LARSON ESCAPE 800 User manual

The instructions are split into two sections: RECESS INSTALLATION, PAGE 2, and
SURFACE INSTALLATION, PAGE 6. Determine which you need before starting.
Please contact your LARSON Dealer for additional custom sizes and colors.
INSTALLATION TOOLS
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS BE READ THROUGH BEFORE INSTALLATION.
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SCREENED PORCH • GAZEBOS • GARAGE OPENINGS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ESCAPE 800
LARSON ESCAPE 800 INSTRUCTIONS • PART NUMBER : 202220701-0116 • V.01.19.16
NEEDLE PLIERS PENCIL OR PEN

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ESCAPE 800 RECESS INSTALLATION
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AScreen Cassette Assembly
BInside Rails
COutside Rails
DPull Bar
EPull Bar End Caps
FEnd Cap with Spring
GEnd Cap with Chain
HChain Lock
IRecess Mount Clips
JWeatherstrip
KFoot Release Lever
LPull Bar Locks
OWeight Bar
P#8 x 1” (25mm) Panhead Screw
Q#6 x 3/8” (9mm) Phillips
Panhead Screw
PART DESIGNATIONS

Record your opening measurements on the chart below to calculate your
measurements.
Cut all parts to length using the calculations above.
Keep the plastic film on the cassette until all cuts are completed.
MEASURING AND CUTTING
Determine the maximum opening height & width for mounting your
screen, as shown below. Check for interference with any door or window.
1
Width
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JAMB JAMB
OPENING WIDTH
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
HEAD
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
OUTSIDE INSIDE
I-RECESS MOUNT CLIP
OPENING HEIGHT
SILL or FLOOR
IMPORTANT
Be sure to make
smooth, straight cuts.
Height
OPENING WIDTH
"
LESS 7/8" TO ALLOW
FOR END CAPS
CASSETTE LENGTH (A)
= "
OPENING HEIGHT
"
LESS 2-1/8" TO ALLOW
FOR CASSETTE END CAPS
AND RECESS MOUNT CLIPS
INSIDE & OUTSIDE RAIL
LENGTHS (B & C)
= "
– 7/8"
– 21/8"
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PREPARING THE SCREEN CASSETTE
Insert F-End Cap with Spring into the correct end of the A-Screen Cassette
Assembly [Fig 2A] (the assembly will only fit correctly in one end). Make sure to
line up the spring and bushing notches with one of the small slots in the center
screen tube. Wind the spring clockwise the number of turns designated in the fol-
lowing chart and push the F-End Cap with Spring in place on the A-Screen Cas-
sette Assembly. A rubber mallet is helpful to fully seat the F-End Cap with Spring.
Note that the spring in the cassette is for tension only. You will need to raise and
lower the screen by using the G-End Cap Chain.
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SIDE VIEW
HEAD
OUTSIDE INSIDE
I-Recess Mount Clip
OPENING WIDTH
36”- 72”
73”-120”
120”-140”
140”-192”
SPRING TENSION
25
30
35
40
OPPOSITE END OF CARTRIDGE
Test Chain Guide for smooth operation. If it’s too tight, loosen allen screw. Insert
the G-End Cap with Chain into A-Screen Cassette Assembly and push into place.
The G-End Cap with Chain is setup for internal operation (operating from one
side). If desired this can be disassembled and altered to allow for either internal or
external operation [Fig 2C].
Slide one piece of the J-Weatherstrip into bottom slot of D-Pull Bar and the other
piece into the top of A-Screen Cassette Assembly. The O-Weight Bars are already
inserted inside the hollow of the D-Pull Bar. Now insert the E-Pull Bar End Caps
into ends of D-Pull Bar [Fig 2B].
MOUNTING THE SCREEN CASSETTE
Mount the I-Recess Mount Clips to the inside of opening.When installed, the clips
should be centered above the cassette. Install a P - #8x1”(25mm) Panhead Screw
into the center of the slot to allow front to back
adjustment [Fig below].
Snap the A-Screen Cassette Assembly into place. Secure the
A-Screen Cassette Assembly in place by screwing the F-End Cap
and G-End Cap to the side jamb of the opening. The I-Recess
Mount Clips and A-Screen Cassette Assembly may be reversed
to face toward the inside or outside of an opening depending
upon which side the Pull Chain needs to be accessible. See image
2C for optional user performed Pull Chain routing options.
NOTE: the I-Recess Mount Clips lower the A-Screen Cassette
Assembly in the opening by 1/4”. The same 1/4” gap should be
left above the F & G-End Caps to avoid bowing the cassette.
