Four Seasons LifeRoom Optima Installation Manual

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Page 1 LifeRoom Optima Installation Manual www.fourseasonsols.com support@fourseasonsols.com 800-533-0887...
Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS LifeRoom Optima Roof & Frame…page 3 LifeRoom Optima Sidewall Framing…page 29 LifeRoom Optima Screen…page 33 www.fourseasonsols.com support@fourseasonsols.com 800-533-0887...
Page 3 Optima Patio Cover Installation Guide www.fourseasonsols.com support@fourseasonsols.com 800-533-0887...
Page 4 Optima Patio Cover Installation Guide www.fourseasonsols.com support@fourseasonsols.com 800-533-0887...
Page 5 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 1A: Attaching the Hanging Rail & Channel Select which attachment method OPTION #1, #2 or #3. (NOTE: if mounting to a masonry wall, the anchors are NOT INCLUDED).
Page 6 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 1G: Attaching the Hanging Rail & Channel (continued) Set the Hanging Rail against fascia board or wall, and fasten using the #12x3" SMS screws through the fascia board into the truss ends or wall studs.
Page 7 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 2A: 3” Edge Beam Preparation: Set two pieces of the 3" Edge Beam (#F) on a smooth flat surface, being careful not to scratch them. STEP 2B: Mark the Edge Beam Splice at 12”...
Page 8 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 2D: 3” Edge Beam Preparation continued: Make sure both halves of the Beam are straight. Then, fasten through the Top Post Bracket into the second Beam, and then into the Beam Splice using 2 #14x1-1/4 tek screws.
Page 9 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 2G: Edge Beam Preparation (continued): Rotate the beam one time. Butt the measuring tape to the Top Post Bracket (#I) and measure to the left ___" then move measuring tape to the other side of bracket and measure to the right ___.“...
Page 10 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 3A: Marking the Edge Beam & the Hanging Channel Set the 3" Edge Beam and Hanging Channel together as shown on a flat non-abrasive surface, making sure the right ends are even;...
Page 11 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 4A: Measuring, Leveling, STEP 4B: Subtract 3 ½” from Cutting, Fastening 3 x 3 Posts (#J) your measurement AND a Radius Corners to Edge Beam minimum 1/2" per foot of your roof (#F) NOTE: the bottom of the 3"...
Page 12 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 4D: Measuring, Leveling, Cutting, Fastening 3 x 3 Posts (#J) Radius Corners to Edge Beam (#F) (continued) Place a ladder at the first End Post for Person #1. Place second ladder near the opposite end for person #2 as shown. Stand up the attached Post and Front Edge Beam assembly while person #2 is holding the Front Edge Beam LEVEL and also holding a POST against the Edge Beam.
Page 13 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 4F: Measuring, Leveling, Cutting, Fastening 3 x 3 Posts (#J) Radius Corners to Edge Beam (#F) (continued) Using ladders and/or your building buddies, hold the assembly of the 2 posts and Edge Beam upright. Then, double check to ensure the Edge Beam is LEVEL.
Page 14 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 4H: Measuring, Leveling, Cutting, Fastening 3 x 3 Posts (#J) Radius Corners to Edge Beam (#F) (continued) Lay down the Edge Beam and Post Assembly. Insert the Bottom Post Bases (K) into the bottom of each Post (#J). Fasten through the side of Posts into the internal legs of the bottom base with 4 #14 x 1-1/4"...
Page 15 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 5A: Setting First and Last Roof Panels (#A) Carefully unpack and lift out two roof panels. Set the Roof Panels on saw horses carefully so as not to scratch the bottom sides.
Page 16 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 5C: Setting First & Last Roof Panels (continued) Stand up the Edge Beam and Post Assembly, tying Posts to the ladders or with help from a few building buddies.
Page 17 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 5E: Setting the First & Last Roof Panels (continued) The pre- punched holes in the Roof Panel should be lined-up with the screw groove in the bottom leg of the Hanging Channel.
Page 18 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 5H: Using a 4' level, plumb level the front side of the Post while the Post is set in front of the chaulkline. Have the left male edge of roof panel in line with the left end of the 3"...
Page 19 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 6C: Running the Roof Panels & Pre-formed Flashing (continued) The pre-punched holes in the Roof Panel should be lined-up with the screw groove in the bottom leg of the Hanging Channel (#B). It is...
Page 20 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 6F: Running the Roof Panels & Pre-formed Flashing (continued) Put a dab of caulk sealant under the 1 notch on the right side where it rests on the Roof Panel. Fasten through the Flashing into the Roof Panel top using one #10 tek screw.
Page 21 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 7A: Anchoring the Posts Each Post must be plumb level in both directions (front and side). Make sure to keep the Critical Post Spacing Measurements between the front Posts at the top and bottom.
