Talius Habitat Screen
TM
Installation Guide
Version 2018.1
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SECTION FOUR: PRE-DRILLING GUIDE RAILS
Talius will pre-drill guide rails upon request by the Dealer ordering the Habitat Screen. If the guide rails have
been pre-drilled, bypass this section.
4.1a) Face of Wall Applications:
The guide rails are the main supports that hold up a Habitat Screen unit and
will later need to be fastened securely. When drilling through two layers of aluminum, the hole through the
outer layer must be Ø8.5mm (Ø11/32") precisely for the screw caps, or Ø10mm (Ø3/8") for screw caps for
security or high-wind applications. The hole through the inner layer should be approximately Ø5mm (Ø3/16").
If there are many holes to drill the factory can supply, at reasonable cost, a step drill bit that drills both holes in
one step. Normally the holes should be spaced no more than 14" (approx.. 35cm) apart. Ensure that the first
and last holes are no closer than 3" (75mm) to either end of the guide rail.
4.1b) Between Jamb Mount Applications:
Guide rails will not be pre-drilled unless your unit has rails that will
be recessed into a post and fastened through channel and you have requested this at time of ordering. Other
options include mounting through L-build up, L-
sill, or 7/8” build up. If your application has recessed rails, the
rails can be drilled through channel at the factory. The edge retention insert will need to be removed to secure
the rails in place. Remove the screw located at the bottom of each guide rail and slide the retention insert out
of the guide rail. Once the guide rails have been mounted into the post, the retention insert can be reinstalled
by pressing it into the guide rail through the channel. We suggest using a putty knife to ensure the retention
insert is fully engaged in the guide rail. Reinstall the screws at the bottom of each guide rail that fasten the
retention insert to the guide rail. Like the guide rails, the 7/8” Build
-Up can be pre-drilled through the side
should you wish to use this method for fastening the unit between jamb. This can either be done at site or
requested from the factory.
