Alera Retractable Pleated Screen
ST Installation: Inside-Mount
Thank you for purchasing a Slide Clear Pleated Screen System
Please read the instructions thoroughly before installing your new screen system.
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Description Drawing Reference
Top Track A
Jamb Profile B
Pull-Bar C
Screen Cartridge D
Anchor Plate E
Bottom Guide F
Dual-Central Stop (Dual-Central Screen Configurations)
G
3/8" Tek Screw: Robertson #1 H
Jamb Lock (Optional) I
Required Tools and Materials Parts List
ü Screwdriver and screw bits - Phillips #1 and #2 -Robertson #1
ü Screw gun and drill ü Carpenters level or laser level ü Straight edge ü Pencil ü Cleaning cloth ü Degreaser or alcohol based cleaner ü Hand saw or chop saw ü Anchoring screws for top track, jamb profile and
anchor plates (16-20 screws) ü Drill bit to pre-drill holes for anchoring screws
Screen Diagram
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Installation 1. Ensure the Installation location is level and clean 2. Install the Jamb Profile - Part: B
ü Cut the jamb profile to the same height as your opening ü Find the center of the top track by measuring 3/4” (19mm) from either side of top track ü Use a straight edge or a laser to inscribe a line down the face-mount profile ü Peel the backing off of the anchor plates for temporary positioning ü Align the center of the anchor plates with the inscribed line ü Note: Ensure that the anchor plates are evenly spaced ü Fasten the anchor plates to the inside surface with fasteners that best fit the application ü Push the jamb profile into the anchor plates ü Note: The jamb can be fastened to either vertical inside surface depending on which direction you want
the screen to operate - Left to Right: Install jamb profile on right side - Right to Left: Install jamb profile on left side
ü Note: The jamb profile can be directly fastened to the inside surface with fasteners if required 3. Install the Top Track to the Header – Part: A
ü Fasten the top track to the header using screws that best fit the application ü Note: Pre-drill the top track before fastening the top track to the header ü Note: Make sure the top track is positioned where you would like your retractable screen to operate.
Plumb the top track with the bottom surface where your bottom guide will be positioned ü Note: The top track should be positioned inside of the jamb profile when installed
4. Dual Central Screen Configurations ONLY – Parts: G and H
ü If you have ordered a dual-central screen system, you will be required to install a dual-central stop in the center of the top track
ü Find the center of the top track and mark it with a pencil ü Fasten the D/C stop to the top track with the provided TEK screws - Part: H ü Note: Use the centerline in the top track as a guide when installing the D/C stop
5. Install the Anchor Plates -Part: E
ü Install the anchor plates on the opposite vertical surface of the jamb profile ü Find the center of the top track by measuring 3/4” (19mm) from either side of top track ü Use a straight edge to draw a line from the center of the top track down the vertical surface ü Peel the backing off of the anchor plates to temporarily position the anchor plates ü Align the center of the anchor plate with your line ü Note: Ensure the anchor plates are evenly spaced from top to bottom ü Fasten the anchor plates to the vertical surface with fasteners that best fit the application
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6. Install the Bottom Guide - Part: F
ü Clean the bottom surface using a degreaser or alcohol based cleaner ü Align the bottom guide with the anchor plates, jamb profile and top track ü Temporarily position the bottom guide to ensure proper fitment. The bottom guide should fit under the
magnet located in the jamb profile ü Note: Do not place the bottom guide underneath the jamb profile ü Note: The bottom guide may require additional cutting to fit the application ü Note: When connecting two lengths of the bottom guide connect the ends marked with a red line ü Once the bottom guide has been positioned, peel the backing off of the guide and press down on the
bottom guide to ensure a secure bond ü Note: The bottom guide may not fully adhere in cold weather applications. It is recommended that the
bottom guide adhesive is at room temperature before installation and that the bottom surface is clean and dry. In addition, the bottom guide can always be fastened to the bottom surface with a countersunk, flat head screw.
