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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION — STANDARD PANEL SYSTEMS
Standard Panel Systems
Step A. Install the Frame
1.
Position the frame for mounting.
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Outside (OM) Mount.
Center the frame over the opening.
There should be a
1
⁄
4
" reveal on all four sides (or an equal
reveal if a larger or smaller reveal was specified on the
original order).
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➤
Inside (IM) Mount.
Center the frame in the opening. Insert
temporary shims between the shutter frame and the
window to hold the frame centered.
2.
Attach the
side frames
within 3" of the top corners mounting surface with a #6
mounting screw long enough for a secure installation.
Mount the Panels
1.
Place the panels into the 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.
2.
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.
3.
Close the panels and check for proper alignment. If panels are misaligned, rack the
shutters by grasping the frame at the bottom corners and move it from side to side until
proper alignment is achieved.
NOTE:
In the following procedures, after each fastener is placed, close the panels and
check the alignment. If the alignment is lost, remove the fastener, re-align the panels, and
then re-install the fastener.
IMPORTANT:
For installations with multiple T-posts, it is recommended that you begin
your racking at the center most section and work your way out to each end.
NOTE:
Ramp caps are standard on the bottom of every panel on the non-hinged stile.
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