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4-SIDED Z FRAME - INSTALLING HINGE SPACERS
4-SIDED Z FRAME - SECURE FRAMES & PANELS
Check gaps between panels and
adjust accordingly with hinge
spacers provided if needed.
To adjust gaps loosen screws.
Then insert a hinge spacer behind
the hinge.
Tighten the screws back up.
HINGE SPACER
Once reveal (gap between the panel
and the frame) is aligned, secure the
top and bottom frame.
USING SCREWS, only secure (1) one
screw into the TOP & BOTTOM frames.
USING NAIL GUN, only secure (1) one
nail into the TOP & BOTTOM frames.
TIP: Move top & bottom frame up and down to
achieve proper tolerance between panel and frame.
TIP: Move side frames in and out to achieve proper
tolerance between panel and frame.
After the top and bottom frame
are secured, check that the shutter
operates properly. Secure the
shutter by installing additional nails/
screws (pre-drill) to all sides of the
frame of the shutter.
TIP: It is recommended to apply 2 nails or screws
for every hinge, and 1 nail or screw between hinges.
SPACER INSTALLED
HINGE SPACER
LOOSEN SCREWS
TIGHTEN SCREWS
GAP
SCREWS
SCREWS
NAIL GUN
NAIL GUN
Bottom
Frame
Top
Frame
