Phantom Tech QC03-0903R User Manual

Installation Manual for

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Installation

Questions?

Missing Parts?

Replacements?

PLEASE CALL OUR

HELP LINE AT

1-866-333-8868

Please do not return

product to store

For Right Hinged Doors

Please read entire manual

before beginning installation.

For door openings up to 36” (914 mm) wide

Quick and

Easy to Size

and Install

Recommended for In-Swing Doors

(Not for use on sliding patio doors)

Durable. Reliable. Attractive.

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and 81

/16” (2,062 mm) high

QC03-0903R

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Congratulations and
thank you for purchasing an
Unseen Screen!

The Unseen retractable screen is designed and manufactured by Seiki
Screen Systems, one of the world's largest manufacturers of retractable
screens. Phantom Screens, North America's leading brand of retractable
solutions, is proud to bring you these innovative products. Thanks to
engineered design and rigorous product testing, this screen will provide
years of dependable operation. Plus, it comes with a factory supplied limited
lifetime warranty against manufacturer’s defects on all parts, except mesh.

The screen was designed for easy sizing and installation. This Installation
Manual provides a step by step guide through the entire process.

Any questions? Contact our Toll Free Help Line at
1-866-333-8868.

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Index

Getting to Know the Unseen Screen ................ 4

Understanding the Application of the Screen ... 5

Parts and Tools ............................................ 6, 7

Measuring the Door Opening ........................... 8

Choosing the Correct Bottom Rail ....................9

Sizing the Screen ........................................... 10

Cutting the Top and Bottom Rails ................... 11

Cutting the Screen Housing ................12, 13, 14

Installing the Top Rail ..................................... 15

Installing the Screen Housing ......................... 16

Installing the Bottom Rail ...........................17, 18

Final Steps ............................................... 19, 20

Notes Page ..................................................... 21

Service and Maintenance, Warranty ........ 22, 23

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Getting to Know the

! ATTENTION !

Insect screens are intended to provide reasonable
insect control and are not intended to provide security
or retention of objects, animals or persons.

!

Installation

Questions?
Missing Parts?
Replacements?

PLEASE CALL OUR

HELP LINE AT

1-866-333-8868

Please do not return

product to store

Before beginning the installation process, become familiar with the
screen and the door on which it will be installed.

End Cap L

Unseen Screen

Wood Screw

End Cap R

Top Rail

Upper
Housing
Assembly

Screen
Housing

Latch

Wood Screw

Self Drilling

Screw

Low Rail or
High Rail

Side Bar
Cushion

Side Bar

Handle Grip

Wood Screw

Mesh

Handle

Lower Housing
Assembly

5

Understanding the Application of the

Screen

Is there enough Mounting Surface for the Unseen?

The screen installs on the outside surface of the door trim (brick mold).
A minumum of 11/16" (17 mm) is required. See Mounting Surface as
indicated in diagram .

A

Is the Door Opening Square?

For the screen to operate effectively, the door opening must be perfectly
square. Using a Carpenter Square, check to ensure that the door frame
or mounting surface is square. If not, use shims to bring the door frame or
mounting surface to square before beginning installation. If shimming the
door frame or mounting surface is not possible, apply shims beneath the
screen components to ensure a plumb, level and square installation.

Is this screen being installed on a Right Hinged Door?

Finally, make sure the correct model has been purchased! The screen in

this package is congured for a “RIGHT” hinged door. The hinges should

be on the right side and the door knob should be on the left. This screen is
designed to be installed on in-swing doors only. This requires the screen
to be installed on the outside of the building.

A

Door

Frame

Door Knob

Door

INSTALL ON

BRICKMOLD,

hinge side

Top View of Door Frame

Door Hinge

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Parts

The following parts are included with your Unseen Screen.

Top Rail

1

Screen Housing

Do not remove blue
tape until installation
is complete

2

Low Bottom

3

Rail

High Bottom

4

Rail

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5

Latch

Self Drilling Metal Screw
(4 pcs.) Stainless Steel

Handle

6

Painted Wood Screw
(11 pcs.) for Side Bar

Handle Grip

Protective

8

Sticker

Drill bit

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! WARNING

Improper use of hand or power tools can result in
pers onal injury and/or product damage. Follow
equipment manufacturer’s instructions for safe
operation. Always wear safety glasses.

The following tools will be required for this install.

Electric Drill

Measuring Tape

Electric Drill

Level

Metal File

Measuring Tape

Carpenter Square Philips Screwdriver

Electric Drill

Hack Saw 32 TPI

Level

Measuring Tape

Carpenter Square Philips Screwdriver

Electric Drill

Hack Saw 32 TPI

Measuring Tape

Electric Drill

Measuring Tape

Hack Saw 32 TPI

Tools

Metal File

Carpenter
Square

Hack Saw
32 TPI

Measuring Tape

Philips
Screwdriver

Safety
Glasses

Electric Drill

Pen Level

NOTE: a chop saw can be used in place of a hacksaw provided that a

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bi-metal blade has been properly installed.

