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Composite Installation Instructions

GETTING STARTED

Installation Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Tools and Materials Needed ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Fasteners ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2

FRAME ASSEMBLY

Assemble the 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 Top Panels ................................................................................................................................. 22
Finish Work .................................................................................................................................................................. 24

OPERATION AND CARE

Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Care ............................................................................................................................................................................... 26

TROUBLESHOOTING

Louver and Louver Pin Replacement ........................................................................................................................ 26
Track System Panels Drift .......................................................................................................................................... 28

WARRANTY

 .................................................................................................................................................................. 29

Rev. A   9/3/19

Содержание Composite Shutters Series

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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