Van Mark TAG50 Installation Guide
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1. JAN Situate the template into bracket and onto roof area Mark point in tem plate where you want to match roof pitch as shown and make bend The area below the bend line must maintain a slight pitch for positive drainage After forming gutter hood transfer bend line from template onto piece Place piece into the brake aligning the bend line with the stainless edge Bend upward until the piece matches the template to create the first section of gutter hood Cement Tuck top of gutter hood under loosened shingle tabs and fasten 1 2 flange into first 2 brackets using 3 8 stainless screws see Detail Leave the 3rd bracket free until next section of hood is lapped Reseal shingles by applying a bead of roof cement under each tab Allow tabs to fall back in place ensuring no roof cement is visible or exposed Lap the next section of gutter hood over under the Ist section to a point where both ends are centered over a bracket Install the 3 8 stainless screw thru lap and into bracket With your template continue installing brackets and sections in this manner until complete Note When using gut ter coil place lap between 2 brackets see Detail o End Cap Template Universal Template for 5 amp 6 inch gutters click either the splash or end cap image End Cap Miter amp Valley Construction To download a splash or end cap template go to www van mark com and n2. UIDE Gutter Hood Tools amp Accessories New Construction and Retrofit Trim A Gutter Model TAG50 Shown with UniLegs UNL1 sold separately Now includes 5 amp 6 inch gutter installations Trim A Gutter Model TAG50 Shown with Metal Master 20 Brake and UniStand USA2 Tool Support each sold separately Save This Guide For Reference Table of Contents Tool Setup Bending Brakes 2 Tool Setup Metal Master 20 Tool Setup With Unilegs Forming Gutter Hood Existing Gutter Installation Forming End Caps Miters amp Valleys Template New Gutter Installation Example Profiles Uses Care amp Maintenance Parts List USER S Price 10 00 US Patent No s 7 500 375 7 707 781 Other US and Foreign Patents Pending Van Mark Web 2 Tool Setup Brakes A Long Fast Pin 2 ea B Short Fast Pin 4 ea gotetes A T Hea y Lerearacket Jo x E knob 6 ea ai wee F J m t ITNI UniMount Ty y iH seer KA A Y Assembly Left Mounting Bracket J Right Mounting Bracket K U this diagram as a reference for parts hardware called out in these next 2 pages though each part may only be called out once in each step Tools needed Phillips screw driver slotted screwdriver and a 7 16 wrench or socket wrench ote Whether mounting your Trim
3. Align slotted brackets on underside of tool to outside of extended brackets K and J Align slots with hex screw threads and slide in place to a complete stop Tighten knobs F snugly Install handles referring to Steps 8 amp 9 above Note General knowledge in the installation of gutters and or roofing field will be very helpful in using these guidelines Please take time to read this User Guide before getting oe A a P Cut a blank up to 50 inches long and to the desired width Insert edge fully into slot with finish side the side exposed to the weather facing as shown Bend up ward 90 to create a 1 2 flange Gutter Coil Use With finish side of material facing downward slide flat end between roller and anvil until the 1 2 flange is Lift roller handle to a complete stop to form the radius Note When forming standard trim coil use of the reinforcement clip step 4 is unnecessary For gutter coil insert blank per Step 2 above and slide reinforcement clip in place Lift roller handle to form radius without allowing blank to touch or hit the clip which can cause damage to material Retur roller to the starting position and remove rein forcement clip if in use Rotate blank and slide from tool Note Practice with smaller lengths until satisfied with results Cut a 3 or 4 strip and perform steps 1 Zand 3 above This will become your template to us
