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Panel Lock Installation
Magnet Catch Placement
Cap Screw Holes
Remove the Ramps and drill
a pilot hole for each screw
using a 3/32" drill bit.
Place the Ramp back on the
frame and set the screws.
Repeat as necessary.
Test the panels to ensure
proper function and closure.
The Panel Lock Plunger
can be adjusted by using
a flat head screwdriver.
Push in on the plunger
and rotate clockwise to
thread the plunger into the
panel or rotate the plunger
counterclockwise to extend
the plunger.
Once all screws have been
installed and panels checked
for level, cap all holes with the
provided button plugs.
Close the gaps around the
L-Frames with L-Frame Cover
Strip (optional). This is glued
to the front face of the frame.
Caulk or sealant can be used
to seal any gaps around the
frames or mitered corners
also.
For Z- and Trim frames, Dap
or Caulking can be used to
seal any gaps around the
frames or mitered corners.
WINDOW
TRIM
Z-, and Trim Frames
3/8" HOLE CAPPED
WITH BUTTON COVER
WINDOW
JAMB
INSTALLATION
SCREW
Panel Lock Spring Loaded Plunger
Mark center of each plunger with a pencil
Center line of plunger
Panel lock ramp
Note: Ramps will be necessary when
less than 4 frame sides are ordered.
NOTE: Ramps will be necessary when
less than 4 frame sides are ordered
CENTER LINE OF PLUNGER
PANEL LOCK
RAMP
Panel Lock Installation / Cap Screw Holes
Magnet Catch Placement
Install catch plate first as
shown on drawings with the
holes towards the center of
the panel. (top illustration)
Each catch plate should be
3
⁄
8
" away from the edge of the
stile and
3
⁄
8
" away from the
end of the panel.
With panels in the closed
position, mark with a pencil
on the sill or frame where the
stile meets the cross rail.
Install the magnet from the
mark toward the inside of
the panel.
Install two magnet catches
per panel.
NOTE: All magnets and catches
must be installed. Mount
magnets on frames. When
there is no frame, mount
magnets on window sill or
jamb. Receiver plate mounts on
bottom and top cross rails.
Magnets and catches will not
be used if the panel lock has
been installed.
A
B
Vertical
Jamb
3/8”
3/8”
On framed applications, mount plate 3/8” from stile
(A)
,
and 3/8” from end of panel on top rail
(B)
.
Frame
Magnet on Frame
Plate
Top Rail
Stile
Bottom Rail
Plate
Magnet on Sill
Plate is
with panel
3/8”
Plate is 3/8” from
end of panel
Side View
SIDE VIEW OF MAGNET CATCH POSITION
FRAME
MAGNET ON FRAME
PLATE
TOP RAIL
STILE
BOTTOM RAIL
PLATE
MAGNET ON SILL
PLATE IS
3/8" FROM
END OF
PANEL
PLATE IS FLUSH
WITH PANEL