Page 22 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 8 A: Installing Front Fascia & Fascia Clips The Roof Panels should be flush/even with the top lip of the Front Fascia as shown. Two workers on...
Page 23 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 9A: Attaching Side Fascia With assistance, hold the Side Fascia against the house and Front Fascia. Check to see if you need to trim the Side Fascia at an angle to fit tightly against the wall or house fascia.
Page 24 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 10A: Corner Angles Place each Corner Angle flush with the bottom of the Front Fascia covering the corner joint. STEP 10B: Mark the desired height of the corner and cut it.
Page 25 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 10C: Corner Angles (continued) Fasten each corner using 2 #10 x 3/4 teks each side. STEP 11A: Installing Fascia Drains Measure 6" from both ends of the Front Fascia and mark with a pencil on the bottom in the center.
Page 26 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide The Following Instructions are ONLY for LifeRoom Optimas OVER 16’ Wide. STEP 12A: Preparing to Splice the Front Fascia for LifeRoom Optimas OVER 16’ Lay the Front Fascias parallel and even on a flat non- abrasive surface.
Page 27 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 12D: Preparing to Splice the Front Fascia for LifeRoom Optimas OVER 16’ (continued) For the 30” Splice, hook your measuring tape on the ends of the Front Fascia.
Page 28 PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION SHEETS LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide STEP 12G: Preparing to Splice the Front Fascia for LifeRoom Optimas OVER 16’ (continued) Caulk inside the Front Fascia at the ends of the Splice, going up the front and back.
Page 29 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima SIDE WALL FRAMING STEP 13: Measure against the house wall and cut the 3" Receiving Channel: The Channel must be in line with the front Corner Post of the Patio Cover. Plumb level the Channel up the wall and mark the location on the wall.
Page 30 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima STEP 15: Measure the 3x3 Side Beam. Measure from the front 3x3 Beam to the inside of the Receiving Channel against the STEP 17: Measure and cut 3x3 posts for house wall, then subtract 1/2“. Cut the 3x3 house wall: Measure from the floor to Beam to that measurement.
Page 31 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima STEP 18: Assembling the Trapezoid Filler Panel: a) Measure across the top of the 3x3 Side Beam and cut the 1x1 angle to fit. Line-up the angle flush with outside edge of the Side Beam and...
Page 32 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima STEP 18 d: Measure the trapezoid opening; transfer and mark measurements onto the 2" Filler Panel. Cut the Filler Panel with a skillsaw fitted with a typical carbide tip blade. Test fit it and push it into the opening.
Page 33 LifeRoom Optima Screen Installation Guide www.fourseasonsols.com support@fourseasonsols.com 800-533-0887...
Page 34 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima What’s Included What You Need www.fourseasonsols.com support@fourseasonsols.com 800-533-0887...
Page 35 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima STEP 20: Remove the screws as shown below from both sides of the hood assembly. STEP 21: Remove the Front Cover and set aside www.fourseasonsols.com support@fourseasonsols.com 800-533-0887...
Page 36 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima STEP 22: Measure up the post as shown, from the top of the floor post bracket— not the floor—to the bottom of the 3x3 beam. STEP 23: Subtract 3 ¾” from the measurement you just made (H), and cut the Side Track.
Page 37 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima STEP 24: Slide the Receiving Channels over the leg of the End Caps as shown. www.fourseasonsols.com support@fourseasonsols.com 800-533-0887...
Page 38 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima STEP 25: Using two people, lift the Hood Assembly and Receiving Channels between the Posts of your LifeRoom Optima, and push it up tight against the beam. STEP 26: Make sure the Hood Assembly is tight against the Beam.
Page 39 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima STEP 27: Secure the Receiving Channels to each Post using self- drilling screws. Keep the bottom screw 5” up from the floor and then equally space the remaining screws . www.fourseasonsols.com support@fourseasonsols.com 800-533-0887...
Page 40 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima STEP 28: Insert the Side Rails into the Receiving Channels as shown. The Plastic Entry Guide should be on the top; do not fasten the Rails yet. STEP 29: Pull the Screen down into the...
Page 41 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima STEP 30: Pull the Screen down to the floor. Adjust the Side Rail Tracks so they are parallel with each other. Minor Screen wrinkles are normal; sunlight will typically help smooth them out. Bottom...
Page 42 LifeRoom Optima Installation Guide LifeRoom Optima STEP 32: With the Screens pulled down, attach a fastener through the End Cap on both sides as shown below. STEP 33: For 10’-5” screens, use 2 additional screws to fasten the hood upward to the 3” Edge Beam, spaced into thirds. For all other Screen units, use one screw in the center of the Hood to the Edge Beam.

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