4. bottom of tool After aligning the slots with knob threads slide tool onto rails until slot ted brackets are FLUSH with ends of both rails see Detail F Tighten knobs on both sides Ensure rails and brackets are positioned squarely on brake then tighten all fasteners knobs F and locknuts H securely in place Check all fasten ers and knobs often and tighten as needed Ta Brake oS Rail Track Mounting Rail Track Je Install the roller handle over the handle plugs and insert short fast pins B through holes Reverse procedure to remove handles when tool is being stored or transported Metal Master 20 Setup assistance Slide two hex head screws C into tracks in bottom of brake rail Extend bracket K over screw threads and tighten with knobs E Ensure bracket K is FLUSH as shown Slide two hex screws C into mounting rail track L and through holes in bracket K Tighten firmly with lock nuts G Repeat procedure on opposite side of brake facing away Note Use illustration below for r n To install the bending leaf handle align holes in ends of tube with holes in handle plugs Insert short fast pins B as shown tart a knob E onto a hex screw C and slide into mount ing rail track approximately 2 inches Loosen slotted brackets from under tool and slide even with mounting rails keeping tool centered between the mounting rails Slide the slotted brackets over the screws until FLUSH with mount ing rails Tighten
5. knobs E securely Now tighten lock nuts G To remove tool loosen knobs E and slide off from mounting rails Remove tool from brake before moving or transport ing around job site Do not lean on tool as tipping will occur causing injury or damage to machine Go online or click the link below for additional Instructions Tips and How To s http www van mark com Roofing TrimAGutt tag_over html Firmly tighten all knobs E and lock nuts G Install the rolling handle and the bending leaf handle to complete the setup of the tool Check the tool often for looseness and tighten as needed Make sure the tool is free from dirt and debris which can damage tool and mar material Do not lean against tool as tipping or damage can occur Do not use the reinforcement clip when working with standard trim coil Refer to step 4 Forming Gutter Hood for instructions on using the reinforcement clip to make hood from stiffer gutter coil material Note Except for the special instructions seen above for mounting Trim A Gutter to the wider 20 throat brakes all other instructions should be followed Tool Setup on UniLegs UNL1 Detail G A Extended Bracket Side View Leg Flare Lay out rails L as shown with screw tracks facing up Insert the hex head portion of screw D into each track see Detail G With bracket K facing downward align holes indicated by arrows with hex head threads and
6. ready to go Follow these steps for optimum performance and installation of gutter hood The Trim A Gutter TAG50 Tool 1 When mounting to your Van Mark brake always ensure brake is level on stable footing 2 Never lean or place weight on tool once mounted as tipping can occur 3 Keep bending leaf hinge and slot free from debris no 17 amp 23 on your parts list 4 Always remove tool from your brake before transporting to and from the job site 5 Check all fasteners and knobs often and tighten as needed 6 Clean and lubricate tool with light spray lubricant before use or as needed 7 Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts while setting up and using tool 8 Never expose tool to rough loading unloading bumps and knocks as damage will occur 9 For balance always mount tool as close to the center of the brake as possible Installation Tips 1 For best results use a screw gun with adjustable torque settings 2 Pre install anchor screw into bracket until barely visible out the back 3 Hold bracket firmly in place while driving anchor screw into fascia 4 Do not over torque anchor screws and cover screws which can twist off heads 5 Do not set ladders against nose of gutter hood as slipping or damage can occur 6 Ensure you have adequate amount of brackets and anchor screws before starting job 7 For added durability and strength increase the amount of brackets per section 8 Form gutter hood blanks without the roof pitch bend at
7. seams for water tightness Keep in mind Trim A Gutter gutter hood will not make the gutter system waterproof only leaf resistant Detail A Clear all leaves and debris from gutter and downspouts Check entire gut ter system for loose spikes seams and miters Other problem areas such as improperly installed gutters and downspouts should be corrected before installation Pre install anchor screw into bracket Near the gutter end cap lower back of bracket into gutter and insert front into gutter channel until hook catches lip Detail A Next lift bracket until bottom is level Hold firmly in place and drive anchor into fascia Detail B Note If loose or no lip exist in channel install 3 8 stainless screw thru channel and into slot Detail A Install second bracket approx 24 from Ist Install 3rd bracket 1 2 in from end of the first gutter hood section This bracket will also serve as the 1st for the next section of gutter hood which will overlap the 1st or under depending upon prevailing wind direction Note For extreme weather con ditions install additional brackets BEND LINE WZ w Carefully pinch up the tabs along the course of shingles the gutter hood will be going under To prevent puncturing breaking the shingle tabs work the pinch bar side to side as opposed to up and down Note Care should be given to older shingles which become brittle over time
