DreamLine SHEN-6134600-08 Installation guide

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ENIGMA-X

SHOWER ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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ENIGMA-X ENCLOSURE MANUAL CHOICE COVER PAGE

72”

60”

72”

door

Standard Bracket

OR

Reversible Bracket

STEP 2: Install Shower Door

STEP 1: Install Return Panel

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ENIGMA-X/ENIGMA-XO Enclosure Return Panel

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HOWER ENCLOSURE RETURN PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Do Not Return Product to the Store. Contact DreamLine® with any questions

IMPORTANT!

DreamLine

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reserves the right to alter, modify or redesign products at any time without prior notice for the

purpose of product improvement and customer experience. Please refer to the model’s web page on

DreamLine.com for the latest technical drawings, installation manuals, warranty information or additional

product details.

Use this

manual

first

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*Right-hand Return Panel installation shown.

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This model is treated with DreamLine’s

exclusive ClearMax

TM

Glass technology.

This is a specially formulated coating

that prevents the build up of soap and

water spots.

Install the surface with the ClearMax

TM

label towards the inside of the shower.

Please note that depending on the

model, the glass may be coated on

either one or both surfaces.

For best results, squeegee the glass after

each use and dry with a soft cloth.

Installation Date

OD Number

(optional)

SKU Number

*found on the shipping box or label

if available.

Purchase Order

Number

Store/Vendor

Purchased From

Installed By:

Record the following purchase information for your records or in the event you need to contact DreamLine

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:

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Table of Contents

Section Title Page #

ClearMax® Coating Information

Warnings and General Preparation 3

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Model Specific Preparation 4

Applications 5

Tools 6

Shower Enclosure Plan 7-8

Detailed Diagram of Return Panel Components: Option 1 9

Detailed Diagram of Return Panel Components: Option 2 10

Parts List 11

Installation Steps: Option 1 12-18

Installation Steps: Option 2 19-25

Glass Connector Installation 26

Reversible Bottom Corner Bracket Feature 27

Product Maintenance 28

Troubleshooting 29

Factory Part Information 30

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Symbol Legend

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TIP

NOTE

TIP - for ease of installation.

NOTE - take note of special

feature; additional information.

INCORRECT -

not recommended.

CORRECT -

recommended.

REQUIRED -

requires special

attention; signifies

a warning.

STOP -

denotes pausing

installation to continue

in an accompanied manual

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This Return Panel is not sold as or intended to be a stand-alone product.

This Stationary Return Panel Glass must be installed first as part of an

Enigma-X or Enigma-XO shower enclosure.

Average Installation Time

30 min

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WARNING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

IMPORTANT

• DreamLine® reserves the right to alter, modify or redesign products any time without

prior notice for product improvement and customer experience. Please refer to the

model’s web page on DreamLine.com for the latest technical drawings, installation

manuals, warranty information or additional product details.

• This product should be installed by someone familiar with the construction requirement

s

for this type of project and the care necessary for the safe installation and operation of

the product.

• The safety of any installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Professional installation recommended.

(All Models)

• Professional installation required.

(Enigma Series)

• To prevent damage or serious injury, Do Not lean against the installed panel/door/glass.

• To prevent damage or serious injury: Do Not attempt to lift or move a heavy lite of glass

alone. Use an assistant and/or a professional grade glass suction cup.

• The installation of some models may require drilling down into the threshold. Contact the

manufacturer of the base, tub, or threshold materi

al with any questions regarding the

drilling of holes into their product.

• All drawings in this installation manual are for illustrative purposes only and are not drawn

to scale.

T

EMPERED GLASS WARNING

• Your Shower Door Glass Could Shatter Without Warning if Improperly Installed or

Mishandled

• Do Not install or operate a shower door if the glass has chipped corners, slivered edges or

is otherwise damaged and/or has been dropped or banged into a hard surface such as

tile, marble or glass.

