Kappion LivingLife User manual

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LivingLife DIY Lean To Canopy
Assembly Instructions
Please Note:
Kappion accept no responsibility for any injury or consequential damage caused by the use of
unsuitable fixings or by the installation of the product that deviates in any way from that described
herein. Multi-purpose Canopies are designed and tested to withstand a Loading of 0.65K N/m2 which
is suitable for domestic use. If you are installing the canopy in an exposed location please call the
helpline before you commence.
Before proceeding with the assembly please ensure that the following conditions have been met:
•The wall is of solid construction – no flaking mortar or loose bricks (check with a registered
builder if unsure).
•You have the correct fixings for the type of wall that you are installing the canopy onto.
(Please note, no wall fixings are included)
•Check that you have sufficient space for the installation.
•Due to the weight of the product and the nature of installation TWO people with appropriate
step ladders / scaffolding are required to install the Canopy.
Column Arrangement
All LivingLife canopies are
supplied with 2.5m length columns
as standard. We would recommend
in all cases that the columns are
secured using the “U” bracket to a
pre – laid concrete pad. Laid
approximately 400mm below
ground level.
If a suitable concrete base is
already present then the column
can be attached to the existing
base using the “U” brackets
provided. If securing to an existing
base bear in mind that the front of
the canopy will now be 2.5m
above ground level and so the
heights of the Wall Plate (as
shown on the table on Page 5)
should be increased by 400mm
accordingly. Alternatively the
columns can be cut to the required
length using a hacksaw.
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Wall Plate
Pre drill part along length (see
drawing).
Drill holes 50mm in from each end
and at approximately 450mm
centres along the length of the wall
plate. Remove any debris and
sharp edges.
Fit the Rubber Gaskets (see
drawing).
Use soapy water to aid rubber
slide along recess in profile if
required.
Assemble the Wall Plate (see
drawing) and secure to wall.
**Ensure the wall plate is
horizontal using a spirit level.**
Fit wall plate end caps.
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Front Support Frame Assembly
Assemble front support frame and
legs as indicated.
Two shoes are to be fixed to the
Eaves Beam, these locate the
upper ends of the Posts.
Upper shoes are supplied blank
and are drilled on site.
Additional Shoes are fixed
securely to the floor, in position to
receive the assembled support
frame.
On longer lengths Eaves beams
will have to be joined, see diagram
right.
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To obtain good water flow ensure
the eaves beam is positioned (see
diagram) with the slope away from
the wall.
Sizes based on recommended
support column length of 2100mm
above ground.
Bar
Length “L”
1475mm
2475mm
2975mm
3475mm
3975mm
Horizontal
Distance “D”
1464mm
2449mm
2942mm
3434mm
3927mm
Height to
Wall Plate “H”
2455mm
2625mm
2715mm
2800mm
2885mm
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Preparation of the Glazing Panels
The Panel Fixing Packs provided
contain self-tapping screws to
secure the panels. Plastic screw
caps are provided for use where
screw heads are visible.
Lay out all panels on floor to
ensure size of canopy is correct.
Pre-drill the clearance holes while
at ground level along the length of
each part (see drawing). Typically
this is 100mm in each end and 500
centres.
** ALWAYS ALLOW A
SUFFICIENT GAP FOR
EXPANSION.
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Starting at the left of the canopy as
you face the wall, position the Left
Hand end closure.
Ensuring that it is square to the
wall, secure with screws.
Each glazing panel has a
polycarbonate protrusion of
approximately 25mm this needs to
be fed into the wall plate to
provide a watertight seal. Ensure
panel pushed fully into wall plate,
front edge should be level with
previously fixed part.
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Lift one pre-assembled panel on to
the roof and locate onto the
previously fixed Aluminium
profile.
Secure along length to previous
aluminium profile. At each end
secure to wall plate and support
frame.
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Lift one pre-assembled panels on
to the roof and locate onto the
previously fixed Aluminium
profile.
Repeat with additional panels.
Secure each as positioned, while
access and fixing position within
reach.
At right hand end use final single
End Closure to complete
appearance, fix through angled
edge as previous, along length.
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You can now fix the Rafter End
Caps using the screws and caps
provided.
Installing the Rainwater System
Please Note:- A slight angle is required along both the front and side gutters. This is to ensure that the
water flows along the gutter and into the down-pipe.
Decide which end of the canopy the down spout is to be (where the flow of water won’t be a
problem). This will then determine the position of the “Stop End Outlet”. Blank off relevant end.
Position the bracket closet to end (2) use 1 screw, this will allow for adjustment to the angle.
Fit guttering into bracket.
Using Stop end Outlet as guide mark guttering if it requires cutting down to size. Add additional
sections if required using “Joining” piece. So as whole roof will have guttering under its edge for
water disposal but not too much as will look unsightly and also be unsupported.
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With the correct length guttering assembled, clip on and evenly space the remaining support brackets
along the complete length.
With end (2) supported in the fixed bracket, end (1) is to be 10mm to 20mm lower than end (2). This
will ensure flow towards the “Down Spout” Note: - to large a difference will on heavy rain fall cause
the water to flow over the end instead of going down the spout.
With the gutter in position, mark all brackets and fixing holes. This will ensure that when the brackets
are fixed in position with screws that the guttering will remain straight and undistorted, as the brackets
must be at the right height.
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