8. the shop between jobs 9 Download amp print sales literature from Van Mark s web site for customer presentations Although Van Mark undergoes extensive research on all our products including the Trim A Gutter gutter hood forming tool it is the sole responsibility of the user for the correctness of installing gutter hood to any gutter fascia and or roofing system whether new or retrofit construction Use the instructions provided here including the following profiles as an example on getting started with Trim A Gutter Van Mark cannot be held liable for any damages arising from the installation of gutter hood hardware gutter fascia and or roofing As with other Van Mark tools we recommend that you make practice shapes with scrap until satisfied with your results Trim A Gutter Parts List Effective 11 15 11 For Quick Same Day Shipment Order Early Order Toll Free 24 Hrs Call Free 1 800 Van Mark Fax Free 1 888 Van Mark Available in 100 and 500 pe kits Available in 100 and 500 pc kits Available in 100 and 500 pe kits Available in 100 and 500 pe kits Ref Description Qty Part No Ref Description Qty Part No Ref Description Qty Part No 1 End Block Screw 2067 21 Roller Handle 1 4053 40 UniMount Assembly 4 3097 2 Anvil Lock Screw 4 2014 22 Roller Handle Grip 1 4625 41 1 4 20x5 8 Hex
9. 5 Web Site http www van mark com Note Price subject to change without notice Call for current prices before quoting 24145 Industrial Park Drive E mail sales van mark com Trim A Gutter TAG50 Scan with Smart Phone Trim A Gutter Online
10. A Gutter to a Van Mark brake or mounting on optional UniLegs for use with any brake knowing beforehand which holes in the mounting brackets apply to your particular Trim A Gutter brake setup will save you time and effort Please look over the hole locations above and determine which setup below applies to you before proceeding Setup Note Determine the type of Van Mark brake you use and follow the instructions in that column to mount your new tool For all other brakes you must purchase a set of UniLegs and follow steps 1 6 Tool Setup on UniLegs at the bottom half of page 3 MARK SERIES BRAKES Center Casting MARK II TRIMMASTER TRIM A BRAKE I v Center Casting Center Casting As seen in the mounting bracket above use holes O and Q when mounting right bracket K and left bracket J on either side of the center casting ____ Install amp hook these 2 first Tnsert hex head screw C down front hole O of right bracket K From below place washer F onto threads and start hex nut G Insert hex head screw C down front hole Q of right bracket K Again place washer F onto threads and start hex nut G Place bracket K over rails let ting washers F hook over rail flanges see Detail A As seen in the mounting bracket above use holes O and P when mounting right bracket K and left bracket J on either side of the center casting Detail B Install N hook these 2
11. Hd 13 2058 3 Anvil Bracket Screw 1 2010 23 Bending Leaf 1 4620 42 1 4 20x1 1 4 Hex Hd Cap 4 2071 4 Lower Rail Screw 2 2064 24 Leaf Handie 1 4622 43 1 4 Nyloc Nut 16 2313 5 Roller Tube Bearing 2 4604 29 Bending Leaf Stub 2 4623 44 Lock Knob 4 2072 6 Roller Support Bearing 1 4605 30 Roller Handle Stub 2 4110 45 1 4 Flat Washer 8 2512 7 Support Bearing Screw 1 2049 33 Anvil Spacer 2 4631 46 5 16 x 2 Fast Pin 2 2715 8 4 4 x 1 Fast Pin 4 2710 34 Leaf Handle Grip 1 4626 47 3 Right Body Bracket 1 4632R 9 Stainless Steel Anvil 1 4606 35 Bearing Brkt Screw 1 2053 48 3 Left Body Bracket 4 4632L 10 Roller Tube 1 4608 36 5 16 Flat Washer 2 2505 49 Rail 2 4634 11 End Block 2 4610 37 Roller Stub Screw 2 2006 50 Right Bracket 1 4633R 12 Pivot Block 2 4611 38 Leaf Stub Screw 2 2070 51 Left Bracket 1 4633L 13 Lower Rail 1 4612 39 5 16 Lock Washer 2 2504 52 Spacer 2 4635 14 Roller Axle 1 4614 41 1 4 20x5 8 Hex Hd 36 2058 15 Bearing Bracket 1 4617 16 Reinforcement Clip 1 4616 17 Body 1 4618 18 Name Plate 1 4628 PN4637 PN4630 PN2069 PN2068 PN4629 UniLeg 6 Bracket 5 Bracket 3 Anchor Screw Cover Screw Bit Driver Supports Patent No 7 707 781 Patent No 7 707 781 VAN MARK PRODUCTS CORPORATION Farmington Hills MI 48335 2864 Michigan 1 248 478 1200 Call Free 1 800 VAN MARK 1 800 826 6275 Fax Free 1 888 VAN MARK 1 888 826 627
