HunterDouglas Palm Beach Polysatin Owner's manual

Palm Beach™Polysatin™Shutters
Installation •Operation •Care

CONTENTS
Getting Started
Installation Overview .............................................................1
Unpacking ............................................................................1
Tools and Materials Needed...................................................1
Fasteners .............................................................................2
Frame Assembly
Assemble the Frame – Panel Systems....................................3
Assemble the Frame – Track Systems....................................7
Installation
Framed Standard Panel Systems............................................8
Standard Panel Systems with Hang Strip ..............................11
Unframed Standard Panel Systems ......................................13
Bi-Fold Track Systems .........................................................15
Bypass Track Systems .........................................................20
French Door Shutters ..........................................................29
Corner Windows..................................................................31
Bay Windows......................................................................33
Framed Stand-Alone Specialty Shapes .................................36
Framed Specialty Shapes Over Standard Shutter...................37
Unframed Specialty Shapes .................................................38
Decorative Sill Cover ...........................................................39
Finish Work.........................................................................40
Operation and Care
Operation ...........................................................................43
Care...................................................................................43
Troubleshooting................................................................44
PowerView®Motorization
Installation..........................................................................50
Operation ...........................................................................52
Troubleshooting ..................................................................54
Declarations .......................................................................57
Questions?
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GETTING STARTED
1
Hunter Douglas Palm Beach™Polysatin™Shutters are built using the highest quality materials.
When properly installed, these shutters will provide a lifetime of beauty and performance.
IMPORTANT: These installation instructions are intended for professional installers who have
been certified after attending Hunter Douglas shutter training.
Installation Overview
Panel shutters come in many configurations — individually hinged, bi-fold panels, with and
without T-posts, track systems comprised of one or multiple panels, and with a variety of frames
for inside or outside mounting.
Whatever the configuration, installation procedures are basically the same. The frame is
assembled and fastened to the window at two points. Then the shutter panels are individually
installed, racked, and the frame attachment is completed. Duracatch™lock adjustment or
magnet mounting, caulking and other finish work complete the installation.
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the shutters. The package will include:
■Shutter panels
■Disassembled frames (frames for specialty shapes are typically assembled)
■Miscellaneous hardware (hinge pins, button plugs, etc.)
Tools and Materials Needed
Tools
■Flat blade, Phillips, and Robertson #1 and #2screwdrivers
■Power drill anddrill bits, including a 2" drill bit extension
■Rubber mallet
■Miscellaneous tools for non-typical installations (jig saw, hack saw, Dremel®tools,etc.)
Materials
■Canvas drop cloth large enough for unpacking and frame assembly
■Clean fabric cloth and a mild cleaning spray solution
■Shim materials
■Finishing supplies (caulk, sealant, etc.)
■Instant adhesive for frame miters
■Silicone adhesive or doubled-sided tape for Decorative Sill Cover installation
■Measuring tape
■Level
■Awl

2
GETTING STARTED
Fasteners
Screws of varying lengths and types are required to install shutters. The chart below shows the
standard fasteners, what each is used for, and the tool or driver needed to secure them. Other
types of fasteners may be needed if mounting into concrete, metal, or similar surfaces.
#8 x 3" Washer Head Screw
#8 x 2" Washer Head Screw
#8 x 1½" Pan Head Screw
#8 x 1" Pan Head Screw
#6 x ½" Flat Head Screw
#8 x 2" Bugle Head Screw
#6 x 1¾" Round Head Screw
#6 x 5 /8" Flat Head Screw
#6 x ¾" Round Head Screw
#6 x ½" Pan Head Screw
Installation screw
#2 Robertson drive
Attaches Bi-Fold/Bypass track to frame or opening,
as well as track system brackets to frame
#2 Robertson drive
Attaches stiles to rails; also used as an installation
screw
#2 Robertson drive
#8 x 2" Pan Head Screw Attaches Bi-Fold or Bypass bracket to wall
#2 Phillips drive
Attaches T-Post to frame
#2 Phillips drive
Attaches T-Post block to frame
#1 Robertson drive
Attaches magnets, as well as T-Post brackets to
T-Post and sill or frame, and Bi-Fold/Bypass carrier
hardware to panels
#1 Robertson drive
Attaches Bi-Fold pivot bracket to frame
#2 Phillips drive
Attaches Bi-Fold bottom track pivot bracket to
bottom track
#2 Phillips drive
Attaches hinges to frames and T-Posts, as well as
magnet strike plates to panels
#1 Robertson drive
Attaches metal brackets to frame
#1 Robertson drive
Installation screw; also used to attach valance
clips to frame
#2 Robertson drive
#8 x ¾" Flat Head Screw

