Amerimax Home Products M1611 Instructions / Assembly
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1. TRADITIONAL Estimating and Installation Guide Step Q Estimate Draw roof fine Measure lengths for gutter Step P Select Determine the number of parts you need Step E install Assemble on the ground lift and attach Vinyl Gutter The sensible virtually indestructible building material Vinyl Gutter will not rust chip dent crush or leak It stands up to winter ice snow heating cables salt air and desert heat Our vinyl is UV protected and guaranteed not to crack peel or corrode No need to paint ever Worry free Protection Your Vinyl Gutter System is guaranteed for as long as you own your home To validate this warranty please complete and mail fo GUARANTEED FOR A LIFETIME USA CANADA GSW BUILDING PRODUCTS GSW BUILDING PRODUCTS 43173 Woodward Ave 76 Lorena Street P O Box 361 Barrie Ontario Bloomfield Hills Ml LAN 4P4 A830 Attention Customer Service GSW Attention Customer Service Detach and mail after installation e Date Name Address City State Prov Zip Postal Age of Home Building years Telephone System purchased C Traditional contemporary Color Would you participate in a survey YES NO Purchased from Store city State Prov Questions Consult your dealer or call our hotline between 8 am 5 pm ET 1 800 461 5706 S tep ES tim at mii only a guide to help you estimate your needs All installations are different2. Begin by sketching your roofline Note porches additions etc Measure the lengths of each gutter run Plan and mark downspout locations 1 required for max 40 of gutter oe eee downspout locations Total length of roofline requiring gutter Total length of downspout Parts are listed below in the order required for planning DOWNSPOUT CLIP CONNECTOR DOWNSPOUT ELBOW B ELBOW B DOWNSPOUT eE DOWNSPOUT ELBOW A DIVERTER DOWNSPOUT SPLASH BLOCK gam 5pm ET StePGD select usone LEAF GUARD PLUS _a SCREWS AN e a HOOK Helpful Hints Pianning Begin by sketching your total layout ff you fave a steel roof of five in a snow belt add extra hooks e g one every 18 ond install gutters lower on the fascia to avoid being hit by snow sliding off the roof Fascia boards must be structurally sound to support the gutter system filled with water One drop outlet is required for every 40 of gutter Additional downspouts increase handing capacity Locate drop outiets at points that will allow for drainage away from the foundation To thaw ice heating cable approved for vinvi can be placed in the gutters Gutter Parts Q Gost per Total Downspout Parts Q Gost per Total lt GUTTER DOWNSPOUT 10 lengths Total length of roofline divided by 10 xo each 1 required for every drop outlet XS each HOOK E required for each 10 gutter
3. use 1 2 screws fo fasten hooks into the fascia along the guide line The lightweight assembly will be supported temporarily while you fasten the remaining hooks To install joiners separate the two pieces and place the inner piece with seals facing dawn under the back lip inside the gutter Press firmly to snap the inner piece under the front lip ensuring the seam between gutter lengths ts covered Place the outer cover under the gutter and hook it over the back edge Pull the cover forward and press firmly to snap It over the front edge Attach end caps No caulking required Unique pressure fit gaskets guarantees a leak proof sedl Install drop outlet before installing the final gutter length Along your guide line level and screw the drop outlet to the fascia using the two holes on top Using the temperature guide inside the drop outlet draw two lines above the top of the outlet that correspond to the temperature at the time of installation Measure from the temperature line to the end of the last gutter secton to determine the length of the final gutter section Slide gutter length into the drop outlet and join other end to the last section installed Do I need special tools No You need safety glasses measuring tape pencil level chalk line saw drill set screwdriver set joiners and end caps do not fit onto drop outlets Q To prevent the outer joiner fr
4. length eS each JOINER Two piece ELBOW A 1 te connect gutter langths corners XS each i 3 required for each downspout assembly x each Mote Does not fit onto drop outlets OUTSIDE CORNER ELBOW B GOP As needed see below Used to change direction along the side for custom corners XS each of the house x each INSIDE CORNER CLIP 40 As needed See below for 3 required for each downspout assembly custom corners Bop each for 10 of downspout and 1 to hold DROP OUTLET diverter extension in up position x each 1 required for max 40 of gutter x each CONNECTOR 1 required te connect downspout END CAP Pairs lengths over 10 x Sac E aia 7 eid hae run xo each DIVERTER E 1 required at base of each downspout x each ayz LEAF GUARD PLUS lt Total length of roofline divided by 6 x each DRIP EDGE To make gutter comers other than 90 instructions are available from EA Total length of roofline divided by 10 x each our Customer Service desk Please call 1800 461 5706 between installation Always work safely never rush ff fascia boards are not perpendicular to the ground use the Fascia Fixer see Accessories ff parts are difficult to snap together of hooks do not slide freely iubricate with soapy water Make sure cuts are straight Use a cutting guide if necessary A diverter is recommended at the bottom of each downspout to alow the extension
