Phantom Tech VI0508 User Manual

Installation Manual for

For Right and Left Hinged Doors

Durable. Reliable. Attractive.

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

and 80 9/16” (2,047 mm) high

Quick

and

Easy

to

Size

and

Install

Congratulations and
thank you for purchasing
Viewpoint!

The Viewpoint 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 Viewpoint Screen will provide
years of dependable operation. Plus, it comes with a factory-supplied
limited lifetime warranty on all parts against manufacturer’s defects.

Viewpoint was 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

1-877-446-7180.

Getting to Know the Viewpoint Screen ................

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

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

Cutting the Horizontal

and Vertical Parts ..................................................

Installing the Bottom Rail and

Preparing the Screen Housing Assembly ..............

Installing the Mounting Bracket ..........................

Installing the Top Rail

and Catch Frame .................................................

Adjusting the Latch

and Tension Wires ...............................................

Attaching the Fixing Strip

and Installing the Clips .......................................

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

Index

For installation on a double hinged door (French Doors), you
will need: two Viewpoint Screens and one Double Door Kit.
Please refer to the Installation Manual within the “Double
Door Kit” prior to starting.

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

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Getting to Know the Viewpoint Screen

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

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

Does the Viewpoint Screen t the

Door Opening?

Make sure that the Viewpoint Screen

will t the door. This application

will accommodate an opening of
up to 36” (914 mm) wide, and between
76 9/16” (1,947 mm) and 80 9/16”
(2,047 mm) high. If the door opening is
larger than that, the Viewpoint 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.

NOTE: The Viewpoint Screen can only be
shortened by 4” (100 mm) to a minimum
height of 76 9/16” (1,947 mm). If the door
opening is smaller than this, the Viewpoint
Screen will not accomodate the door.

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Is the Door Opening Square?

For the Viewpoint 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 there enough Mounting Surface?

The Viewpoint Screen is a recess
mount screen that installs on the
inside surface of the door frame.
A minimum Mounting Surface of
1 3/4” (45 mm) is required. This

Mounting Surface must be at and
ush, and at a right angle (90˚)

to the door.

Door Frame

Corner Cover

Mesh

Mounting Bracket

Clip

Fixing Strip

Tension Wire

Bottom Rail

Sliding Bar Bottom Cap

Catch Frame

Latch Hole

Latch

Sliding Bar

Top Rail

Rollers

Mounting Surface

Viewpoint Screen

Parts and Tools

Before beginning,
make sure that all these
parts are included with
the Viewpoint Screen
package.

Required Tools

Viewpoint 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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Top Rail

Bottom Rail

Screen Housing
Assembly

Catch Frame
(not required for a
double door application)

5/8” (16 mm)
Pan Head Screws

(12 pcs

.)

1/2” (12 mm)
Flat Head Screws
(2 pcs.)

Hack saw Philips

screwdriver

Electric drillMeasuring tape LevelCarpenter

square

Pen

Corner Cover

Sliding Bar
Bottom Cap

Clips (5 pcs.)

Measuring the Door Opening

H

W

The Viewpoint Screen requires a minimum
Mounting Surface of 1 3/4" (45 mm). This

mounting surface must be at and ush, and at

a right angle (90º) to the door.

For the Width - Measure the width of the
opening between the right and left surfaces of
the door frame, record this dimension in the box
below labeled “W”.

For the Height – Measure the height of the
opening between the underside of the top of

the door frame (or ller strip), and the top of

the door sill at a point 1 3/4" (45 mm) from the
front surface of the frame. Record this
dimension in the box below labeled “H”.

NOTE: If the height of the door opening is
greater than the maximum height requirement,
it is still possible to install the Viewpoint

Screen. Simply attach a ller strip under the

top of door frame to reduce the height of the
opening to at least 80 9/16" (2,047 mm). Be

sure to attach the ller strip before taking the

height measurement.

