MEASURE & INSTALLATION TIPS

MEASURING THE OPENING

When measuring an opening, measure in 3 different places for the width and again 3 places for the height. It may be that the opening is out of square or have a bow in it.

Treat every opening as its own project. Do not assume two openings in a room are going to be the same.

Check where the panel is going to be mounted.

Is there at least 40mm - 1½" in the reveal? Is the architrave in the way?

Is there a splayed ledge or are the reveals tapered?

This may arise as a problem if you measure at the place of a wall wherein the recess is not the same, the panel may not fit.

Check for clearance of the panel as it is hinged and opens back against the wall Will it encounter any skirting or architrave or hit another door swing?

Check if the structure into which you will fix is structural (a M² panel weighs 18kg).

We recommend hinges placed at 600mm apart 100mm from bottom and top of panel.
Is there a light switch or GPO behind where the shutter will swing.

When measuring an opening, measure in 3 different places for the width and again 3 places for the height. It may be that the opening is out of square or have a bow in it.

Is the reveal square to the wall, is the wall plumb. Will hardware, hinges suit or do you need to get in a buff hinge.

Check clearances of windows, locks etc.

Check which direction blade is to face if clearance is a problem.