April identiti U Shape Quadrant

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Summary

Lifetime Product Guarantee

Guarantee Terms and Activation

Details on the Lifetime Product Guarantee, its validity conditions, and activation process via the website.

Tools Required for Installation

Essential Tools List

Lists the necessary tools for fitting the shower enclosure, including drills, tape measure, and spirit level.

Important Installation Guidance

Safety Precautions and Site Prep

Crucial safety advice, including wearing eye protection, and general important notes for installation.

Shower Enclosure Components

Box Contents and Parts List

Comprehensive list of all components and parts included in the box, with codes and descriptions.

Fixing Kit and Site Conditions

Fixing Kit Components Overview

Details of the components included in the fixing kit for installation.

Installation Site Requirements

Essential site conditions and checks, including tray levelling and wall sealing, before installation.

Procedure Checklist

Key procedural steps regarding tray levelling and sealing requirements.

Installation Procedure - Part 1

Step 1: Profile and Panel Assembly

Instructions for attaching profiles and inserting glass panels into gaskets.

Step 2: Securing Horizontal Profiles

Guidance on attaching horizontal profile caps and fixing glass panels to the frame.

Installation Procedure - Part 2

Step 3: Frame Placement and Marking

Steps for positioning the frame on the tray, leveling, and marking wall fixing points.

Step 4: Wall Drilling and Plug Insertion

Instructions for drilling pilot holes and inserting wall plugs for mounting.

Installation Procedure - Part 3

Step 5: Fixing Wall Profiles

Procedure for securely fixing the wall profiles to the wall using screws.

Step 6: Frame Adjustment and Leveling

Adjusting the frame to ensure it is central and level against the shower tray.

Step 7: Final Frame Securing

Drilling and fixing the frame to the wall profiles for stability.

Installation Procedure - Part 4

Step 8: Hanging the Door Panel

Fitting rollers to the door panel and hanging it onto the frame.

Step 9: Adjusting Door Rollers

How to adjust the top rollers for satisfactory door closure.

Step 10: Applying Vertical Seals

Instructions for fitting vertical seals onto glass panels.

Step 11: Attaching Magnetic Strip

Guidance on pushing the magnetic strip onto the moving glass panel edge.

Installation Procedure - Part 5

Step 12: Fitting Door Handles

Attaching the door handles to the glass panels.

Step 13: Applying Cover Strips

Pushing the cover strip onto the wall profile after installation.

Step 14: Fitting Top Caps

Instructions for fitting the top caps onto the enclosure frame.

Step 15: Final Sealing and Clips

Sealing small holes and inserting glass clips for a finished look.

Applying Silicone Sealant

Sealing Inside and Outside

Detailed instructions for applying sealant to the inside and outside of the enclosure for water-tightness.

Post-Sealing Wait Time

Important note regarding the 24-hour waiting period after sealing before use.

After Care and Maintenance

Cleaning and Usage Tips

Recommendations for cleaning the enclosure and tips for proper usage to maintain water-tightness.

Clean&Clear Glass Treatment

Information about the easy-clean glass treatment and its benefits.

Warranty and Support Information

Details on the limited warranty for the glass treatment and product support contact information.

This document describes the installation and maintenance of an April Products U-Shape Quadrant shower enclosure.

Function Description:

The April U-Shape Quadrant is a shower enclosure designed for installation on a shower tray, creating a contained showering space. It features fixed glass panels and moving glass panels (doors) that slide open and close. The enclosure is designed to be watertight when properly installed and sealed.

Important Technical Specifications:

Guarantee: A Lifetime Product Guarantee is offered when the April enclosure is fitted with an April shower tray and maintained according to instructions. If used with any other shower tray, the guarantee period is limited to 10 years. Seals and magnets are excluded from the guarantee.
Installation Requirements:
- The shower tray must be 100% level in all directions and properly sealed to the wall.
- Tiles or other wall finishing should be effectively sealed at tray edges.
- Tiles should extend at least to the corner of the tray and a minimum of 1.9 meters from the top of the tray.
- Installation should be performed by a suitably qualified and proficient person.
Components (Key parts listed from the "Box Contents" and "Fixing Kit Components"):
- Wall Profiles (2)
- Cover Strips (2)
- Upright Profiles (2)
- Top Profile (1)
- Bottom Profile (1)
- Fixed Glass Panels A (1)
- Fixed Glass Panels B (1)
- Moving Glass Panels (2)
- Upright Profile Caps (2)
- Wall Profile Caps (LH & RH) (1 each)
- End Caps A (L & R) (2 each)
- Glass Edge Covers (L & R) (2 each)
- Roller Buffers (L & R) (4 each)
- Top Rollers (4)
- Bottom Rollers (4)
- Handles (2)
- Gaskets for fixed glass panels (A & B) (2 each)
- Vertical Seals for Fixed Glass Panel (2)
- Vertical Seals for Moving Glass Panel (2)
- Magnetic Strip Moving Glass Panel (2)
- Wall Plugs (8)
- Screws (ST3.5×10, ST4.0×30) (18, 14 respectively)
- Horizontal Profile End Caps A (4)
- Upright Profile Top Cover Caps (2)
- Wall Profile Top Cover Caps (2)
- Round Head Tapping Screws (4.0×12, 4.0×30) (8, 16 respectively)
- Glass Clips (4)
- Grip Handles (A & B) (2 each)
- Screw Caps (4)
- Washers (8)
- Countersunk Screws (M4×12) (4)
Tools Required (NOT supplied):
- Drill (with 6mm Masonry Drill bit and 3.2mm HSS Drill bit)
- Tape Measure
- Spirit Level
- PH2 TYPE Screwdriver
- Pencil
- Sealant Gun
Adjustment Sizes: Minimum and maximum adjustment sizes are based on perfectly plumb walls and trays.

