Talius Habitat Screen Installation Manual

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Habitat Screen Installation Guide

If nothing else, at least read this page

Talius has been producing retractable screens since 1998 and in that time we have found that most issues
experienced are related to the product installation. It is essential to follow the installation guidelines. We urge
installers to take the time now to read the instructions and avoid costly, time-consuming problems later. It is
only necessary to read through a small fraction of this booklet as it covers all types of Habitat Screen installations.
At the beginning of each section the booklet will point out if the section can be skipped.

Habitat Screens ship with the screen curtain inside the panel box. This is to facilitate simple installation and save
time. We hope that this installation guide is easy to use. Should you discover an error or an omission please
tell us about it. Parts and options change continually so we are updating all the time.

Should you require any support or have any questions, please call us from site: 800-665-5550
(M-F 8am to 4:30pm PST)

We thank you for putting your trust in us.

Sincerely,

Your Talius Customer Service Team

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CONTENTS

Section

Contents

Parts Overview

Common components

Section 1

Opening Criteria

Section 2

Mounting Methods

Section 3

Preparation for Through Wall Operator Applications

Section 4

Pre-drilling Guide Rails

Section 5

Mounting Guide Rails and Panel Box

Section 6

Installing the Operator

Section 7

Limit Setting for Motorized Units

Section 8

Securing the Panel Box

Section 9

Operation and Adjustment

Section 10

Finishings

Appendix 1

Habitat Screen Adjustment Guide – Final Adjustments to Ensure Smooth Operation

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Each Habitat Screen installation requires a minimum of 2 installers. Not all installations are the same. While the
following items will not be required on every installation, this is a list of minimum requirements that we
recommend for the majority of Habitat Screen installations. While we do not supply common tools and
hardware, contact us to purchase the specialized tools like motor tester cables.

Please note: Talius does not supply the fasteners for installation. We believe this is better handled
by the Talius Dealer, based on the on-site construction considerations.

Level 4’, tape measure, markers

Side cutters, wire strippers

Short and tall ladders, tool pouch

Cordless drill, indexed drill bit set

Masonry drill or ½" hammer drill

Spare lag bolts, masonry anchors

Full screwdriver set, multi-driver
set

Long ؽ" (13mm) and ؾ"
(19mm)

Needle-nose pliers, regular pliers

Drill bits, block of wood

Available from Talius:

Allen key set (metric)

035-.040"(0.9 - 1.0mm) feeler
gauge

Plastic caps for screw holes

Rivet gun, variety of spare rivets

Caulk gun, caulking and sealants

Touch-up paint and brushes:
brown,

Hacksaw, razor knife

Putty knife

white, silver, beige, and black

Extension cords, cleansers, rags

Spare screws

Ø8.5mm/Ø5mm step drill bit

Wood and concrete chisels,
hammer

Tubular motor limit combs /
adjusters

Ø10mm/Ø5mm step drill bit

Tin snips, file

Electrical tape, masking and duct
tape

Tubular motor tester cable

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PARTS OVERVIEW

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SECTION ONE: OPENING CRITERIA
Ensure that the opening is square and level.

The Habitat Screen must be mounted as follows:

1.1) Panel Box and Shaft: The shaft must be level. This is the most critical part of this installation. It may not
be sufficient for the bubble of the level to simply be between the lines. The bubble of the level should be centered

perfectly between the lines and a quality 4’ or longer level should be used to confirm this. If the shaft is not level

the Habitat Screen will experience tracking problems and the curtain may appear to have excessive wrinkles.

Note that the shaft is not necessarily aligned perfectly with the panel box so it’s best to level the unit based

upon the shaft.

1.2) Guide Rails: Both guide rails must be mounted plumb and true with equal spacing between from top to
bottom. If they are not, the Habitat Screen will billow excessively or bind during operation.

1.3) Sill: The sill or floor may have a slope, especially if installing on the side elevation of a deck. The shaft must
remain level regardless of floor, sill, or header conditions. You may decide to cut the guide rails at unequal
lengths in order to accommodate the resulting difference from side to side. One option to consider is the option
of adding Bug Brush to the bottom profile which can seal off the gap that can occur under the bottom profile of
the curtain in this case.

SECTION TWO: MOUNTING METHODS
Insert the panel box endplate legs temporarily into the guide rails.

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2.1a) Face of Wall Mount: Hold the unit against the opening and determine the future fit. It is important to
ensure that there is an even plane on which to mount the Habitat Screen. Face of Wall mounted Habitat Screens

come with 7/8” build up for the guide rails and panel box top to allow for bottom profile clearance. Various

additional extruded build-up materials can be used to achieve such an even surface (below). This additional
build-up may be purchased from Talius.

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2.1b) Between Jamb, Under Lintel Mounting: If the Habitat Screen will be installed inside an opening rather
than on a surface, hold the unit inside the opening and determine its fit. The prime concern will be to ensure
that the habitat screen is level, plum and true. Many openings are not true and level so it may be necessary to
fill any gaps with wood shims or alternative filler materials.

SECTION THREE: PREPARATION FOR THROUGH WALL OPERATOR APPLICATIONS
In this section, determine how the operator exits the Habitat Screen and interacts with the surrounding wall. If
the operator does not penetrate a wall, ignore this section. Refer to the applicable type of operator.

3.1a) Crank Rod Operator with Gear: If the connector rod of the universal will travel through a wall, look
for an exit hole of approximately Ø3/4" (Ø19mm) diameter in one of the corners in the lower or middle back
of the panel box. Hold the panel box and rails against the opening and mark the location of the hole on the
opening. Then insert the connector rod and universal through the back of the panel box into the gear and note
the pitch of the rod. The pitch will often be somewhere between horizontal to 45º downward. Do not secure
the panel box to the wall at this time, this will be done in Section 5.

On the marked location, drill a pilot hole of approximately Ø3/8" (Ø10mm) in diameter through the wall being
sure to follow the same pitch as observed above. Have a helper safely hold a piece of wood over the location
the hole will exit the interior wall. This will help maintain a clean finish to the hole on the interior wall. The
drilling must be performed at the pitch that was previously determined. Once the pilot hole is satisfactory,
increase the diameter to ؽ" (Ø13mm). The hole must be straight and allow no side-to-side movement.

3.1b) Motorized Operator: An exit hole for the power cable of approximately Ø3/4" (Ø19mm) diameter will
need to be drilled in one of the back corners of the panel box. The hole is not drilled at the factory because of
site variation. Remove the lid and look for the motor side. Proceed to drill a hole of desired size and location
within the panel box endplate. Hold the panel box and rails against the opening and mark the location of the
hole on the opening. An electrician should cover any cable exiting the panel box with a sleeve to prevent cutting
of the wires by the endplate. On the marked location the electrician will drill a hole of approximately Ø3/8"
(Ø10mm) diameter horizontally through the outer layer of the wall. The electrician will later run the wires
through the inside of the wall into the hole at the back of the panel box. The hole in the wall should be located
where the endplate of the panel box will be installed. This allows an area of 7/8” wide (from extreme outside
of panel box) x 5” tall from top of guide rail for this hole to be contained within.