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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION — HANG STRIP
Step. B. Mount the Panel(s)
1.
Attach the panel(s) and check panel alignment with the hang strip.
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Adjust the hinges if necessary.
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If hinge adjustment is not sufficient, shims may be needed between the wall and the hang strip for final adjustment.
2.
Align the other hang strip with the panel and attach it to the wall.
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The narrow side should be against the mounting surface so that the projection of the hang strip is 1
3
⁄
8
".
NOTE:
This will provide a light gap at the top and bottom of 1
3
⁄
8
". If this light gap is not acceptable, you should order an FD
frame or an L-frame.
Hang Strip Behind (HSB) — Inside (IM) Mount
Step A. Install the Frame
1.
Attach both hang strips to the desired depth.
IMPORTANT:
The panel(s) can be flush, but not inset inside the opening.
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If both hang strips will be hinged, they should be the same depth into the window.
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If only one side will be hinged, the non-hinged side should be placed
1
⁄
4
" closer to the panel than the hinged side so that the
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 and bottom, at the desired locations.
Step B. Mount the Panel(s)
1.
Attach the panel(s) and check panel alignment with the hang strips.
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➤
Adjust the hinges if necessary.
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If hinge adjustment is not sufficient, shims may be needed between the wall and the hang strip for final adjustment.
Hang Strip to the Side (HSS) — Outside (OM) Mount Only
Hinges on One Side Only
Step A. Install the Frame
1.
Attach the hang strip with the hinges first.
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Mark the desired location of the hang strips, centered over the opening.
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The wide side of both hang strips should be against the mounting surface so that their projection is 1
1
⁄
8
".
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.
Step B. Mount the Panel(s)
1.
Attach the panel(s) and check panel alignment with the hang strip.
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Adjust the hinges if necessary.
2.
Align the other hang strip with the panel (a
3
⁄
32
" gap between the hang strip and panel is ideal) and attach it to the wall.