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INTERNAL OR
EXTERNAL OPERATION
(OPTION SET-UP
PERFORMED BY USER)
INTERNAL OPERATION
(STANDARD)
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CHAIN LOCK
Position H-Chain Lock on the side wall jamb so that it rests approximately 42"
up from the sill of the floor. Attach to the wall using P - #8 x 1"(25mm)
Phillips Panhead Screws.
When the screen is fully extended and being used the Pull Chain should be
operated so that the screen fabric is taut in the opening and then the chain
should be secured by the H-Chain Lock. This will help retain the screen fabric in
the B-Inside Rails as wind hits the screen fabric.
CAUTION: Keep chain out of the reach of children at all times.
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FOOT RELEASE LEVER
The K-Foot Release Lever is an optional feature that makes it easier
to slightly rotate the D-Pull Bar in order to disengage the L-Pull Bar
Locks [Fig 4C] without bending over. Before installing, position the
K-Foot Release Lever 12" to 20" from the end of the D-Pull Bar on
the side closest to the Pull Chain. Attach the K-Foot Release Lever
to the D-Pull Bar using two Q - #6 x 3/8” (9mm) Phillips
Panhead Screws.
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RIGHT
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Windy conditions may affect the performance of a retractable screen. Retract the
screen in windy circumstances, during inclement weather, when not needed to
support immediate ventilation or during prolong periods when not used.
INSTALLING SIDE RAILS
Install the L-Pull Bar Locks at the bottom of each B-Inside Rail. Be sure that the
L-Pull Bar Lock engages the D-Pull Bar as shown in image [Fig 4C]. Slide both
C-Outside Rails onto the tabs protruding from the F and G-Cassette End Caps
[Fig 4A]. Attach to jamb with P - #8x1”(25mm) Panhead Screws. Press B-Inside
Rails into C-Outside Rails with the shorter pile to the inside [Fig 4D] until they
are evenly seated [Fig 4B].
Using the height adjustment wheel on the L-Pull Bar Lock, adjust the height to
the appropriate level so that it easily engages the D-Pull Bar. When correctly
adjusted, the latching and unlatching should be smooth and easy.
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Shorter Pile 4D
That’s it. Enjoy your new retractable screen!
ESCAPE 800 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
RECESS INSTALLATION

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ESCAPE 800 SURFACE INSTALLATION
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AScreen Cassette Assembly
BInside Rails
DPull Bar
EPull Bar End Caps
FEnd Cap with Spring
GEnd Cap with Chain
HChain Lock
JWeatherstrip
KFoot Release Lever
LPull Bar Locks
MSurface Mount ‘L’ Clips
NScrew Cover Caps
OWeight Bar
PP-#8 x 1” (25mm) Panhead Screw
Q#6 x 3/8” (9mm) Phillips
Panhead Screw
PART DESIGNATIONS

Record your opening measurements on the chart below to calculate your
measurements.
Cut all parts to length using the calculations above.
Keep the plastic film on the cassette until all cuts are completed.
MEASURING AND CUTTING
Determine the maximum opening height & width for mounting your
screen, as shown below. Check for interference with any door or window.
1
Width
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JAMB JAMB
OPENING WIDTH
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
HEAD
OPENING HEIGHT
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
OUTSIDE
M-SURFACE MOUNT ‘L’ CLIP
SILL or FLOOR
IMPORTANT
Be sure to make
smooth, straight cuts.
Height
OPENING WIDTH
"
LESS 7/8" TO ALLOW
FOR END CAPS
CASSETTE LENGTH (A)
= "
OPENING HEIGHT
"
LESS 2-1/8" TO ALLOW
FOR CASSETTE END CAPS
AND RECESS MOUNT CLIPS
INSIDE & OUTSIDE RAIL
LENGTHS (B & C)
= "
– 7/8"
– 21/8"
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SIDE VIEW
HEAD
OPENING HEIGHT
OUTSIDE
M-SURFACE MOUNT ‘L’ CLIP
SILL or FLOOR
MOUNTING THE SCREEN CASSETTE
Slide the M-Surface Mount ‘L’ Clips into the
top of the A-Screen Cassette.
The clips should be evenly spaced between
jambs. Make sure cassette is level and then
screw clips in place.
