T-POSTS INSTALLATION
STANDARD SHUTTER INSTALLATION
STANDARD SHUTTER INSTALLATION
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Shutters Installation Manual
Shutters Installation Manual
STEP 9. FINISHING TOUCHES/PANEL LOCKS
Panel Locks
Panel locks are standard for 4-sided frames. See page 9 for steps on installing
Panel locks on 2 or 3 sided frames
Panel locks are located at the top and bottom of a shutter panel. They are used to
keep panels securely closed and can also be used to level the panel.
• To adjust the Panel Lock system using a flat head screwdriver, #2
Robinson Bit, or a Squarehead Bit to adjust the plungers.
• Push in on the plunger and rotate clockwise to thread the plunger into the
panel or rotate the plunger counterclockwise to extend the plunger.
Cap screw holes
• Once all screws have been installed and panels checked for levelness, cap all holes with the provided button plugs.
Close any gaps
• Caulking or sealant can be used to seal any gaps around the frames or mitered corners.
PANEL LOCK RAMP
Used on 2 and 3 sided frames when panel lock is selected at time of order
NOTE
:
Ramps will be necessary when less than 4 frame sides are ordered. There are two ramp styles:
• Standard Panel Lock Ramp
• Panel Lock Ramp with Back
PANEL LOCK INSTALLATION
Once the shutter and panels have been installed
• Use a pencil to mark the windowsill to show where
the center of the panel lock plunger is located, as
well as the front of the ramp.
• Open the shutter panels.
• Place the panel lock ramp on the sill so that it aligns
with the indicator lines.
• Mark the center of each screw hole of each ramp.
• Remove the ramps and drill a pilot hole for each
screw using a
3
⁄
32
" drill bit.
• Place the ramp back on the sill and set the screws.
(Repeat as necessary)
• Operate the panel(s) to ensure proper function
and closure.
Adjusting the panel lock plunger
• The panel lock plunger can be adjusted by using a flat
head screwdriver.
• Push in on the plunger and rotate clockwise to thread
the plunger into the panel or rotate the plunger
counterclockwise to extend the plunger.
• T-Posts may be required based on the shutter dimensions and the
chosen configuration.
• If you are hanging multiple panels in one frame, T-Posts can be
used to help keep panels stable, as well as provide visual breaks to
align with the window.
• When possible, align the T-Posts of the Shutter with the vertical
features in the window opening, such as millions or divers
between windows.
ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Center line of plunger
Panel lock ramp
Panel Lock Spring Loaded Plunger
Mark center of each plunger with pencil
Left
Right
T-Post
T-Post Alignment Block
