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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION — STANDARD PANEL SYSTEMS

4. 

Hold the frame in the aligned position. 

Outside (OM) Mount.

 Use a fastener to secure the center of the bottom frame. Check alignment, and then secure the side 

frames within 3" of the bottom corners. 

Inside (IM) Mount.

 Use fasteners to secure the side frames within 3" of the bottom 

corners.

5. 

Use fasteners to secure the frame near each hinge.

IMPORTANT:  

Add fasteners at the bottom and top frame center. If using two or more 

panels, place a screw in the top and bottom frame, close to where the panels meet. (The 
screw should be slightly offset from the center so it will be less conspicuous.)

6. 

Perform any necessary finish work to complete the installation (see page 24).

Hang Strip Installation

Hang Strip Behind (HSB) — Outside (OM) Mount

We suggest that light stop be installed on opening sides that do not have Hang Strip, generally the top and bottom sides. Light 
stop is designed to minimize light gaps and provide a place to install the magnet base. If light stop is not ordered, a magnet spacer 
will be sent automatically.

Step A. Install the Frame

1. 

Attach the hinged hang strip first. 

The wide side of the hang strip should be against the mounting surface so that the hang strip projection is 1

1

8

". 

NOTE:  

To hold and mount the panel with the hang strip simultaneously, attach the two by placing a rubber band around the 

two hinge barrels.

Hang Strip Behind (HSB)

Hang Strip to the Side (HSS)

INSTALLATION — HANG STRIP

Summary of Contents for Composite Shutters Series

Page 1: ...he Frame 3 INSTALLATION Standard Panel Systems 4 Hang Strip Installation 5 Bi Fold Track Systems 7 Bypass Track Systems 11 French Door Shutters 16 Corner Windows 18 Bay Windows 20 Arch Top and Angle T...

Page 2: ...and drill bits Pencil Finish nailer Level Rubber mallet Awl Materials Canvas drop cloth large enough for unpacking and pre drilling Finishing supplies caulk fill sticks etc Clean fabric cloth and a m...

Page 3: ...should always be paid to assure that the correct frame pieces are adjoined 2 Use Hoffmann keys see image below to connect the four corners of the frame If necessary tap the keys securely in place usin...

Page 4: ...arrels If necessary tap up the hinge pins on one or more of the hinges in order to easily install the panels 2 After the panels are installed tap the pins down Be sure to use a tapping block to avoid...

Page 5: ...picuous 6 Perform any necessary finish work to complete the installation see page 24 Hang Strip Installation Hang Strip Behind HSB Outside OM Mount We suggest that light stop be installed on opening s...

Page 6: ...e panel will engage the hang strip NOTE To hold and mount the panel with the hang strip simultaneously attach the two by placing a rubber band around the two hinge barrels 2 Attach the light stop top...

Page 7: ...ew above the bottom hinge Close the panels and adjust if necessary Attach all remaining screws checking panel alignment after each screw is attached 3 Perform any necessary finish work to complete the...

Page 8: ...ng into header 6 Now secure one pivot side frame using a level for alignment IMPORTANT If there are two pivot sides still only secure one side The other side will be secured after final adjustment Ste...

Page 9: ...ed attached use the same holes and re attach the aluminum track to the top frame with the screws supplied Be sure the holes line up correctly Make sure there is a track screw within 3 of each end of t...

Page 10: ...s using the wrench provided Step F Finalize the Adjustment 1 For one way operation Secure the snubber for proper tension Then locate the unsecured frame to its adjacent panel and secure it 2 For two w...

Page 11: ...ry finish work to complete the installation see page 24 Bypass Track Systems Step A Assemble the Frame See Assemble the Frame on page 3 Note that most bypass track systems have three sided frames If a...

Page 12: ...the corner 2 Now secure the next support to the wall stud or header nearest the opposite corner 3 Continue securing any additional supports 4 Attach the supports to the top frame IMPORTANT Be careful...

Page 13: ...ve the liner from the adhesive on the privacy strips 2 Position the privacy strips on the panels as needed for the opening see illustrations 3 Press each privacy strip firmly against the stile Be sure...

Page 14: ...ers or the left and right end carriers NOTE If panels are married carriers should always be adjusted up Step H Attach Side Frames 1 Finalize alignment by locating the side frames to their adjacent pan...

Page 15: ...cure to the floor 2 Place the front track 1 4 from the front light stop of the side frame and secure to the floor 3 Center the middle track between the front and rear tracks and secure to the floor 4...

Page 16: ...door installations to make sure you do not break the glass In addition screw placement must not interfere with the door handle hardware and lock mechanisms Framed French Door Panel with 5 Cut Out FDC...

Page 17: ...pin Step D Racking and Securing 1 Close the panel and check for proper alignment If the panel is misaligned grasp the hinged side of the frame and rack up and down until proper alignment is achieved...

Page 18: ...nel 5 Perform any necessary finish work to complete the installation see page 24 Corner Windows Step A Assemble the Frames See Assemble the Frame on page 3 After the two frames are assembled attach th...

Page 19: ...d tap the pins down Be sure to use a tapping block to avoid damage to the panel or the pin Step D Rack and Secure the Left Corner Panel s 1 After mounting the panel s close the panel s and check for p...

Page 20: ...or top sill frame trim the corners of the sill frame s so that the frames will abut properly 2 Attach the top of the middle frame within 3 of each corner 3 Place the left and right bay frames in the o...

Page 21: ...d bottom of the frame within 3 of the right corners Step F Mount the Left Bay Panel s 1 Support the left side of the frame with support blocks OM or shims IM before inserting the panel s 2 Place the p...

Page 22: ...he installation see page 24 Arch Top and Angle Top Panels Step A Assemble the Frame IMPORTANT Be careful when moving assembled frames support weight evenly to avoid placing torque on the joints 1 Use...

Page 23: ...read the side frames at the shoulders if narrower than the bottom so that the panel s will have sufficient closure space It s common for the frame to be narrower at the shoulder compared to the bottom...

Page 24: ...as shown Make sure the head of the screw is flush with or below the surface of the strike plate 3 Mount the magnet base to the frame s light stop Position the base so that the edge of the magnet is al...

Page 25: ...ently To tilt the louvers grasp and gently turn Work left to right and align all louvers in a sunburst design Open the shutter panel by grasping the stile through open louvers and pulling out Do not u...

Page 26: ...face and cut through a louver pin on either end of the louver using a painter s putty knife and a hammer or rubber mallet The putty knife should have a thin but rigid shaft with a sharp beveled edge P...

Page 27: ...louvers above and below 3 Insert the louver pin on the louver into the stile opposite the replacement pin 4 Using the tip of a thin putty knife depress the spring section of the replacement pin Slide...

Page 28: ...r more track system carriers to provide slight resistance and prevent panel drift 1 Align the Friction Brake so it is parallel to the track and press the open end of notch partially onto the carrier s...

Page 29: ...ents misuse or alterations to the product Exposure to the elements sun damage wind water moisture salt air and discoloration or fading over time Normal maintenance associated with motors and related a...

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