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OPENING WIDTH
36”- 72”
73”-120”
120”-140”
140”-192”
SPRING TENSION
25
30
35
40
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2B
2C
INTERNAL OR
EXTERNAL OPERATION
(OPTION SET-UP
PERFORMED BY USER)
INTERNAL OPERATION
(STANDARD)
PREPARING THE SCREEN CASSETTE
Insert F-End Cap with Spring into the correct end of the A-Screen Cassette
Assembly [Fig 2A] (the assembly will only fit correctly in one end). Make sure to
line up the spring and bushing notches with one of the small slots in the center
screen tube. Wind the spring clockwise the number of turns designated in the
following chart and push the F-End Cap with Spring in place on the A-Screen
Cassette Assembly. A rubber mallet is helpful to fully seat the F-End Cap with
Spring. Note that the spring in the cassette is for tension only. You will need to
raise and lower the screen by using the G-End Cap Chain.
Remove the J-Weatherstrip from the groove at the back of the A-Screen
Cassette Assembly. This weatherstrip is not used in a surface mount
application [Fig 2A].
OPPOSITE END OF CARTRIDGE
Test Chain Guide for smooth operation. If it’s too tight, loosen allen screw. Insert
the G-End Cap with Chain into A-Screen Cassette Assembly and push into place.
The G-End Cap with Chain is setup for internal operation (operating from one
side). If desired this can be disassembled and altered to allow for either internal or
external operation [Fig 2C].
Slide one piece of the J-Weatherstrip into bottom slot of D-Pull Bar. The O-Weight
Bars are already inserted inside the hollow of the D-Pull Bar. Now insert the E-Pull
Bar End Caps into ends of D-Pull Bar [Fig 2B].
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4C
Windy conditions may affect the performance of a retractable screen. Retract the
screen in windy circumstances, during inclement weather, when not needed to
support immediate ventilation or during prolong periods when not used.
CHAIN LOCK
Position H-Chain Lock on the side wall jamb so that it rests approximately 42"
up from the sill of the floor. Attach to the wall using P - #8 x 1"(25mm)
Phillips Panhead Screws.
When the screen is fully extended and being used the Pull Chain should be oper-
ated so that the screen fabric is taut in the opening and then the chain should be
secured by the H-Chain Lock. This will help retain the screen fabric in the B-Inside
Rails as wind hits the screen fabric.
CAUTION: Keep chain out of the reach of children at all times.
5
FOOT RELEASE LEVER
The K-Foot Release Lever is an optional feature that makes it easier to slightly
rotate the D-Pull Bar in order to disengage the L-Pull Bar Locks [Fig 4C] without
bending over. Before installing, position the K-Foot Release Lever 12" to 20"
from the end of the D-Pull Bar on the side closest to the Pull Chain. Attach the
K-Foot Release Lever to the D-Pull Bar using two Q - #6 x 3/8” (9mm) Phillips
Panhead Screws.
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INSTALLING SIDE RAILS
Install the L-Pull Bar Locks at the bottom of each B-Inside Rail. Be sure that the
L-Pull Bar Lock engages the D-Pull Bar as shown in image [Fig 4C]. Slide B-Inside
Rails onto the tabs protruding from the F and G-Cassette End Caps, with the
shorter pile to the inside [Fig 4D]. Use an 1/8” drill bit and first drill through both
sides of the B-Inside Rails where they are to be fastened. Next, using a 3/8” bit,
drill through the outside face only. This will allow you to snap the N-Screw Cover
Caps in place. Square and attach B-Inside Rails with P - #8 x 1”(25mm) Phillips
Panhead Screws. N-Screw Cover Caps.
Using the height adjustment wheel on the L-Pull Bar Lock, adjust the height to
the appropriate level so that it easily engages the D-Pull Bar. When correctly
adjusted the latching and unlatching should be smooth and easy.
4
Shorter Pile 4D
That’s it. Enjoy your new retractable screen!
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Retractable screens should always be installed square, plumb and level.
THE SCREEN FABRIC GETS BLOWN OUT OF THE SIDE TRACKS
An Anti-Wind Brush Pile is located inside the B-Inside Rails. This Anti-Wind Pile is designed so that
the stiff bristles of the Brush Pile will engage inside the holes of the screen fabric as wind blows/
pushes on the fabric. Check that the aluminum walls of the B-Inside Rails have not been bent
outward during customer installation since this will prevent proper engagement. If needed take your
thumb and forefinger and gently run them along the length of the B-Inside Rails altering these back
into a straight 90-degree position. This will reposition the Anti-Wind Pile so that it can perform as
intended.
