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PENTAGON DefendaGuard Manual Operation

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MANUAL OPERATION
TAPE OPERATION
Between Jamb | Under Lintel Mount
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 MANUAL OPERATION TAPE OPERATION Between Jamb | Under Lintel Mount INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 3: Pre-Installation Information

    PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION INSTALLATION INDEX Preparation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 4 Mounting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5 Install Curtain (Only applicable if curtain is not pre-installed) ------------------------------------------------------- Page 13 Complete -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 23 TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Ladders (If required for Cordless Drill with #2 7/8”...

  • Page 4: Guide Rails

    PARTS Shutters that weight under 60 pounds will have the curtain and t-clips pre-installed inside the box housing. If the shutter is narrower than the guide rails’ height, the guide rails will be in a separate box labelled ‘Guide Rails’. BOX HOUSING CURTAIN Size will vary depending on shutter height and width...
  • Page 5 HARDWARE Hardware can be found in the installation package provided with the shutter. If some of the hardware listed below is not included, this means your shutter does not require it. T-CLIPS SCREW HOLE COVERS (If Required) Pre-installed on shutters under 60 pounds Used to cover screw holes on the guide rails INSTALLATION SCREWS SUPPORT BRACKETS...
  • Page 6 PREPARATION 1. Remove the protective plastic on the exterior of the box housing (A). 2. Ensure the entire mounting surface is completely flat. You will need the depth of one guide rail (C) on each side of the opening, and the depth of the box housing (A) at the top of the opening.
  • Page 7 MOUNTING 2 1. Set the box housing (A) on a flat surface with the back (flat) side facing down and top facing towards the opening. SKIP THIS STEP IF YOUR CURTAIN IS NOT PRE-INSTALLED IN BOX HOUSING 2. If you have a locking bottom bar (D): Put the lock into the unlocked position.
  • Page 8 4. If your shutter has support brackets: Mount the support brackets (K) onto the bottom of the box housing (A) and the face of the guide rails (C) on each end of the shutter to protect the box housing legs. Use the tek screws (J2). 5.
  • Page 9 6. Ensure the box housing (A) and guide rails (C) are straight and level. Use shims if required to keep the guide rails straight. 7. Mount the guide rails (C) to the sides of the opening. Use the #10 - 2” screws (J1) provided to secure the guide rails to the opening.
  • Page 10 SKIP THIS STEP IF YOUR SHUTTER DOES NOT REQUIRE A SILL Window or counter shutters with no sill (F) for the curtain to rest on when closed will need a sill installed. If a sill is required, it will be provided. 8.
  • Page 11 SKIP THIS STEP IF YOUR CURTAIN IS NOT PRE-INSTALLED IN BOX HOUSING 9. Release the tape from the tape coiler (N1) in order to operate the shutter in the next step. Do not fasten the tape coiler to the guide rail (C) yet. To operate the shutter, pull the tape in the upwards direction so that the tape goes into the box housing (A).
  • Page 12 SKIP THIS STEP IF YOUR CURTAIN IS NOT PRE-INSTALLED IN BOX HOUSING 10. Carefully uncoil the curtain down into the guide rails (C) until it is in the closed position. To operate the shutter, pull the tape in the upwards direction so that the tape goes into the box housing (A).
  • Page 13 SKIP THIS STEP IF YOUR SHUTTER HAS PRE-MOUNTED STOPPER BRACKETS 12. Mounting holes for the stopper brackets (L) need to be drilled in both guide rails (C) with your 1/8” drill bit. Use the stopper brackets as a template to mark/drill the mounting holes on both guide rails.
  • Page 14 SKIP THIS STEP IF YOUR CURTAIN IS NOT PRE-INSTALLED IN BOX HOUSING 13. Install the auto-lock brackets (L) onto each side of the box housing (A). Ensure the shutter is in the closed position. *The top of the box housing is not shown for illustration purposes.
  • Page 15 INSTALL CURTAIN SKIP THIS STAGE IF YOUR CURTAIN IS PRE-INSTALLED IN THE BOX HOUSING There are two curtain installation options. Option 1 is the easiest and most convenient for curtains that are not too heavy. Option 2 is for larger shutters (skip to page 17). Warning: Bending the curtain backwards will cause damage (not covered by warranty).
  • Page 16 D. Remove the soft protective material you wrapped around the axle (E) in step B on the previous page. E. Slide the t-clips (H) provided onto the top of the curtain. Evenly space them along the width of the curtain with the end ones 3”...
  • Page 17 SKIP THIS STEP IF YOUR AXLE DOES NOT HAVE SPRING ASSIST (NO LABEL) If your axle has a label displaying tension instructions and the location of the winding wheel, then your axle has spring assist. F. Before attaching the curtain to the axle (E) you must tension the axle spring by turning it with the charging handles provided.
  • Page 18 SKIP THIS STEP IF YOUR AXLE DOES NOT HAVE SPRING ASSIST (NO LABEL) H. Using the charging handles, carefully rotate the axle (E) the opposite way, until you feel the spring tension transfer onto the curtain. Remove the charging handles and allow the curtain to coil up into the box housing (A).
  • Page 19 OPTION #2 A. Hang straps in a loop around the axle (E). Place the straps 1/3 of the width from each end of the axle. B. Lift the curtain roll (B) up and into the strap loops. The curtain roll should be orientated so that the loose end of the curtain is coming up the back of the roll.
  • Page 20 C. Slide the t-clips (H) provided onto the top of the curtain. Evenly space them along the width of the curtain with the end ones 3” in from each end of the curtain. D. Rotate the curtain roll (B) in the straps and pull the loose end of the curtain roll up behind the axle (E).
  • Page 21 E. Attach the t-clips (H) onto the axle (E) by squeezing the arrow-shaped ends, and inserting them into the long narrow slots in the axle. Ensure all of the t-clips are inserted into the same row of slots in the axle. F.
  • Page 22 G. Using the tape, carefully rotate the axle (E). This will transfer the curtain roll (B) from the straps onto the axle. Important notes: Pull the curtain roll suspended on the strap loops away from the guide rails (C) to prevent it from rubbing and scratching.
  • Page 23 H. Once the curtain is almost completely transferred from the straps to the axle (E), you will need to remove the straps and carefully lift the bottom bar (D) and set it into the guide rails (C) and then pull it down inside the guide rails. I.
  • Page 24 J. Install the auto-lock brackets (L) onto each side of the box housing (A). Ensure the shutter is in the closed position. *The top of the box housing is not shown for illustration purposes. When the shutter is in the closed positon, continue operating the shutter downwards allowing the axle (E) to turn until the t-clips (H) push the top of the...
  • Page 25 COMPLETE 1. Put the curtain down into the closed position. To operate the shutter, pull the tape in the upwards direction so that the tape goes into the box housing (A). To open the shutter, pull the tape out of the box housing and down to the tape coiler.
  • Page 26 6. Determine which end of the box housing (A) the tape coiler (N1) is on. Mount the tape guide (N2) to the box housing through the pre-drilled holes, using the tek screws (J2) provided. If your tape exits the back of the box housing, mount the tape guide to the back of the box housing.

  • Page 27: Contact Details

    YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR DEFENDAGUARD SHUTTER, CONGRATULATIONS! For technical support on the installation of your shutter, please contact Pentagon. CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 1.866.705.4668 Email: sales@pentagonshutters.com Website: www.pentagonshutters.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT...
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