjust the hinge positions until the door is level This being level is imperative to the installation and will guarantee a tight seal If there is a separation in the hinge make sure to tighten the set screw 3 Clean the door 14 glass surface where the door magnetic seal strip 8 is to be installed with rubbing alcohol Place magnetic seal strip 8 to the door Line the top of the door to the top of t...

Page 12: ...proper seal It should go all the way to the bottom of the glass panel in order to prevent water leakage 2 Screw in the glass support 3 to the side glass panel 16 using the hex key supplied Be sure to use gaskets on both sides of the panel Do not completely tighten Leave rather loose so they can slide on the glass panel NOTE 1 When the Vigo logo is facing out the face of the glass support 3 will fa...

Page 13: ...al strips 18 in place The other person with the glass supports 3 loose on the glass will slide the glass supports along the glass to the wall and mark holes on the wall for the mounting screws D3 8 16 14 8 16 14 8 14 MAGNETIC SEAL STRIP CONNECTION WILL BE HELD HERE BY ONE PERSON DURING THIS ENTIRE STEP SECOND PERSON SLIDES THE GLASS SUPPORTS ALONG THE GLASS UNTIL THEY MEET THE WALL D4 16 3 3 ...

Page 14: ...on should be holding the side panel and door panel closed with the magnetic seal strips on while the other person screws in the glass supports This will ensure a proper seal It is important to have a tight seal at the magnetic seal strips If the fixed panel on the magnetic seal side does not reach the wall you can adjust the dimension Loosen the bottom hinge inside plate and slide the glass until ...

Page 15: ...arm 6 Line the outside of the wall connector 9 with the markings on the wall With the plate still installed to the wall connector mark the wall at the center portion of the plate Note There is a 6mm adjustment built into the mounting plate of the wall connector 9 It is important to perform a dry fit prior to install Once everything is level and plumb then you can begin your drilling 10 21 14 16 LE...

Page 16: ...t a plastic anchor 2 inside it Not necessary if installing into studs Studs are the preferred means of installation anchors can pull out of the wall causing property damage and bodily harm 4 Untighten the plate from the wall connector 9 and screw into the wall with a 1 5 8 screw 1 10 2 E4 10 2 1 PLATE ...

Page 17: ...om outside of the shower Place the inside plate on the other side and screw together using the allen key provided Slide the structural arm over the screw and tighten the set screw on top of the structural arm Note If not already attached to the plates places gaskets between the plates and glass Metal should not rest on glass without gaskets E6 10 21 14 16 9 TIGHTEN HERE 10 14 16 22 GASKETS 22 6 6 ...

Page 18: ...th the markings on the wall With the plate still installed to the wall connector mark the wall at the center portion of the plate Note There is a 6mm adjustment in the wall mount bracket plates It is important to perform a dry fit prior to install Once everything is level and plumb then you can begin your drilling E7 10 14 16 22 LEVEL 9 MARK HERE 16 9 MARK THE WALL AT THE CENTER PORTION OF THE PLA...

Page 19: ... a plastic anchor 2 inside it Not necessary if installing into studs Studs are the preferred means of installation anchors can pull out of the wall causing property damage and bodily harm 10 Untighten the plate from the wall connector 9 and screw into the wall with a 1 5 8 screw 1 E10 16 2 16 2 1 PLATE ...

Page 20: ...20 MODEL VG6064 E11 10 14 16 22 9 11 Replace the wall connector 9 onto the plate Replace the structural arm 6 Tighten all set screws with the hex key supplied TIGHTEN HERE 6 ...

Page 21: ...S SUPPORT THREADED SCREW CLEAR WASHER METAL WASHER METAL WASHER CLEAR WASHER GLASS SUPPORT THREADED SCREW CLEAR WASHER METAL WASHER CLEAR WASHER METAL WASHER INSIDE HANDLE TOP INSIDE HANDLE BOTTOM G1 G INSTALLING THE THRESHOLD 1 Position the side glass panel clips 18 to the side glass panels 10 and 16 10 14 16 16 10 14 14 18 18 SET SCREW SET SCREW ...

Page 22: ...lace the threshold 13 and threshold end caps 13B over the side glass panel clips 18 Screw into the floor with 3 4 screws 17 3 Screw into the floor with 3 4 phillips screws 17 G2 10 14 16 16 10 14 14 18 18 13 13B 13B 13B G3 10 14 16 16 10 14 14 18 18 13 13B 13B 13B 13 17 17 ...

Page 23: ...ide seal strip 11 is to be installed with rubbing alcohol Verify that the soft flange of the seal strip faces toward the inside of the shower cabin before seal strip installation Install the seal strip according to the diagram NOTE If the seal strip is not flat or twisted use hot water and a hair dryer to apply minimal heat and press the seal strip back into position 5 11 14 5 5 ...

Page 24: ... 3 J1 J APPLYING THE SILICONE 1 Apply clear silicone caulking to the inside between the wall and side seal strip Apply clear silicone caulk to the inside between the bottom of side glass panels 10 16 and threshold Apply clear silicone caulk to the seal strip connections of the door bottom seal strip and the door magnetic seal strip NOTE Cut any excess overhang of seal strips at the top of the pane...

Page 25: ...to remove 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 understands...