Phantom Tech SU0508L User Manual

Installation Manual for

For Left Hinged Doors

Durable. Reliable. Attractive.

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

and 81 1/4” (2,064 mm) high

Quick

and

Easy

to

Size

and

Install

Congratulations and
thank you for purchasing
Sure View!

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

The Sure View Screen is designed for easy sizing and installation. This
Installation Manual provides a step by step guide through the entire
process.

Any questions? Contact

our Help Line, Toll Free at

1-888-PHANTOM

(1-888-742-6866).

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Getting to Know the Sure View Screen ...........................

Parts and Tools ................................................................

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

Sizing the Sure View Screen ...........................................

Cutting the Top/Bottom Rail and Catch Frame ...............

Cutting the Screen Housing Assembly ............................

Installing the Screen Housing Assembly ................

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

Installing the Catch Frame .............................................

Installing the Bottom Rail ..............................................

Adjusting the Catch .......................................................

Final Adjustments ..........................................................

Service and Maintenance Hints .....................................

Index

For installations on double doors (French doors) you
will need: one left Sure View Screen, one right Sure
View Screen, and one Double Door Kit. Please
refer to Installation Manual within the “Double
Door Kit” prior to installation.

The Sure View Screen is not intended for
installation on a Sliding Patio Door.

Getting to Know the Sure View Screen

Before beginning, become familiar with
the Sure View Screen and the door on
which it will be installed.

The Sure View Screen can be installed
on both in-swing and out-swing doors.
In-swing doors open to the inside of
the home and require the Sure View
Screen to be installed on the outside of
the home. Out-swing doors open to the
outside of the home and require the Sure
View Screen to be installed on the inside
of the home.

Does the Sure View Screen t the

Door Opening?

Make sure the Sure View Screen will

t the door. The Sure View Screen will

accommodate a door opening of up to
36” (914 mm) wide and 81 1/4” (2,064
mm) high. If the door opening is larger
than this, the Sure View Screen can still

be installed by attaching a ller strip

under the door frame to reduce the height
of the door opening. Refer to page 6 for
details.

Is there enough Mounting Surface for the
Sure View Screen?

The Sure View Screen is a recess mount
screen which installs on the inside
surface of the door frame (Mounting
Surface as indicated in diagram (A)). To
ensure that the Sure View Screen is fully
recessed after installation, there must be
at least 1 5/8” (42 mm) of mounting
surface. However the Sure View Screen
can accommodate a minimum
mounting surface of 1 1/8” (28 mm). In
this instance, the Mounting Bracket will
extend slightly beyond the door frame.

This mounting surface must be at and
ush, and at a right angle (90º) to

the door.

Is the Door Opening Square?

For the Sure View Screen to operate
effectively, the door opening must be
perfectly square. Using a Carpenter
Square, check to ensure that the door
frame is square. If not, use shims to bring
the door frame to square before beginning
installation.

Is this Sure View Screen being installed
on a Left Hinged Door?

Finally, make sure the right model has
been purchased! The Sure View Screen

in this package is congured for a

“LEFT” hinged door. To identify door
hinging, look at the door from the side
on which the Sure View Screen will be
mounted. The hinges should be on the
left side and the door knob or handle

should be on the right.

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Mounting Surface

Bottom Rail
Type A or B

Catc h
Frame

Top Rail
End Cap

Top Rail

Sliding Bar

Top Cap

Sliding Bar

Screen

Housing

Mesh Lo ck

Adjuster

Spring Te nsion

Adjuster

Retrac ting

Mesh G uide

Sliding Bar
Bottom Cap

Catc h

One Touch
Latch

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Parts and Tools

Before beginning,
make sure that all
these parts are
included in the
Sure View Screen
package.

Required Tools

Sure View Screens can be sized and
installed using common household
tools. Make sure all necessary tools
are available before beginning.

*NOTE: A chop saw can be used
in place of a hacksaw provided that
a bi-metal blade has been properly
installed.

