CAPITOL TECHNICAL GUIDE v3

FRAMED SHUTTER INSTALLATION cont.
4. Secure frame mitres permanently in place using the screws supplied in pre-drill holes.
5. If you have T posts they will be pre-drilled and stamped at the bottom in order from left
to right. Locate the correct position and assemble in place.
6. Position panels in the frame by following the number stamped at the top and insert the
hinge pins.
7. Make sure the gaps are even between panels and posts and screw T posts in place if
required. Make any adjustments to square the frame up.
8. Remove hinge pins and panels.
9. Position the frame in the window and pre-drill fixing holes in you desired place. Tack the
frame into place temporarily using fixing screws without driving all the way.
10. Working left to right, position panels into place and insert hinged pins.
11. Check for squareness and make adjustments for gaps and ensure panels line up.
12. If frame needs to be adjusted up or down, or side to side, slacken off tacking screws and
insert a packer at the required location and screw in the frame at the new position.
13. Continue steps 10 and 11 until panels line up and gaps are even.
14. Drive fixing screws in all the way.
15. Screws should be positioned where hinges are located and near magnet striker plates.
16. Check for squareness and ensure panels operate correctly.
17. If using L frame inside mount, gap fill where the frame meets the window reveal.
18. Fix screw cap stickers to cover fixing screws.
19. Open and close each panel and rotate all tilts to check the shutters function correctly.
20. Adjust tension screws if necessary to ensure all louvres rotate freely.
21. Wipe shutters over and remove any surface marks using gumption for OPUS, car polish
for ENCORE, or a spot clean tool such as Chux Magic Eraser.
22. Clean up workspace and remove all packaging materials from site.
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