7. Install the Screen Cartridge - Part: D
ü Insert the top of the cartridge into the top track ü Align the bottom of the screen cartridge with the bottom guide ü Snap the ST base jamb profile into the anchor plates by applying moderate horizontal force to the
screen cartridge 8. Adjust the Jamb Lock - *Optional - Part: I
ü Extend your screen system so that the pull-bar engages the jamb lock, if the jamb lock does not fully engage, please perform the following steps:
ü Retract your screen system ü Pull the handle on the jamb lock upwards, while holding the base of the jamb lock in place ü Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to turn the mounting screw 1/2 turn, counter-clockwise ü Adjust the jamb lock up and down so that the jamb lock fully engages the pull-bar in the locked position. ü After the height has been adjusted, tighten the mounting screw on the jamb lock
9. After installing your screen system, repetitively extend and retract the screen to ensure a smooth operation.
If you experience any one of the following problems, please refer to the trouble-shooting guide:
ü The pull-bar does not completely close to the jamb ü The screen does not completely retract ü The screen does not operate smoothly
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Troubleshooting
I have successfully installed my new Slide Clear pleated screen, but the screen does not fully extend? Occasionally during the shipping process the strings in the screen cartridge can become tangled. To un-tangle the wires, repetitively extend and retract the screen system until the screen fully extends. When retracting the screen system, use enough force to pull the wires free, but not to the point where the screen cartridge detaches from the base jamb mount. The chain on the bottom of the screen has come off of the bottom guide? The screen system is designed to allow the chain to come off of the bottom guide when a person, object or animal unintentionally hits the screen. If this situation occurs, simply place the chain back on the bottom guide. My Slide Clear pleated screen takes an unusually large amount of force to extend and retract, and is not running smoothly
1) If the tensioning strings going across the mesh are too tight, the screen will run rough and require an unusually large amount of force to move the pull-bar. See the adjustment instructions in the User’s Manual to adjust the wire tension for your specific screen model.
2) Check the plastic chain that runs on the bottom of the screen for any debris. Use a vacuum cleaner,
water hose and/or cloth to clean any debris out of the chain. My Slide Clear pleated screen does not fully retract? If your screen does not fully retract, the horizontal tensioning strings are too loose. The more tension you put on the strings, the better the pull-bar will fully retract. Caution: If you put too much tension on the strings the screen will not operate smoothly. See the adjustment instructions in the users manual to adjust the string tension for your specific screen model. My Slide Clear pleated screen does not extend parallel to the jamb profile? See the adjustment instructions in the User’s Manual to adjust the parallelism for your particular screen model. The height of my opening has increased/decreased. Will my Slide Clear pleated screen sti l l operate? Each screen system can tolerate a height fluctuation of 1/4” (6mm) downwards and 1/2” (14mm) upwards. If your rough opening is out more then these tolerances, your screen system will not operate safely. The width of the top track is more then the width of my opening? If the top track is wider then your opening you will be required to cut the top track and bottom guide. Use a chop saw or handsaw to cut top track and bottom guide to the correct width. The top track will equal the total width of the rough opening less 5/8” (15mm). The bottom guide will equal the total width of the rough opening less 7/16” (10mm). Note: Every Slide Clear pleated screen is manufactured to close 1/2” (12.7mm) past the total width of your opening.
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Parallelism and Tension Adjustment ST Parallelism Adjustment: Use this adjustment when the pull-bar is not parallel with the jamb
profile
1. Remove the plastic magnet holder and magnet from the pull-bar using a flat head screwdriver. 2. Locate the white plastic adapter at the end of the steel band. 3. Loosen the #2 Philips screw that attaches the steel band to the white plastic adapter. 4. Adjust the parallelism by moving the steel band up and down on the white plastic adapter. Tighten the
screw when the adjustment is complete. Note: This process may have to be repeated more then once to reach the desired level of parallelism.
5. To reinstall the plastic magnet holder and magnet, insert the magnet into the bottom cap on the pull-bar by sliding it downwards.
6. Snap the magnet holder into the bottom half of the pull-bar. 7. Slightly bend the top half of the magnet holder to insert the magnet into the top cap on the pull-bar. 8. Once both ends of the magnet are inserted into the top and bottom caps on the pull-bar, clip the top
half of the magnet holder into the pull-bar. 9. Double check the magnet holder is completely snapped into the pull-bar. 10. Fully extend and retract the screen system to ensure a smooth operation.
