Hurricane Panel Installation Instructions
Pre drill starter holes in h header pre drill starter holes in f track.
Hurricane panel installation instructions. Now you re ready to drill the holes into the panels using a step bit. Please say hi to everyone steffan l. 2 fasteners are to be installed at opposing ends or opposing sides of the shutter panels. Slip the upper end of the first shutter into the header.
Mark the hole locations from the panel directly onto the house. Now with both tracks in place you can install the hurricane shutters. May 2018 st. Special situations such as protruding windowsills overhangs etc may require minor adjustments to the above instructions.
3 when anchors are installed in concrete masonry or masonry stucco you can use the same spacing if the anchors are vibration resistant and have a listed typical ultimate capacity usually what is. 1 this table is based on 140 mph design wind speeds a 45 ft average roof height and an open exposure. Take you studded angle track and place it underneath the inserted panel. Before you begin make sure the uv side usually identified by a label and protective plastic seal is on the outside.
Make sure the hurricane panel is tightly in place and the studded angle track is lined up with the mark in step 9. The installation video on the website made the installation very easy. Using the hurricane panel for the appropriate window insert the panel into the h header and push the panel all the way into the top. Ensure the frame is even with the window and put in another screw at the opposite bottom corner.
Attach the rest of the screws into the holes provided. Attach the last side panel using the same instructions as the first. The follow pictures depict a typical hurricane shutter installation from start to finish. Set the panel aside and drill the holes.
This article will tell you how to install hurricane shutters. Be certain the bolts protrude through the keyhole slots along the bottom of the shutter. Croix us virgin islands florida i picked up my shipment today at paradise freight here on st croix. I highly recommend empire construction to anyone considering a purchase of hurricane shutters.
This screw should be diagonal to the first.