CAPITOL TECHNICAL MANUAL

FIXED PANELS
Panels can be fixed in place without hinges using three different methods:
1. Magnets - magnets at all four corners of a panel allow for fixing into place with full operation
of louvres, yet easy removal of a panel to clean or open a window. This is most effective where
there may be tapware that does not allow for a panel to hinge open. Standard deductions
apply.
2. U Channel – the most common choice for fixed panels, top and bottom U channel allows for
panels to be lifted up into the top channel and drop down into the bottom channel, so that
louvres function fully yet the panel can be removed for window access. H section can also
be used with ENCORE Outside to block light gaps between panels with the use of angle at
left and right sides to act as beading. The factory will deduct 4mm from the gross opening
width and 30mm from the gross opening height for OPUS and ENCORE Inside to allow for easy
installation. They will deduct 10mm from total width for ENCORE Outside and supply left and
right side angles.
3. Beading – For OPUS only, light block is used as beading at the front and rear of a panel (all
four sides) and allows full louvre function however the panels are permanently in place and
cannot be removed. This is the most asthetic option for openings between rooms where there
is no glass window that requires access and shutter panels are merely used as a feature.
Standard deductions apply.
FIXING OPTIONS
& HARDWARE
OPUS POLYMER ENCORE INSIDE ENCORE OUTSIDE
U Channel
45mm
37.5mm
37.5mm
U channel is used top and
bottom to slip panels inside
for easy removal and
operable louvres. Sides can
be dressed with beading
(optional with order).
15mm
5mm
29mm
25mm
15mm
48.5mm
31mm
50mm
48.5mm
31mm
50mm
45mm
23.5mm
25mm
23.5mm
25mm
*Only rabbet stiles can be
used for U channel
37.5mm
*Channel width allows for
D Mould panels
37.5mm
*Channel width allows for
D Mould panels
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