Curved Overbath Screen: Installation Guide
Curved Overbath Screen: Installation Guide
INSTALLATION GUIDE
I M P O RTA N T Thank-you for choosing Merlyn. Please familiarise yourself with the fitting instructions before commencing fitting. 1 Check that you have the tools required 2 Check the installation site is compatible with size of door supplied 3 Check all the screen components 4 Check the installation kit is complete Any parts missing or damaged must be reported to your supplier within 5 days of purchase. DO NOT attempt to install the product unless you can tick ALL 4 boxes above as satisfactory. The wall plugs supplied with the installation kit are for use in solid walls. Hollow or studpartition walls will require alternative fixings. Please consult a hardware supplier for the correct type. It may also be necessary to consult your tiling supplier about the correct method for drilling your tiles. <<< COMPLETED INSTALLATION Right hand screen shown IMPORTANT The Series 5 Overbath screen is NOT reversible. Fitting of RIGHT HAND screen is shown.
1 Tools required
6mm masonry drill bit
Power drill Quality silicon sealant & applicator Tape measure Pencil
#2 Pozi-drive screwdriver
Eye protection
ENGL.VER. 001/000
2 Installation site
3 Screen components
Ax1 Bx1 Bath screen Wall profile Cx1 Towel Rail
3
1.5 M
2 1
seal
1037 x2
1036 x 1
1 Ensure that the top surface of the bath, on which the screen will be installed, is level in every direction. 2 The tiling, or other wall finishing, should be effectively sealed at the bath edges all round. 3 Tiling should extend at least to the corners of the bath and a minimum of 1.5 metres above its top surface. The minimum height required for installation is 1.5 metres from the top of the bath. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE CRITERIA ARE MET TO ENSURE SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF THE SCREEN. 1023 x 1
4 Installation kit
Kit parts shown actual size (except part 1023) code letters identified in text
1012 x 4
1005 x 2 1011 x 2
1004 x 2
1035 x 1 1002 x 1
1014 x 2
1013 x 2
6 Wall profile
1 Place the wall profile B against the wall, 25mm in from the edge of the bath. 2 Using the vertical element of the spirit level ensure the profile is perpendicular to the bath. 3 Mark the hole positions on the wall through the 2 holes in the profile. 4 Drill the wall to accept the wall plugs 1004. 5 Place the plugs in the holes. 6 Screw the profile to the wall with the long screws 1005 supplied in the screen fitting kit. Check vertical alignment and make any minor adjustment via the slotted holes in the profile. TIP Place paper in the bath to prevent damage to the surface while working on the installation.
7 Fit screen
1 Fit the screen A onto the wall profile. 2 Ensure that the bottom edge of the screen is parallel with the top of the bath.
2
parallel
8 Fix screen
1 Drill through the 2 holes in the open channel, on the outside of the screen frame post, into the wall profile with the drill bit 1001. 2 Fix the screen to the wall profile with 2 of the short screws 1008. 3 Working from the inside drill through the 2 holes on the inside of the screen frame post into the wall profile. 4 Fix the screen to the wall profile with 2 of the short screws 1008. 5 Fit the cover cap 1025 into the top of the screen wall profile and the screen hinge cover cap 1023. 6 Press the 2 trim stips 1037 into the white plastic mouldings in the open channels in the outside and inside of the screen.
outside
3 2
&
inside
4 6
outside
&
inside
TIP The trim strips 1037 can be carefully removed again, if required, with a thin, flat blade screwdriver.
2 5
parallel
10 Fine adjustment
Fine adjustment to the screen can be made to assist in alignment of the bath edge seal with the luna profile 1036 if required. 1 Adjust the position of the screen on the bath edge by turning the small, brass screw in the screen bottom moulding in or out with a flat blade screwdriver. 2 Press in the adjuster screw covers 1015 inside and outside. TIP These can be carefully removed again, if required, with a thin, flat blade screwdriver.
NOTE Adjust the screws on the inside and outside of the screen bottom moulding.
out
in
11 Seal panel
Use a quality silicon sealant and applicator to seal the finished screen. 1 Seal the screen around the bottom of the screen hinge moulding on the OUTSIDE between it and the bath and approx. 50mm (2) up between the wall profile and the wall. 2 Seal top to bottom on the INSIDE between the wallprofile and the wall.
seal inside
24 HRS
seal outside
50mm (2)
IMPORTANT LET THE SILICON SEALANT SET FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE USING THE SCREEN
Where a shower enclosure has been installed contrary to these instructions, Merlyn cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage, however caused, and any on-site service may incur a charge.
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