1 this table is based on 140 mph design wind speeds a 45 ft average roof height and an open exposure.
Hurricane panel installation instructions.
2 fasteners are to be installed at opposing ends or opposing sides of the shutter panels.
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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.
Be certain the bolts protrude through the keyhole slots along the bottom of the shutter.
Make sure the hurricane panel is tightly in place and the studded angle track is lined up with the mark in step 9.
For either installation method panels can be overlapped by more than 1 rise but should always be overlapped at least 1 rise for the most effective installation.
Now with both tracks in place you can install the hurricane shutters.
The follow pictures depict a typical hurricane shutter installation from start to finish.
Attach the rest of the screws into the holes provided.
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Set the panel aside and drill the holes.
Take you studded angle track and place it underneath the inserted panel.
Slip the upper end of the first shutter into the header.
The installation video on the website made the installation very easy.
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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.
Press the bottom of the panel against the house wall.
Mark the hole locations from the panel directly onto the house.
Before you begin make sure the uv side usually identified by a label and protective plastic seal is on the outside.
Pre drill starter holes in h header pre drill starter holes in f track.
This article will tell you how to install hurricane shutters.
Special situations such as protruding windowsills overhangs etc may require minor adjustments to the above instructions.
Now you re ready to drill the holes into the panels using a step bit.
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Attach the last side panel using the same instructions as the first.