5. to swing out of the way for yard werk On a straigin run put a nail or screw into fascia at outside edge of end cap to force gutter expansion into drop outlet After Installation ff water is running down the fascia board behind the gutter you may require a Drip Edge of Leaf Guard Plus see Accessories Your gutters must be deaned periodically of leaves and debris To minimize Cleaning time install a Leaf Guard Plus see Accessories Never use gutters to support your weight when dimbing on to a roof Gutters can be painted with a quality exterior latex paint Check with a reputable paint manufacturer Note Painting is net recommended as the maintenance free benefits will be fost Step Installing gutters it s easy to assemble No special tools Measure 12 fram end of corner piece or end cap Aa i naar anc 7 s p poi m h ee Ensure the correct slope At the high end of the run drive a nail v2 below the top of the fascia board Snap a level chalk line from this nail to the opposite end of the gutter run Drop the chalk line v8 for every 10 of gutter and snap your guide line To function properly gutters must slope a for every 10 Work on the ground Slide hooks onto gutter and space approximately 24 starting 12 from ends Install your gutter Use a stepladder and lift each 10 section into place Starting in the middle of each section
6. GE Extends roof edge into gutter slip and fasten nail hole side LA under shingles Fin should point down into gutter Note Not required if using Leaf Guard Plus LEAF GUARD PLUS y Keeps leaves and debris out of gutters Install by sliding onto top clips of the hooks with wide flange to fascia ELBOW 6 Used to change direction along the side of the house EXTENSION For connecting elbows at top of downspout assembly or to diverter CLIP UP DIVERTER ile Directs water away from foun dation Attaches to any 2 x 3 downspout with screws provid ed Lifts for easier yard work secures wilh clip provided SPLASH BLOCK Place at the end of downspout or diverter assembly to disperse water evenly and prevent erosion
7. nd If total length is over 10 downspout sections must be joined with a connector At the bottom of the downspout secure an elbow with a v2 self tapping rust resistant screw Install your downspouts Line up downspout assembly with drop outlet to determine location of downspout clips Attach 2 clips to wall for every 10 section Snap the downspout assembly into the clips _ Install your diverter Ground line Attach a diverter to the bottom elbow Attach a downspout section to the diverter Add a clip to the outside of the downspout to secure the extension out of the way for yard maintenance Q Downspout damage usually occurs at heights under 67 Our vinyl downspouts and Clip Ups fit aff 2 x 3 vinyl or metal gutter systems and resist crushing or denting Q Elbow A is used to dired water away from the house and Elbow B iS used to change the direction along the side of the house Look for the arrow on the elbows to determine the flow direction 6 Approx Accessories FASCIA FIXER Provides a vertical surface if fasaa is not for gutter hooks amp drop outlets Cam faces out Fasten single 22 screw through both parts into fascia ROOF RAFTER BRACKET If no fascia exists mount long end of bracket to one side of roof rafter and attach hooks to other end SCREWS 8 12 rustresistant screws Perfect size to attach fittings Qty 25 pack DRIP ED
8. om shifting as the gutter naturally expands and contracts fasten two 2 1 2 selttapping rust resistant screws through the two dimples in the top edge of the outer joiner into the gutter Q Gutters slide within drop outlets afowing natural expansion and contraction 7 To end a gutter run at a drop outlet Option 1 Cut a piece of gutter 6 fong attach an end cap and slide on a hook insert the piece in the open end of the drop outlet and screw hook to Fascia Option 2 Run the fast length of gutter through the drop outlet to the end of the run Slide on hook s and an end cap and screw hooks into fascia Cut a hole in the gutter directly over and no bigger than the drop outlet opening or perforate to form a leaf strainer Is Rain Master easy to install Yes it s lightweight has no sharp edges and requires no special tools Step Installing downspouts Begin at the top Attach an elbow to the drop outlet Hold another elbow against the wall In line with the drop outlet elbow To connect the elbows use an Extension see Accessories or cut a downspout section to suit Determine the length by measuring the gap between the elbows and adding 2 for the overlaps Secure the elbows to the downspouts with 2 self tapping rust resistant screws Assemble your downspout lengths Determine the total height of downspout by measuring from the wall elbow to approximately 6 above the grou
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