Installation Guide

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Preparing the grooved board edges

□ After installing the rst end boards (pg 9), insert the

Phantom universal clip into the grooved edge of the deck

board in alignment with the center of each joist. The screws

are pre-inserted for your convenience.

NOTE: Grooved boards are not intended to be used as

perimeter boards unless you are also installing fascia boards

appropriately to cover the exposed grooves, or when the groove

is against a wall or other hard structure.

Securing the fasteners

□ Using the included T-15 Star drive bit, drive the screw

vertically down, not angled, until it is ush in the

countersunk hole. With some deck boards it may be

necessary to leave the screw loose until the next course

of decking is laid; then, tighten the screw completely. Be

careful not to over-tighten the screw to prevent breakage or

bowing of the clip. A screw gun with a clutch setting is very

effective for this application.

Installing the remaining boards/rows

□ Slide the second deck board into place and push or

tap forward to ensure the board is ush against the

Phantom Universal deck clip. If left loose, nish driving

the screw vertically down, not angled, until it is ush

in the countersunk hole. Install the remaining Phantom

clips where each joist intersects with the deck board.

□ Repeat installing fasteners and positioning boards to

cover the deck surface. See “Installing the nal end

boards” (pg 9) for completing the deck.

Installing butt joints

□ Where two boards butt together, allow for adequate end-

to-end board spacing and use a single Phantom Universal

hidden fastener to secure board ends.

Hidden Fastener Installation - Grooved Edge Decking (continued)

PHANTOM UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION

NOTE: The Phantom Universal fastener provides a 3/16 in. side-to-side gap between each deck board and is designed to be 1-1/2 in. wide to

completely cover the joist and further enhance the hidden fastener aesthetics.

Side view