• The main causes of tempered glass breakage are:

o Improper handling, storage or installation

o Misuse/abuse

o Lack of maintenance

o Failure to replace damaged glass

o Improper handling during storage, unpacking and installation:

o Corners and edges are the most susceptible area to damage on a lite of tempered

glass and should be protected and handled with care during storage, unpacking,

installation and operation. A concentrated point of pressu

re or impact with a surface

harder than itself may cause the tempered glass to shatter. The tempered glass may

release immediately, within several hours or even days later.

o Incorrect installation of door hardware, rollers, hinges, channels, stopper or glass:

o Improper installation may include: loose hardware and/or lack of proper gaskets

between the hardware and glass. Additionally, improper al

ignment of guide rails, wall

profiles or other hardware during installation or operation may place stress on the

glass edges and cause it to break.

o This product must be installed by a professional and experienced installer familiar with

the safe handling of tempered glass.

o Improper use of this product:

o Aggressively opening or closing the door may cause trauma to the glass, which can

lead to

breakage. This may occur immediately or hours or even days later.

o The shower door hardware and glass should be inspected periodically:

 Instruct the homeowner how to perform a periodic inspection of the shower

hardware and glass - some minor adjustments may be necessary based upon

the use (or misuse) of the shower door. Ensure that the hardware remains tight

and that the door alignment and o

peration are correct. Any adjustments

should be made upon discovery to prevent damage to the product.

 Additional considerations should be given to the installation of frameless

tempered glass products in households with young children or an elderly

person due to an increased chance of improper handling. In such cases,

alternatives such as shower curtains or grab bars should be considered.

GENERAL PREPARATION

• After opening all boxes and packages, read this introduction carefully. Check that all the

items are included in the package by marking off the components on the “Detailed

Diagram of Product Components” page. Examine all boxes and packages for shipping

damage. If the unit has been damaged, has a finishing defect, or is missing parts; please

contact our Customer Support department within 3 busine

ss days of the delivery date.

Please note that DreamLine® will not replace any damaged products or missing

parts free of charge after 3 business days or if the product has been installed. Please

contact DreamLine® if you have any questions.

• Please note that you should refer to your local building codes with questions on

installation compliance standards. Building and plumbing codes may vary by

location, and DreamLine® is not responsible for code compliance standards for your

project and will not accept any returns.

• If this unit is going to be installed in a new construction, install all the required plumbing

and drainage before installing the shower. Use a competent and licensed (if required

by local code) plumber for all plumbing installation.

• Make sure that prior to beginning the installation, the surfaces are leveled and solid and

will be able to support the t

otal weight of the unit. Also make sure the walls are at right

angles. Irregular installation surface level, radius corners or improper angle of side walls

will result in serious problems for your installation. Please note that some adjustments

and drilling will be necessary during the installation process.

• Protect all primary surfaces of the product during installation. Never set your glass dow

n

directly onto a tile floor. Leave corner protectors in place until it is necessary to remove

them. Always use a piece of wood or cardboard to protect the bottom edge and corners

of the glass prior to and during installation.

• This unit must be installed upon a finished threshold and against finished walls.

•

DreamLine

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shower doors are not designed to be installed into a fiberglass surround due

to the radius corners and lack of a solid surface to mount the hardware.

WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF DAMAGE OR INJURY:

• Follow all recommendations and requirements as shown in the installation

instructions.

• Perform a thorough inspection of the glass and all parts for any damage prior to

installation. Any damage to tempered glass can cause breakage.

Do Not install damaged glass!

• Do Not install or operate a shower or tub door if the glass has chipped corners, sl

ivered

edges or is otherwise damaged. Do Not install or operate a shower or tub door that has

been dropped or banged into a hard surface such as tile, marble or glass.

• CAUTION: Contact with any hard surface can damage tempered glass and cause it to

shatter.

• This product uses tempered glass. Glass cannot be cut after it has been tempered.

Do Not attempt to cut tempered glass.

• DreamLine

®

Glass Shower doors, Tub doors, Inline panels, and Return panels can shatter

due to improper handling or lack of maintenance. Conduct periodic inspections of glass

and all parts for possible damage, missing or loose parts.

• Always wear proper safety equipment such as: safety goggles, work gloves and

appropriate footwear during the installation process.

• WARNING. Risk of leakage and/or damage. Follow

all instructions regarding the

application of silicone sealant or caulk. Allow 24 hours for the sealant to cure before the

initial use of the shower or tub product. Follow the silicone manufacturer’s

recommendations regarding the use of their product.

• Thoroughly read these instructions before installing or using this product.

• Leave this manual for the end-user of the product.

!

This product should be installed by someone familiar with the

construction requirements for this type of product and the care

necessary for the safe installation and operation of the product.

