PENTAGON DefendaGuard Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DEALER INFORMATION
MANUAL OPERATION
TAPE OPERATION
Between Jamb | Under Lintel Mount

PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
1PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
1. The following instructions are meant as a guide to installing your shutter. They cannot cover all applications. You
are responsible to use safe work procedures to prevent injury to yourself and others, as well as prevent damage
to the shutter. If you encounter a problem or have a question please contact Technical Support at the number
provided at the end of these instructions.
2. The legs on the end caps can break. You must take care to not put undue pressure on these legs during the
installation to avoid damage.
3. The shutter must be secured to solid backing through the back, top, or sides of the box. Also secure the box
housing through the support plates if they are supplied.
4. The shutter has been supplied to be installed onto solid wood backing. The #10 - 2 inch installation screws
provided are for mounting onto wood. If you are not installing your shutter onto wood, please substitute these
screws for the appropriate fasteners needed for your substraint (backing).
IMPORTANT NOTES
INSTALLATION INDEX
Preparation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mounting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Install Curtain (Only applicable if curtain is not pre-installed) -------------------------------------------------------
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Lifting Device - For Large Shutters
(Only required if the curtain is not pre-installed)
Cordless Drill with #2
Robertson Bit
Ladders (If required for
height of the opening)
4 Foot Level7/8” and 1/8” Drill Bits
(Pre-drill holes if desired)
Lifting Device (If necessary for curtains that are not
pre-installed)

2PARTS
PARTS
Shutters that weight under 60 pounds will have the curtain and t-clips pre-installed inside the box housing. If the
shutter is narrower than the guide rails’ height, the guide rails will be in a separate box labelled ‘Guide Rails’.
BOX HOUSING
GUIDE RAILS
CURTAIN
Size will vary depending on shutter height and width
Standard STAX (Buildout)
U-Sill
AnchorLoc (End Retention)
Pre-installed on shutters under 60 pounds
BOTTOM BAR (Pre-Installed on Curtain) AXLE (Pre-Installed in Box Housing)
SILL (If Required)
Standard Heavy Duty Size will vary depending on shutter height and width
L-Sill
BA
C
ED
F

3HARDWARE
HARDWARE
LOCKING KEYS (If Required)
Shutters with a key lock will have keys provided
Hardware can be found in the installation package provided with the shutter. If some of the hardware listed below is
not included, this means your shutter does not require it.
STOPPER BRACKETS (If Required)
Stopper Brackets Self Tapping Screws
INSTALLATION SCREWS
SCREW HOLE COVERS (If Required)
SUPPORT BRACKETS (If Required)
#10 - 2 Inch Screws Tek Screws
Used to cover screw holes on the guide rails
Size will vary depending on box housing size
T-CLIPS
Pre-installed on shutters under 60 pounds
IH
J1 J2
J3
J
LM
K
TAPE COILER & GUIDE TAPE GUIDE/TUBE (If Required)N O
N1
N2 O1
O2
Used to operate the shutter Used to guide the tape through wall when required

4 ONE: PREPARATION
PREPARATION1
3. Using your #2 Robertson bit, remove
the four screws that secure the cover
lid to the box housing (A). Carefully
remove the lid and store in a safe place
until the final stage of the installation.
1. Remove the protective plastic on the
exterior of the box housing (A).
2. Ensure the entire mounting surface is
completely flat. You will need the depth
of one guide rail (C) on each side of
the opening, and the depth of the box
housing (A) at the top of the opening.
If necessary, remove the trim around
the opening so the mounting surface is
completely flat.

5TWO: MOUNTING
MOUNTING 2
3. Slide the guide rails (C) onto the box
housing (A) legs.
2. If you have a locking bottom bar (D):
Put the lock into the unlocked position.
SKIP THIS STEP IF YOUR CURTAIN IS NOT PRE-INSTALLED IN BOX HOUSING
Attach the guide rails to the box
housing so that the small mounting
holes face outwards on each side of the
shutter.
If your shutter has a bottom bar lock:
The end of the guide rail with the lock
hole on the inside is the bottom.
If your shutter has support brackets:
The end of the guide rail with the
threaded insert and screw is the top.
If your guide rails have flare outs:
The end of the guide rail with the flare
is the top.
1. Set the box housing (A) on a flat
surface with the back (flat) side facing
down and top facing towards the
opening.

6 TWO: MOUNTING
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4. If your shutter has support brackets:
Mount the support brackets (K) onto
the bottom of the box housing (A) and
the face of the guide rails (C) on each
end of the shutter to protect the box
housing legs. Use the tek screws (J2).
5. Lift the shutter up and into position
over the opening by holding the box
housing (A) and guide rails (C) and
slowly rotating the entire shutter 90
degrees, so it is standing up vertically.
Important note:
Continue to hold the box housing firmly
to avoid breaking the box housing legs.
Have one person on each side of the
shutter to lift the shutter into place.
Warning:
The curtain can be heavy. Ensure you
have enough assistance to lift and hold
the curtain, or use a lifting device.

7TWO: MOUNTING
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6. Ensure the box housing (A) and guide
rails (C) are straight and level. Use
shims if required to keep the guide rails
straight.
7. Mount the guide rails (C) to the sides of
the opening. Use the #10 - 2” screws
(J1) provided to secure the guide rails
to the opening.

8 TWO: MOUNTING
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SKIP THIS STEP IF YOUR SHUTTER DOES NOT REQUIRE A SILL
Window or counter shutters with no sill (F) for the curtain to rest on when closed
will need a sill installed. If a sill is required, it will be provided.
8. Mount sill (F) at the bottom of the
guide rails (C).
Mount sill between the guide rails
with one flange facing frontwards
and the other against the wall facing
up. Scew the #10 - 2” screws (J1)
through the sill and into the solid
backing.
Mount sill with one flange under the
guide rails and the other against the
wall facing down. Scew the #10 - 2”
screws (J1) through the sill and into
the solid backing.
Or
Or
If your shutter has a L-Sill:
Mount sill with one flange under the
guide rails and the other infront of
the guide rails facing up. Screw the
tek screws (J2) through the front of
the sill and into guide rails.
If your shutter has a U-Sill:
Mount sill between the guide rails so
the bottom of the sill is flush with the
bottom of the guide rails. Screw the
#10 - 2” screws (J1) through the sill
and into the solid backing.