Be sure that the L-Pull Bar Lock engages the D-Pull Bar as shown in image [Fig 4C]. Using the height adjustment wheel on the
L-Pull Bar Lock, adjust the height to the appropriate level so that it easily engages the L-Pull Bar. When correctly adjusted the
latching and unlatching should be smooth and easy and the screen will stay latched until manually released.
Check that the Anti-Wind Brush Pile has not been deformed or damaged and that it is still pointing in a 60 degree angle within
the B-Inside Rails.
Add an additional O-Weight Bar (or other ballast material) inside the D-Pull Bar.
Windy conditions may affect the performance of a retractable screen. Retract the screen in windy circumstances, during
inclement weather, when not needed to support immediate ventilation or during prolong periods when not used.
THE SCREEN IS DIFFICULT TO PULL DOWN OR UP
Check that the screen has been installed in a square and plumb opening. Adjust the opening as needed.
An Anti-Window Brush Pile is located just inside the B-Inside Rails. Gently run your finger or another soft object down each
side of the screen fabric in order to release the engagement of the Anti-Wind Brush Pile within the small openings in the Screen
Fabric. Now retract the screen.
Check and correct any interference (e.g. screws or debris) inside the B-Inside Rails.
Check that the D-Pull Bar glides smoothly. Slightly trim the aluminum D-PULL BAR if needed.
Check to see if the J-Weatherstrip is catching or binding in the B-Inside Rails
Remove the plastic Cassette End Cap with Chain from the A-Screen Cassette Assembly and verify that the allen screw is not
fastened so tightly that it is restricting the operation.
THE SCREEN DOES NOT RETRACT EVENLY
Check that the screen has been installed in a square and plumb opening. Correct the opening as needed.
Pull the screen all the way down to the bottom of the opening and then retract the screen. This will often help the screen fabric
to realign.
Pull the screen all the way down to the bottom of the opening. Look to see if there are creases in the fabric or other signs
indicating that the screen fabric may have rolled over itself inside the A-Screen Cassette Assembly. If needed remove the
A-Screen Cassette Assembly from the opening, extend (unroll) all of the screen fabric and on the A-Screen Cassette Assembly and
then retract the fabric making sure to remove any wrinkles or creases.
ANTI-WIND BRUSH PILE MOVES IN THE SIDE GUIDE RAILS
The Anti-Wind Brush Pile that is located inside the aluminum B-Inside Rails need to be crimped securely in place so that it does
not move within the channels of the B-Inside Rails (see step 4).
The L-PULL BAR LOCKS DO NOT CATCH ON THE D-PULL BAR
Adjust the height of the latch on the L-Pull Bar Locks using the wheel style finger adjustment. The engagement of the L-Pull Bar
Locks to the D-Pull Bar should match image 4C.
THE D-PULL BAR MOVES DURING WINDY CONDITIONS
Fasten the Pull Chain in the H-Chain Lock when the screen is resting in the fully up or down position.
Add an additional O-Weight Bar (or other ballast material) inside the D-Pull Bar.
Windy conditions may affect the performance of a retractable screen. Retract the screen in windy circumstances, during
inclement weather, when not needed to support immediate ventilation or during prolong periods when not used.
THE SCREEN IS TORN OR WRINKLED
Contact dealer to order a Screen Refill Replacement Kit
THE J-WEATHER STRIP DOES NOT SEAL AGAINST THE FLOOR/SILL
Check that the screen has been installed in a square and plumb opening. Correct the opening as needed.
Contact dealer to order the slightly larger optional Rubber Bulb Seal.
Adjust the height of the latch on the L-Pull Bar Locks using the wheel finger adjustment. The engagement of the L-Pull Bar Locks
to the D-Pull Bar should match image 4C.
Add an additional O-Weight Bar (or other ballast material) inside the D-Pull Bar.
Lower the screen tight to the floor/sill and then secure the Pull Chain in the H-Chain Lock.
WHEN RETRACTED THE L-PULL BAR WITH SCREEN FABRIC FALLS DOWN SEVERAL INCHES
Secure the Pull Chain in the H-Chain Lock when the screen is resting in the up position.
Add spring tension.
?Installation Questions ?Missing Parts ?Replacement Parts ?
Please call our Homeowner Helpline @ 1-888-483-3768
DON’T GO BACK TO THE STORE!
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Shorter Pile
Installation Questions? Missing Parts? Replacement Parts?
DON’T GO BACK TO THE STORE!
Please call our Homeowner HelpLine: 1-888-483-3768
ESCAPE 800 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS