Instructions / Assembly

shutters
shutter installation
Less
than 55"
55"
and Over
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Shutters
Two types of fasteners are included
within the packaging of the shutter
product; metal screws and polymer
shutterplugs.
Use four fasteners for shutters less
than 55˝ in length. Position top
screw/plug approximately 6˝ down
from the top of the shutter, and
bottom screw/plug approximately 6˝
up from the bottom of the shutter.
(Fig.1)
Use six fasteners for shutters 55˝
and longer in length. Attach the two
additional screws at the midpoint
along the length of the shutter.
(Fig.2)
Following are the instructions when
using the two types of fasteners:
Polymer Shutterplugs
Suggested for permanent, non-
removable installations; works
well on brick or block; solid-base
construction material required;
not for vinyl over foam insulation
without sheathing.
Locate shutter beside window.
Drill a 1/4˝ diameter hole in shutter
and into solid base material a
minimum of 2˝ deep (into mortar
joint locations for masonry).
Insert plug by tapping lightly with a
hammer.
DO NOT FORCE SHUTTERPLUG
SO TIGHTLY AS TO CAUSE
DEPRESSION OF SHUTTER
SURFACE.
Metal Screws
Can be used for all solid wall
surfaces.
Wood Substrates
Locate shutter beside window
Drill 7/32˝ diameter hole in shutter
and in wood surface.
For vinyl siding applications, redrill
a 3/4˝ hole in the vinyl siding
only to allow for expansion and
contraction.
Screw shutter in place with 3˝ long
metal screws (included). DO NOT
FORCE SCREW TIGHT ONTO
SHUTTER SURFACE. (Fig.5)
Masonry Construction
Locate shutter beside window.
Drill 7/32˝ hole into shutter making
sure to position at mortar locations.
Drill hole in mortar joint of masonry
as instructed by insert manufacturer.
(Fig.4)
It is necessary to incorporate inserts
(not supplied in shutter packaging)
to provide holding power for the
screw.
Place insert in hole with hammer.
Position shutter and screw in place
with 3˝ long screws. DO NOT
FORCE SCREW TIGHT ONTO
SHUTTER SURFACE. (Fig.5)
NOTE: Allow 1/4˝ gap between
shutter and window and all other
stops to allow for expansion and
contraction.
Optional hidden fasteners for
standard shutters are available from
your distributor.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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