Installation Instructions

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If the brighter cell is between the numbered temperature

cells, position the panel between the corresponding

temperature indicator lines (gure 2). Example: If the

PanelThermometer reads 65, align the second panel to

the 65 temperature indicator line on the rst panel. If the

cell between the 65 and 100 is brighter, position the panel

between the 65 and 100 temperature indicator lines.

First Course

Installation is made simpler with these easily identiable

features marked on the front the shingles.

1. Use a full panel to start your rst course.

2. Starting on the right side of the wall, hook the bottom

locking leg of the panel into the starter strip and slide

panel into the cornerpost or receiving channel

(gure 3). Leave 1/4"

space between the

panel and the corner

for expansion. If you

are planning to install

the Mitered Cornerpost,

space the panel 3" from

the corner.

3. Fasten the panel to

the wall by rst nailing

through the round

center hole in the

nailing hem at the top

of the panel. Continue

nailing the panel with

5 nails: one in the

right-end nail slot

and one at each of the QuickReference™ Nail Mark

Indicators (gure 4). Leave 1/8" to 1/16" between the

nail heads and the panel to allow freedom of movement

during normal expansion and contraction. The S7

panel features NailStop™ to guide in correct nail head

clearance.

4. Install the next panel by positioning it below the starter

strip and next to the rst panel. Push in and up to

lock the panel into the starter strip, as shown in

gure 5. Space the second panel according to the

panel temperature at the corresponding temperature

indicator lines (gure 1). Gently tap the outside of the

HammerTapper™ ribs to properly position the

panel left or right.

5. Nail the panel into position starting with the round

center hole and then placing the next nail in the right-

end nail slot (which overlaps the previous panel’s left-

end slot) so that the nail goes through both panels’ nail

slots simultaneously. Continue nailing the rest of the

panel using the procedure in step 3.

6. Continue to install remaining panels of rst course as

described in steps 3 through 5.

Second Course

7. Cut 26" off of the right side of the

S7 panel at indicator 26, which

is located on the hanger below

the nail slots, cutting straight

through the panel (gure 6). Drill

a 3/16" hole in the center of the

nail hem and nail siding through

this hole to control direction of

expansion and contraction.

8. Set the spacing using the PanelThermometer and

temperature indicator lines. Another option is to nail

each end of a nail slot located at the center of the

panel and repeat steps 4-6.

Third Course

9. Cut 50" off of the right side of the S7 panel at indicator

50, which is located on the hanger below the nail slots,

cutting straight through the panel. Drill a 3/16" hole in

the center of the nail hem and nail siding through this

hole to control direction of expansion and contraction.

Another option is to nail each end of a nail slot located

at the center of the panel.

Continue to stagger panel courses according to steps

1 and 9, repeating the same process of 1st course, 2nd

course, 3rd course to ensure a random shingle pattern

up the wall (gure 7).

NOTE: If two temperature cells on the

PanelThermometer show a color change, use the

brighter color as the indicator.

NOTE: Care must be taken to not align the shingle

separation when installing on a gable end. Do not

follow the full, -26", -50" pattern in the gable.

quick reference nail

mark indicators

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cut at indicator 26

1/4"

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gure 6

gure 7

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