7
INSTALLATION OF EXTRUDED WALL CONNECTORS
7a.
Remove one of the Extruded Wall Connectors and place onto the inside edge of one of the Side Wall
Panels as illustrated (Fig. A).
Note:
Ensure the Wall Connector installs and fits correctly as illustrated
(Fig. B & C). Butt the barbed side of the Wall Connector against the Side Wall surface. Use tape to hold
Wall Connector in place, then pre-drill the wall panel flange using an 11/64
"
drill bit through each
pre-drilled hole of the Wall Connector.
Note:
It is highly recommended that you drill a pilot hole for each
screw as well to prevent connector from shifting.
7b.
Secure Panel and Wall Connector using GRK Cabinet screws
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through each hole. GRK screw preferred.
If using other type of screw ensure it has a washer head of appproximately 7/16
"
diameter and rated for
exterior wet locations use.
Note:
It is not recommended to use a powered drill for the last few turns of the
screw; use a hand screwdriver instead or possible distortion of the Extruded Wall Connector may exist,
making inserting the Rear Wall Panel difficult. Install the second Wall Connector in the same manner on
the opposite Side Panel.
7c.
Once both Wall Connectors are securely screwed in place, complete the dry fit process of the
Rear Wall Panel to the Side Wall Panels. Hold Rear Wall Panel up in position without pushing side into
Wall Connectors and check that it fits the same as during the dry-fit stage. Check that the Rear Wall
Panel fits correctly into the Extruded Wall Connectors with no gaps.
Note:
Applying a small amount of
water to the joint of the Wall Connector will make inserting the Rear Wall Panel easier to do.
WALL CONNECTOR PLACEMENT
FIG. B
CUTAWAY VIEW LOOKING
DOWN FROM TOP
FIG. C
FIG. A
WALL
CONNECTOR
STRIP
POSITION
WALL
CONNECTOR
STRIP
AT TANGENT
LINE OF
RADIUS
PUSH WALL
CONNECTOR
UP AGAINST
THIS SURFACE
SIDE
WALL
WALL
CONNECTOR STRIP
APPROXIMATE SHIM LOCATIONS
SIDE
PANEL