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Hacksaw *
32tpi

Measuring tape

Carpenter
square

Philips
screwdriver

Electric drill

File

Pen Level

Bottom Rail Type “A”

(used on at door sills)

Bottom Rail Type “B”

(used on angled door sills)

Top Rail

Screen Housing
Assembly

Mounting
Bracket

Catch
Frame

5/8” (16 mm) Pan Head Screws,
10pcs. for Mounting Bracket and
Catch Frame

1-1/4” (32 mm) Wood Screws, 3pcs.
for Top Rail

5/8” (16 mm) Self Tapping Screws,
2pcs. for Bottom Rail

Stickers, 2pcs. for Latch

Measuring the Door Opening

Now it's time to measure the door
opening. The Sure View Screen will
accommodate a door opening of up to 36”
(914 mm) wide and 81 1/4” (2,064 mm)
high. If the door opening is smaller than
this, the Sure View Screen will have to be
cut.

For the width, measure the dimension between
the right and left sides of the 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, measure the dimension between
the top of the door frame and the door sill at the
point where the Sure View Screen will be installed.
We recommend positioning the Sure View Screen

ush with the outside edge of the door frame (the

furthest point away from the door). Measure from
the top of the door frame to the door sill at a point
1 5/8” (42 mm) back from the outside edge of the
door frame. (A) Measure in all three locations and
record the smallest dimension in the box labeled
“Height” below.

NOTE: If the door opening is too high, a

ller strip must be installed before the Sure
View Screen can be installed. The ller

strip must reduce the door opening to
81 1/4" (2,064 mm) or less. All measurements

must be made after the ller strip has been

installed.

Height

Width

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A

H

W

A

(Measured Height)

[Length to be cut off]

( 81 1/4” (2,064 mm) - [ ] ) =

Sizing the Sure View Screen

If the door opening is smaller than 36” (914 mm) wide and
81 1/4” (2,064 mm) high, the Sure View Screen must be cut.

(Measured Width)

[Length to be cut off]

( 36” (914 mm) - [ ] ) =

Determine Length to be Cut

from Top and Bottom Rails

To determine the length to be cut from the Top and Bottom Rails,
use the following formula:

Determine Length to be Cut from

Screen Housing Assembly and Catch Frame

To determine the length to be cut from the Screen Housing
Assembly and Catch Frame, use the following formula:

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H

W

Cutting the Top and Bottom Rail and Catch Frame

Cutting the Top Rail of the Sure View
Screen is an easy process.

1. Using the “Length to be cut” dimension
calculated on Page 7, carefully measure the Top
Rail on the end opposite the end cap. Mark on
all sides to ensure an even cut.

2. Wearing safety glasses, cut straight through the
Top Rail using either a chop saw or a
hacksaw with a bi-metal blade. (A)

Choosing and Cutting the Bottom Rail

Before cutting, it is important to select the
correct Bottom Rail for installation. The Sure View
Screen package comes with two Bottom Rails to

accommodate both at and angled door sills. Please

refer to (B) to determine the correct Bottom Rail.

1. Using the same “Length to be cut” dimension
used for the Top Rail, measure and mark the
appropriate Bottom Rail on all sides to ensure an
even cut. The Bottom Rail can be cut on
either side.

2. Cut straight through the Bottom Rail. (C)

Cutting the Catch Frame

Either end of the Catch Frame can be cut.

1. Using the Screen Housing and Catch Frame
“Length to be Cut” dimension calculated on
Page 7, carefully measure and mark the Catch
Frame on all sides to ensure an even cut.

2. Cut straight through the Catch Frame. (D)

NOTE: It is important to wear safety glasses at all
times when cutting components of the Sure View
Screen. After cutting any part of the Sure View

Screen use a le to remove any burrs from the cut

surfaces.

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D

Catch Frame

Length
to be cut

C

B

Choose the correct Bottom Rail for either
flat or angled door sills.

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Cutting the Screen Housing Assembly

It is easy to cut right through the Screen Housing Assembly
of the Sure View Screen using a chop saw or hacksaw.

NOTE: All cutting will be done on the upper end

of the Screen Housing Assembly. The Mounting

Bracket on the Screen Housing Assembly is

clearly labeled with CUT and NO CUT zones.

