ACADIA LIVING Vintage L User manual

Lifetime Limited Warranty
All Acadia Living shutters have a lifetime limited warranty and will be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for as long as the original retail purchaser owns the shutters, provided that such products
were properly installed in residential dwelling; and such products were made or assembled exclusively
from original materials and components. Any resale or other transfer of the product and/or materials
voids this warranty.
For a complete copy of this warranty, please contact customer service by phone or email.
Adjust the Tension System
Use a clean dry cloth, feather duster or vacuum with brush attachment to gently remove dust and
debris. To ensure thorough cleaning, wipe the louvers in the open and closed positions.
Do not immerse the product in water and do not use harsh chemicals to clean. This may cause
discoloration and the wood to warp. Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended. For best results on
Composite Shutters,use a cotton cloth dampened with water. Polyester cloths tend to create static,
which can attract dust.
Maintain Your Shutter
If over a period of time the louvers on your shutters should
loosen or not function properly, a built-in tension system can be
adjusted. Simply open the panels fully and find the tension
adjuster screw hole on the side of each panel. Use a screwdriver
to gently turn the screw on each side of the panel to your desired
resistance level. Repeat process for other panel(s) if necessary.
Tension
Adjuster
Customer Service
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IMPORTANT: Do not mix panels or frames from other windows. Install one shutter at a time.
Getting Started
Step 1: Assemble Frame
Step 2: Level the Frame
Step 3: Secure the Frame
Step 4: Attach the Panels
Step 5: Add the Finishing Touch
Installation Overview
Getting Started
Remove the shutter from the package. Do not discard any of the packaging material until the
shutter operates to your satisfaction. Check the diagram below to make sure you have the
necessary parts.
Hinge Pins
Frame
Shutter
Panel
Shutter
Panel
IMPORTANT : Check shutter operation and alignment before installing frame inserts, as frame inserts
can NOT be removed once they are snapped into place.
Match each frame insert with the corresponding side of the frame: Left to Left, Top to Top, Right to
Right, Bottom to Bottom.
Snap the frame inserts into place (OR remove double-sided foam tape and put the frame insert into
place). This will cover screws and provide a finished look.
Step 5 : Add the Finishing Touch
A rubber mallet can be used to help install frame inserts.
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Hinge Pins Frame Screws
Hinge Screws
Hinge Screws for
1" T-post with panel
folds include RTL
(if applicable)
Screws for
T-post Connector
(if applicable)
63.5mm [2 1/2"]
20mm [13/16"]
18.5mm [3/4"]11mm [7/16"]
Dovetail Key Hinge Spacers
Double-sided foam tape for wood frame only:
Remove double-sided foam tape and put the
frame insert into place.
Snap!
Frame Insert
Frame Insert
Frame Insert
Frame Insert
Shutter Installation Instructions
Vintage L Frame Outside Mount 4 Sides
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing the finest shutters in the market.
You can take pride that your purchase will enhance the function and beauty of your home.
Installation Video
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instructions.

Position the assembled frame evenly
around the window opening against
the window edges. Then secure one screw
into the upper left frame ONLY.
Once done, level the frame on the window.
To keep the frame level, tighten one
screw into the upper right frame.
The shutters will be fully secured in
later steps.
Step 2 : Level the Frame
Step 3 : Secure the Frame
Step 1: Assemble the Frame
Carefully remove panels and frames from the packaging.
All frame parts are labeled (top, bottom, left, and right).
1.
Remove frame inserts and place them away from the
installation area.
2.
Set all frames on a soft, level surface (moving blankets or some type of pad works best).
Position each side of the frame and line up the Dovetail Key slot.
3.
Insert the Dovetail Key into each slot at the back of the frame. Use a rubber mallet if necessary.
5.
The Dovetail Key has a rounded side and a flat side.
The rounded side should be inserted in slot first.
With the rounded side of the Dovetail Key facing up,
push the top frame down onto the Dovetail Key.
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The T-post connector provides some wiggle room: make sure
the T-post is at the center position at each end and secure with
two screws. The T-post can also be adjusted when gaps
between panels are not even.
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Step 4 : Attach the Panels
Open and close panels to make sure
panels operate properly. Secure the
frame with screws through the rest of the
pre-drilled holes.
6.
Fasten the deadlock screw for all hinges.
7.
Please check the gap between panel and
frame at the top and bottom. The gap should
be even; if not, then shift frame left to right
until the gap is even.
3.
If panel hinges are not aligned with
frame hinges properly, then frame hinges
can be adjusted.
2.
Once even, secure a screw at the bottom
of the left frame and right frame.
Check gap between panels
and adjust accordingly with
hinge spacers provided if
needed.
4.
5.
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4. The top and bottom of the T-post are labeled. Locate and identify.
Line up the pre-drilled holes with the top and bottom frame and secure
with screws provided.
Fasten the T-post with additional nails if necessary.
※ If not installing with T-POST, skip to #5.
Loosen hinge screws
on the panel
Insert spacer behind
hinge, tighten screws
Spacer installed
Frame Insert Frame Insert
Frame Insert
Frame Insert
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Loosen frame hinge
screws, adjust frame
hinges properly,
tighten screws.
1.1.
Place the left shutter panel in the frame, align the hinges,
and insert the hinge pin. Repeat for the right shutter panel.
If you have bi-fold panels, after attaching the far left
and/or far right panels to the frame, you will need to join
the hinges of the panels labeled P1 and P2 and insert
hinge pins. Repeat for panels labeled P3 and P4 if you
have these. Proper order of panels from left to right is
P1, P2, P3, P4.