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Stewart Filmscreen – AT 1.5
Figure 12. Top Center of Frame
ATTACHING THE SCREEN TO THE FRAME (CONTINUED)
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You may need to skip three or four S-hooks on the top frame member to develop enough slack
in the bungee cord to hook the grommet without creating too much tension. If you feel that you
are pulling on the screen or the bungee too much, attach only the hooks that allow for minimal
tension to give the material enough time to stretch before attaching the skipped hooks.
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Attach the screen to the sides of the frame, using the techniques described below.
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Attach S-hooks on the right side from the top to the center. If the screen edge is more than 4” or
10 cm from the frame on the right side, allow a few minutes for the screen to stretch before
continuing. Tension should be even — the top of the screen and frame should be parallel.
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Attach the S-hooks on the left side, from top to bottom. Attach the S-hooks on the right
side, from the center to bottom.
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Inspect the screen to ensure that it is properly attached and not overstretched. Check for
even tension.
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Attach the screen to the bottom of the frame, using the techniques described below. Begin
attaching the bottom in the corners, being careful not to put too much tension on any
grommets. Work toward the center.
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You may, once again, need to skip three or four S-hooks on the bottom frame member to
develop enough slack in the bungee cord to hook the grommet without creating too much
tension. If you feel that you are pulling on the screen or the bungees too much, attach only the
hooks that allow for minimal tension to give the material enough time to stretch before attaching
the skipped hooks.
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If there is too much tension, wait to allow the screen time to stretch as needed. Continue
attaching the remaining S-hooks along the bottom, working toward the center.
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Make a final inspection of the screen to verify that it is attached properly and that the corners
are free from tears and stress.