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Measuring the

Door Opening

For the width (W), measure the
dimension between the right and left
exterior trim or door frame at both
the top and bottom of the doorway as
indicated in the diagram. Record the
smallest of the two sizes in the box
labeled "Width" below.

For the height (H), measure the
inside dimension between the top
exterior trim or door frame and the
door sill at the lowest point in its slope.
Measure in all three locations as
indicated in the diagram and record the
smallest dimension in the box labeled
"Height" below.

Top Trim Mounting Surface

T

Width

Finally, measure the height of the
lowest at portion of the exterior
trim or door frame (T). This must
be a minimum of 5/8" (16 mm),

and must be completely at and

square.

(W)

Height

(H)

T

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Choosing the Correct

Bottom Rail

The screen package comes with two Bottom Rail options to

accommodate different congurations. Choosing the correct Bottom Rail

is important, since this will determine the nal cut size of the Screen.

B

Low Bottom Rail

Exterior Trim

Use the Low Bottom Rail in the

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following circumstances:

1. The front edge of the door sill is ush

with the exterior trim or door frame and
there is a minimum of 9/16" (15 mm)
clearance from the top of the sill and the
deck below .

B

2. There is a minimum of 9/16" (15 mm)
clearance, but the front edge of the door
sill is recessed . Use a shim or an

C

aftermarket sill extension to extend the sill

so it is ush with the exterior trim or door

frame.

High Bottom Rail

Use the High Bottom Rail in the

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following circumstances:

1. The door sill is ush with the exterior

trim or door frame , but there is less

B

than 9/16" (15 mm) clearance to the deck
below.

2. The door sill extends beyond the
exterior trim .

D

Door Sill

The height of the door sill
(min 9/16" (15 mm))

C

Exterior Trim

Door Sill

The height of the door sill
(min 9/16" (15 mm))

D

Exterior Trim

Door Sill

E

3. The door sill has an existing track for a
sliding screen .

E

Rail for at panel

Screen

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Sizing the

Screen

If the door opening is smaller than 36" (914 mm) wide and 80 9/16"
(2,047 mm) high when using the Low Bottom Rail or less than
81 3/16" (2,062 mm) high when using the High Bottom Rail , the

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Screen must be cut.

NOTE: Actual Unseen components are designed with offset dimensions

to t a standard opening (see dimensions above); therefore parts will not
measure the same as the doorway dimensions. To t a smaller opening,

determine the Length to be Cut from the components by calculating the
difference between your doorway measurements and the standard width
and height provided above.

Determining Cut Size for Screen Housing

Important: The cut size of the Screen Housing depends on whether the

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Low Bottom Rail

correct formula is used (see page 9 for Bottom Rail selection).

or High Bottom Rail is selected. Ensure that the

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For Screen Housing

Use the following formula:

(2,047 mm)

9/16”

80

For Screen Housing

Use the following formula:

(2,062 mm)

3/16”

81

with Low Bottom Rail

(Measured Height) [Length to be cut off ]

- [ ] =

with High Bottom Rail

(Measured Height) [Length to be cut off ]

- [ ] =

Determining Cut Size for Top Rail and Bottom Rail

Use the following formula:

(Measured Width) [Length to be cut off]

(914 mm)

36

”

- [ ] =

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Cutting the

Top and Bottom Rails

NOTE: Top Rail is clearly labeled with CUT and NO CUT zones.

1. Remove the End Caps from both sides of the Top Rail .

2. Using the "Length to be Cut" dimension for Top Rail calculated on

2

Cut this end

Door opening

2

DO NOT

cut this end.

2

2

Page 10, carefully measure and mark the rail on all sides to ensure an
even cut.

3. Cut straight through Top Rail .

2

Cutting the Bottom Rail

NOTE: Low and High Bottom Rails and are clearly labeled with CUT

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and NO CUT zones.

1. Select the Bottom Rail chosen on Page 9.

2. Using the same "Length to be Cut"
dimension for Top Rail , carefully
measure and mark the Bottom Rail
on all sides to ensure an even cut.

3. Cut straight through Bottom Rail or .

2

Cut this portion

3

4

3

OR

NOTE: After cutting any part of the screen,
use a le to remove any burrs from the

surfaces.

Cut this portion

4

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Cutting the

Screen Housing

NOTE: All cutting will be done on the lower end of the Screen Housing,

away from the Upper Housing Assembly and spring mechanism.
The Screen is clearly labeled with CUT and NO CUT zones.

1. Begin by tightening the screw at the top of the Upper Housing

Assembly . This will align the Mesh Cylinder for cutting.

