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STANDARD SHUTTER INSTALLATION
GETTING STARTED
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Shutters Installation Manual
Shutters Installation Manual
STEP 3: ORGANIZE PARTS AND COMPONENTS
Each frame will be identified with a removable label.
• The top will be identified on the label as ‘Top Frame’.
• The bottom will be identified on the label as ‘Bottom Sill’ or ‘Bottom’.
• The left and right frames will be labeled accordingly.
• Do not remove product labels until product is installed.
• Match the line number of the frame to the line number of the panel.
• Lay out frame sides, panels and other components to prepare Shutters for assembly.
STEP 4: ASSEMBLE YOUR FRAME
Review information recorded from packing slip (Step 1) to use correct directions per
your frame style, mount type and T-Posts (if applicable, see the T-Post
(Step A and B) instructions on Page 10).
Insert Corner Keys
– (All Frame Styles, except Outside Mount L Frame applications only)
• Insert the corner keys into both top and bottom frames, and align the frames
for insertion.
• Slide the corner key that is in the top and bottom frames into the end of each
side frame.
• Tap with a rubber mallet until an audible “pop” is caused, indicating the frames
have been successfully secured.
Glue Corner Keys
– (Outside Mount L Frame applications only)
• Apply Loctite (or Contact Cement) to inside surface of the corner key
cavity of both frame corners to be assembled (Not supplied)
• Insert the corner key, making sure that an audible “pop” has occurred,
indicating the frames have been successfully secured. Hold firmly
until set (10 to 20 seconds).
• Repeat for remaining corners.
Important:
It will be impossible to detach the corners after the adhesive
has set.
Metal L-Brackets
– (Applicable to Trim Frame, Bullnose Frame, Decor Trim)
• With the frame face down, set a metal L-Bracket on the back of the frame
in each corner with the mounting holes bevel side up.
• Using the two holes closest to the inside corner of the bracket, offset one
of the supplied screws (#6 x 5/8”) away from the corner to tighten up the
frame. In a corresponding manner, offset one of the supplied screws in the
hole opposite the first screw.
• Fill the remaining open holes with the two remaining screws. If minor gaps
appear, caulk or sealant can be used to seal the corners once the shutter
is completely installed.
STEP 2: TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
• Pencil
• Tape measure
• Level
• Rechargeable, variable speed drill
•
3
⁄
8
” diameter drill bit
• 3” Square/ Robertson bits #1 and #2
• Slot screwdriver
• Non marring hammer with 1” head
• Caulk or sealant for both mitered corners and to cover gaps between the frames and window jambs
• Loctite
®
glue 414 or contact cement – required for outside mount applications (not supplied)
• Jig saw, hack saw, Dremmel
®
tool or exacto knife if cut-outs are required
"L Bracket–not included
with L Frame and Z Frame"
Hinge Pin
Corner Key
Corner Key
Hinge leaf on
frame is below
the hinge leaf
on the panel
Corner Key
Top
Panel
Frame
Apply glue here
for L frame
applications only
Metal Bracket
installed on back
side of Trim Frame,
Decor Trim Frame,
and Bullnose Frame.
