January
12,
2015
!WARNINGS!
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
a) Alumax Bath Enclosures by Sapa are intended to be installed by an experienced installer. If you need assistance with
locating an experienced installer, contact us at 1.800.643.1514 or go to our website
www.alumaxshowerdoor.com
to access
our “dealer locator”. If a dealer is not listed in your area, call or send us an e-mail and we will find one for you.
b) The enclosure must be properly installed per our published installation instructions. If NOT, the unit will not operate as
designed which will cause hardware failure, glass breakage, leaking, other unidentified issues, and may cause nullification
of warranty.
c) Unpack your unit carefully and inspect for freight damage. Lay out and identify all parts using the instruction sheets as a
reference. Before discarding the carton, check for small hardware bags that tend to fall into the bottom of the box. If any
parts are damaged or missing, refer to the descriptions noted in the instructions when contacting your dealer for
replacements.
d) Before beginning installation, check the tub rim for level and both walls for plumb. If either is off more than ¼” to 3/8”, you
should use a tapered filler which can be used to level the tub track or plumb the wall jambs.
e) Wear safety glasses when drilling or cutting to avoid injury to the eyes.
f)
When drilling holes in ceramic tile or marble, use a center punch and hammer to carefully break the surface glaze so the
drill can start without skidding. A skidding drill can cause damage to the surface and can be dangerous (risk of personal
injury).
g) Use caution and proper technique whenever using tools to avoid damage to property and/or personal injury.
GENERAL USAGE AND HANDLING WARNINGS
a) Shower doors are not leak-proof. They are designed to direct water to the interior of the tub or shower under normal
conditions. Excessive water pressure or directing the shower head directly at the door can result in leaks.
b) Do not hang on towel bars or handles or use them to support your weight getting in and out of the bathtub or shower.
Towel bars and handles are not intended to be used as grab bars for assistance getting in and out of the shower or bathtub.
They are not intended to support a person’s weight and could break.
c) Do not use excessive force when opening and closing the enclosure. Excessive force can lead to glass breakage or other
damage to the enclosure. Make sure wall jamb bumpers are securely fastened in place per the installation instructions.
GLASS USAGE AND HANDLING WARNINGS
a) TEMPERED GLASS CANNOT BE CUT. Attempting to cut tempered glass will result in the glass breaking or shattering.
b) USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING GLASS PANELS. Safety tempered glass is very resistant to breakage, but it can still
break if unequal pressure is placed on it during installation (or if cutting of the glass is attempted). In addition, the sharp
corners of the panels can damage tile and floor coverings or cause injury.
c) PROTECT THE EDGES OF THE GLASS. Never let the edge of the glass come in direct contact with concrete, tile, marble
or other hard surfaces that may nick, or damage the glass edge in any way as this damage may cause a delayed blow.
Always check the edge of the glass for nicks, slivers, rough areas, or clam shelling. Do not install the glass if these
conditions are present.
d) Alumax Bath Enclosures by Sapa is not liable for glass breakage of any kind.
CARE AND CLEANING WARNINGS
a) The simplest and preferred method of cleaning your unit is by washing it with clean water and drying with a soft cloth.
b) If soil is still present after drying, a non-abrasive cleanser with a pH of seven to eight may be used. Comet Bathroom
Cleaner® has been tested and is recommended by the Bath Enclosure Manufacturers Association (BEMA).
c)
Contact your dealer for more information about glass coatings that will help keep the glass clean.
d) DO NOT USE SCOURING PADS, SHARP INSTRUMENTS, BLEACH OR ACID-BASED CLEANSERS TO CLEAN THE
UNIT AS THEY MAY DAMAGE THE UNIT.
LIMITED WARRANTY
a) Alumax Bath Enclosures by Sapa provides a LIMITED WARRANTY on material and workmanship only. Primary glass and
component suppliers must be included in all warranty claims.
b) Alumax Bath Enclosures by Sapa is not responsible for glass breakage.
c) Products must be handled, installed and maintained per our published Warning and Installation instructions or the warranty
may be nullified.
d) The Limited Warranty applies to the original owner only, and is not transferable.
e) Please visit our website www.alumaxshowerdoor.com or call us at 1.800.643.1514 to get copies of our published warranty,
installation and warranty policies.
