PVC CURTAINS
Fitting Instructions
PVC CURTAINS
Fitting Instructions
PVC curtains are pretty easy to install.
Our PVC curtains generally come supplied with all the fittings, including hanging rails and either hook-on, or bolt on plates. The only additional fittings you need are appropriate screws or bolts to attach the curtain rail to the structure of your opening.
The strips will be supplied slightly over the final fitted length to allow for trimming once the curtains have been installed.
This is because, as the PVC strips are cut from a roll they tend to be slightly curved, however, once hung for a couple of days, the curvature will drop out allowing the individual strips to be easily trimmed with a sharp knife or scissors.
If you have ordered a hook-on system, you will have the required number of hook-on top track/s and the individual PVC strips will be supplied with a hook-on plate attached, either stainless steel or polycarbonate depending on your order.
Depending on the overlap you select, minimum or maximum, will dictate how many strips of PVC you will receive.
Nationwide Installation Service
On occasions you may have a particularly difficult or complex requirement for PVC curtains, or you simply may not have the resources to install them. Fortunately we are one of the few PVC suppliers who offer a nationwide installation service, so you can leave it in the hands of our expert installers. Covering all aspects of fitting, from straightforward doors to complicated shapes requiring additional steelwork, our competitive rates are sure to appeal. If you would like more information simply give one of our team a call on 01625 573971.
With the bolt-on system, you will receive the required length/s of bolt-on track/s, L-brackets to attach the track to the wall or soffit, together with the required number of plastic strips with holes drilled in them to match the bolt-on aluminium face plates.
The instructions below cover all aspects of PVC curtain installation and can be followed whether you have bought a made to measure curtain or individual components. N.B. Some steps may not be required with a made to measure curtain.
We stock many different colours and grades of PVC including anti-static, Polar grade for freezers, coloured options, welding grades etc.
Installation Instructions Hook-On System
- Cut the stainless steel top track to the desired length, allow at least 25mm cover to each side if face fitting.
- Secure the stainless steel track to either the soffit or face of the opening using appropriate screws/bolts for the material.
- For stainless steel plates, sandwich the plastic strip between the stainless steel plates ensuring the concave side faces the small plate. Position the small plate to the bottom and the large plate to the top facing up.
- Push the rivets through the holes in the large top plate and through the plastic strip until it aligns with the holes in the bottom plate. Thicker plastic strips may need to be pre-drilled before "sandwiching" between the plates.
- For polycarbonate plates, sandwich the plastic strip between the hanger and use the supplied screws to secure the plastic, from front to rear.
- To achieve minimum overlap, hang the first strip onto the top track leaving three hook spaces before hanging the second strip, centralise and hang the third strip over the three hooks and repeat the procedure.
- For maximum overlap, hang the first strip onto the the top track leaving one hook space before hanging the second strip, centralise and hang the third strip over the one hook and repeat the procedure.
- If possible, leave the curtain in situ. for 2 or 3 days then trim the bottom of each strip to the desired length using a sharp knife or scissors.
- N.B. It may not be possible to achieve the desired overlap 100% - this will depend on the width of your top track.
Installation Instructions Bolt-On System
Face Fixed
- Cut the aluminium top track to the desired length, allow at least 25mm cover to each side if face fitting.
- Attach the L-Brackets to the top of the V shaped track using the supplied M8 bolts and tighten.
- Slide the required number of M8 bolts down both sides of the track ready to receive the curtain strips.
- Secure the brackets, with track attached, to the brickwork or concrete using appropriate rawl-bolts or to steelwork with high tensile nuts and bolts and to timber with coach screws or large gauge wood screws ensuring the brackets are no greater than 1200mm apart and not more than 200mm from either end.
- Push each pre drilled strip over the bolts with the concave side facing the track.
- Offer each strip to the track using the aluminium plate, thread the M8 nuts onto the bolts but do not tighten fully.
- Slide the strip to the desired starting place before tightening the nuts.
- If you are including Red warning strips remember to position these first.
- To achieve maximum overlap each strip must butt up to the next on both sides of the track, for minimum overlap each strip should be placed at a distance from each other that it overlaps by a quarter of the width of each strip.
- If possible, leave the curtain in situ. for 2 or 3 days then trim the bottom of each strip to the desired length using a sharp knife or scissors.
- N.B. It may not be possible to achieve the desired overlap 100% - this will depend on the width of your opening and the width of the strips.
Installation Instructions Bolt-On System
Soffit Fixed
- Cut the aluminium top track to the desired length, allow at least 25mm cover to each side if face fitting.
- Attach the L-Brackets to the top of the V shaped track using the supplied M8 bolts and tighten.
- The "L" shapes brackets should be arranged so that each alternate bracket is facing the opposite side of the track.
- Slide the required number of M8 bolts down both sides of the track ready to receive the curtain strips.
- Secure the brackets, with track attached, to the brickwork or concrete using appropriate rawl-bolts or to steelwork with high tensile nuts and bolts and to timber with coach screws or large gauge wood screws ensuring the brackets are no greater than 1200mm apart and not more than 200mm from either end.
- Push each pre drilled strip over the bolts with the concave side facing the track.
- Offer each strip to the track using the aluminium plate, thread the M8 nuts onto the bolts but do not tighten fully.
- Slide the strip to the desired starting place before tightening the nuts.
- If you are including Red warning strips remember to position these first.
- To achieve maximum overlap each strip must butt up to the next on both sides of the track, for minimum overlap each strip should be placed at a distance from each other that it overlaps by a quarter of the width of each strip.
- If possible, leave the curtain in situ. for 2 or 3 days then trim the bottom of each strip to the desired length using a sharp knife or scissors.
- N.B. It may not be possible to achieve the desired overlap 100% - this will depend on the width of your opening and the width of the strips.
Installation Instructions
Sliding System
- Push the sliding track brackets over the sliding track and position at intervals of no more than 1.2 metres.
- Level the track and brackets before securing to brickwork and concrete with rawl-bolts, to steelwork with high tensile nuts & bolts, and to timber with coach screws or large gauge wood screws.
- Place the roller assembly over the M8 bolt and tighten into position using the washer and nut.
- Slide the required number of M8 bolts down both sides of the track ready to receive the curtain strips.
- Push each pre drilled strip over the bolts with the concave side facing the track.
- Offer each strip to the track using the aluminium plate, thread the M8 nuts onto the bolts but do not tighten fully.
- Slide the strip to the desired starting place before tightening the nuts.
- If you are including Red warning strips remember to position these first.
- To achieve maximum overlap each strip must butt up to the next on both sides of the track, for minimum overlap each strip should be placed at a distance from each other that it overlaps by a quarter of the width of each strip.
- If possible, leave the curtain in situ. for 2 or 3 days then trim the bottom of each strip to the desired length using a sharp knife or scissors.
- N.B. It may not be possible to achieve the desired overlap 100% - this will depend on the width of your opening and the width of the strips.
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