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PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover Installation SHEETS Guide STEP 1A: Attaching the Hanging Rail & Channel Select which attachment method OPTION #1, #2 or #3. (NOTE: if mounting to a masonry wall, the anchors are NOT INCLUDED). STEP 1B: Select the area on the wall or Fascia for the Hanging Rail. Using a chaulkline, snap a level line. STEP 1C: NOTE: Roof Panels must have a minimum of 1/2" per foot of slope for the length of your roof panel to allow for water drainage.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover Installation SHEETS Guide STEP 1G: Attaching the Hanging Rail & Channel (continued) Set the Hanging Rail against fascia board or wall, and fasten using the #12x3" SMS screws through the fascia board into the truss ends or wall studs. STEP 1H-1: After the Hanging Rail is fastened, run a bead of sealant along the top of the Hanging Rail and caulk all the screw heads. STEP 1H-2: Ensure you have 2 screws within 4” of each end of the Hanging Rail.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover Installation SHEETS Guide STEP 2A: 3” Edge Beam Preparation: Set two pieces of the 3" Edge Beam (#F) on a smooth flat surface, being careful not to scratch them. STEP 2B: Mark the Edge Beam Splice at 12” and slide into one Edge Beam (#F) to the 12” mark. Then, slide the 2nd Edge Beam over the Splice and butt up against the first Beam. STEP 2C: Take one Top Post Bracket and center it over the butt joint of the 2 Edge Beams.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover Installation SHEETS Guide STEP 2D: 3” Edge Beam Preparation continued: Make sure both halves of the Beam are straight. Then, fasten through the Top Post Bracket into the second Beam, and then into the Beam Splice using 2 #14x1-1/4 tek screws. STEP 2E: Rotate the beam over twice, making sure the beam is straight, then fasten repeating steps C & D, fastening through the Top Post Bracket (#I) into both the Edge Beams and the Beam Splice (#G).
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover Installation SHEETS Guide STEP 2G: Edge Beam Preparation (continued): Rotate the beam one time. Butt the measuring tape to the Top Post Bracket (#I) and measure to the left ___" then move measuring tape to the other side of bracket and measure to the right ___.“ NOTE: refer to the front view LAYOUT SHEET for your size Patio Cover Critical Post Spacing measurements, adding 3/16" to the post bracket spacing measurement and location of the Top Post Bracket (#I).
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover Installation SHEETS Guide STEP 3A: Marking the Edge Beam & the Hanging Channel Set the 3" Edge Beam and Hanging Channel together as shown on a flat non-abrasive surface, making sure the right ends are even; then, tape the ends together. STEP 3B: Hook the measuring tape on the end and mark the Edge Beam and Hanging Channel at 12 3/8“, 24 3/8”, 36 3/8” and so on, marking every 12” with a pencil. Mark the Edge Beam on the backyard-facing front side.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover Installation SHEETS Guide STEP 4A: Measuring, Leveling, Cutting, Fastening 3 x 3 Posts (#J) Radius Corners to Edge Beam (#F) NOTE: the bottom of the 3" Edge Beam (#F) should never be lower than 80”. Place a level on the front edge of the slab to determine which is the LOW Side (the left side or the right side). After determining the LOW side, measure from the slab up to the bottom of the Hanging Channel (#B) on that LOW side.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover Installation SHEETS Guide STEP 4D: Measuring, Leveling, Cutting, Fastening 3 x 3 Posts (#J) Radius Corners to Edge Beam (#F) (continued) Place a ladder at the first End Post for Person #1. Place second ladder near the opposite end for person #2 as shown. Stand up the attached Post and Front Edge Beam assembly while person #2 is holding the Front Edge Beam LEVEL and also holding a POST against the Edge Beam.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover Installation SHEETS Guide STEP 4F: Measuring, Leveling, Cutting, Fastening 3 x 3 Posts (#J) Radius Corners to Edge Beam (#F) (continued) Using ladders and/or your building buddies, hold the assembly of the 2 posts and Edge Beam upright. Then, double check to ensure the Edge Beam is LEVEL. If it is not LEVEL, cut one of your posts to make that adjustment.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover Installation SHEETS Guide STEP 4H: Measuring, Leveling, Cutting, Fastening 3 x 3 Posts (#J) Radius Corners to Edge Beam (#F) (continued) Lay down the Edge Beam and Post Assembly. Insert the Bottom Post Bases (K) into the bottom of each Post (#J). Fasten through the side of Posts into the internal legs of the bottom base with 4 #14 x 1-1/4" tek screws on both sides of the Posts.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover Installation SHEETS Guide STEP 5A: Setting First and Last Roof Panels (#A) Carefully unpack and lift out two roof panels. Set the Roof Panels on saw horses carefully so as not to scratch the bottom sides. STEP 5B: See drawings at right. Measure and mark the REAR SIDE of the Post locations. If you have 10’ roof panels measure and mark 8’ 9”. If you have 12’ roof panels measure and mark 10’ 9". Mark Post locations out from house wall for the first and last Post.