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DECO FRAME - INSTALLING T-POSTS & FRAMES
4-SIDED L-FRAME - GETTING STARTED
Tools & Parts
First, make sure you have all the parts and tools required to install your shades.
HARDWARE YOU’LL NEED:
Pencil, ¼" nut driver, level, and a drill with a
1
⁄
16
" drill bit.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
Nail gun or drill, tape measure, level, box knife, Phillips head screw driver. Make sure ITEM
# (
A
) matches on both panel box and frame box. Each window will have 1 box for shutter
panels and 1 box for frames.
• Do not dispose of packaging until the shutters are operating appropriately.
• Use of a moving blanket or drop cloth is recommended.
• Find ample working space to assemble your frame, (preferably in front of the window)
• Check the diagram to make sure you have all the parts indicated for an appropriate
installation.
A
A
HINGE SCREW
HINGEPIN
HOFFMAN KEY
HINGE SPACER
NAIL GUN
Installing T-Posts
The top and bottom of the t-post are
labeled, locate and identify.
Line up the pre-drilled holes with the
top frame and secure with screws
provided. (Repeat for bottom frame)
Tip: It is recommended to use a 6” extension to
avoid damaging the face of the Deco frame.
Position the assembled frame
evenly around the window opening
& secure with nail/screw into the
upper left frame ONLY. Shutter will
be fully secured in later steps.
USING SCREWS, only secure (1) one
screw into the top LEFT frame.
USING NAIL GUN, only secure (1)
one nail into the top LEFT frame.
Tip: The
5
/
8
” light block of the frame is designed
to sit inside the window opening.
Leveling the Frame
Once the left side is secured, level
the frame on the window and secure
with nail/screw into the upper right
frame. Shutter will be fully secured
in later steps.
USING SCREWS, only secure (1) one
screw into the top RIGHT frame.
USING NAIL GUN, only secure (1)
one nail into the top RIGHT frame.
ONCE THE TOP, RIGHT & LEFT FRAME ARE
SECURED, PANELS CAN BE INSTALLED.
NOTE: If not installing a T-POST skip to Leveling the Frame.
SCREWS
SCREWS
NAIL GUN
