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C-CHANNEL KIT INSTALLATION

Matrix C-Channel Frame Kit is designed to be used with Matrix Lattice, Matrix Moulded Slat Screens

and Matrix One-Piece Screens. It allows you to attach these screening panels between vertical or

horizontal supports, or across the front of vertical or horizontal supports, or to the inside of a frame.

The Matrix C-channel Kit makes the installation of Matrix Lattice and Screen Panels easy, attractive

and secure, while allowing the panel to expand and contract with changes in temperature.

Kit Contents

2 x 94” Long C-Channel 10 x Flat Attachment Brackets 4 x Moulded Corners

2 x 46 1/2" Long C-Channel 10 x Pins 1/8”Øx3/4” long

Tools and hardware required

Sprit Level Tape Measure Hacksaw Wood saw Pliers

Rubber Mallet Drill with 1/8” drill bit Screws or bolts for attachment.

Tips

• The tabs on the perimeter on the lattice panel make installation easier. Always retain a row of

tabs at the top of the sheet so that the lattice is suspended from them. If cutting the size to

suit your requirements, make sure to remove material from the bottom or from one edge so as

to retain the tabs on the other edge at the top. Supplied pins can be used as replacement for

the tabs that are removed by drilling 1/8” holes about 3/16” in from the edge of the panel and

inserting the pins with pliers.

• The kit is designed to be fitted in a vertical position (8’ high x 4’ wide), where it can span 4’

between supports. If installing on its side (8’ wide x 4’ high), provide an additional support in

the middle of each 8’ span.

• Installation in a flat (ceiling) position is not recommended and any resulting distortion will not

be covered by the warranty. If installing as a ceiling, support should be provided at

approximately 12” intervals.

• Painting the lattice/screens is not recommended due to poor adhesion of conventional paints.

• The lattice/screen is a decorative panel, not a support structure, it is not designed to carry

loads such as hanging baskets.

Please check that the supporting structure meets the requirements for

a successful installation.

The maximum opening that one full framed panel can fill is 4’ x 8’ (not including attachment brackets

and screws or rivets) as detailed in Fig. 1.

Ensure that the structure you are attaching the C-Channel to is square and true, otherwise incorrect

installation will result. This may interfere with the expansion and contraction of the lattice which will

void the warranty.

The structure must be solid and firmly anchored to withstand the increased wind loading after the C-

Channel and screen has been installed.

Panel Dimensions

Some expansion and contraction of the lattice/screen will occur with changes in temperature (see

table below). When properly installed, the C-Chanel kit will allow for thermal expansion and

contraction of the panel. Attaching Matrix screening products with no provision for thermal expansion

and contraction will void the warranty.

Figures shown are an approximation only of variation due to temperature fluctuations.

At 32°F = 47 3/8” x 94 3/4"

At 68°F = 47 7/16” x 94 7/8”

At 104°F = 47 1/2" x 95 1/16”

Summary of content (4 pages)

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C-CHANNEL KIT INSTALLATION Matrix C-Channel Frame Kit is designed to be used with Matrix Lattice, Matrix Moulded Slat Screens and Matrix One-Piece Screens. It allows you to attach these screening panels between vertical or horizontal supports, or across the front of vertical or horizontal supports, or to the inside of a frame.
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6” 4’±1/8” 6” 8’±1/8” 12” 12” 1. Prepare the panel and frame components This kit is designed to fit a standard full sheet of lattice or screen panel and will cover an area 8’ x 4’. Accurately measure the area to be covered by the framed screen. Remember to allow room for the attachment brackets and screws. If you need to reduce the height and/or width, cut the C-channels with a hacksaw first, then trim the panel using a wood saw by the same amount.
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Lattice • Remove tabs from the bottom edge of lattice sheet using a saw or side cutting pliers (Fig. 2). • If you cut the lattice, replace any tabs that were removed – drill 1/8” holes 3/16” from the edge and insert the pins provided in the kit (Fig. 6). We recommend using at least three pins (evenly spaced) on each long side and two pins on each short side. Where possible, retain the moulded tabs, especially at the top of the sheet.
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3. Attach the C-Channel frame Use the 10 supplied flat brackets to secure the frame to your support structure. Attach the flat brackets to the C-Channel using screws or rivets (Fig. 8), ensuring that the brackets are offset from the centre of the C-Channel (Fig. 9) so that they do not interfere with the thermal expansion of the panel. We recommend using three brackets (evenly spaced) on each long side and two brackets on each short side (Fig. 1).