12. avigate to the Trim A Gutter Installation page Scroll down and Left or Right Template Cut out pattern and transfer template to material Cut along lines amp adjust tabs to fit gutter and hood as no two are alike Use cover screws to secure template in place For 6 inch extend tem plate approximately 1 to 2 inches 2012 Van Mark Products Corp ption 1 Install gutter hood 2 3 inches past end of gutter Cut away the nose portion extending past the end cap Trim the excess apron to edge of roof Bend flap downward 90 and trim along roof edge ption 2 Use template above to transfer dimensions onto material Trim and bend piece to fit profile Bend flange 90 and install a 3 8 self lt drilling stainless screw at each end and bottom tab M For hip roofs or returns trim Ist section 50 and 2nd 45 Butt the two sections along miter line The extra 5 is used to conceal any gap between the miters and can be bent over to fit the contour of the ridge caps Slide top edges under ridge cap Once satisfied fasten sections into brackets Install splash guard using 3 8 self drilling stainless screws alley construction will vary from job to job For typical installation run 1st section past the miter line and trim the next piece even with the miter line To prevent water run off add a splash guard as shown using 3 8 self drilling stainless screws Two common
13. e throughout the job and will be further explained in the following steps below Pre Installation Note Most trim gutter coil comes from the factory with a glossy or shiny finish which can cause rain to overshoot the gutter opening similar to water running off a waxed car This is a common occurrence in the gutter leaf protection industry and should be discussed with the property owner Normally the gutter hood loses it s shiny finish after a short time of exposure to the elements with the water then wrapping around the gutter hood and falling into the gutter trough the way it s supposed to One solution for those who don t want to wait for Mother Nature to do her thing is to remove the shiny finish on the gutter hood surface by lightly wiping it with a Scotch Brite type pad so it dulls the surface slightly This should allow the water to properly adhere to the gutter hood until it is deposited into the gutter trough Note Scotch Brite is a registered trademark of the 3M corporation Existing 5 amp 6 inch Gutter Installation _ 5 The following instructions are to be used as a guideline on getting up and running with Trim A Gutter Tools and Hardware Before getting started it is recom mended that you check the entire gutter system for problems such as clogged downspouts leaks or rotted wood before installing gutter hood Use these guidelines for installing new 6 brackets as well Check end caps outlets and
14. first As seen in the mounting bracket above use holes O and Q when mounting right bracket K and left bracket J on either side of the center casting Install amp hook these 2 first _ Tnsert hex head screw C down front hole O of right bracket K From below place washer F onto threads and start hex nut G Lower front of bracket over base rail until washer F catches flange see Detail B Insert hex head screw C down rear hole of O From below place washer F onto threads and start a hex nut G to capture front base rail Insert hex head screw C down front hole O of bracket K From below place washer F onto threads and start hex nut G Insert hex head screw C down front hole P of right bracket K Again place washer F onto threads and start hex nut G Place bracket over rails letting washers F hook over rail flanges see Detail B Add these 2 next to capture brake __ rails see detail C Insert hex head screw C down rear hole O From below place washer F onto threads and start hex nut G Insert hex head screw C down rear hole of Q Again place washer F onto threads and start hex nut G As seen in Detail C rail flanges should now become be captured Repeat on other side of center casting with left bracket J then continue to step 4 page 3 Detail D Position spacer H between bracket K and rail align ing holes Insert hex head screws D down holes From below place washers F
15. installations for Trim A Gutter are fascia and roof mount What style you use will depend on preference and job dimensions Use these details as a guide in choosing Note It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure work conforms to building code and sound gutter roof installation practices New Gutter Installation Fasci Mount n gt Hang gutters as you normally would using Trim A Gutter brackets amp anchor screws Design gutter hood to terminate either at the top of fascia with a 90 flange A leaving room for drip edge or B make bend 180 downward leading into gutter Create a template of your profile as previously explained Follow steps 2 8 as they apply in the Existing Gutter Installation section Next install drip edge underlayment and roofing per manufacturers instruc tions Note regarding miters and end caps Due to the wide range of applica tions seen in residential gutters and roofing it would be virtually impossible to outline detailed steps for making and installing them all here We recommend using scrap to make practice bends until you are satisfied with your results E Profile Install gutters using brackets amp anchor screws Create a template based jon this profile remembering to keep a downward pitch from the bend line to the nose Install drip edge and underlayment then sections of gutter hood based on your template Install shingles even with bend line Note You may insta