FRAME ASSEMBLY
3
Panel Systems
Assemble the Frame – Panel Systems
Prepare the work area. Lay the shutter panels on a drop cloth face up just as they will appear in
the window. Then follow the procedure below.
1. Lay the side frames beside the panels, so that the panel hinges are above the frame hinges.
If one or more T-posts are used, lay them in the proper position.
NOTE: If hinges were ordered unattached, attach them to the frame and panels as shown
below before proceeding.
2. Insert the plastic corner keys into the ends of the top and bottom frames.
➤The Deluxe Casing Frame, Colonial Z-Frame, Classic Z-Frame, Modern Z-Frame, and
Standard Z-Frame receive both the corner keys and metal brackets.
➤Insert the side frame pieces onto the corner keys (and metal brackets, if applicable) of
the top frame.
IMPORTANT: With outside mount L-frames that have no T-posts, glue the corner keys in
position as described in Step 3 on the following page.
Corner Key
Bottom
Top
Corner Key
Position hinge leaf
on frame below
hinge leaf on panel

FRAME ASSEMBLY
4
Panel Systems
IMPORTANT: Be sure the frames match before gluing. The corners cannot be detached after
the adhesive has set.
3. Outside mount L-frames with no T-posts: Glue the corner keys in position as illustrated.
This prevents the frame from bowing.
➤First remove the tabs off the corner key with a flat blade screwdriver. The L-Frames
have no corner key punch. The tabs must be removed from the corner keys to prevent
distorting the frame.
➤Then apply a small amount of instant adhesive or contact cement to the inside of
the frame.
➤Insert the corner key into the end of the frame and hold firmly until set.
4. With the Deluxe Casing Frame, Colonial
Z-Frame, Classic Z-Frame, Modern Z-Frame,
and Standard Z-Frame, secure the top frame
metal brackets to the side frames using the
provided screws.
Apply
Adhesive
Inside
Frame
Outside Mount L-Frame with No T-Posts Only
Tab
Tabs
Removed

FRAME ASSEMBLY
5
Panel Systems
L-Frame Build-Out
½"
Deluxe Casing Frame Build-OutDeluxe Casing Sill/
Extended L-Frame Build-Out
5. Frames with T-posts: Attach the T-post to
the top frame.
➤T-post blocks will be pre-attached to the
top and bottom frame pieces.
➤Slide the T-post onto the T-post block on
the top frame piece and secure the T-post
to the block using a #2 Phillips bit to drive
the provided bugle head screw.
IMPORTANT: A long driver bit is required to
get enough access to drive the screw.
NOTE: See Step 8 on page 6 if T-post blocks
were not provided, or for three-sided frames
or inside mounts with no frames.
6. Attach the bottom frame to the side frames
and T-post, repeating the methods described
in Steps 2 through 5.
7. Deluxe Casing Frame, outside mount Standard L-Frame, and outside mount Deluxe
Casing Sill/Extended L-Frame only: If build-out is needed for additional clearance, install
the build-out onto the back of the frame.
➤The build-out snaps onto the back of the frame.
T-Post
T-Post Block
Top
Frame
#8 x 2"
Bugle Head Screw

FRAME ASSEMBLY
6
Panel Systems
8. With 3-sided frames or inside mounts with no frame, T-post brackets are used to attach
the T-post to the sill or casement after the frame has been installed. Refer to the illustration
below.
➤Attach the brackets to the sill or casement using the slotted hole on the bracket to allow
for side-to-side adjustment.
➤Be sure to square the T-post before tightening the brackets.
➤T-post brackets can also be used to attach T-posts to frames when T-post blocks are
not provided.
IMPORTANT: When a Decorative Sill Cover is used, it must be placed between the window
sill and T-post before attaching the T-post.
T-Post
T-Post
Bracket
Sill

FRAME ASSEMBLY
7
Track Systems
Assemble the Frame – Track Systems
Prepare the work area. Lay the frame pieces on a drop cloth in their proper orientation.
Thenfollow the procedures below.
1. Align the track support spacers in the channels at either end of the top frame, flush with
the ends of the frame. Use the four screws to attach the top frame and the track support
spacers to the side frames.
➤With four-sided systems, attach the bottom frame to the side frames in the same way.
2. If build-out is needed for additional clearance, secure the build-out onto the back of the
frame with screws, as shown below.
Track System
(Bypass Shown)
2" Screw
s
Track Support Spacer
Pre-drilled Outside Mount
Installation Screw Holes
¾"
Build-Out

INSTALLATION
8
Framed Standard Panel Systems
Framed Standard Panel Systems
NOTE: If a Decorative Sill Cover was ordered, refer to page 39.
Step A. Install the Frame
1. Position the frame for mounting.
➤Outside (OM) Mount. Center the frame over the opening. There should be a
1
/ 4 " reveal
on all four sides (or an equal reveal if a larger or smaller reveal was specified on the
original order).
➤Inside (IM) Mount. Center the frame
in the opening. Insert temporary shims
between the shutter frame and the
window to hold the frame centered.
2. Attach the side frames at the top corners
through the pre-drilled holes.
IMPORTANT: Tighten the screws snugly, but
do not overtighten.
Standard
Z-Frame
(IM)
Standard
L-Frame
(IM)
Optional
Cover Strip
Deluxe Casing Frame
(OM)
Standard L-Frame
(OM)