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GETTING STARTED
Kirsch
®
Composite Shutters Collection is built using the highest quality materials. When properly installed, these shutters will
provide a lifetime of beauty and performance.
IMPORTANT:
These installation instructions are intended for professional installers who have been certified after attending
shutter training.
Installation Overview
Panel shutters come in many configurations — individually hinged, bi-fold panels, with and without T-posts, track systems
comprised of one to many panels, and with a variety of frames for inside or outside mounting.
Whatever the configuration, installation procedures are basically the same. The frame is assembled and fastened to the window
at two points. Then the shutter panels are individually installed and racked, during which time frame attachment is completed.
Magnet mounting, caulking, and other finish work complete the installation.
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the shutters. The package will include:
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Shutter panels
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Disassembled frames
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Miscellaneous hardware
Tools and Materials Needed
Tools
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Flat blade, Phillips, and Robertson #1 screwdrivers
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Measuring tape
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Power drill and drill bits
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Pencil
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Finish nailer
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Level
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Rubber mallet
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Awl
Materials
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Canvas drop cloth large enough for unpacking and pre-drilling
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Finishing supplies (caulk, fill-sticks, etc.)
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Clean fabric cloth and a mild cleaning spray solution
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An extra supply of assorted Hoffmann keys
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Shim materials
Fasteners
Screws of varying lengths and types are required to install shutters. The chart below shows the standard fasteners, what each is
used for, and the driver needed to secure them. Other types of installation screws may be needed if mounting into concrete, metal,
or similar surfaces.
#6 x 2
1
∕
4
" Installation Screw
Attaches frame to mounting surface
#1 Robertson drive
#6 x 1
5
∕
8
" Installation Screw
#6 x
5
∕
8
" Hinge Screw
#8 x 2" Pan Head Screw
#8 x
3
∕
4
" Flat Head Screw
#4 x
5
∕
8
" Flat Head Screw
#8 x 3" Installation Screw
#8 x 3
1
∕
2
" Installation Screw
Attaches Trim L-Frame +
1
/
2
" to
mounting surface
#1 Robertson drive
Attaches Trim L-Frame + 1"
to mounting surface
#1 Robertson drive
Attaches sill frame to side frames and T-post
#1 Robertson drive
Attaches bi-fold or bypass support bracket
to opening
#2 Phillips drive
Attaches hinges, interpanel clips, and
panel ramps
#1 Robertson drive
Attaches bi-fold and bypass carrier hardware
to panels
#2 Phillips drive
Attaches bi-fold or bypass track to frame
or opening
#2 Phillips drive
Attaches L-bracket to bi-fold or bypass frame
and valance
#2 Phillips drive
Attaches bi-fold pivot pin to panel
#2 Phillips drive
Attaches bi-fold pivot bracket to frame
#2 Phillips drive
Attaches magnet strike plate
#1 Robertson drive
Attaches magnets
#1 Robertson drive
#8 x 1
1
∕
4
" Pan Head Screw
#8 x
3
∕
4
" Pan Head Screw
#6 x
3
∕
8
" Pan Head Screw
#8 x 1" Flat Head Screw
#6 x
1
∕
2
" Pan Head Screw
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