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Small tower or working platfomr 10 tread playform stepls 2-section extension ladder work bench
8 x 150mm masonry drill bits
4 x 119mm HSS drill bits
8 x 165mm HSS drill bits
12' ratchet clamps -2 No.
Mallet with white rubber head
Long nosed pliers
13mm socket and ratchet |
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Electric hammer drill (preferably SDS)
4" Angle grinder with masonry discs
Battery operated screwdrivers
Extension head
Hot air gun (for box gutters only)
4" spirit level
10m measuring tape
Roofing square
Silicone soalant gun
Hacksaw
Stanloy knife
13 & 17mm open ended spanners
45 & 60mm diameter hole cutters |
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Fixings
8 x 100mm frame to masonry fixings
4.8 x 65mm self tapping screws
M6 x 70mm Coach screws (fixing back to timber)
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| All the above tools, fixings, fastings etc can be purchased from any good harware/DIY store |
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| Setting Out the Conservatory |
The setting
out point (datum) of the base off the house wall must be
carefully considered if the house wall is not vertical
or had protrusions such as render, brick corbels, pipes
etc. The drawing below shows how you need to make
allowance for these discrepancies and obstructions.
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The welded conservatory sill will act as a template for
the conservatory frames and roof and must therefore be
laid out onto the base accurately. The ends of the sill
will be supplied over-size to take up any discrepancies
on the base, you will need to cut.
These to size. Please note that the internal edge of the
sill should be level with the internal edge of the
outside brick. It is vitally important that the
perimeter setting out sizes for the sill match the sizes
on the roof plan exactly, cross checking the diagonal
measurements will help determine the positions of the
sill corners.
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In the instance that the conservatory sill arrives in
individual segments, then the corners will require
sealing and joining. Each sill should arrive cut to size
with the specific sill corner joint, this joint must
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At door opening positions in dwarf walls, cut the extra
piece of sill for the doors to the brick opening size
less 10mm, position the door frame in the brick opening
(it may not necessarily be central) and mark its
position on the sill. The lengths of the dwarf wall
sills coming into the sides of the door frame can now be
established and the sills cut to size. Remove the door
frame and sill, run a continuous silicone sealant line
along the back edge of the sill then screw the door sill
to the underside of the door frame. |
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On dwarf wall models, position the previously prepared
door frame and sill into the opening. Fill packers if
required between the underside of the sill and the base
ensuring the door sill remains level. Pack between the
door frame and the reveals on the dwarf wall ensuring
the door frame is plumb on all sides, fix back the door
frame into the brickwork reveals using 8 x 100 mm frame
10 masonry fixings.
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The contract paperwork with your conservatory should
depict the style and position of each window frame.
Select the correct frame for each position and check
that the widths amount to the correct perimeter size of
the conservatory sill, you will need to take into
account the thickness of the window coupling profiles.
Please be aware that PVC window frames have
manufacturing tolerances of +/- .4mm.
Starting at the door frame, offer the coupling profile
(RA76) and the adjacent window to the side of the door
frame, ensure the coupling and frame heads are level and
then temporarily clamp pilot holes at 350mm centers,
150mm in from each and to give the final connection.
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Continue connecting the frames together using the
in-line and corner couplings until the perimeter is
complete the corner posts should relate to the corners
on the welded sill. These couplings may be provided
oversize in length, cut drawn as required.
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Run a continuous silicone
sealant! line along the back edge of the sill (see
drawing) and position the back edge of the window frame
up to the up stand on the sill, secure the frame of the
window down to the sill using 4.8 x 85mm self lapping
screws into 4mm drilled pilot holes at 350mm centres,
150mm in from each end. Seal over all exposed screw
heads. The position of these screws is vital so as not
to interfere with the re-glazing of the windows.
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With the frames fixed together and down to the sill, a
constant level must be achieved around the perimeter of
the conservatory, packing pieces between the top of the
wall and the underside of the sill may be needed to
achieve this constant level. A long spirit level placed
on top of the windows will determine the highest point
around the frame perimeter. This will be your starting
level. Work away from this starting level and pack up
the frames as required. Note: the frames and sill should
float on the conservatory wall, therefore it is advised
that once the conservatory is complete, point-up any
gaps between the underside of the sill and the wall with
mortar to give the sill a constant bed.
The last frame against the house wall requires fixing
back into the brickwork, you may have to fit packers in
any gaps there to stop the window frames from
distorting. Ensure the window frame against the house
wall is plumb on all sides and fix back using 8 x 100mm
frame to masonry fixings at 350mm centres, 150mm in from
each end. Seal over all exposed screw heads.
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The frame should now be ready to accept the roof, refer
to the roof installation guide for further instructions.
Please remember that prior to assembling the roof, the
frame must be:
- Dimensionally correct around the perimeter
- Dimensionally correct in width and depth
- Level
- Vertical, leaning neither into or out of the
conservatory
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The door should only be fitted into the frame once the
conservatory roof has been erected and glazed. The door
frame jambs should be plumb on both faces whilst the
door frame head and sill should be level. The diagonal
measurements across the door frame, from corner to
corner, should also be checked, these measurements
should be within 5mm of each other.
Your conservatory will be supplied with either a single
personnel door or a pair of French doors, hanging and
adjusting the doors are similar for both although the
instructions below concentrate on fitting a set of
double doors. Double doors can be either opening out or
opening in, one door must be opened second is called the
SLAVE door.
The doors and frame should have the 3 sets of hinges
factory fitted, each door can be lifted into position by
sidling the female part of the hinges on the door over
the male part of the hinges on the frame. This must be
done with the door in its open position.
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Each door hinge has the
ability to be adjusted in 3 direction. See the photo.
This adjustment allows fine tuning of the locking
mechanisms and that the doors remain parallel to each
other whilst giving correct compression on the door to
frame gaskets. Once the door has been adjusted the
plastic caps at A and C must be refitted.
Door hinge adjustment
A: Door height adjustment
B: Door left to right adjustment
C: Door to an out adjustment
The hinge adjustment A will effect the height position
of the door mainly on the door hinge side, should be
height position need adjusting more on the lock side
then this can be achieved by adjusting the packers
between the glass, and the door. The glazing beads will
need to be removed to allow this. Fitting different
glazing packer thickness at this corner will move the
corner of the door up or down to suit.
Shoot Bolt Keeps:
The shoot bolts keeps fitted to the frame can be
adjusted be releasing the screws. On the stave door,
adjust the top and bottom keeps so that the door is
pulled into the frame as light as possible. Adjust the
keeps on the master door until a smooth latching
operation is achieved. Re-lighten all screws once
adjustment is complete.
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 The
sealed units in your conservatory are made from
toughened glass, this make them very tough face on but
vulnerable on their edges. Whilst handling the sealed
units, please ensure your protect the edges from knocks.
To install a glass unit into the frame, firstly ensure
that the frame is filled with the appropriate gasket
then follow these instructions.
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