Installation Guide

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Whetheryou'reworkingwithindoororoutdoorapplications,crossheadsareanexcellentdesign
improvementtotheoutercasingsofdoorwaysandwindows.Manufacturedfromhighdensitypoly‐
urethane,ourcrossheadscarryalimitedlifetimewarrantyagainstrotting,splitting,orcracking.Our
crossheadscanbetrimmedwithstandardwoodworkingtools
andinstalledusingconstructionadhesive.
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Tools&MaterialsNeeded
 Caulkinggun
 Elastomericadhesivecaulk
 Tapemeasure
 Spongeorcleancloth
 Puttyknife
 Extrafinesandpaper
 Hammer
 Corrosion‐resistantfinishingnailsor
screws
 Jigsaw,keyholesaw,orpen‐knife
 Pencil
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Handsaw
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PriortoInstallation
 Itishighlyrecommendedthatyoupaint/finishourcrossheadsbeforeyouinstallthem.Once
installed,youcanapplyanynecessarytouch‐uppaint/finish.
 Cleaninstallationsurfaceandbackofcrossheadofalldirtanddustwithacleanclothorsponge.
 Makesure
thatthesurfaceandthebackofthecrossheadarecompletelydrybeforeattempting
installation.
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ImportantSafetyInstructions
 Makesuretousethecorrecttools recommended.
 Wearsafetygoggles.
 Followfixture,powertools,andpaintmanufacturers'instructionsandusersmanuals.
 Usecommonsenseandfollowgood
constructionpractices. 
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InstallationProcess
1. Placethecrossheadontopoftheentranceopening.
2. Aligncrossheadwiththeouteredgesoftheopeningorpilasters.(Note:Thecrossheadcanbe
slightlylargerthantheopeningaslongastheoverhangisequalonbothsides.)
3. Fastenthecrosshead
usingPLPremiumConstructionAdhesiveandanynecessaryfasteners.