Part One: Fastening the
alloy base.
1. The base of the Duralock2 must be
fully supported by a structural rail.
2.
The “Jaw” of the aluminium faces
toward the film being fastened. (Tail
& screw plate to the rear)
3. Fasten with screws not more than
225mm apart* (use screw type to suit
the structural rail
– e.g timber, steel &
alloy etc). A small locating groove on
the strip indicates the screw position.
4.Take care to align the alloy joints and
allow a 2mm expansion gap
between alloy strips end-to-end.
Dated: 19/10/05
Part Three:
Install the
Locking Bead
8. Ensure that the channel is fully
seated & that the “Jaw” of the
channel is fully open before
pressing the locking bead into
place.
Note:
Film damage can occur
if the UPVC channel insert is
not fully seated with its jaw
fully open.
9. Beginning at its end press the
UPVC locking bead with
rounded edge facing down fully
into position. A soft headed
mallet may be used gently to
assist.
IMPORTANT
REMINDER NOTES!
*
The correct assembly process
is required. The position of the
film, the direction of the locking
lug on the channel insert, the
full seating & opening of the
UPVC channel before the bead
insertion is essential for reliable
holding and to prevent damage
of the Film.
*
Do
not
place
the
cover
between the two UPVC inserts!
Always
assemble
the
two
UPVC inserts individually &
completely.
*
Do not
hit the channel &
locking bead into the alloy
groove in one motion,
film
damage will occur!
* If removal of the strips is
required
always
remove the
locking bead firstly then pull the
trailing edge of the film.
Attempting
to
remove
the
channels in any other way can
result in damage to the film &
clipping system.
*
A “short-leg” version of the
locking bead is available. This
assists with fabrics & films that
measure above 400 microns
thickness to be held in the
Duralock 2 system. Talk to your
local supplier.
Ph. Australia: 1800-024-680
Ph. USA 800 872
2476
Part Two: Tensioning the film over the aluminium jaw &
position the first UPVC channel insert.
5. Tension the film over the jaw of aluminium.
6.
Important:
Ensure that the channel insert has the locking lug
(A)
facing forward ! toward the
film.
7. Always insert the UPVC strips beginning at their ends not their middle.
The “channel” insert with its front “Locking Lug edge” facing forward is inserted firstly. Tilt the
front edge down
(B)
& whilst easing film tension from behind locate the channel insert into the
alloy groove using a rolling motion. Leave a small gap between strips 5-10mm to allow for
heat expansion. Sliding your fingers along the jaw of the channel will fully open the insert &
position the film in the alloy base
(C)
.
(A)
Locking Lug Forward
(B)
Tilt Channel Insert
(C)
Fully Seat Channel Insert
6&7. Beginning at the end position the
channel UPVC over the groove with ‘locking
lug’ facing forward & with a rolling motion
insert the back edge, whilst at the same time
easing the film tension from behind.
8. Important: Fully seat the channel
insert & spread its jaw fully open
5. Draw the film tight over the
aluminium jaw.
9. With the channel fully spread,
press the locking bead into place,
beginning at its end.
9. Position locking bead rounded edge facing down.
Do not force open the jaw of the UPVC channel by
hammering the bead into position.
1-4. Screw Spacing
9. Continue to feed in the bead
9. Completed view
