Smith & Noble Uptown Wood Shutters Series User manual

Deco Frame, L-Frame and Z-Frame
Uptown Wood
Shutters
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Warranty Service
The enjoyment of your window coverings should be everlasting, which is why
our products come with a limited lifetime warranty. The warranty applies to
the original owner, requires a proof of purchase (hang on to your receipt!) and
covers defects in material or craftsmanship. Shades or blinds must have been
properly installed. We reserve the right to determine if your window covering
warrants a repair or a replacement. Visit smithandnoble.com/guarantee to
see full details. In need of warranty service? Call us at 800.248.8888 and we’ll
arrange for a repair or replacement ASAP.
© 2019 Smith & Noble Home, Inc. All Rights Reserved SN042019

12
smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888
A Smooth Set-Up
We want you to love your new hardware and that includes
having a smooth installation experience. We suggest saving
this guide. If you encounter any difculties or questions,
please reach out to us for help. It’s why we’re here. Call us at
800.248.8888 for more info on installation.
We recommend you hold on to all packaging until your
hardware is fully installed. Should something go wrong (we
strongly doubt it), we want any potential returns to be a
painless as possible.
Customer Service Hours
Monday — Friday: 6am — 6pm PT
Saturday — Sunday: 7am — 4pm PT
smithandnoble.com
Everything
You Need
Table of Contents
Deco Frame
Getting Started..............................................3
Installation Steps ......................................... 3 - 6
L-Frame
Getting Started..............................................8
Installation Steps ........................................8 - 12
Z-Frame
Getting Started.............................................14
Installation Steps .......................................14 - 17
Warranty .......................................Back Cover

4
800.248.8888
3smithandnoble.com
First, make sure you have all the parts and tools required to install your shades.
HARDWARE YOU’LL NEED: Pencil, ¼" nut driver, level, and a drill with a 1⁄16" drill bit.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS: Nail gun or drill, tape measure, level, box knife, Phillips head screw driver
Make sure ITEM # (below A) matches on both panel box and frame box. Each window will have 1
box for shutter panels and 1 box for frames.
• Do not dispose of packaging until the shutters are operating appropriately.
• Use of a moving blanket or drop cloth is recommended.
• Find ample working space to assemble your frame, (preferably in front of the window).
• Check the diagram to make sure you have all the parts indicated for an appropriate installation.
DECO FRAME - GETTING STARTE D
Tools & Parts
Hoffman Key Hinge Spacer
Hinge Screw Light Block
Screw Hinge PinFrame Screw
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4 sided Deco Frame
(Outside Mount - 2 Panel)
Getting Started
Recommended Tools: Nail Gun or Drill, Tape Measure, Torpedo Level, Box Knife, 6” Philips head driver
Make sure ITEM# (In Red) matches on both panel box and frame box. Each window will have 1 box
for shutter panels and 1 box for frames.
▪Do not dispose of packaging until the shutters are operating appropriately.
▪Use of a moving blanket or drop cloth is recommended.
▪Find ample working space to assemble your frame, (preferably in front of the window).
▪Check the diagram to make sure you have all the parts indicated for an appropriate
installation.
Installation Steps
1.
Carefully remove panels and frames from the packaging. Do not mix panels or frames from
other windows.
2.
After unpacking panels, remove filler strips from the frame. (Repeat for all sides)
Light
Block
Screw
Frame
Screw
Hinge
Pin
Hoffman
Key
Hinge
Spacer
If applicable
Hinge
Screw
Deco Frame Installation Instructions.doc REV. 5/17/16
A A

56
smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888
DECO FRAME - INSTALLATION STEPSDECO FRAME - INSTALLATION STEPS
Hoffman
Key

78
smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4 Sided L Frame
(Outside Mount - Single Panel)
Getting Started
Recommended Tools: Nail Gun or Drill, Tape Measure, Torpedo Level, Box Knife, 6” Philips head driver
Make sure ITEM# (In Red) matches on both panel box and frame box. Each window will have 1 box
for shutter panels and 1 box for frames.
▪Do not dispose of packaging until the shutters are operating appropriately.
▪Use of a moving blanket or drop cloth is recommended.
▪Find ample working space to assemble your frame (preferably in front of the window).
▪Check the diagram to make sure you have all the parts indicated for an appropriate
installation.
Installation Steps
1. Carefully remove panels and frames from the packaging. Do not mix
panels or frames from other windows. Frame parts will be labeled
either top, bottom, right, left.
Hinge
Screw
Hinge
Pin
Hoffman
Key
Hinge
Spacer
L Frame Installation Instructions REV. 5/17/16
4-SIDED L FRAME - GETTING STARTED
A A
RECOMMENDED TOOLS: Nail gun or drill, tape measure, level, box knife, 6" Phillips head screw driver
Make sure ITEM # (below A) matches on both panel box and frame box. Each window will have 1 box
for shutter panels and 1 box for frames.

