CAPITOL TECHNICAL GUIDE v3

MOUNTING TYPES
HINGED PANELS
The most common choice for windows, panels are hinged within
shutter frame and installed inside the window or on the face, or
hinged directly to the window frame using hanging strip. Standard
non-mortise hinges are used for this method and are colour matched
to the shutters. Wider windows can be broken into multiple panel
layouts using T posts. Panel widths must be kept within recommended
specifications due to the weight on the hinges. When installing wide
panels, it is recommended you assist and lift panels into frames.
BIFOLD HINGED PANELS
Two panels are hinged together to bifold in the window
without the use of top or bottom tracking. Commonly used
in smaller windows where clearance is required over kitchen
or bathroom taps. A maximum of two panels hinged
together applies and panel widths are limited due to the
weight of two panels on one set of hinges. Frame is used in
the same way as standard hinged panels.
FIXED PANELS
Panels can be fixed into place to accommodate taps or
household fixtures that may impede the use of hinged
panels, or between rooms as a divider. Top and bottom U
channel allows for removable panels, while light block all
four sides front and rear fixes panels into place so that
louvres open and close but panels remain permanently in
place.
TRACK BIFOLD PANELS
Multiple panels are hinged together and connected to a
top and bottom tracking system using wheel carriers and
bottom guides. A box out board system is optional, however
this is useful to block light gaps. Tracks are attached to the
headboard and a fascia is supplied to cover conceal
tracking and hardware.
BYPASS PANELS
Sliding panels are connected to a top and bottom track
using wheel carriers and bottom guides. The ideal layout
over doorways. A box out board system is optional,
however this is useful to block light gaps. Tracks are
attached to the headboard and a fascia is supplied to
cover conceal tracking and hardware.
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