T.A. Plastic Evolution User manual

Evoluon Canopy
T.A. Plasc Supplies Limited
Tudhoe Industrial Estate,
Spennymoor
Co. Durham
DL16 6TL
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Installaon Guide

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 The host wall and base should be made of a sound construcon, suitable for xing this
system into posion.
 Base for canopy posts should be of a solid concrete construcon.
 Fixings provided must be checked for suitability to your applicaon before proceeding
with installaon.
We recommend the Canopy is installed by two people due to the size and weight of certain components.
If you have any queries or quesons please feel free to contact our friendly sales team, we are more than
happy to help.
Contact us on: 01388 814858.
Prior to installaon please ensure the following condions have been met:

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Evoluon Canopy Installaon Guide
 Power Drill/Drive
 HSS Drill Bits—3mm, 7mm, 8mm
 Masonry Drill Bits– 6mm,8mm
 Silicone Gun
 Spirit Level
 Mallet & Hammer
 Step Ladders
Canopy Components:
Glazing Bar End Bar Wall Plate
Eaves Beam/ Guer Sheet End Trim Canopy Post (Leg)
Tools required:
Items supplied:  Star Drive Bit
 Posi Drive bit
 Silicone/ sealant
 Fixings
 Guer Grid
Please ensure all components are present before beginning the installaon process.

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STEP 1.0: Eaves Beam / Guer preparaon
Apply a bead a silicone sealant to the edge of the eaves beam/Guer
STEP 1.1: Eaves Beam / Guer preparaon
Fix the end cap of the end of the eaves beam/Guer using the self tapping
screws and cover cap provided. Wipe o excess silicone from outside edge.
NB do not x screw “x” as this is ed later.
STEP 1.2: Eaves Beam / Guer preparaon
Once the end caps are ed, apply another bead of silicone to the inside
edge.
STEP 1.3: Eaves Beam / Guer preparaon
Determine and mark the posion of the post legs on the underside of the
eaves/beam guer. Select the drainage post/s and drill a central 40mm hole.
NB alternavely a series of small holes can be drilled in a circular paern to
achieve the same result.
STEP 1.4: Eaves Beam / Guer preparaon
To ensure leaves and debris do not block the water outlet, install a small
secon of guer grid as per photo. This can be xed into posion using a
small bead of silicone if required.
STEP 1.5: Eaves Beam / Guer preparaon
Once the pilot hole has been drilled permanently x post/s into posion
using two self tapping screws per side.
Ensure legs are square to eaves beam before screws are ed.

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STEP 2.0: Wall Plate Preparaon
Determine the pitch required using the table provided on Page 5.
Then measure and mark the host wall at the correct height.
NB: All measurements shown are the height to underside of the wall plate
NB: The dimensions are for standard 2.25mtr posts. For 3mtr posts add
750mm to the dimensions.
Using a 7mm HSS drill bit pre-drill the wall plate 100mm from the edge.
Equally space the remaining xing points along the wall plate and drill.
We recommend minimum one xing per glazing bar along the wall plate.
STEP 2.1: Wall Plate Preparaon
STEP 2.2: Wall Plate Preparaon
Apply a bead of silicone to the back of wall plate. Oer up the wall plate to
the wall, drill and x the rst hole into the wall using the 6mm masonry bit
and xings provided.
NB: Fixings supplies are to be xed into the brickwork with no plug.
Do not x into mortar Joint.
STEP 2.3: Wall Plate Preparaon
Ensure the wall plate is level and t remaining xing and cover caps.
Apply a bead of silicone to the top edge of the wall plate to form a
waterght seal.
STEP 3.0: Erecng the Canopy
The two edge bar proles are to be xed onto the wall plate and eaves
beam using the self tapping screws provided.
Use one screw at either end of the bar at this point to allow movement for
squaring up later in the procedure.
STEP 3.1: Erecng the Canopy
The drill guide lines on the underside of the wall plate and eaves beam
denote the degree of pitch, reading from the host wall from 5 through to
20 degrees (5 degree wall plate xing shown opposite)
The correct selecon of angle is vital to the installaon

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STEP 3.2: Erecng the Canopy
Fit the pvc sheet end closure centrally to both ends of the polycarbonate
panels.
NB: the printed lm on the panels denotes the top sun (outer) side. The
perforated foil tape should be at the guer end of the roof. Closure ed
with drain holes to the underside.
STEP 3.3: Erecng the Canopy
Engage the edge of the rst polycarbonate panel into the glazing jaw on
the edge bar and push the panel in rmly. Then select a glazing bar and
engage the panel into the glazing jaw. Ensure the bar is then fully engaged
into the wall plate.
NB: do not secure any of the glazing bars at this point.
STEP 3.4: Erecng the Canopy
Repeat the bar ng procedure with all remaining panels and glazing bars
unl one panel remains. Now remove the edge bar to allow access of the
last panel and then ret. Structure now needs to be squared up. PVC end
closures should be ush to the wall plate. Now secure all glazing bars using
two screws at both ends of each bar.
STEP 4.0: Fixing Posts
Once the structure is square, level the posts in both direcons using a spirit
level. Drill the concrete pad using an 8mm masonry bit and x post
brackets to the concrete base, using the stud anchors supplied.
STEP 4.1: Fixing Posts
Hammer in xings and ghten with a 13mm spanner. Check xings are
secure for your base.
STEP 4.2: Fixing Posts
Level the guer by adjusng the post over the foot bracket.
Once the desired posion is achieved, secure using two screws
and caps on either side of the post.

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STEP 5.0: Fing sheet edge trim
Apply a bead of silicone to the leading edge of the pvc sheet
and closure at the guer end of the canopy to ensure it is sealed
onto the glazing material.
STEP 5.1: Fing sheet edge trim
Posion the sheets edge trim prole on top of the glazing bar ends,
leaving a 10mm gap for water drainage at the end of the sheet. The
trim should be xed down by using screws and caps provided and apply
a bead of silicone to where the cap sits onto of the bars. A small
amount of sealant on top of each screw head is also recommended.
STEP 5.2: Fing sheet edge trim
Using the screws and caps supplied, use the sight line on the glazing
bar to determine the drill posion. Use one screw per end and
two per glazing bar.
STEP 5.3: Fing sheet edge trim
Apply a bead of silicone in front of the edge trim over the glazing bar.
Fix screw “x” into posion (see step 1.1) and t wall plate end caps.
This now completes the installaon of the canopy

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Evoluon Canopy Installaon Guide
Disclaimer:
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any injury or consequenal loses caused by the use of unsuitable xings or by
installaon of the product in any way that diers from that described in this guide. Evoluon Canopies are designed to
withstand the loading of 600 N/m2 which is suitable for most domesc applicaon in the United Kingdom. If you are installing
the canopy in an exposed locaon please call your supplier to ask about increased loading specicaons.
T.A. Plasc Supplies Limited
Tudhoe Industrial Estate, Spennymoor, Co. Durham, DL16 6TL
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Wall plate preparaon table:
Pitch (DEG) Projecon 1500mm 2000mm 2500mm 3000mm 3500mm 4000mm
52417mm 2460mm 2504mm 2547mm 2591mm 2634mm
10 2542mm 2630m 2717mm 2804mm 2890mm 2977mm
15 2665mm 2795mm 2924mm 3054mm 3183mm 3312mm
20 2784mm 2955mm 3126mm 3297m 3468mm 3639mm
Above table based upon standard 2.25mtr post length and including 20mm for foot brackets.
Add 750mm for 3mtr post upgrade where applicable.
Notes: