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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION — BAY WINDOWS
Step D. Rack and Secure the Middle Bay Panel(s)
1.
After mounting the panel(s), close the panel(s) and check for proper alignment.
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If misaligned, grasp the bottom frame and move it side-to-side until proper alignment
is achieved.
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Mark the position of the frame on the wall and open the panel(s). Marking the position
is particularly important with larger shutters.
2.
Attach the frame to the wall within 3" of the bottom corner, making sure the frame lines
up with your mark.
3.
Close the panel(s) and check alignment.
4.
Secure the balance of the frame. There should be one screw within 3" of each corner and
no more than 30" between fasteners.
IMPORTANT:
With each fastener that is placed, close the panels and check the alignment.
If the alignment is lost, go back to the fastener, remove, re-align, and re-install.
Step E. Install the Left Bay Frame
1.
Align the right side of the left bay with the left side of the middle bay frame.
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For Z/L frame combinations or sill frames, file or trim the right side of the frame as described in Step B.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that the tops are flush, and the bead edge of the butting L-frames are aligned properly and
do not
overlap.
2.
Attach the top and 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 panel(s) into the left frame by fitting the pin end of the hinges into the hinge
barrels.
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If necessary, tap up the hinge pins on one or more of the hinges in order to easily
install the panels.
3.
After the panels are installed, tap the pins down.
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Be sure to use a tapping block to avoid damage to the panel or the pin.
Step G. Rack and Secure the Left Bay Panel(s)
1.
After mounting the panel(s), close the panel(s) and check for proper alignment.
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If misaligned, grasp the left side of the left frame at the top and bottom, and move the
frame up and down until proper alignment is achieved.
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Mark the position of the frame on the wall and open the panel(s).
2.
Attach the frame at the left-side top corner, making sure the frame lines up with your mark.
3.
Close the panel(s) and check alignment.
4.
Secure the balance of the frame. There should be one screw within 3" of each corner.
IMPORTANT:
With each fastener that is placed, close the panel(s) and check the alignment. If the alignment is lost, go back to the
fastener, remove, re-align, and re-install.
Step H. Install the Right Bay Frame
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Repeat Step E for the right frame.
Step I. Mount the Right Bay Panel(s)
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Repeat Step F for the right panel(s).
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Support Left Side