F

2. Remove the Lower Housing Assembly and washer by removing the two
screws with a Philips screwdriver.

Upper Housing Assembly

G

F

Lower Housing
Assembly

G

1

Washer

3. Slide the Side Bar Cushion off of the Side Bar and slide the Bottom

1

Rail Guide off of the Screen Housing .

H

H

Side Bar

Side Bar Cushion

Inner Handle

Bottom Rail Guide

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Cutting the

Screen Housing

4. Carefully measure and mark the Screen Housing on all sides using the
"Length to be Cut" dimension for Screen Housing calculated on

1

Page 10.

5. Cut straight through Screen Housing and the berglass mesh.

Do not remove blue
tape until installation
is complete.

I

Cut only from bottom as
indicated by hack saw

Cut this

illustration.

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1

Important

portion

6. Replace the Side Bar Cushion onto the Side Bar, ensuring that it is
pushed in as far as it will go.

J

Side Bar

Side Bar Cushion

J

Side Bar Cushion

Side Bar

Side Bar

Ensure th at the SIDE
BAR CUS HION is
pushed c ompletely i n
place.

K

1

I

Side Bar

Cushion

Washer

Lower Housing Assembly

7. Slide the Bottom Rail Guide back onto Screen Housing and reattach
the Lower Housing Assembly and Washer using the two screws.

Inner Handle

Bottom Rail Guide

1

K

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Cutting the

8. Loosen the screw at the top of the Upper Housing Assembly until the
head of the screw is slightly above the Top.

Screen Housing

L

L

9. Finally, remove the blue tape, slide the Inner Handle to the center of

M

the Screen Housing and tighten the screws

.

Center and tighten inner handle

M

Remove
the blue tape

15

Installing the

Top Rail

The top edge of the Top Rail will be mounted exactly 5/8" (16 mm) from

2

the bottom edge of the exterior top trim or door frame.

1. Make a mark 5/8" (16 mm) up from the bottom edge of the exterior trim
or door frame. Using a level, extend the mark across the surface. This
mark will be the reference point for the top edge of the Top Rail .

2. Apply the Protective Sticker to back edge of Top Rail on the

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2

2

right side.

3. Remove the backing on the adhesive strip and position Top Rail

2

along the guide line.

4. Secure Top Rail using the Wood Screws provided.

2

2

Backing of Adhesive Strip

Protective

8

Sticker

Protective Sticker must be
applied half way to the back
edge of and then fold the
other half over after cutting
has been completed.

2

8

5/8"

(16 mm)

Mounting Surface

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Installing the

Screen Housing

1. Insert the rollers of the Screen Housing into Top Rail (Right side).

2

2. Peel the backing off the adhesive strip along the back of the Side Bar.

3. Making sure the top of the Side Bar Cushion is level with the Upper
Housing Assembly, fasten the Side Bar Cushion to the exterior trim or
door frame using a Wood Screw.

4. Press the Side Bar rmly in place along the exterior trim or door frame,
making sure that the berglass mesh is kept at, and the Side Bar is

square to Top Rail .

2

5. Using the Wood Screws provided, secure the Side Bar to the exterior
trim or door frame.

Side Bar Cushion
must be positioned
level with the Upper
Housing Assembly.

Side Bar
Cushion

Side Bar

Rollers

Side Bar Cushion
must be positioned

ush and square

2

to .

Upper Housing
Assembly

Exterior Trim

2

NOTE: If during the
sizing of Screen

Housing , the

1

predrilled hole for
the Bottom Side Bar

Cushion was removed, a

new hole must be drilled.

Wood Screw
[for Side Bar]

Side Bar
Cushion

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Installing the

Bottom Rail

1. Select the Bottom Rail (Low or High) chosen on Page 9, and remove
the adhesive backing.

2. While slightly lifting the Bottom Rail Guide on the Screen Housing ,

3

insert Bottom Rail or .

4

1

3. Slide the Bottom Rail in just far enough so that when laying at on sill,

it will be tight against the left side of the door frame.

Lift

Bottom Rail Guide

4

3

or

Insert

1

The backing of
the adhesive
strip

Door Sill

Important

While lifting the Bottom Rail Guide slightly, insert
the Bottom Rail / into it. The installation
function is the same for either Bottom Rail type.

3

4

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Installing the

Positioning the Bottom Rail

Bottom Rail

A.

Min. 9/16"

(15 mm)

Door Sill ush with Exterior Trim

Exterior Trim

3

Front edge

ush with

Door Sill.

Door Sill extends beyond

C.

Door Sill

Exterior Trim

Exterior Trim

Front edge

ush with

Exter ior Trim.

Door Sill or

4

Concrete Surface

Door Sill recessed from Exterior Trim

B.

Exterior Trim

Front edge

ush with

Exter ior Trim.

Min. 9/16"

(15 mm)

Shim can be installed
between Door Sill and

3

for added support.
Shim not

included

3

.

