Solar Screens Attached with Casement Turn Clips

The Solar Screen covers the entire glass for best cooling.

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Check the Window for Turn Clip Locations First.

First check to see if you can put screws into the window frame without hitting glass.

On this window there is about 3/4 inch on each side that screws can be put into to hold the Casement Turn Clips in place.

We normally put 4 Turn Clips. Two on each side about 6" to 8" from the top and bottom.

Now actually draw a 5/16 circle where the Turn Clips will be located on each side.

Your Turn Clip positions could vary and be on top and bottom instead of the sides.

STOP: If you cannot verify that your windows have enough aluminum around the glass to place screws, then you may want to check the How To Guides for other ways to attach solar screens to your windows.

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Measuring the Solar Screens "Width"

Put the end of a metal measuring tape from left to right and hold it as straight as possible.

We are measuring 'Between' the Circles drawn for the Turn Clip Locations.
 

 

 

 

 

1. Place measuring tape on left side just inside the circle drawn for the turn clip location.
2. Measure to the right side just inside the circle drawn for turn clip location.
3. Do not measure the tolerance too tight, leave about 1/16 for easy clearance.
4. Provide measurements to the nearest 1/16".
5. This measurement is your solar screen 'Width'.

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Measuring the Solar Screens "Height"

 

Put the end of a metal measuring tape at the top of where it will lay and hold it as straight down as possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Your window will probably look different than this one.
2. Find where your screen should lay at the top and bottom.
3. You may want to allow about 1/16" less to get the screen in the opening.
4. Provide measurements to the nearest 1/16".
5. This measurement is your solar screen 'Height'.

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Attaching Solar Screens with Casement Turn Clips

 

A 1/4" driver attached to a drill makes it easy to install the Turn Clips in one easy step.  The screws are Color Matching and Self-Drilling.

 

 

 

Picture of Turn Clip after solar screen installation is complete.

 

 

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