1. Remove the Mesh Lock Adjuster and Sliding
Bar Top Cap from the Screen Housing Assembly by
removing their screws with a Phillips screwdriver. (A)

2. Detach the Sliding Bar from the Sliding Bar Bottom Cap,
and slide it towards the upper end of the Screen Housing
Assembly until it is aligned with the top of the Assembly
and the mesh. (B)

3. Slide the Mounting Bracket until its upper edge
is aligned with the upper edge of the Screen
Housing Assembly. (C)

4. With all components aligned, carefully
measure and mark the Screen Housing,
Sliding Bar and Mounting Bracket on all
sides based on the “Length to be cut” dimension
calculated on Page 7. (D)

5. Wearing safety glasses, cut straight through

all components of the assembly. Use a le to

remove any burrs from the cut surfaces.

6. Re-attach the Sliding Bar onto the Sliding
Bar Bottom Cap. (B) Make sure that it is
pushed in as far as it will go.

7. Re-attach the Mesh Lock Adjuster and Sliding Bar
Top Cap to the Screen Housing Assembly and
replace the screws. (A)

8. Slide the Mounting Bracket completely off the
Screen Housing and set aside.

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D

C

B

A

Installing the Screen Housing Assembly

1. Locate the “L” shaped edge of the Mounting
Bracket. (A) The Mounting Bracket will be
positioned with this edge closest to the door.

2. Remove the adhesive strip on the back of the
Mounting Bracket and position on the mounting
surface. (B)

3. Using a level, adjust the Mounting Bracket to
ensure that it is positioned plumb.

4. Attach the Mounting Bracket to the door frame
using the 5/8” (16 mm) Pan
Head Screws provided.

Securing the Mounting Bracket

The Mounting Bracket of the Sure View Screen is installed on the left inside
surface of the door frame. The ideal minimum dimension of this surface is

1 5/8” (42 mm). This surface must be perfectly at and at a right angle (90º) to

the door.

If the mounting surface is greater than 1 5/8” (42 mm), the Mounting Bracket
can be positioned anywhere on this surface. We recommend positioning the

Mounting Bracket ush with the edge of the door frame (the furthest point away

from the door.)

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Mounting Brac ket

5/8” (16 mm)
Screw

“L” Shap ed Edge

Mounting Sur face

A

B

Installing the Screen Housing Assembly

Attaching the Screen Housing Assembly

1. Place the front left corner of the Screen Housing Assembly in the outside edge of the
Mounting Bracket. (C)

2. Pivot the Screen Housing along this point until the back of the Assembly snaps into
the “L” shaped edge on the back of the Mounting Bracket.

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Screen

Housing

Mounting

Bracket

Mounting Bracket

Screen Housing

Snap Screen Housing into “L” Shaped

Edge of Mounting Bracket

C

Installing the Top Rail

1. Remove the backing on the adhesive strip on the
Top Rail.

2. Place the uncapped end of the Top Rail over the
Sliding Bar Top Cap and slide the Top Rail into the
Mesh Lock Adjuster. Ensure that it
ts tightly. (A)

3. Align the Top Rail so that the edge of the Top Rail
End Cap closest to the door is in a straight line
to the “L” shaped edge of the Mounting

Bracket. This line should be at a 90º angle to the

mounting surface on which the Mounting Bracket
was attached. (B) Once aligned, press the Top Rail
rmly into place (C) and secure with the 1 1/4”
(32 mm) Wood Screws provided.

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Mounting Bracket

Mesh Lock
Adjuster

Top Rail

Sliding Bar Top Cap

Sliding Bar

1 1/4” (32 mm)
Wood Screw

Top Rail

Top Rail
End Cap

Push

Top Rail End Cap

Align

A

B

C

1. Insert the Catch Frame into the bottom of the Top Rail

End Cap. Ensure that the Top Rail End Cap ts tight to

the right side of the door frame. (D)

2. Using a level, adjust the Catch Frame along the
mounting surface of the door frame to ensure that it is
positioned plumb. It is important that the bottom of the
Catch Frame ts tight to the door sill. (E)

3. Attach the Catch Frame to the door frame using the
5/8” (16 mm) Pan Head Screws provided. (F)

Installing the Catch Frame

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Top Rail

Catch Frame

5/8” (16 mm)

Pan Head Screw

Catch

Frame

Top Rail
End Cap

Catch
Frame

Push

Insert

Push

D

E

F

Installing the Bottom Rail

If the Bottom Rail did not require cutting, it
is important to select the correct Bottom Rail
for installation. The Sure View Screen
package comes with two Bottom Rails to

accommodate both at and angled door sill.