ST Tension Adjustment: Use this adjustment when the screen does not operate smoothly or does
not fully retract
1. Check the string tension by fully extending the screen system and gently pulling down on each string running across the mesh.
2. Each individual string has a tension screw located on the inside of the ST base jamb profile. Locate the screw for the particular wire and loosen it with a #2 Philips screwdriver.
3. The further away the screw is positioned from the screw, the more tension you will apply to the string. 4. Once you have found the correct tension for the string, tighten the screw. 5. This adjustment process can be done for each string running across the mesh. 6. Once all of the strings have the correct tension, fully retract and extend the screen system to ensure a
smooth operation. If your screen requires further adjustment beyond these instructions please visit www.slideclear.com/screens, or contact the nearest Slide Clear service center for more information.
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Two (2) Year Limited Warranty Slide Clear Inc. (the Manufacturer) warrants that the ALERA Retractable Pleated Screen is supplied free of manufacturing defects and material flaws. Should any defect in materials and/or workmanship become apparent within two (2) years from the date of purchase, the Manufacturer will, at its option, repair or replace the product free of charge. WARRANTY CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This Warranty is limited to defects in materials and workmanship and expressly excludes damage or defects caused by or arising from:
• Improper screen assembly, installation and /or adjustment provided by others. • Damage as a result of environmental conditions, strong winds, natural disasters or other events beyond the control or the
Manufacturer. • Damage to the screen and all is components caused by deliberate or accidental misuse, abuse or neglect. • Damage caused by humans or animals accidentally running or walking into the screen when in use. • Damage caused to the screen components by inadequate maintenance. • General deterioration in appearance or performance that occurs as a result of normal operation and normal wear and tear. • Progressive deterioration of finishes and materials due to exposure to sun, rain, abrasion, heat and /or cold. • Damage caused by the contamination of the screen mesh due to excessive moisture, construction debris, and/or aggressive cleaning
agents. • The screen mesh is a woven material that is strictly checked for defects prior to and during production. Any square meter of mesh that
contains three or less defects is considered acceptable and is not covered by this Warranty. • Damage to the mesh caused by contact with excessive heat surfaces including, but not limited to construction equipment, cigarette
ash, matches, cigarette lighters, sparks or hot cooking utensils. • Damage caused by any third party.
The Manufacturer’s liability shall be limited to the repair or replacement (at the Manufacturer’s option) of the defective product. The Manufacturer will not be liable for any other direct or indirect costs, loss or damage to person or property, except as required by law, or any consequential losses or loss of profit. The Manufacturer excludes, to the extent permitted by law, all other warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory. Shipping and handling is not included. This Warranty is not a promise of future performance. Your exclusive remedy shall be repair, replacement or refund as stated in this Warranty. If we determine that a defect exists that is covered by this limited Warranty, we will elect to either repair the product or component(s) or ship a replacement product or component(s) to the distributor or person making the Warranty claim in the same condition as the product was originally sold, subject to our right to substitute a similar product when the product originally sold has been discontinued or modified. Slide Clear, in its sole discretion, may choose to repair the product as an option to replacement in full satisfaction of its Warranty obligation. If we are unable to provide replacement and repair is not practical or cannot be made timely, then we may elect to refund the purchase price paid directly to us if the Warranty applies. The Warranty on any replacement product will extend for the balance of the original Warranty period. It is the Purchaser’s sole responsibility for determining whether a product purchased from us is suitable for an end user’s needs or application. All visible defects must be reported before installation and finishing. Claims under this Warranty must be made within the specified Warranty period and within thirty (30) days of the appearance of a defect. Failure to report defects to us, as specified under the “Procedure for Warranty Claims” section, will void all express warranties. Failure by the purchaser or end user to follow the installation and maintenance contained within this Warranty required shall void any and all express warranties. This Warranty shall be interpreted, construed and applied under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada. All disputes under this Warranty shall first be decided by mutually agreeable mediator, with each side to bear its own fees and