FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool User Guide

June 3, 2024
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FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool User Guide

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool User Guide

FlexScreen® is a custom made product which requires a unique measuring process outlined in this guide. Measure accurately to ensure the right fit.

FlexScreen will work with all window styles but the measuring point depends on your window type. This guide will provide you with easy to follow measuring instructions.

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - Do not measure your old
screens

TOOLS NEEDED:

  • FLEX-TENNA® Measuring Tool
  • Measuring Tape

Make note of where your screen currently fits on the window. This will indicate where you should take measurements.

FLEXSCREEN® MEASURING TOOL

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - FLEXSCREEN® MEASURING
TOOL

Use FLEX-TENNA when measuring your windows for custom window screens. FLEX- TENNA makes measuring fast, easy, and accurate. Simply assemble the tool, extend to measuring point, and measure.

  • Designed specifically for measuring a custom made FlexScreen
  • Fits easily into spaces where most measuring tapes will not
  • Extends in both directions
  • Circular ends measure 5/16 inches, the same thickness as a FlexScreen frame
  • Provides measurements up to 74¾ inches

*FLEX-TENNA sold separately.
To purchase visit www.homedepot.com

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DETERMINE YOUR WINDOW STYLE & MEASURING POINT

FlexScreen will work with all window styles but the measuring point depends on your window type.

POCKET : Refers to the recessed opening or “channel” in the window into which the screen fits.

If FLEX-TENNA does not fit into your window pocket/ channel – consider that pocket a NARROW POCKET for measuring purposes.

It is possible to have a different measuring points for height & width measurements.

FlexFit® Retention Bumpers

Free with every screen! Designed to give FlexScreen a tighter fit in all windows.

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - POCKETS,
CHANNELS

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - POCKETS
CHANNELS

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - NARROW POCKETS - NO POCKETS -
ONE POCKET 2

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - NARROW POCKETS - NO POCKETS -
ONE POCKET

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POCKETS / CHANNELS INSTRUCTIONS

1. ASSEMBLE FLEX-TENNA

Screw the FLEX-TENNA halves together before measuring

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - ASSEMBLE FLEX-
TENNA

2. MEASURE FOR WIDTH & HEIGHT

Extend FLEX-TENNA completely into pocket/channel on each side of the window

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - MEASURE FOR WIDTH &
HEIGHT

  • Insert and extend FLEX-TENNA as far as it will go based on your measuring point
  • Remove FLEX-TENNA
  • Measure extended FLEX-TENNA with measuring tape
  • Mark down measurements for height and width

Take care when removing FLEX-TENNA from window to not extend or compress the tool.

3. ADJUST MEASUREMENT FOR THE PERFECT FIT

Subtract 3/16” from width & height measurements

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - ADJUST MEASUREMENT FOR THE
PERFECT FIT

Flexfit Retention Bumpers ship with each screen. Bumpers add additional pressure for the perfect fit on NARROW POCKETS or NO POCKET windows.

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NARROW POCKETS – NO POCKETS ONE POCKET INSTRUCTIONS

1. ASSEMBLE FLEX-TENNA

Screw the FLEX-TENNA halves together before measuring

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - ASSEMBLE FLEX-
TENNA

2. MEASURE FOR WIDTH & HEIGHT

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - MEASURE FOR WIDTH & HEIGHT
2

Extend FLEX-TENNA to measure from the outside edge of the left window pocket/ channel to the outside edge of the right window pocket/channel

Extend FLEX-TENNA to measure from the left inside edge of the window frame to the right inside edge of the window frame

Extend FLEX-TENNA to measure from the inside edge of the window pocket/channel to the edge of the window frame

  • Insert and extend FLEX-TENNA as far as it will go based on your measuring point
  • Remove FLEX-TENNA
  • Measure extended FLEX-TENNA with measuring tape
  • Mark down measurements for height and width

3. ADJUST MEASUREMENT FOR THE PERFECT FIT

Subtract 1/16” from width & height measurements

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - ADJUST MEASUREMENT FOR THE
PERFECT FIT

FlexFit Retention Bumpers ship with each screen. Bumpers add additional pressure for the perfect fit on NARROW POCKETS or NO POCKET windows.

FLEXSCREEN FLEX-TENNA Steel Measuring Tool - Alternative Measuring
Guide

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