Door Sill with Existing

D.

Door Sill

Screen Tracks

Exterior Trim

Front edge

ush with

Exter ior Trim.

4

Existing

Screen Tracks

Door Sill or
Concrete Surface

4. While keeping it tight to the left door frame, position the bottom rail

ush with the exterior trim (see above drawing), and then press down
rmly into place.

5. Through the predrilled holes
in the Bottom Rail or ,

3

fasten to the door sill using
the Self Drilling Metal
Screws provided. It is not

N

necessary to pre-drill the
surface below.

4

N

Self Drilling
Metal Screws

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Final

Steps

Install the End Caps

1. Locate the two End Caps removed during earlier installation steps and

2

press rmly into place on both ends of Top Rail .

End Cap L

O

Center of Frame

4" (100 mm)

2

5

O

End Cap R

Push rmly in place

1

Install the Latch

1. Position Latch to the left inner edge of the exterior trim or door
frame, 4" (100 mm) below the center of the frame.

2. Fasten in place using the Wood Screws provided.

5

O

P

Exterior Trim

5

P

Wood Screw

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Final

Steps

Installing the Handle

1. Remove the backing on the adhesive strip from the back side of the
Handle .

6

2. Adhere the Handle onto the Screen Housing at the center of the

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1

door opening.

3. Remove the backing on the adhesive strip from the Handle Grip .

4. Insert the Handle Grip into the hole on the Handle and adhere
onto the Screen Housing .

Center of
the opening

7 6

1

1

7

7

6

Congratulations! You have now installed your
Unseen Screen!

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Service and Maintenance

The Unseen Screen is designed and engineered to be maintenance
free. The following are some helpful hints to ensure the smooth
operation of your Unseen Screen for years to come.

• The moving components used in the screen contain nylon. This

combination of compounds is strong, impact resistant, and
self-lubricating. Do not use oil, grease, petroleum or oil based sprays
or lubricants on any of the components on the screen. These products
attract dirt and debris, which may affect the operation of the Unseen
Screen. However, the periodic application of a dry silicone lubricant to
the moving parts is permissible.

• We recommend that when the screen is not required, keep it stored

away in the Screen Housing. This will extend the life of the mesh and
keep it clean.

• The Bottom Rail should be kept free of dirt and debris. Use a broom to

remove any obstructions from the Bottom Rail.

• If the screen mesh becomes damaged or torn, a Replacement Mesh

Cartridge can be purchased separately through the help line.

Hints

If you have any questions during the installation of the Unseen Screen,
please call toll free:

1-866-333-8868

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Unseen Screen Limited Lifetime / Non-transferable

Manufacturer's Warranty

The Unseen Screen is warranted by Seiki Screen Systems to be free of
manufacturer’s defects in materials or workmanship, for as long as the original
purchaser owns and/or resides at that residence and that the product remains at
its original point of installation. Seiki Screen Systems will repair or replace at its
discretion, any component, within the terms and conditions of this warranty, which is
deemed as being defective from the manufacturing process upon proof of purchase.
This warranty excludes the screen mesh.

Furthermore this warranty does not cover components damaged through improper
use or installation, or if components have been altered from their original state in a
manner not otherwise prescribed in this manual. This warranty is strictly limited to
defective components only. This non-transferable, limited warranty excludes labor,
breakage or damage due to normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or use for

other than residential applications, accidents and “acts of God”.

Replacements or repairs made subject to this limited warranty are otherwise
warranted for the balance of the original warranty period. Seiki Screen Systems’
liability under this limited warranty is restricted to the corrective actions as set forth
herein and contrarily repudiates all incidental and consequential damage. It is the
responsibility of the consumer to notify Seiki Screen Systems of missing components,
within 30 days of the purchase of the Unseen Screen.

The Unseen Screen is designed to assist in keeping unwanted insects from the home;
it is in no way intended as a safety or security device to prevent access or exit by
individuals, animals or small children. Liability for any damages, including but not
limited to general, special, indirect, incidental, consequential, aggravated, punitive or
exemplary damages, and economic loss, as well as for breach of any expressed or
implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability,

quality and tness for any purpose other than as prescribed herein, is disavowed and

omitted here from, to the extent that such a disclaimer and preclusions are permitted
by the laws of any particular jurisdiction.

Maintenance: Keep Bottom Rail clean and free of debris. Periodic use of silicone
spray on the rollers of the Upper Housing Assembly and the Bottom Rail Guide is
recommended; do not use petroleum-based lubricants.

Unseen Screen
Designed and Manufactured by Seiki Screen Systems
Marketed by Phantom Screens
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For warranty claims
Call 1-866-333-8868

Designed & Manufactured by Seiki Screen Systems ™

Marketed & Distributed by Phantom Screens ®

Seiki Screen Systems

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