This document provides an installation guide for the Merlyn 8 Series Frameless inline panel shower enclosure. It outlines the necessary steps, tools, and components for a successful installation, emphasizing safety precautions and proper sealing techniques.
Function Description:
The Merlyn 8 Series Frameless inline panel is a shower enclosure designed to create a modern and minimalist showering space. It consists of a glass panel, a door, and supporting profiles that are installed on a shower tray and against a tiled wall. The frameless design aims to provide a sleek aesthetic, while the inline panel configuration suggests a linear setup, often used in alcove installations or as part of a larger shower system. The enclosure is designed to contain water within the showering area, preventing leaks and ensuring a dry bathroom floor. The inclusion of a top support bar with a glass clamp and a wall bracket indicates a robust and stable structure.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Series: Merlyn 8 Series Frameless
- Components:
- Wall profile (M7142)
- Wall profile top cap L/R (M7144/M7145)
- Glass Panel A
- Top support bar with glass clamp (M7128)
- Screw cap (M7012)
- Magnet seal (M7130)
- Flat head screw ST4x30 (2SY51)
- Wall bracket (M7127)
- 6x30 wall plug (B08070)
- Bottom strip corner clip L/R (M7147/M7148)
- Wedge seal (M7143)
- Fixing Kit Components:
- 2.5ALKEY (2SAKx1)
- M7128x1 (Top support bar with glass clamp)
- M7127x1 (Wall bracket)
- M7012x1 (Screw cap)
- 4x30mm screws (2SY51x5)
- B08070x5 (6x30 wall plugs)
- M7147/M7148 x2 (Bottom strip corner clip L/R)
- M7144/M7145 x2 (Wall profile top cap L/R)
- Inline Panel Adjustment ("X" values):
- 760+200 size: 920-960
- 760+500 size: 1220-1260
- 800+200 size: 960-1000
- 800+500 size: 1260-1300
- 900+200 size: 1060-1100
- 900+500 size: 1360-1400
- 1000+200 size: 1160-1200
- 1000+500 size: 1460-1500
- CE Marking: Merlyn Industries Ltd (MER09), 18, EN 14428.
- Declaration of performance number: CE08FP111
- Shower enclosure with aluminium profiles and safety glass.
- Cleanability: Pass
- Impact resistance/shatter properties: Pass
- Durability: Pass
Usage Features:
- Frameless Design: Offers a contemporary and open feel to the bathroom, minimizing visual obstructions.
- Inline Panel Configuration: Suitable for specific bathroom layouts, often creating a straight-line enclosure.
- Adjustable Panel: The "Inline Panel Adjustment" table indicates that the panel can be adjusted within a specified range (e.g., 920-960 for a 760+200 size), allowing for flexibility during installation to accommodate slight variations in wall dimensions or desired opening widths.
- Safety Glass: The CE marking confirms the use of safety glass, which is designed to minimize injury in case of breakage.
- Water Containment: The design incorporates magnet seals and specific sealing instructions (inside and outside) to ensure the enclosure is watertight, preventing water from escaping the shower area.
- Durability: Certified to EN 14428 standards for durability, suggesting a long-lasting product.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleanability: The product is certified "Pass" for cleanability under EN 14428, indicating that it is designed to be easily cleaned and maintained. This is often a characteristic of frameless or minimalist designs where there are fewer crevices for dirt and soap scum to accumulate.
- Sealing: The installation guide emphasizes the importance of proper sealing, both "SEALING INSIDE" (between the wall profiles and the wall) and "SEALING OUTSIDE" (between the glass/rail profile and the tray, and between the wall profile and the wall). This is crucial for preventing leaks and maintaining the integrity of the enclosure over time. Regular inspection and reapplication of silicone sealant may be necessary as part of long-term maintenance.
- Bottom Profile: A warning highlights the necessity of using the bottom profile to ensure water tightness under the moving panel. This component is critical for preventing leaks and should be maintained properly.
- Post-Installation Curing: The instruction "DO NOT USE THE ENCLOSURE FOR 24 HOURS AFTER SEALING" is a critical maintenance step to allow the sealant to properly cure, ensuring a durable and watertight seal.
Installation Requirements and Precautions:
- Pre-Installation Checks: Before commencing fitting, users must ensure they have all required tools, the installation site is compatible with the door sizes, all components are present, and the installation kit is complete.
- Wall Compatibility: The supplied wall plugs are for solid walls. For hollow or 'stud partition' walls, alternative fixings are required, and a hardware supplier should be consulted.
- Tiling Considerations: Consultation with a tiling supplier may be necessary for the correct method of drilling tiles.
- Shower Tray Leveling: The shower tray must be level in all directions and properly sealed to the wall. The wall must be tiled down to the top edge of the tray, and the bottom tile should not angle out.
- Glass Handling Safety: Extreme care must be taken when handling glass. Protective eyewear and clothing are mandatory. Glass should not be left on hard surfaces, and contact between glass edges and hard surfaces or impacts during installation must be avoided.
- Sealing Instructions: Detailed sealing instructions are provided for both the inside and outside of the enclosure, specifying the areas where sealant should be applied and the required curing time.
- Tools Required: The manual lists various tools, including a tape measure, spirit level, drill (6mm bit), screwdriver (PH2), silicone gun, and a spray bottle (H2O), indicating a standard set of tools for shower enclosure installation.
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