
Patio-Mate®(7, 8, 8, 10, and 11 Panel Models with 45” wide Panels)6
Note:
The Front Stabilizers (Items 11, 12, 13) do not have threaded riv-nut inserts in every hole. The blank holes line up with the
threaded riv-nut inserts installed in panels. Note: The riv-nut inserts may be covered by white foam pads which must be
removed prior to assembly.
IMPORTANT:
The following step varies depending on the door configuration of your Patio-Mate®. Perform only the step that matches your particular unit...
Figure 7
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Number of Item 12 Used 0 1 2 1 2
Number of Panels
G) Inspect the front stabilizers (Items 11, 12, 13), which have threaded riv-nut in-
serts in them. The Left Front Stabilizer (Item 11) has a threaded hole nearest
the left end of the channel. The Right Front Stabilizer (Item 13) has a threaded
hole nearest the right end of the channel. Install stabilizers over the top of the
front wall panels so that the threaded holes are facing the outside of Patio-Mate®,
as shown in Figure 7.
7, 8, 9 Panel Unit With Door In One Of The Front Positions
H) If the door is used in a front panel position the Long Side Stabilizer (Item 14)
is not used. Install Short Side Stabilizers (Item 33) over the tops of the side
wall panels, centered between side wall panels. Drill 5/32" pilot holes through
the stabilizers (into the panels) 2" to 3" from each end of the stabilizer, and
fasten with #10 x 1/2" Screws (S3), provided as shown in Figure 8a. Notice
that one side of stabilizers (Item 33) has 2 grooves and the other has only
one.
IMPORTANT: Install stabilizers so that the side having only one groove faces
the inside of your Patio-Mate®.
Figure 8a
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Figure 8b
7, 8, 9 Panel Unit With Door In One Of The Side Positions
H) Install the Long Side Stabilizer (Item 14) over the top of the side wall panels
on the side of the Patio-Mate®where the door will be, closer to the front of the
enclosure. Install the 23” Short Side Stabilizer (Item 33) over the top of the
side wall panels, on the side of the Patio-Mate®where the door will be, closer
to the rear of the enclosure. On the other side of the Patio-Mate®Install the
Short Side Stabilizer (Item 33) over the top of the side wall panels, centered
between side wall panels. Drill 5/32" pilot holes through the stabilizers (into
the panels) from the outside of the unit 2" to 3" from each end of each sta-
bilizer, and fasten with #10 x 1/2" Screws (S3), provided as shown in Figure
8b. Notice that one side of stabilizers (Item 14, 33) has 2 grooves and the
other has only one.
IMPORTANT: Install stabilizers so that the side having only one groove faces
the inside of the Patio-Mate®.
2. To assemble the wall (continued):
10, 11 Panel Unit With Door In Any Position
H) Install Long Side Stabilizers (Item 14) over the tops of the side wall panels
where shown in Figure 8c. Drill 5/32" pilot holes through the stabilizers (into
the panels) 2" to 3" from each end of the stabilizers, and fasten with #10 x
1/2" Screws (S3), provided as shown in Figure 8c. Notice that one side of
stabilizers (Item 33) has 2 grooves and the other has only one.
IMPORTANT: Install stabilizers so that the side having only one groove faces
the inside of your Patio-Mate®.
Figure 8c