910
smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888
4-SIDED L FRAME - INSTALLATION STEPS4-SIDED L FRAME - INSTALLATION STEPS
2. Set all frames on floor face up.
3. Position the left frame and the top frame onto a flat surface (small wood block is
recommended to prevent damage to floor and to ensure a flush fit by the Hoffman Key) and
line up the Hoffman key.
Tip: The Hoffman Key has a rounded and a flat side to it. The rounded side goes in face up.
Repeat step 3 for remaining corners to complete the 4 sided frame assembly.
If not installing with T-POST skip to Step 5.
4. Locate and identify the top and bottom labeled t-post. Line up the pre-drilled holes with the
top and bottom frame and secure with screws provided.
All L Frame T-Post installations are alike.
5. It is best to pre-drill the top left and right frame if you are mounting with screws. It is
recommended to pre-drill right above, or below the hinge location (within a ¼”), and as far
away from any miter edges as possible.
Set Hoffman Key round side up and push top frame down onto the Hoffman Key
Hoffman
Key
Deco Frame Installation Instructions.doc REV. 5/17/16
L Frame Installation Instructions REV. 5/17/16

11 12
smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888
12. Check gaps between panels and frame and adjust accordingly with hinge spacers provided
(if needed).
13. Now that you have secured the top and bottom corners and your panel operates properly,
secure with nail/screw (pre-drill) the middle of the bottom, top and side frames.
Make sure the gap between the panel and the frame are even.
Tip: Move top and bottom frames up and down to achieve proper tolerance between panel and frame.
Tip: Move side frame in and out to achieve proper tolerance between panel and frame.
14. Make sure shutters operate properly. Add additional nail/screws (pre-drill) (if needed).
Loosen screws on
panel hinge. Do not
remove completely.
Insert hinge
spacer.
Tighten screws.
Hinge spacer
installed.
Hinge Spacer Installation
L Frame Installation Instructions REV. 5/17/16
12. Check gaps between panels and frame and adjust accordingly with hinge spacers provided
(if needed).
13. Now that you have secured the top and bottom corners and your panel operates properly,
secure with nail/screw (pre-drill) the middle of the bottom, top and side frames.
Make sure the gap between the panel and the frame are even.
Tip: Move top and bottom frames up and down to achieve proper tolerance between panel and frame.
Tip: Move side frame in and out to achieve proper tolerance between panel and frame.
14. Make sure shutters operate properly. Add additional nail/screws (pre-drill) (if needed).
Loosen screws on
panel hinge. Do not
remove completely.
Insert hinge
spacer.
Tighten screws.
Hinge spacer
installed.
Hinge Spacer Installation
L Frame Installation Instructions REV. 5/17/16
12. Check gaps between panels and frame and adjust accordingly with hinge spacers provided
(if needed).
13. Now that you have secured the top and bottom corners and your panel operates properly,
secure with nail/screw (pre-drill) the middle of the bottom, top and side frames.
Make sure the gap between the panel and the frame are even.
Tip: Move top and bottom frames up and down to achieve proper tolerance between panel and frame.
Tip: Move side frame in and out to achieve proper tolerance between panel and frame.
14. Make sure shutters operate properly. Add additional nail/screws (pre-drill) (if needed).
Loosen screws on
panel hinge. Do not
remove completely.
Insert hinge
spacer.
Tighten screws.
Hinge spacer
installed.
Hinge Spacer Installation
L Frame Installation Instructions REV. 5/17/16
4-SIDED L FRAME - INSTALLATION STEPS4-SIDED L FRAME - INSTALLATION STEPS