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W

H

A

1 3/4”
(45 mm)
mounting
surface

Door Sill

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Cutting the Horizontal and

Vertical Parts

Cutting the Horizontal Parts

Calculate the correct cut off Lengths.

Cut from each part the cut off length provided by the calculation performed above.

Maximum Opening

Width

Subtract inside door

frame width “W”

Enter Cut off Length

Below

36” (914 mm)

=

After cutting any part of the

Viewpoint Screen, use a le

to remove any burrs from the
surfaces.

Cutting the Vertical Parts

Calculate the correct cut off Lengths.

NOTE: Cutting of the Screen Housing Assembly must take place from the

bottom of the unit, note the “Cut” / “No Cut” labels. No more than 4” (100 mm)
can be cut from the Screen Housing Assembly.

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Maximum Opening

Height

Subtract inside door

frame height “H”

Enter Cut off Length

Below

80 9/16” (2,047 mm)

=

Cut from each part the cut off length provided by the calculation performed above.

Do NOT remove the tape that keeps the components of the Screen Housing
Assembly secure until all cutting is complete.

After cutting any part of the

Viewpoint Screen, use a le to

remove any burrs from the
surfaces.

NOTE: Safety glasses should
be worn at all times during the
cutting process.

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Top Rail

Bottom Rail

Cut O Length

Cut O Length

Cut o Length

Screen Housing Assembly

Cut o Length

Catch Frame

Installing the Bottom Rail and

Preparing the Screen Housing Assembly

Remove the backing from the
double sided tape on the bottom
of the Bottom Rail. Attach the
Bottom Rail onto the door sill,
placing the front edge of the
Bottom Rail even with the face
or front edge of the door frame
on both sides of the opening.

Installing the Bottom Rail

Preparing the Screen Housing Assembly

1. Before installing the Screen
Housing Assembly,
rotate the Mounting Bracket so
that the Tension Wires are
no longer wound around it.
Failing to do so prior to
installing the Mounting Bracket
will restrict the motion of the
Tension Wires and prevent the
screen from operating.

2. Attach the Sliding Bar
Bottom Cap to the bottom of
the Sliding Bar using the two
screws provided.

3. Insert the Corner Cover onto
the top of the Mounting Bracket.

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Bottom Rail

Corner
Cover

Mounting
Bracket

Sliding
Bar

Sliding Bar

Sliding Bar
Bottom Cap

Installing the Mounting Bracket

1. Remove the backing of the adhesive strip on the back of the
Mounting Bracket.

2. Insert the bottom of the Mounting Bracket into the track of the Bottom
Rail on the hinge side of the door.

3. Push the Mounting Bracket upwards, ensuring that the top of the Corner
Cover is tight against the upper portion of the door frame.

4. Using a level, ensure that the Mounting Bracket is positioned plumb.

Then press the Mounting Bracket rmly against the door frame, allowing

the adhesive tape to temporarily hold it in place.

5. Move the Sliding Bar and Mesh off to the side as indicated in
the illustration.

6. Using the provided screws, secure the Mounting Bracket to the
door frame.

7. Return the Sliding Bar and Mesh back to its original position, in front of
the Mounting Bracket.

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Door Frame
(Top)

Sliding Bar

Mounting Bracket

Door Frame

Installing the Top Rail and Catch Frame

Installing the Top Rail

1. Remove the backing of the adhesive tape on the
top of the Top Rail.

2. Insert the Rollers at the top of the Sliding Bar
into the Top Rail, then push the Top Rail into the
Corner Cover on the top of the
Mounting Bracket.

3. Position the Top Rail along the top of the door
frame at a 90º angle to the side
mounting surfaces.

4. Making sure that the Top Rail is tight against the
side of the door frame opposite the

Mounting Bracket, press rmly in place,

allowing the adhesive tape to temporarily hold
it in place.

5. Using the 5/8” (16mm) screws provided, secure
the Top Rail to the door frame.

Installing the Catch Frame

1. Insert the bottom of the Catch Frame inside the
Bottom Rail and the top of the Catch frame into the
Top Rail. Position it against the door frame on
the opposite side of the Screen Housing Assembly.