costs. If the dispute is not resolved through mediation, the dispute shall be submitted to a mutually agreeable arbitrator, pursuant to the arbitration rules of the Province of British Columbia, Canada. The prevailing party to any claim filed under this limited Warranty is entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees, expert’s fees and costs. Slide Clear is entitled to attorney’s fees, expert fees and testing fees regarding any dispute over the installation of its product. This Express Limited Warranty sets forth our maximum liability for our products. No one is authorized to modify or expand this Express Limited Warranty. The absolute limit of our liability is the product purchase price from Slide Clear. We shall not be liable for special, indirect, consequential, incidental, or punitive damages of any kind and all such claims are waived to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Your sole or exclusive remedy with respect to any and all losses and damages resulting from any cause whatsoever as specified herein. All Slide Clear products are sold ‘as is’ and as such Slide Clear disclaims any and all implied warranties. We make no other Warranty or guarantee; either express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose to the original Purchaser or to any subsequent user of the product, except as expressly contained herein. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the goods is with the buyer. In the event state or provincial law precludes exclusion or limitation of implied warranties, the duration of any such warranties shall be no longer than, and the time and manner of presenting any claim thereon shall be the same as, that provided in the Express Warranty stated herein.
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COASTAL REGIONS
Slide Clear’s standard and custom 2604 aluminum paint finishes are warranted for a period of ten (10) years against defects resulting in cracking, peeling and other loss of adhesion. If any Slide Clear product has been operated and/or installed in a coastal environment (within three (3) miles/five (5) kilometers of a seacoast or salt water), the standard or custom 2604 aluminum paint finish will be warranted for a period of one (1) year. Anodized finishes are warranted for a period of three (3) years unless the Slide Clear Inc. product has been operated and/or installed in a coastal environment (within three (3) miles/five (5) kilometers of a seacoast or salt water), the anodized finish will be warranted for a period of one (1) year.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance and cleaning is imperative to prolong the screen’s smooth operation and longevity. The screen mesh should be lightly cleaned, on a monthly basis, to maintain an unobstructed view and airflow. While the screen is extended, remove any build up with a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush nozzle or a duster. Take extreme caution to not tear or rip the screen mesh. We do not recommend using any type of cleaning agent on the screen mesh as this may cause unintentional deterioration. It is also recommend that you clean the wheels on the bottom of the pull-bar with compressed air, on a monthly basis. This is to ensure that no debris is effecting the operation of the screen system. To clean the wheels, retract the screen and remove the screen cartridge. Place the screen cartridge on a large clean table, as to not cause any damage to the coating, and blow out the bottom of the pull-bar with compressed air. After you have cleaned the wheels, re-install the screen cartridge. To help prevent any future damage, always keep the bottom guide clean and clear of debris.
WIND OPERATION
On large openings the screen mesh acts like a sail when there are gusty or windy conditions present. In gusty or windy conditions it is recommended to keep the screen retracted to reduce the possibility of any resulting damage. Damage as a result of exposure to wind is not covered under this Warranty. INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
All Slide Clear Inc. products must be stored, installed, maintained, repaired, and used in accordance with acceptable good trade practice and the supplied instructions, in order to prevent damage and maintain your Warranty. PROCEDURE FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS
Please inspect your order immediately upon receipt. If you have a problem, immediately upon discovery contact the Distributor or Dealer from whom you purchased our Product or contact us directly. Mailing Address: Slide Clear Inc. 101 – 19110 24 Avenue Surrey, BC Canada V3Z-3S9
Phone: 1-604-888-5399
Email: [email protected] Please provide the following information with your Warranty claim:
a) Slide Clear order number
b) Date and location of purchase
c) Contact information
d) Address of where the product can be inspected
e) Description of the problem and the product (including photographs)
All visible defects must be reported before installation and finishing. Claims under these Warranties must be made within the specified Warranty period and within sixty (60) days of the appearance of a defect. We may charge a fee for on-site product inspections, however this fee will be refunded if the product is found to contain a defect covered by this Warranty.
