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ALLTONE SHUTTER PRODUCT MANUAL INTERNAL

MARCH 2017

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A L L T O N E S H U T T E R P R O D U C T M A N U A L I N T E R N A L M A R C H 2 0 1 7

INTRODUCTION TO ALLTONE SHUTTERS

FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF SHUTTERS

ALLTONE SHUTTER RANGE REFERENCE CHART

BASSWOOD TIMBER SHUTTERS

PVC SHUTTERS

WESTERN RED CEDAR SHUTTERS

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INTRODUCTION TO ALLTONE SHUTTERS

Alltone is a specialist manufacturer and importer of premium quality, custom-made

shutters and venetian blinds, established on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast since 1988.

QUALITY AND SERVICE Alltone enjoys a reputation for excellence. In manufacture locally and in overseas

factories we blend the best elements of technology and handcrafted techniques,

combined with sophisticated quality control systems. This ensures the creation of

finished products that are beautiful, functional and consistent in their quality.

We select methodologies and components to utilise in manufacture based on their

performance and aesthetic merits. In doing so, we offer unique features, which our

customers can use to sway their customers to buy from them, versus a competitor.

This philosophy enables our customers to win more profitable business by competing

on product features and benefits.

At Alltone we take pride in our product, service and co-operative relationship we have

with our customers…

• Orders are acknowledged with estimated delivery dates within days of receipt of

emailed or faxed orders

• We double-check any ambiguities by telephone

• As a general rule our average turn-around time from placement of order is less than

2 weeks for blinds, 5-8 weeks for imported timber or composite shutters and 6-9

weeks for imported aluminium shutters. This varies according to the finish required,

stock holdings and current capacity. We make every effort to minimise the wait for

your customer… please do not hesitate to call to obtain an estimated turnaround at

any time.

• If things don’t go well … we will make every attempt to fix the problem speedily and

with minimal disruption to customers (regardless of who is at fault)

WHOLESALE ONLYAlltone is strictly a wholesale company. We do not sell directly to consumers, nor do

we compete with our retailers by making our products available on the web.

ALLTONE SHUTTER RANGE REFERENCE CHART


PLEASE NOTE

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Application

Louvre Type

Louvre Size (mm)

Stile Depth (mm)

Stile Width (mm)

Finish

Maximum Height

Mid Rail Required Height

Panel Dimensions

Fixed - Single Panel

Fixed - Centre Stile Panel Per Double Panel

Hinged per Panel

Bi-Hinged per Panel

Bi-Fold with Top & Bottom Track per Panel

Sliding - Single Panel

Sliding - Centre Stile Panel per Double Panel

BLADE SIZE

MIN REVEAL

CLEARANCE CV

Control:

PRODUCT NAME PVC

Internal

Aerofoil

63 89 / 115

28.6

50.8 (**60.8 on request)

2 Pack Polyurethane Paint

2500 / 3000*

1800 / 2300

300# 850 950

1350 x 3000

300# 850x3000 950x3000

600x 400; 450 x 2100

300# 700 x 2500

Min Max Max 63mm 89/115mm

* Refer to Shutter Manual and specific sections for further information - indications above are guides only as each opening must be considered on its merits including width plus drop and intended use. # Below 300mm - on application.

PVC Composite with Aluminium Blade & Stile Inserts (Water Resistant)

Canadian Western Red Cedar

300#850

x3000

950x

3000

63mm

1350 x 3000

89mm 115mm

55mm 65mm 80mm

Internal/ Sheltered External

Aerofoil

63 89

Basswood

28.6

50.8

Post Assembly Painted with 2 Pack Polyurethane Paint

850 x 1200; 750 x 1600; 650 x 2150

1500 / 2000

Min Max Max 63mm 89mm

300# 850 x 2150

N/A

300#850x1200; 750x1600;

650x2150

300#

300#

300#

Not Recommended

650 x 2150

850 x 2150

CVControl

63mm 89mm

55mm 65mm

Internal

Aerofoil

89/11563

28.6

50.8(** 60.8 on request)

2 Pack Polyurethane Paint

Lacquer, Oiled

2500 / 3000 *

1800 / 2300

Min Max63mm

Max89/115

300#1050

x3000

1200x

3000

1850x

3000

1950x

3000

1050 x 30001200 x 3000

750 x 1400550 x 2100

300#

300#

300#750x

2500

1000x

3000

1200x

3000

63mm 89mm 115mm

55mm 65mm 80mm

300#

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BASSWOOD CEDAR

1850x

3000

1950x

3000N/A


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FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF SHUTTERS

Control of the environment

Shutters are designed to provide variable control of light and ventilation in a home.

They offer insulation from the harsh summer sun, protection from the effects of

sunlight for furnishings in the room, and heat retention in the winter.

