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WARNING: TO INSTALL ON A CAST IRON, FIBERGLASS,

GLASS TILE, ACRYLIC OR RESIN TUB OR SHOWER BASE 

Check with the tub or shower base manufacturer to 

determine the tooling required.

Detail 1C

Using the penciled centerline on the wall use a level to

recheck the exact vertical position. Mark the top height

for the unit at 66” or 76”.

STEP 1. Determine the Plumb Condition of the 

opening: 

Use a level to determined that the enclosure

is plumb on both sides.

Determine if your Tub/Shower Stall Enclosure curb

is Level and the Wall are plumb. 
• 3/8”  max. OOS (Out Of Square) for the Door Side;
• 5/8”max. OOS (Out Of Square) for the Panel Side;
• 3/8” max. OOS (Out Of Square) on the Bottom

(Base) of the enclosure.

If any side is out of plumb more than the above STOP

AND CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Detail 1A

Use level to make 

sure  lines are plumb

Detail 1B

Draw a pencil lines: 1) front to back on the exact 

center of the curb’ 2) left to right across the curb; 

3) plumb vertical from the curb on the wall opposite

the spray head.

Find the Midpoint of the

Curb and mark a pencil

line from front to back

Extend the 

Centerline on

the curb and

mark a pencil

line on the verti-

cal wall for the

location of the

vertical Wall

Jamb.

76” high unit

66 high unit

Mark for the finished

height of enclosure

Find the Centerline of

the curb and mark a

pencil line from left to

right.

STEP 1E . Measure and Cut the Header to size

Using the mark for the bottom of the bracket 

measure the width of the opening for the header

location. Use a level to check the exact vertical

position for the width. Subtract 3/8” to 1/2” from

this width to allow for the brackets.

Mark and cut the header. (Header

does not install until Step 6.)

 

• Use the mark for bottom of Wall Bracket.

• Measure the width of the unit the level

height.

• Subtract 3/8” to 1/2” and mark this reduced

width on the header and cut the end of the

heade opposite the holes for the fixed panel

with a hacksaw.

NOTE: take care with the stainless steel

cladding on the Header that it does not

bend or scratch.

76”

66”

71 

7

/

8

61 

7

/

8

Mark for bottom of

Wall Bracket 4 1/8”

below the mark for

the unit height

4 1/8”

Detail 1D

CUT ONLY DOOR SIDE OF THE HORIZONTAL RAIL, NOT THE PANEL SIDE

Panel Screws

Trim Rail 
This End Only

Horizontal Rail

Summary of Contents for ACERO AS-48T-38

Page 1: ...d replacement parts or have installation questions and to report any damage contact our GlassCrafters customer service team at 888 683 1362 Monday thru Friday from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm EST Installation...

Page 2: ...TIONS Glasscrafters recommends the installation be performed by a trained installer Read the manual and become familiar with the steps involved in installation This product requires Two persons for sa...

Page 3: ...ller Limiter 15 Roller Assembly 13 Fixed Panel 2 Curb Dam End View 18 End Cap 17 Clear Vinyl Door Bumper 16 Clear Setting Blocks 7 Clear Plycarbonate Splash Guard 24 Clear H Vinyl 19 Plastic Wall Anch...

Page 4: ...encil Centerline Roller adjustment See page 13 Step 10 4 Installation Overview Showing steps for installation Refer to pages 6 15 for step by step installation descriptions 6 4 4 5 3 1 2 1 8 7 9 A 10...

Page 5: ...r is on the outside face of the glass with the gaskets and plastic bushing between the metal parts and the glass The adjustment mechanism nut are in the inside face See the Roller Assembly detail for...

Page 6: ...t of the Curb and mark a pencil line from front to back Extend the Centerline on the curb and mark a pencil line on the verti cal wall for the location of the vertical Wall Jamb 76 high unit 66 high u...

Page 7: ...into place Be sure that the thin plastic insert 11 for the glass is inside the Center Guide STEP 3 Install the Vertical Wall Jamb for the Fixed Panel a Position the Vertical Wall Jamb on top of the B...

Page 8: ...facing to the middle Temporarily tighten to hold in place Then slide the Horizontal Rail Mounting Wall Brackets fully on both ends of the Horizontal Rail and tighten into place Test t the assembly nex...

Page 9: ...ll amount of silicone sealant in the holes and inset the plastic anchors Screw the inner Wall Brackets into place using the 8 1 1 4 at head screws 22 d Assemble the Rollers on the Door The Anti Lift S...

Page 10: ...screw is completed in Step 10 after the roller adjustment procedure 7b Move the door to the closed position and then relocate the Door Stop Bumper to the proper location against the roller when the cl...

Page 11: ...ch end Wipe the base clean of all debris Clean surface with de natured alcohol Do Not remove the pencil marks for the outside of the Curb Dam The Curb Dam comes with Double Face Tape on the bottom pee...

Page 12: ...rom the inside STEP 9 Install the Clear H vinyl To install the H Clear Vinyl on the Door from the inside Begin at the bottom edge with the ange pointing to the space between the Door and the Fixed Pan...

Page 13: ...hold the assembly in position while loosening the locking nut as shown below with the 4mm Hex Wrench DETAIL 10 Using the 2mm Hex wrench turn the Roller on the Axel to lift and adjust the door for lev...

Page 14: ...ter handle Use vinyl gaskets and bushings to protect the glass Us the proper Hex L wrench to tighten the set screws in the outer Handle to x the Handle to the Door 14 DETAIL 11 Installing the Handle A...

Page 15: ...the seam between the Cover Plate and the U Channel as per the drawing and details 12 No sealant is required on the Center Guide Let cure for 24 hours before use End Cap Plastic Insert Splash Guard DE...

Page 16: ...ass panels An occasional wiping down on the glass panels an metal parts with a mild detergent diluted in water is all that is need to keep your Shower Tub enclosure looking brand new Acero Series Mode...

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