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide STEP 5C: Setting First & Last Roof Panels (continued) Stand up the Edge Beam and Post Assembly, tying Posts to the ladders or with help from a few building buddies. Square up the left end of the Edge Beam with the left end of the Hanging Rail on the house. Set the Posts in front of your post chaulkline.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide STEP 5E: Setting the First & Last Roof Panels (continued) The prepunched holes in the Roof Panel should be lined-up with the screw groove in the bottom leg of the Hanging Channel. Use one #10x3/8" SMS to fasten the first section of roof panel to the Hanging Channel as shown. STEP 5F: Using a 4' level, plumb level the front side of the Post while the Post is set in front of the chaulk line.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide STEP 5H: Using a 4' level, plumb level the front side of the Post while the Post is set in front of the chaulkline. Have the left male edge of roof panel in line with the left end of the 3" Edge Beam. Then, fasten the last section of the roof panel to the 3" Edge Beam using one #10x3/4 tek screw. Do not anchor the Post bottom yet.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide STEP 6C: Running the Roof Panels & Pre-formed Flashing (continued) The pre-punched holes in the Roof Panel should be lined-up with the screw groove in the bottom leg of the Hanging Channel (#B). It is CRITICAL to align the CENTER of the MATED ROOF PANEL SEAM with the 12" marks made on the Hanging Channel (#B) from STEP 1. Use one #10x3/8" sms to fasten the first section of Roof Panel to the Hanging Channel.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide STEP 6F: Running the Roof Panels & Pre-formed Flashing (continued) Put a dab of caulk sealant under the 1st notch on the right side where it rests on the Roof Panel. Fasten through the Flashing into the Roof Panel top using one #10 tek screw. Then, put another dab of caulk over the screw head. STEP 6G: After you install 2 more Roof Panels, having 3 roof panels exposed, run the next Pre-formed Flashing, repeating Steps 6 D&E.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide STEP 7A: Anchoring the Posts Each Post must be plumb level in both directions (front and side). Make sure to keep the Critical Post Spacing Measurements between the front Posts at the top and bottom. Set the posts in front of your post chaulkline, double-check with the level and Critical Post Spacing Measurements. Drill 3/8" holes with a masonry bit (not included).
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide STEP 8 A: Installing Front Fascia & Fascia Clips The Roof Panels should be flush/even with the top lip of the Front Fascia as shown. Two workers on ladders must hold up the Front Fascia so the rear short leg hits the bottom of Roof Panels. Be sure the ends are even with the ends of the roof panels. Fasten down through the Roof Panel into the rear short leg of the Front Fascia using one #10 x 3/4 tek in each section of the roof panels.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide STEP 9A: Attaching Side Fascia With assistance, hold the Side Fascia against the house and Front Fascia. Check to see if you need to trim the Side Fascia at an angle to fit tightly against the wall or house fascia. STEP 9B: Cut and test fit the Side Fascia against the house wall or fascia. With a pencil, trace the Front Fascia onto the Side Fascia, and then cut the Side Fascia to fit.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide STEP 10A: Corner Angles Place each Corner Angle flush with the bottom of the Front Fascia covering the corner joint. STEP 10B: Mark the desired height of the corner and cut it. support@FourSeasonsOLS.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide STEP 10C: Corner Angles (continued) Fasten each corner using 2 #10 x 3/4 teks each side. STEP 11A: Installing Fascia Drains Measure 6" from both ends of the Front Fascia and mark with a pencil on the bottom in the center. Use a 2" hole saw to drill a hole through the bottom of the Front Fascia. STEP 11B: Run a small bead of caulk around the flange of the Fascia Drain.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide The Following Instructions are ONLY for LifeRoom Optimas OVER 16’ Wide. STEP 12A: Preparing to Splice the Front Fascia for Patio Covers OVER 16’ Lay the Front Fascias parallel and even on a flat non-abrasive surface. STEP 12B: If you live in the Midwest or Western U.S. your splice may be 12" and silver. If you live in the Central or Eastern U.S. your splice may be 30" and white.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide STEP 12D: Preparing to Splice the Front Fascia for Patio Covers OVER 16’ (continued) For the 30” Splice, hook your measuring tape on the ends of the Front Fascia. Measure over 2" and 13" on both pieces and mark with pencil. For 12” Splice, measure over 2” and 4” on both pieces. Then, measure up 1 1/4" from the bottom and down 1 1/4" from the top, marking with a pencil.
PATIO COVER INSTRUCTION Optima Patio Cover InstallationSHEETS Guide STEP 12G: Preparing to Splice the Front Fascia for Patio Covers OVER 16’ (continued) Caulk inside the Front Fascia at the ends of the Splice, going up the front and back. Smooth out the caulk so it won't block water drainage. Caulk all the screw heads inside. PROCEED to STEP 8A to INSTALL the FRONT FASCIA support@FourSeasonsOLS.