Please refer to (A) to determine the correct
Bottom Rail.

1. Remove the backing on the adhesive strip
on the Bottom Rail.

2. While slightly lifting the Sliding Bar,
insert one end of the Bottom Rail
into the groove at the bottom of
the Sliding Bar Bottom Cap. (B)

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3. Position the other end so that
the center of the Catch Frame
aligns with the center of
the Bottom Rail. (C) When
aligned, press the Bottom Rail

rmly onto the door sill.

4. Fasten the Bottom Rail to the
door sill using the 5/8” (16 mm)
Self-Tapping Screws provided.
It is not necessary to pre-drill the
surface below.

NOTE: If using the Angled Bottom Rail, ensure
that it is oriented so that the top of the Bottom Rail

is at and level when placed on the door sill.

Bottom

Rail

Bottom

Rail

Sliding

Bar

Scr een Hous ing

Bottom Rail

Align The

Centre

Catch

Frame

5/8 ”

(16 mm)

Sel f Tappi ng

Scr ew

B o t t o m R a i l T y p e “ B ”

A n g l e d S u r f a c e

B o t t o m R a i l T y p e “ A ”

Fl a t S u r f a c e

A

B

C

Adjusting the Catch

1. Loosen the screw on the Catch.

2. Move the Catch up and down to determine
the position where the Latch makes a
secure contact with the Catch.
Tighten the screw on the Catch to secure it
in place. (D)

3. Adhere the Stickers to the front and rear of
the Latch as indicated. (E)

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Sliding Bar

Latch

Catch

Frame

Catch

Sticker

Latch

Sticker

D

E

Final Adjustments

Adjusting the Mesh

The Sure View Screen can be adjusted to reduce
the amount of mesh discharged from the Screen
Housing. This keeps the mesh tight to maintain the
effectiveness of the Sure View Screen in keeping
out unwanted insects.

1. Close the Sure View Screen.

2. Turn the dial on the Mesh Lock Adjuster as
indicated in illustration (A) until meeting
with resistance, but without over-tightening.

Adjusting Spring Tension

1. If the Sure View Screen does not retract fully
or quickly enough, turn the dial on the Spring
Tension Adjuster, as indicated in illustration
(B), to increase spring tension.

2. If the Sure View Screen retracts too quickly,
turn the dial on the Spring Tension Adjuster in
the opposite direction to reduce spring tension.

The Sure View Screen Installation

is Now Complete!

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Mesh Lock Adjuster

Lock

Spring

Tension

Adjuster

Increase Spring Tension

Dial

Dial

A

B

Service and Maintenance Hints

The Sure View Screen is designed and engineered
to be maintenance free. Please review these helpful
hints to ensure the smooth operation of the
Sure View Screen for years to come:

• All moving components used in the Sure View Screen are
manufactured from a mixture of nylon and other materials.
This combination of compounds is strong, impact resistant,
and self-lubricating. Do not use oil, grease, or oil based
sprays or lubricants on any of the components on the Sure
View Screen. These products attract dirt and debris, and
may cause the Sure View Screen to react abnormally.
However, the periodic application of a dry silicon
lubricant to the moving parts is permissible.

• We recommend that while not in use, the Sure View Screen

be kept in the retracted position. This will help extend the
life of the screen mesh. In the retracted position, the mesh is
protected and kept 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 your local dealer or retailer.

* Before installing the Sure View Screen, please
take the time to read the installation instructions
thoroughly.

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Help Hotline

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

If there are any questions during the installation of the
Sure View Screen, please call toll free:

1-888-PHANTOM

(1-888-742-6866)

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Sure View Screen

Limited Lifetime/Non-transferable

Manufacturer’s Warranty

The Sure View 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 berglass

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 Sure View Screen.

The Sure View 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 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
onto the inside of the Top Rail, the Bottom Rail and the Retracting Mesh Guide is
recommended; do not use petroleum-based lubricants.

Sure View Screen
Designed and Manufactured by
Seiki Screen Systems
PRODUCT INFORMATION MANUAL
For warranty claims
Call 1-877-446-7180
Or email: [e-mail]

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Designed & Manufactured by Seiki Screen Systems ™
Marketed and Distributed by Phantom Screens ®

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