H&H Specialties 400 Series Track Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 2)

H & H Specialties Inc. 400 Series Installation
South El Monte, CA 91733 February 20, 2007
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carrier (402, 417, 419, or 429) into track. Next, install single
carriers (401, 416, 418, or 428) into track behind the master (1
single carrier per foot of track). Finally, attach the double end
pulley on the track.
5. Attach the track to the batten with either wire rope, welded link
chain, or pipe clamps. Use method appropriate to application.
IMPORTANT! Make sure track is parallel to the floor before
final attachment. WARNING! After attaching track to batten,
make sure to balance the line set and leave at a comfortable
working level.
6. Attach a rope clamp to one end of operating line. Reeve the
OTHER end of the line through the master carrier, single carriers,
and through the center sheave of double end pulley. When reeving
operating line make sure that a rubber bumper is installed between
each carrier.
7. Reeve line through the floor block (408, 422, or 432) or
the sand bag tension pulley (643) and back over the other sheave
of the double end pulley.
8. Next, the line now travels to the single end pulley. Reeve
around the single end pulley and back to the master carrier. Place
the line through the master carrier and attach the rope clamp to the
operating line leaving a small tail.
9. Raise the track to the desired height. Check to see that the floor
block or sand bag tension pulley is taking the slack out of the
operating line. Operate the track to make sure everything is
running smoothly. If not, go through the entire system and check
to make sure the components are installed properly.
10. The curtain may now be attached to the carriers.
WARNING! After attaching the curtain, the line set must be
balanced. Always use caution when working with an out-of-
balance line set.
11. Raise the curtain and track to the desired height and adjust the
floor tension block until the operating line has no slack in it. If a
sand bag tension pulley is used, make sure the bag is filled with
dry sand (not provided with sand bag) and the bag is securely
attached to the steel housing.
C. DEAD HUNG OR CEILING MOUNT
INSTALLATION
Before Beginning.
1. When installing a dead hung track, a decision must be made
whether to install the track in sections or as a complete unit. Basis
for this decision is the ability of the installer to lift and hold the
track in place. The 410S track channel weighs 2.50 pounds per
foot. (50 pounds for a 20'-0" length).
2. If installing on a ceiling, make careful measurements to
determine if the ceiling is parallel to the floor. If not, shim the
track accordingly. Also, take careful measurements in determining
structural points in the ceiling to attach the track. Use appropriate
hardware to attach the track to the ceiling based on roof structure
and total track loads.
3. If track needs to be spliced with ceiling splice (427), splicing
is sometimes easier if done on the floor or on sawhorses. The
ceiling splice is a bolt through splice and care is needed to assure
that the carriers will still pass through the splice. CAUTION!
Wheels of 40 pivot device will not pass a 427 splice.
Dead Hung Installation
1. Determine where the hanging points for the track will be. Use
either wire rope or welded link chain to hang track. Hanging
points need to be at ends adjacent to end pulleys and evenly spaced
along the entire run of the track. Refer to recommended spacing
provided. Additional hangers may be required due to site
conditions. Hanging method must be adjustable to allow for
trimming the track parallel to floor.
2. Place track on the floor or on sawhorses in the exact location
that the track will be positioned. If the track is overlapped, allow
2'-0" for this purpose. Place track hangers on track under hanging
points.
3. Raise track in sections and attach to hanging points. Leveling
the track in sections is suggested. If the track is overlapped,
remember to attach the overlap clamps after both tracks are
correctly positioned. Depending on curtain material, the track may
need to be hung 1-3 inches higher than its finished height to allow
for fabric stretch. After the curtain has been hung for a period of
time, it may need to be re-trimmed.
4. Once the track has been hung and leveled, the track is rigged
the same as a batten mounted track for either one-way or bi-parting
(Steps 3,4 & 6-12).
Ceiling Mount
1. After determining the condition of the ceiling and its relation
to the floor, lay the track on the floor or on sawhorses in the
position that it will be installed. Using a plumb line, mark and
drill for attachment to ceiling under each structural support to
which it will be attached.
2. Use a plumb line to determining the position of the track
relative to the ceiling. Raise the track and use appropriate hanging
method for job conditions. Make sure the track is parallel to the
floor and provisions have been made to trim for curtain stretch.
3. After the track is installed, it is rigged in the same way as a
batten mounted bi-parting or one-way track. (Steps 3,4 & 6-12).
Note: Clamp hangers and overlap clamps are not provided or used
with ceiling mounted COMPLETE tracks.
D. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Splicing Track
1. In order to have a smooth operating track it is important that the
track splices are installed properly and carefully. Do not over
tighten the fasteners.
2. Make sure that the ends of the track are smooth and no jagged
edges are protruding. Filing a slight downward bevel and
rounding the corners will help form a smooth splice. If the track
ends are not smooth, proper alignment may be impossible.
3. Loosen the splice and butt the track sections together in the
splice. Tighten the four 3/8" splice attachment bolts (on top of