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Installation Manual

Disclaimer: All possible effort has been made to present a comprehensive document suitable for training people to

install on site. PG Aluminium; The PG Group or any of its associate companies; staff; suppliers or

associates do not assume any responsibility for actions or any other result causing harm or injury as a

result of any omissions; statements or instructions in this document.

Table of Contents General instructions: ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

General instructions (Products) ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Tools .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Safety, Health and Environmental Issues ......................................................................................................................... 5

When arriving at the site: ............................................................................................................................................. 5

Electricity: .................................................................................................................................................................. 5

The Premises: ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

First Aid Box ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Safety Signs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7

When drilling, sawing or using other power tools: ........................................................................................................... 8

Protecting your eyes: ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Protecting your hands and limbs: ............................................................................................................................. 8

Protecting your respiratory tract and lungs: ............................................................................................................. 8

Protecting your ears: ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Prevent injury to the rest of your body: ................................................................................................................... 8

Never perform any job where a body part can be injured. ...................................................................................... 9

Always be aware of the impact of your work on the environment. ......................................................................... 9

How to Measure ............................................................................................................................................................. 10

Measuring Tools: ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

How to establish if an area is perfectly square: .......................................................................................................... 11

The Spirit Level ................................................................................................................................................................ 12

How to read the Spirit Level ....................................................................................................................................... 13

The Tape Measure .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

Caring: ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15

When measuring: ........................................................................................................................................................ 16

The L Square .................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Builders Line .................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Drilling ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19

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Electric/Cordless drill: ................................................................................................................................................. 20

General tips: ................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Essential Safety Equipment when drilling: .............................................................................................................. 22

Using an Electric Drill: ................................................................................................................................................. 22

Drilling into different materials: Drill bits ................................................................................................................... 23

Drilling in concrete: ................................................................................................................................................. 23

Drilling in metal: ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

Drilling in wood: ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

Drilling in Tiles: ........................................................................................................................................................ 24

Drill Maintenance:....................................................................................................................................................... 24

How to apply silicone ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

Silicone Tools required: ............................................................................................................................................... 26

Silicone guns: .......................................................................................................................................................... 27

How to load your silicone gun :............................................................................................................................... 28

Applying the silicone: .............................................................................................................................................. 29

Tips: ......................................................................................................................................................................... 31

How to smooth freshly applied silicone:..................................................................................................................... 31

How to remove silicone: ............................................................................................................................................. 32

Patio Sliding door (OX) .................................................................................................................................................... 33

Assemble and fit the handle and lock: ........................................................................................................................ 42

Folding Door .................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Fitting the glass panels: ............................................................................................................................................... 67

Windows ......................................................................................................................................................................... 74

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 74

General Instructions for window installations ............................................................................................................ 75

Installing the Window ................................................................................................................................................. 78

Fitting the handles ...................................................................................................................................................... 83

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General instructions: • When collecting doors or frames, ensure they are not damaged before loading them. • Ensure they are of the correct specifications.

• When loading, ensure the products will not be damaged when transported. Use protective materials to prevent them from scratching.

• Make sure when walking over a client’s carpet that your shoes are clean, especially when raining. You don’t want to mess up a clients’ carpet.

• Never place your tools or toolbox on the clients’ tiles or carpets.

• Transport your own rubber mat or other protective material to place toolbox or tools on.

• Do not bump anything while carrying your tools or frames into the installation area. • Handle all doors and frames very carefully to ensure they are not scratched or

damaged in any way when carrying. • Before opening the product to be installed, ensure that the measurements are correct by measuring the installation are and check by measuring the outer frame.

• Ensure all installation surfaces are free from protruding bits of cement or other materials. Use hammer and chisel to carefully chip away.

• Ensure all surfaces are level before you start. Both horizontally and vertically. • Before marking drilling areas on walls, use a metal detector to ensure there are no water pipes or electric wires. Mark only areas where none of these are present.

• Do not drill through tiles on hammer action. Use a tile drill bit to avoid breaking the tiles.

• Take extra care that the drill chuck does not come into contact with the tiles or frames as this will cause permanent damage.

• Never drill on a client’s floor. This is sure to cause damage.

• Make sure that all dust from drilling has been cleaned before sealing. • All surfaces must be clean and dry before sealing. You cannot seal on a damp or moist

surface. • Remove all packaging from the client premises, do not use clients refuse removal. • Make sure all glass panels and frames are clean and don’t show any finger marks

before you leave the premises. • Also ensure the site is spotlessly clean before you leave.

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General instructions (Products) When collecting the Window / Door / Shopfront or Shower:

Check Package label to ensure correct:

• Type

• Size: Height & width • Frame

• Finish • Glass

When arriving at the site - before unpacking:

Measure installation area:

• Top • Middle

• Bottom • Height

Tools

• Tape Measure

• Steel & Masonry Drill Bits

• 2lb Hammer

• Spirit Level

• Silicone Gun

• Light Hammer

• Rubber Mallet

Electric Drill with Hammer Action

• Pencils

• Cleaning cloth

• Cordless Drill/ Screw Driver

• Extension Cord

• Building Line

• L Square

• Tile Drill Bit

• Chisels

• Screwdrivers

• Metal detector

• Pop Rivet Gun

• Gloves