Installation Guide

Before You Begin

Verify your glass and substrate:

  • Glass: Tempered or laminated, 12 mm or 13.52 mm thickness. Edges must be polished or flat-ground. Mock-up the layout before drilling.
  • Substrate: Reinforced concrete (25 MPa minimum) or pressure-treated wood structural lumber (2"x6" minimum). Soft substrates require an embedded steel plate.
  • Tools required: Torque wrench (40-50 N.m), 4 mm hex driver, level (1 m minimum), drill with appropriate bits, marking pencil, painter's tape.

Step 1 — Layout

Position spigots at maximum 1.2 m centers (4 ft) measured between center-of-base. End spigots should be 100-150 mm from the glass edge. Mark all mounting points with painter's tape and pencil.

For installations exceeding 1.5 m glass panel width, calculate load requirements per IBC 1607.8 (750 N/m linear) to confirm spigot spacing is adequate.

Step 2 — Drilling

For concrete:

  1. Drill the marked points to 90 mm depth using a 12 mm masonry bit
  2. Vacuum or blow out drill dust completely
  3. Insert M10 wedge anchors (supplied) flush with substrate

For wood:

  1. Pilot-drill the marked points to 60 mm depth using a 6 mm wood bit
  2. No anchor required, direct lag screw installation

Step 3 — Spigot Installation

  1. Place the spigot base over the mounting points
  2. Verify level in both axes
  3. Hand-thread the M10 bolts (or supplied lag screws) into the anchors or pilot holes
  4. Torque to 35 N.m for the initial pass — do not over-tighten
  5. Once all spigots are seated, return for final torque to 50 N.m
  6. Verify alignment with a string line across the spigot tops

Step 4 — Glass Installation

  1. Apply the supplied rubber gaskets to the inside of each spigot clamp
  2. Lower the glass panel into the spigot clamps
  3. Use shims (1-2 mm) to position the glass at the desired height
  4. Insert the side gasket between glass and clamp wedge
  5. Tighten the spigot side bolt using the 4 mm hex driver until firm pressure is felt (typically 8-10 N.m). Do not over-tighten — over-torque can crack tempered glass.
  6. Verify glass is plumb in both axes
  7. Remove shims if desired (the spigot clamping action will hold the glass in position)

Step 5 — Final Inspection

  • Check torque on all bolts
  • Confirm 3-6 mm gap between glass panels (for thermal expansion)
  • Wipe down the spigots with a soft cloth and stainless steel cleaner
  • Save the test certificates and installation records for warranty claims

Maintenance

  • Rinse spigots with fresh water every 3-6 months in coastal or pool environments
  • Use only non-abrasive stainless steel cleaners
  • Inspect bolts annually and re-torque if necessary
  • Do not use steel wool, abrasive pads, or chloride bleach on the finish

For commercial installations or technical questions, contact our team at 514-295-3883.