Usage Features:

Installation Process:
1. Assembly of Glass Panels and Profiles: Silicone is applied to the grooves of the rail profiles and pre-fitted seals. Top and bottom profiles (No.4,5) are pushed onto the fixed glass panels (No.6,No.7), ensuring they are fully pushed into the gaskets (No.22,23). It may be easier to push the curved edge of the fixed glass panel into the gasket first.
2. Attaching Profile Caps and Fixing Panels: Horizontal profile caps (No.12,13) are attached. Fixed panels are then secured to the horizontal rails using 2×ST3.5×45 screws through the metal profile. This process is repeated for both top and bottom horizontal rails. Silicone is applied to the corners of the profile caps and horizontal profiles for sealing.
3. Frame Placement and Marking: Wall profiles (No.1) are pushed onto the assembled frame. The frame is placed onto the shower tray and leveled using a spirit level. Once correctly positioned, the wall is marked through the 4 pre-drilled screw holes in the wall profiles. Masking tape can be used to aid marking and drilling.
4. Drilling and Wall Plug Insertion: The wall profiles are removed, and the marked points are drilled using a 6mm masonry drill bit. 8 wall plugs (No.27) are then inserted.
5. Frame Repositioning and Fixing: The frame is repositioned, and both wall profiles are fixed to the wall using 8 × ST4.0 × 30 screws (No.29).
6. Frame Adjustment: The frame is adjusted to ensure it is central between the wall profiles and level against the shower tray at the base.
7. Securing Frame to Wall Profiles: 4 equally spaced holes are drilled with a 3mm drill bit through the wall profiles into the frame. The frame is then fixed to the wall profiles using ST3.5 × 10 screws (No.28 - 4 per wall profile).
8. Roller Installation and Door Hanging: Top and bottom rollers are fixed onto the door panels. The door is hung by lifting it and guiding the top rollers (No.19) into the top horizontal profile (No.4). The quick release mechanism on the bottom rollers (No.20) is then used to guide them into the bottom horizontal profile (No.5).
9. Roller Adjustment: If the wheels do not fit or the door does not close satisfactorily, the top roller can be adjusted using the adjustment screw in the top rollers (No.19).
10. Seal Installation: Any excess silicone from Step 1 is removed. The shorter vertical seal (NO.24) is pushed onto the fixed glass panels (No.6,7). The longer vertical seal (NO.25) is pushed onto the back edge of the moving glass panels (No.8).
11. Magnetic Strip Installation: The magnetic strip (NO.26) is pushed onto the front edge of the moving glass panels (No.8).
12. Handle Installation: The handle (No.21) is fixed to the door panels (No.8).
13. Cover Strip Installation: Once the installation is correct, the cover strip is pushed onto the wall profile.
14. Top Cap Installation: The top caps are fitted.
15. Final Sealing: Small holes at the end of the fixed glass panel are plugged with silicone, and glass clips are inserted.
Silicone Sealing:
- Inside: Seal from the top of the wall profile to the bottom on the INSIDE between the wall profile and the wall. IMPORTANT: Do not apply sealant on the inside of the tray.
- Outside: Seal from the top of the wall profile to the bottom between the wall profile and tiles on both sides. Also, seal along the bottom where the frame meets the tray and the joints between the bottom profile and any upright profiles.
Post-Installation Wait Time: Do not use the enclosure for 24 hours after sealing to allow the silicone to cure.
Shower Head Positioning: For reliable, watertight performance, the shower head should not be positioned to spray directly onto the enclosure door.
Outward Opening Doors: Be aware that outward opening doors may cause water to drip onto the floor; ensure the floor covering outside the enclosure will not be affected.

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning Instructions:
- Clean the enclosure after every use.
- Wipe down all glass and metal parts with a clean, soft cloth.
- Ensure all residual water on the glass is removed after every use.
Clean & Clear™ Easy Clean Glass Treatment:
- The product is treated with Clean & Clear™ easy clean glass treatment, which creates a 'non-stick' surface to resist limescale buildup and water spots.
- Aftercare for Clean & Clear™ glass:
  - Can be cleaned with any suitable non-abrasive glass cleaner with a PH value between 3-11. The coating will not be damaged.
  - Avoid surfactants and heavily perfumed products.
  - Vinegar and water-based products are very effective.
  - Do not use abrasive scrubbing cleaners or equipment for cleaning.
Warranty for Clean & Clear™ treatment: Limited 5-year warranty to guarantee treated surfaces remain more repellent than untreated glass, provided basic manufacturer maintenance recommendations are followed and no harsh or abrasive cleaners are used.