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August 12, 2017 18:06

Setup and Installation of shutters : Step by step instructions and video

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shutters - a kind of blinds that performs not only a decorative but also a protective function.Roller shutters are widely used as shutters for windows, garage doors, shutters and protect against unauthorized access, dust, sunlight, provide noise isolation and comfort in the house.Installation of roller shutters experts is not cheap, however, it is not difficult and can be made with your own hands.

Installation of roller shutters on windows

Installation of roller shutters on windows

Types of shutters installation (invoice, external, combined)

Depending on the box location, shutters installation can be of three types:

  • outdoor installation is the most common, for its implementationIt does not require time-consuming preparation of the slopes associated with the implementation of the niche under the box.For outdoor installation type rollstaven box with roller blade mounted above the opening, and Shiney guides - on both sides of it.Closed shutters at the same time completely cover the opening and are almost flush with the wall surface.
  • Integral mounting allows to arrange all the items in the niche of window shutters or doorway.When installing the built-in doors and windows should be opened in the direction opposite to its installation.
  • For combined installation need a special recess in the upper part of the opening.It is performed during the construction or reconstruction of buildings, laying in the project initially.Combined installation method allows you to position roller blind in the opening and in the open as they do not interfere with opening windows to either side.
mounting Variations

Species mounting

Preparations

Prior to the installation of roller shutters with his hands must be:

  • Measure and compare the diagonal opening.The difference should be less than 5 mm.
  • Check the verticality and horizontality of the side slopes of the upper.Deviations should not exceed 1.5 mm per meter length.
  • Ensure that no irregularities on the slopes, crumbling plaster, chips.

If the opening does not meet these requirements, it is necessary to perform a finishing plaster or other means.

Prepare the necessary tools:

  • Hammer drill and drill bits for concrete and metal (set);
  • screwdriver and set of bits;
  • Rivet gun;
  • Shears for metal;
  • pliers and wire cutters;
  • Screwdrivers and wrenches (set);
  • Hammer;
  • level and tape measure;
  • Marker;
  • When installing roller shutters at an altitude of more than 1.5 meters require a steady ladder.

To connect the drive, you will need a screwdriver indicator and multimeter.For sealing joints and guide walls - any suitable sealing and fastening tool.When unpacking the shutters should immediately be checked for completeness and damage cells.

Features shutters

elements shutters

Technology installation of roller shutters

  1. Prepare the side guides.With the help of a marker and tape measure to mark out their holes.For this purpose they are placed in pairs on a flat surface and a mark holes 10-15 cm from the guide rails and edged along their entire length at equal intervals of 40-50 cm. For surface mounting-type of shifting closer to the outer edge of the guide.Drill hole Ø 8 mm.For outdoor installation drilled through both sides of the tire, while the top is further ream to a diameter of 11.8 mm for the installation of decorative caps.

    Marking and drilling the holes for the consignment and a built-in installation

    Marking and drilling the holes for the consignment and a built-in installation

  2. Preparation box.Is applied to the box cover and through said cover reams two holes on each side of 4.2 mm in diameter.These holes will be installed after the installation of rivets rolstaven.Rassverlivayut holes to secure the box.Their location depends on the type of installation: Surface-type rear, top and built for both planes for kombinirovannogo.Diametr drill - 8 mm.Vysverlivayut correct diameter hole for the drive.For surface-mounted boxes are cut at the junction of the guide with the help of wire cutters and pliers.Assemble the box and guides.

    Preparation box for roller blinds

    Preparation box for shutters

  3. marking fixing holes.Apply a frame assembled to the opening shutters.When surface mounting all elements of construction must lie on the wall, framing the doorway, with the built-in type of installation - be on the side and upper slope.Check the vertical guide and horizontal ducts, as well as collate diagonally - they must not differ by more than 2 mm.Vypolnyayut marker or drill markings previously drilled fixing holes in the wall or soffit.

    Installation guides and mounting frame

    installation guide and mounting frame

  4. Drilling mounting holes.Take the enclosed frame shutters from opening.By this marking holes drilled in the wall or doorway.The concrete wall set dyubelya.Delayut hole for the drive.Its diameter ranges from 12 to 20 mm depending on the type of roller blinds, it is necessary to clarify the product is not in the passport.In the opening set in pruzhinu.Esli protective shutters are provided external closures - mark out and drill the holes in the bottom of the guides for their fix.

    Drilling of fixing holes

    Drilling fixing holes

  5. frame mount.Peel off the protective film of the rear wall frame.Put and align the assembled frame on the intended place for him.Align the marking hole and once again check the horizontality and verticality of the guide duct, and the distance between them.Krepjat frame screws using a screwdriver.

    Installation and mounting frame ( surface mounted )

    Installation and mounting frame (surface mounted)

  6. mount controls.For outdoor installation controls are fixed inside the building.Mark up the marker hole on the wall, and fix them drilled and guides coiler.
    Mounting guide cord

    Fixing guides cord

    Mounting bracket for guide

    Mounting bracket for guide

  7. Installing fabric blinds.Distance rings on a perforated shaft expose equidistant increments of 40-50 cm. At the end profile Rolling canvas mounted manual crossbars on both sides.Plant fabric blinds from the top of the shaft in the guide rails.At the upper edge of the roller shutter web exhibit extension springs, zakrpelyayut them in perforated holes of the shaft.

    Setting Rolling canvas

    Setting Rolling web

  8. Install the cover box, fasten it to the studs using a rivet gun.Take off the protective tape from the exterior surfaces, remove dirt.Install stops at the end web profile.Technological holes closed with plugs pre missed their silicone sealant.
    Seal holes and installing the plugs

    sealing holes and installing plugs

When installing shutters is necessary to observe safety, use only the power-good and stable ladder.The work is more convenient to carry out a team of two or three people.Connecting electrified drive are best left to a specialist, especially if you do not have the skills to electrical work.

All the installation of roller shutters with their hands shown in the video.

Video - installation of roller shutters with his hands

Thus, as you have seen the installation of roller shutters with their hands - it's not a difficult task, which can perform any cottager who exert some patience and diligence.

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