Alumax 792 - Manual (Page 7)

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Place two setting blocks [H] into the curb
assembly [A] as shown to support the fixed glass
panel [J]. The setting blocks should be positioned
approximately 3" from each corner of the glass
panel. Remove any protective strips from the
glass panel and set it into place on the setting
blocks approximately 1/2" into the wall jamb [E].
A strip of masking tape 1/2" from each vertical
edge of the glass will aid alignment.
NOTE: Obscure glass panels should be installed
with the rough surface of the glass to the exterior
of the unit. Deco or etched glass panels should
have the patterned surface to the inside.
Press the 90° post [K] into the curb assembly. It
should overlap the glass panel by 1/2". Use masking
tape to hold the post in position temporarily.
Press the header assembly [D] over the wall
jambs [E] and the 90° post [K]. Check the post for
plumb. Adjust as required by varying the overlap
of the header over the wall jambs. You may need
to trim the ends of the header where it meets the
wall. The minimum horizontal dimension for the
door opening is the door panel width (see the
graphic in Step #9) plus 3/4", maximum is the door
panel width plus 1 3/4".
Using the holes in the ends of the header and curb
as a guide, drill four 1/8" holes into the wall jambs.
Drill two 1/8" holes thru the header and curb into
the 90° post as shown, then enlarge the two outer
holes with a 3/16" drill for clearance on the self-
tapping screws. Secure the header and curb to the
wall jambs and post with six #8 x 1/4" truss head
screws [C].
CAUTION: Slide the glass panel away from the
wall jamb before drilling to prevent breakage.
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Hold the 90° post [K] plumb and carefully
measure horizontally from the top of each wall
jamb [E] to the outside edge of the post. Add 3/16"
to each measurement to find the corresponding
dimension on the header assembly [D] (from the
outside mitered edge to the squared ends) and
trim the header assembly to fit.
NOTE: To facilitate out of plumb walls, the 1/2"
glass bite may be varied from 1/4" to 3/4".
Using a 3/16" drill bit, drill the interior face of the
header assembly on both ends as shown.