EKENA VINYL SHUTTERS Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
: EKENA

Table of Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOL & MATERIAL CHECKLIST
IMPORTANT INFO
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS:
EXAMPLE DIAGRAM:
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VINYL SHUTTERS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure to use the correct tools recommended.
Wear safety goggles.
Follow fixture, power tools, and paint manufacturers’ instructions and users manuals.
Use common sense and follow good construction practices.

TOOL & MATERIAL CHECKLIST

electric drill
1/4” & 11/64” drill bit
hammer
shutter fasteners
screws

IMPORTANT INFO

FOR USE ON: Wood, aluminum, vinyl, stucco, hardboard, brick, or masonry.
For shutters up to 43”, use four shutter fasteners per shutter.
For Shutters over 44”, use six shutter fasteners per shutter.
NOTE: Shutters need room to expand/contract, be sure not to overtighten fasteners. To prevent shutters from warping, proper installation must be followed. Wall anchors will be required for shutters installed on any type of masonry.
NOTE: To remove shutters, do not attempt to pull out the shutter looks. Instead, simply slide a pair of snips behind the shutter to cut the shutter-lock off at the shank.

INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS:

General Installation

Place the shutter next to the window and mark desired location against the wall or window.
Keep shutter fasteners aligned uniformly by drilling ¼” holes into the shutter and 2½” into the wall. On brick, position holes over mortar joints. Do not attach shutters at this time.
With the ¼” holes drilled into the shutter and wall, remove the shutter from the wall. Enlarge the holes in the shutter by using a ¼” drill bit.
Reposition the shutter against the wall. Grasp the shutter fastener supporting shank and push it through the shutter hole and into the wall surface. Tap the shutter fastener gently with a hammer to snug the shutter against the siding. Do not overtighten, or this will cause the shutter to dimple. Repeat this step for all holes.

Board-N-Batten

Place the shutter next to the window and mark desired location against the wall or window.
See figures at right for proper screw placement and hole size. The ¼” holes may be drilled into the wall surface and used as pilot holes. The ¼” holes are drilled only in the shutter.
Note: If installing on masonry, transfer the holes in the shutter onto the wall. Using a carbide drill bit, drill the holes into the wall. Install the wall anchors according to the instructions supplied with them and install shutters.
Use the enclosed screws to securely attach the shutter to the wall surface. Do not over-tighten the screws. The shutters need the freedom to expand and contract with changing weather conditions.
Note: The above instructions use the 3 board shutter as an example. The same techniques will be used for shutters with more boards.