13 14
smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888
NORMAN SHUTTERS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4 Sided Z Frame
(Inside Mount -2 panel)
Getting Started
Recommended Tools: Nail Gun or Drill, Tape Measure, Torpedo Level, Box Knife, 6” Philips head driver
Make sure ITEM# (In Red) matches on both panel box and frame box. Each window will have 1 box
for shutter panels and 1 box for frames.
▪Do not dispose of packaging until the shutters are operating appropriately.
▪Use of a moving blanket or drop cloth is recommended.
▪Find ample working space to assemble your frame (preferably in front of the window).
▪Check the diagram to make sure you have all the parts indicated for an appropriate
installation.
Installation Steps
1. Carefully remove panels and frames from the packaging.
Do not mix panels or frames from other windows. All
frame pieces are labeled (top, bottom, right, left).
2. Set all frames on floor face up.
Hinge
Spacer
Hinge
Screw
Hinge
Pin
Hoffman
Key
Z Frame Installation Instructions REV.5/17/16
4-SIDED Z FRAME - GETTING STARTED
A A
RECOMMENDED TOOLS: Nail gun or drill, tape measure, level, box knife, 6" Phillips head screw driver
Make sure ITEM # (below A) matches on both panel box and frame box. Each window will have 1 box
for shutter panels and 1 box for frames.

15 16
smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888
Only secure one screw
into the top left frame.
Only secure one screw
into the top left frame.
Only secure one screw
into the top right frame.
Only secure one screw into
the top right frame.
Slide panel into frame
hinges.
Tip: Use a counter sink bit for best results.
6. Position the assembled frame evenly into the window opening by using a tape measure and
shims.
7. Once you have evenly spaced the frame into the window opening, secure with a nail/screw
(pre-drill) into the upper left frame ONLY. Shutter will be fully secured in later steps.
8. Once the left side is secured, level the frame on the window and secure with a nail/screw
(pre-drill) into upper right frame. Shutter will be fully secured in later steps.
9. With the top right and left frame secured, place the left shutter panel in the frame and slide
into position. Insert the hinge pins into hinges.
Using Screws
Using Nail Gun
Measure Right & Top frame for spacing.
Measure Left & Top frame for spacing.
Using Screws
Using Nail Gun
Frame EVENLY in the window.
Level the top frame.
Position panel in the frame.
Z Frame Installation Instructions REV.5/17/16
4-SIDED Z FRAME - INSTALLATION STEPS4-SIDED Z FRAME - INSTALLATION STEPS
3. Position the left frame and the top frame onto a flat surface (small wood block is
recommended to prevent damage to floor and to ensure a flush fit by the Hoffman Key) and
line up the Hoffman key.
Tip: The Hoffman Key has a rounded and a flat side to it. The rounded side goes in face up.
Repeat step 3 for remaining corners to complete the 4 sided assembly.
If not installing with T-POST, skip to Step 5.
4. The top and bottom of the t-post are labeled. Locate and identify.
Line up the pre-drilled holes with the top and bottom frame and secure with screws provided.
All Z-Frame T-Post installations are exactly alike.
5. If SCREWS will be used, PRE-DRILL in the top left and right frame, bottom left and right frame,
and in the middle of the top and bottom frame before bringing the frame onto the window.
Hoffman
Key
Set Hoffman Key round side up and push top frame down onto the Hoffman Key
Pre-Drill top right & left frame.
Pre-Drill bottom right & left frame.
Pre-Drill middle of top and bottom frame.
Z Frame Installation Instructions REV.5/17/16

17 18
smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888
Only secure one screw into
the bottom right frame.
Only secure one screw into
the bottom right frame.
Only secure one screw
into the bottom frame.
Only secure one screw
into the bottom frame.
Only secure one screw
into the top frame.
Only secure one screw
into the top frame.
13. After securing the bottom left, secure with a nail or screw at the bottom right.
TIP: Step away from the window and open louvers to make sure shutter is evenly positioned to window.
Things to look for: Window mullions, sectioned glass with shutter lines of stile or louvers.
14. Check gaps between panels and adjust accordingly with hinge spacers provided if needed.
15. Once reveal (gap between the panel and the frame) is aligned, secure the top and bottom
frame.
Tip: Move top & bottom frame up and down to achieve proper tolerance between panel and frame.
Tip: Move side frames in and out to achieve proper tolerance between panel and frame.
16. After the top and bottom frame are secured, check that the shutter operates properly. Secure
the shutter by installing additional nails/screws (pre-drill) to all sides of the frame of the shutter.
Tip: It is recommended to apply 2 nails or screws for every hinge, and 1 nail or screw between hinges.
Using Screws
Using Nail Gun
Using Screws
Using Nail Gun
Using Screws
Using Nail Gun
Loosen screws.
Insert spacer
behind hinge.
Tighten
Screws.
Spacer
Installed.
Z Frame Installation Instructions REV.5/17/16
4-SIDED Z FRAME - INSTALLATION STEPS4-SIDED Z FRAME - INSTALLATION STEPS