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Policarb® 16mm/25mm RDC Clear Panel installation Instructions
1) Measure each opening (window, door, etc.) Add 8" to
the height and width of the opening to arrive at the proper
panel size. For example, a 24" x 36" window would
require a 32" x 44" Policarb® 16mm/25mm RDC Clear panel.
2) Measure and cut the panel using a circular saw with a
laminate or fine toothed saw blade. For radius cutting
use a jigsaw with laminate blade. Sand the cut edges
with 100 or 200 grit sandpaper. Mark the location
and panel size on each panel, e.g.: Master Bedroom 32" x 44".
3) Pre-drill 3/8" holes as shown in Figure "A" (48" x 96"
panel). Begin your holes 6" from the end of the panel on
the 48" side and space them equally @ 18" on center
using a 1" reveal (1" from edge of panel). Begin your
holes 6" from the end of the panel on the 96" side and
space them equally @ 14" on center. On the other size panels,
start with your holes 6" from the corner and equally
space them according to the above maximum anchor
spacing of 18" (fluted sides) and 14" (non fluted sides).
Step 4 is necessary to comply with Florida Building Code Approval #FL5723
4) Insert the fiberglass rods into the flutes as illustrated in
Figure "B". After inserting the rod in the rib between the
edge and the anchor, slide the end caps on at the top
and bottom of the panel. End caps provide a support
base as well as prevent water & debris intrusion.
5) Center the panel on the window and mark the center
of each hole around the panel. Remove panel, drill holes.
CBS construction
6) When attaching to concrete block, use a 3/16" masonry drill bit.
7) When attaching to solid concrete, use a 7/32" masonry drill bit.
8) Use the 3/16" hex drive socket to install the Tapcon SGTM into all holes.
9) Place washer over each tapcon SGTM. Position panel on tapcons and secure using washered wingnuts.
10) Place white cap over Tapcon SGTM when not in use. These caps can be painted to match the color of the building.
Wood Construction
11) Installation of the Policarb® 16/25mm RDC Clear panel must be into the structural members of the wood framed residence. The Tapcon SG TM must be anchored into the center of wood framing around the window.
12) Measure and cut panel as described in step one and two.
13) Determine the distance to the center of the wood framing from the edge of the opening. This will be the location of all Tapcon SGTM anchors.
14) Because the overlap is 4" on all sides of panel, subtract the distance of step #13 from 4". This will be the distance from the edge of the panel to where the holes are drilled.
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