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Professional Installation

required.

!

Certied Professional

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Model Specific Preparation

REQUIRED:

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Contact the manufacturer of the base, tub or

threshold material with any questions regarding

the drilling of holes into their product.

This panel is reversible for left or right-hand

installation. The right-hand return panel

installation is shown as an example throughout

this manual. For the left-hand return panel

installation, simply begin on the opposite wall

and reverse the orientation of the steps shown.

This model is also reversible for left or right-hand

Door installation using the Reversible Bottom

Corner Bracket. Both options are shown in this

manual. See page 5 “Applications” for an

overview of the standard and the reversible

bottom bracket for the return panel.

This door requires professional installation. Two installers recommended.

!

No Out-of-Plumb

Adjustment; Verify

threshold and walls

with a level

Threshold must be

level

2-3/4”

minimum

threshold

!

Threshold must be level

2-3/4”

minimum

threshold

±

0

.0

±

0

.0

±

0

.0

±

0

.0

Tile

Acrylic

Tub

Attaching the upper guide rail

brackets into a stud or 2×6 wood

reinforcement is recommended.

2” X 6”

!

TIP

R

L

return

panel

return

panel

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Applications

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ENIGMA-X Enclosure

Option 1 Option 2

ENIGMA-XO Enclosure

MODEL #s

SHEN-6132481-##

SHEN-6132601-##

SHEN-6134480-##

SHEN-6134600-##

MODEL #s

SHEN-6132721-##

SHEN-6134720-##

MODEL #s

SHEN-6132722-##

SHEN-6134722-##

This return panel is used with the

Enigma-X enclosure and must be

installed first using this manual.

This return panel is used with the

Enigma-XO enclosure and must be

installed first using this manual.

!

door

panel

door

panel

return

panel

return

panel

return

panel

return

panel

Reversible Bottom Corner Bracket

Standard Bottom Bracket

door

panel

door

panel

return

panel

return

panel

Reversible Bottom Corner Bracket

door

panel

return

panel

Standard Bottom Bracket

return

panel

MODEL #s

SHEN-6132482-##

SHEN-6134482-##

SHEN-6132542-##

SHEN-6134542-##

SHEN-6132602-##

SHEN-6134602-##

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Tools

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Soft Head

Hammer

Ø1/8"

(3mm)

Drill Bit

Ø5/16"

(8mm)

Professional-grade

Glass suction cup

Level

Measure

Tape

Pencil

Drill

Power

Phillips

Screwdriver

Silicone

Work Gloves

Ø3/16"

(4mm)

Drill Bit

Safety Glasses

Unpack your unit carefully and inspect it. Lay it out and identify all parts using the Detailed

Diagram(s) on pages 9 and 10; and packing list in this manual as a reference. Before

discarding the carton, check for small hardware bags that may have fallen to the bottom of

the box. If any parts are damaged or missing, please contact DreamLine

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for replacement.

The shipping boxes may contain extra parts not used in your model configuration.

Retain these installation instructions for future reference.

NOTE

Be sure to cover the shower drain to prevent losing small parts.

Measure the finished opening before proceeding with the installation

to be sure that the correct model size has been ordered.

Threshold must be level; Walls must be plumb.

!

TIP

Allen Wrench

(3, 4, 5mm)

Use a good quality waterproof, mildew-resistant 100% silicone caulk.

TIP

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Shower Enclosure Plan

*overall outside dimensions shown for the installed enclosure

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Install the Return Panel at the proper

location to accomodate the *Shower Door area

Install the Return Panel at the proper

location to accomodate the *Shower Door area

32-1/2” or 34-1/2”

Return Panel

32-1/2” or 34-1/2”

Return Panel

*44-3/8” min - 48-3/8” max

*50-3/8” min - 54-3/8” max

(Enigma-XO only)

*56-3/8” min - 60-3/8” max

Shower Door Area

2-3/4” minimum

threshold required

2-3/4” minimum

threshold required

Finished Wall

ENIGMA-X Enclosure with Reversible Bottom

Corner Bracket shown as an example

ENIGMA-X Enclosure with Reversible Bottom

Corner Bracket shown as an example

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Shower Enclosure Plan

*overall outside dimensions shown for the installed enclosure

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32-1/2” or 34-1/2”

Return Panel

*68-3/8” min - 72-3/8” max

Shower Door Area

2-3/4” minimum

threshold required

!