16. ll hood under the Ist course of shingles provided the gutter is low enough to maintain the downward pitch from the bend line to the nose Common Roof Gutter Fascia Profiles 3 12 Pitch Under Shingle 8 12 Pitch Over Shingle New Gutter Installation Roof Mount 3 12 Pitch Over Shingle 18 12 Pitch Mansard Care amp Maintenance D Profile Install 1st course of shingles Determine whether gutter hood will go under the 2nd or 3rd course of shingles Create a template of this profile and mark your bend line as previously described With this particular design being more visible match the gutter color as closely as possible for seamless integration Example Side Elevation Shingle Shingle Underlay Roof Board Gutter Cover Starter Drip Edge Stainless Screw Rafter mam Fascia Fascia Trim 5 or 6 inch gutter span 7 Frish Side t 3 8 Max 7 16 Min Custom Box Gutter 1 Insert blank 1 2 into brake lock in place Bend 130 max bend on brake 2 Remove from brake turn around and reinsert to 3 4 lock in place Bend 90 3 Unlock brake and slide out 3 4 and re lock Make bend 30 4 Unlock brake and slide out approx 3 Make bend 60 5 Unlock amp slide out approx 3 5 to 4 to achieve 5 bracket span Bend 90 Your new Van Mark tool has been calibrated and adjusted at the factory and is
17. lower into place Tighten bracket snugly against rails with locknuts H Dion opposite end of rails again insert the hex head portion of screw D into each track Align holes in bracket J with hex screw threads and lower into place Install locknuts H Square up assembly and tighten all fasteners Ensure all hole locations match those in draw ing before proceeding Position a UniLeg at each end of rail assembly with the extended brackets facing the same direction as the leg flares see Side View Align rail flanges with retainer hooks on top of UniLegs and slide into place see Detail H Note Ask for help holding UniLegs apart during this step if needed Caution To prevent the tool from tipping during use always ensure the extended portion of the bracket is facing the same direction as the leg flare see step 3 above Always situate tool on level ground To finish installing the rail assembly loosen each T knob and extend latch plates up and over rail flange see detail Tighten T knobs snugly in place Check T knobs often and tighten as needed Insert a hex screw D through the outward hole of the extended portion of the bracket K Start a knob F sev eral threads onto the hex screw D and leave loose for now Repeat same procedure on opposite side of rail assembly Forming Gutter Hood started In this section we will show how to form basic gutter hood from standard trim coil
18. onto threads and start hex nuts G to capture rail see Detail D Repeat on opposite side of center casting with left bracket J then continue to step 4 page 3 Add these 2 next to capture brake rails Insert hex head screw C down rear hole of O From below place washer F onto threads and start hex nut G Insert hex head screw C down rear hole of P Again place washer F onto threads and start hex nut G As seen in Detail E rail flanges should now be captured Repeat on opposite side of center casting with left bracket J Tool Setup Brakes cont Place rail L alongside right bracket K with 5 16 hole to front of brake Slide hex head portion of screw D down track and extend through 2nd hole from end of bracket K as shown see center arrow Start knob F onto threads and leave loose for now Repeat this procedure with remaining rail L and left bracket J Align front hole in rail L with front hole in bracket K Insert Fast Pin A through front hole in rail then through bracket Repeat this procedure with remaining rail L and bracket J Start knob F 2 or 3 turns onto the threads of a hex head screw D Slide hex head portion of screw into track of rail L 1 14 and leave loose Repeat this procedure with remaining rail L Slotted brackets go outside of rails Ensure left amp right rails L are 34 14 apart to receive the slotted brackets on
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