Standard guide notes for installation


N.B. Read all points 1-10 before starting!

1. Unpack the panel but keep the protective films in place on both sides.

2. Do not separate the partner magnetic strips. Exact alignment is essential when applying the panel to the window frame. Straighten any that may have become dislodged during transport. Never attempt to apply the frame strip on its own.

3. Remove the opaque protective film from the Acrylic sheet. This will be the side facing to the outside. Keep the transparent film on the side facing you.

4. Line up panel against frame. Place supports under the lower edge. You can use spikes driven into the woodwork or books, CD’s etc. The pink backing paper is very slippery and the panel position can easily change. You can also use tape to secure the top or side edges or an extra pair of hands.

5. Once the final position has been established, remove the pink backing release paper from one of either side. It can sometimes be tricky “to get it started”, but finger tips are best.

6. As far as possible keep the panel flat against the frame during this procedure. Peel away the backing paper slowly from behind the panel.

7. Apply light pressure at this stage. Continue along opposite sides. The panel will be self-supporting once two sides are in place.

8. Peel away the remaining pink backing papers, checking alignment at all times.

9. Remove the bottom strip backing paper last and apply further pressure all round using a wallpaper edging tool or strong fingers.

10. Finally, remove the transparent protective film from the Acrylic. The adhesive is very strong, and cures with time, but adhesion will vary depending on the surface underneath. Packing pieces must be added where there are uneven “shoulders” on the frame surround.

If you make a mistake half way through this procedure it is best to remove the panel completely and start again. The strips can be ripped from the window–frame edge with a sharp tug as long as light pressure has been applied at the initial fixing.

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