Consider how the thickness of the

wall treatment (i.e., wallboard, tile,

etc.) will affect the shower enclosure

placement on the threshold.

Compare the overall outside

dimensions of the shower enclosure

model size as shown in the Shower

Enclosure Plan with the finished

threshold before proceeding with the

installation to ensure proper fit.

*outside dimensions of installed shower enclosure

44-3/8” min - 48-3/8” max

50-3/8” min - 54-3/8” max

56-3/8” min - 60-3/8” max

68-3/8” min - 72-3/8” max

32-1/2” or

34-1/2”

2-3/4”

minimum

threshold

!

Threshold must be level

2-3/4”

minimum

threshold

Install the Return Panel at the proper

location to accomodate the *Shower Door area

Finished Wall

ENIGMA-X 72 Enclosure with standard

Bottom Bracket shown as an example

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Detailed Diagram of Enclosure Return Panel Components: Option 1

Begin

on

Page 12

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The glass surface

with the ClearMax™

label must be

installed to face

inside of the shower

Door Glass

Inline Panel

Glass

*Right-hand Return Panel installation shown with Right-hand door

and standard Glass Bracket

28

09b

18

19

18

19

09b

18

19

27

Return

Panel Glass

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Detailed Diagram of Enclosure Return Panel Components: Option 2

Begin

on

Page 19

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The glass surface

with the ClearMax™

label must be

installed to face

inside of the shower

*Right-hand Return Panel installation shown with Left-hand door

and Reversible Bottom Corner Bracket

28

09b

19

09b

18

32

19

31

27

Door Glass

Inline Panel

Glass

Return

Panel Glass

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Parts List

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Glass Bracket

Return Panel Glass

Glass-to-Guide

Rail Connector

*

Reversible Bottom

Corner Bracket

Wall Anchor Ø5/16”

ST4.2×55

Truss Head Screw

27

28

19

31

09b

18

x2

x1

x2

x3

x1

ST4.0×40

Pan Head Screw

32

x1

NOTE

*The Reversible Bottom Corner Bracket (#31) is

used for Option #2 installation only! see Page 10.

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Installation Steps: Option 1

Tools Needed

Parts Needed

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*Right-hand Return Panel installation shown.

1

Fig 1

NOTE

This product is reversible for left or right-side return panel installation. The right-side return panel

installation is shown as an example throughout this manual. For the left-side return panel

installation, begin on the opposite wall and reverse the orientaton of the steps shown for Option 1.

27

19

x1

x3

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Tools Needed

Option 1

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2

*see Shower Enclosure Plan

for proper Return Panel Placement

based on the model size

inside

< 48”, < 54”, < 60”, <72”

Fig 2

!

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Tools Needed

Option 1

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3

inside

Fig 3

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Tools Needed

Option 1

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4

inside

Fig 4

inside

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Tools Needed

Parts Needed

Option 1

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NOTE

◾For installation into an Acrylic Threshold:

drill a Ø1/8”(3mm) hole and use the ST4.2 x 55mm

Truss Head Screws (#18)

OR

◾For installation into a Tile Threshold:

drill a Ø3/16”(4mm) hole to the stud, drill an

Ø1/8”(3mm) pilot hole into the stud and use

the ST4.2 x 55mm Truss Head Screws (#18).

NOTE

◾If a stud is present behind the wall:

drill a Ø3/16”(4mm) hole up to the stud, drill an

Ø1/8”(3mm) pilot hole into the stud and use the

ST4.2 x 55mm Truss Head Screws (#18)

OR

◾If no stud is present behind the wall:

drill a Ø5/16”(7mm) hole and insert a Wall Anchor (#09b),

and use the ST4.2 x 55mm Truss Head Screws (#18).

*see NOTE

Fig 5

09b

18

x2

x3

1 2

1

2

3

*see NOTE

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Tools Needed

Option 1

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inside

Fig 6

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Tools Needed

Option 1

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Continue with the installation of the Enigma-X or Enigma-XO Shower Enclosure

using the manual that is packaged with the Shower Door Glass.

7

!

Allow 24 hours for the silicone to

cure before using the shower.

NOTE

The surfaces need to be clean and free of debris before applying silicone.

Fig 7

24

Hours

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