2. Lift the Catch Frame upward into the Top Rail
as far as it will go, and secure to the door frame
using the provided wood screws.

Top Rail

Catch Frame

Latch

Door Frame

Push up the top of the
Catch Frame all the way
into the Top Rail

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Push into the

Corner Cover

Corner Cover

Mounting Bracket

Insert Rollers
as shown

Adjusting the Latch and

Tension Wires

Adjusting the Latch

Pull the Sliding Bar over to the Catch Frame and
ensure that the Latch can be engaged. If the Latch
cannot be engaged, adjust it by following the
procedure shown in the diagram. Loosen the
screw, adjust the height of the Latch until it
engages with the Sliding Bar. Tighten the screw,
careful not to over tighten.

Adjusting the Tension Wires

1. Slide the Sliding Bar to the opposite end to
engage the Latch. Push the entire mesh over
to the Sliding Bar so that only the Tension
Wires are visible in the opening of the door.
Loosen the screw of the top most Tension Wire
Adjuster. Slide it up or down until snug, without
any sag in the Tension Wire. Tighten the screw
to secure it.

NOTE: do not over tighten the tension on the
Tension Wire.

2. If any of the other Tension Wires are sagging,
perform the same procedure with each adjuster.
If any of the situations below occur, follow the
appropriate procedure to correct the situation.

After adjusting the tension, move the Sliding Bar
two or three times to check the operation of the
Viewpoint Screen.

Loosen the screw
to move up and down.

Tension Wire

Tension Wire

Adjuster

Screw

Keep the topmost Tension
Wire Adjuster xed, loosen
the remaining Adjusters.
Starting from the bottom
Adjuster, adjust the tension of
each wire to remove the gap
as well as any sag in the
Tension Wires.

To correct this situation,
reverse the steps in
Situation #1 starting from
the top Adjuster.

Tighten the tension of the
loose Tension Wire to the
same tension as the other
Tension Wires.

Solution #3

Situation #1

Situation #2 Situation #3

Solution #2Solution #1

Gap

Gap Loose Tension Wire

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Attaching the Fixing Strip

and Installing the Clips

Attach the Fixing Strip

Insert one edge of the Fixing Strip into the
Mounting Bracket on an angle, beginning at
the top, and working toward the bottom. Again
from the top, press the other edge of the Fixing
Strip into the Mounting Bracket, working it into
position all the way to the bottom so that it is
now fully inserted into the Mounting Bracket.

Installing the Clips

Install the Clips into the Mounting Bracket
evenly between the Tension Wires keeping the
ribbed face of the Clip facing outward.
(Refer to the diagram.)

The Viewpoint Screen Installation

is Now Complete!

Mounting Bracket

Fixing Strip

Sliding Bar

Fixing Strip

Clip

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

• All moving components used in the Viewpoint

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, oil based
sprays or lubricants on any of the components on
the Viewpoint Screen. These products attract
dirt and debris, and may cause the Viewpoint
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 Viewpoint

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 Screen Mesh and Bottom Rail should be kept

free of dirt and debris. Lightly vacuum to remove
any obstructions from the Screen Mesh and
Bottom Rail.

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

Service and Maintenance Hints

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Help Hotline

The Viewpoint 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 Viewpoint
Screen, please call toll free:

1-877-446-7180

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Viewpoint Screen

Limited Lifetime/Non-transferable

Manufacturer’s Warranty

The Viewpoint 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 the
Viewpoint Screen Installation Instructions. 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 (as illustrated in our Installation Instructions), 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 Viewpoint Screen.

The Viewpoint 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 to the rollers on the
top of the Sliding Bar is recommended, do not use petroleum based lubricants.

Viewpoint Screen
Designed and Manufactured by
Seiki Screen Systems
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL
For warranty claims
Call 1-877-446-7180
Or email: [e-mail]

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