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PENTAGON DefendaGuard Manual Operation

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MANUAL OPERATION
SPRING ASSIST OPERATION
Face of Wall & Between Jamb | Under Lintel Mount
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 MANUAL OPERATION SPRING ASSIST OPERATION Face of Wall & Between Jamb | Under Lintel Mount INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION INSTALLATION INDEX Preparation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 4 Mounting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5 Install Curtain (Only applicable if curtain is not pre-installed) ------------------------------------------------------- Page 11 Testing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 15 Adjusting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 16 Complete -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 20 TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Cordless Drill with #2 Robertson 1/8”...
  • Page 4 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

    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 width of the guide rail (C) being mounted face of wall, the depth of the guide rail being mounted between jamb, and the depth of the box housing (A) at the top of the opening.

  • Page 7: Mounting 2

    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 face. 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. Carefully uncoil the curtain down into the guide rails (C) until it is in the closed position. Remove the protective foam wrapping on the curtain. Important note: Ensure the box housing (A) is firmly supported to avoid breaking the box housing legs.
  • Page 12 SKIP THIS STEP IF YOUR SHUTTER HAS PRE-MOUNTED STOPPER BRACKETS 11. 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 13: Install Curtain (Only Applicable If Curtain Is Not Pre-Installed)

    INSTALL CURTAIN SKIP THIS STAGE IF YOUR CURTAIN IS PRE-INSTALLED IN THE BOX HOUSING The shutter curtain is pre-installed into the box housing (A) if the weight of the curtain roll (B) is less than 60 pounds. Warning: Bending the curtain backwards will cause damage (not covered by warranty). 1.
  • Page 14 4. Lift the curtain into the box housing (A), feed it over top of the axle (E), and carefully uncoil the curtain down into the guide rails (C) until it is in the closed position and the bottom bar (D) is at the bottom.
  • Page 15 7. 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. These t-clips will be used to attach the curtain to the axle in step 9.
  • Page 16 9. 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. 10.

  • Page 17: Testing 4

    TESTING 4 1. The spring tension has been factory tested, and should now be set at the optimal position for operation. Test the shutter operation by opening and closing it. You should be able to operate it easily with one hand. Closing the shutter: When you pull the curtain down to close the shutter, it should stay by itself...

  • Page 18: Adjusting

    ADJUSTING SKIP THIS STAGE IF YOUR SHUTTER PERFORMED WELL IN THE TESTING STAGE There are two adjustment options. Option 1 is needed if the shutter is too hard to close or opens too easily and hits the top hard. Option 2 is needed if the shutter is too hard to open, does not hold itself open, or closes with too much force (skip to page 18).
  • Page 19 4. Insert the charging handles into the axle (E) again, and turn the axle the opposite way by moving the handles down from the top of the box housing (A) to the curtain. Continue turning the axle for one complete turn (360 degrees).
  • Page 20 OPTION #2 If the shutter is too hard to open, does not hold itself open, or closes with too much force. The spring tension may be too low. Follow these steps to increase tension: 1. Put the curtain down into the closed position.
  • Page 21 4. Insert the charging handles into the axle (E) again, and continue turning the axle by moving the handles up from the curtain to the top of the box hsouing (A). Turn the axle for one complete turn (360 degrees). 5.

  • Page 22: Complete

    COMPLETE 1. Put the curtain down into the closed position. 2. If your shutter has support brackets: Remove the support brackets (K) in order to complete the next step. 3. Replace the box housing (A) cover lid and secure it with the four screws you removed in stage 1 of the installation.
  • Page 23 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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