Shutters do not provide 100% light blockage. Slight variance between blades,

especially on wider panels, can allow some light seepage, as can gaps around the

panels (depending on the installation method).

Privacy

Shutters afford adjustable privacy when required, whilst maintaining an open feel

in the room, unlike many window coverings that make rooms feel claustrophobic

when drawn. In addition, shutters have an ability to dampen vibrations and reduce or

confine noise.

Enhance Decor

Shutters have a unique, distinctive look that will enhance décor by providing elegance,

colour, style and richness to the overall appearance and add value.

Versatility of use

Shutters are suitable for installation in a range of modes, (sliding, bi-fold, hinged or

fixed). This means that shutters are suitable for door openings, for windows, and as

room dividers


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ALLTONE BASSWOOD TIMBER SHUTTER

• Components are moulded from logs by the shutter manufacturer on site, ensuring full

control

• Opulent, Durable, new generation 2 pack Polyurethane Lacquer and Paint system

• Custom paint available

• 64mm, 89mm or 115mm Elliptical Blades (no surcharge)

• Option of Plain or Beaded stiles and L Frames

• Option of D moulds or Rebated Stiles

• Superior joining technology reduces paint cracks between stile and rail

• Mortise and Tenon joints for strength

• Up to 180mm rail for superior rail balancing options and for strength

• 950mm max width for 89 or 115mm hinged, 1350mm max Width for Fixed and Sliding

• Double strength Powder coated Aluminium Clearview Control with Zinc Coated

Screws or Stainless Stapled Centre Rod

• Sliding or Bi-fold FF Bracket options include Alltone Quickshelf (with timber HB) with

genuine Centor Hardware for Sliding or Bifold* and chamfered Head Board

• All Standard Installation Options are available:

• Fixed – Beading, U Channel or Magnets

• Hinged – Non-Mortise or Pivots*, Powder coated or Stainless*

• Framed – RF L Frame, small or wide* Bullnosed, two widths of Decorative Z* or

FF Frame, Hang Strips

• Sliding* – RF or FF; Guides or Bottom Track

• Bi-fold* – RF or FF

• Bay Window using Bay or Corner Post Frame.

• Fastidious Detailing throughout manufacturing process and Quality Checking

• 6-8 week Order to Dispatch ex Alltone (except as notified Christmas and CNY period)

• Quality Criteria Applies

• 5 year manufacturer’s Warranty (Paint 3 years)

• Alltone Customer Care and Attention to Detail and Delivery System

• Easy to install

• Reduces heating and cooling costs due to superior insulating properties

• Alltone Ordering protocols which aim to get it right the first time.

• ALL orders checked for ambiguities

• Knowledgeable staff available for design help and advice

• Factory production drawings double checked by Alltone, on Sliders, Bi-fold, Bay,

Corner, Shaped or any non standard openings.

• If there is a problem we work quickly and efficiently to solve it, utilizing our local

manufacturing facility if practical to minimize lead-time

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NOT ALL BASSWOOD SHUTTERS ARE CREATED EQUAL...

Basswood Timber Shutters

Basswood is a light, strong, sturdy timber with an attractive, fine texture, enabling

finished shutters with a uniform, smooth finish. Due to superior dimensional stability of

the timber, Basswood shutters are stable, durable, resistant to warping, and not easily

affected by heat. Basswood panels can be made larger and wider than heavier materials

(such as MDF or PVC shutters), with less risk of sagging or blades bowing. In operation

they feel firm and secure, giving the user the impression of luxury, much like a solid,

well-made item of timber furniture.

Like timber furniture, Basswood shutters if dampened can be wiped dry, but should

not be allowed to sit in water; particularly at the joints and where deep holes are bored

to accommodate blade pivots or other components. Water damage is potentially the

only issue affecting a well-made Basswood shutter. The fear of this is why many PVC

shutters are sold. However, where there is little risk of water egressing onto the shutters,

Basswood shutters are superior to PVC in terms of strength, aesthetics and applicability.

Our aim is to manufacture consistently superior quality Basswood shutters. We achieve

this by:

• Components moulded and jointed on site from dried, cured lumber to ensure full

control of quality. This level of control can’t be achieved in most factories, where pre-

formed and coated components are used.

• Unique procedure of routing the stile to rebate rail and Mortise & Tenon joint, is a

unique feature to eliminate visible paint cracking between the stile and rail.

• Allocating time to detailing shutters, to ensure the best possible end result.

• In the component stage, we fill and sand every component carefully during each step

of the process.

• After assembling, we seal, fill and finish all surfaces of the panel including the edges of

the blades, and top and bottom of the shutters.

• We paint with the best quality 2 pack

Polyurethane paint, which is not widely used in

China, as it is expensive. We believe it is worth

the cost as we achieve a long lasting, high quality,

plump, opulent, smooth finish.

• This painting process requires highly skilled painters.

• Due to the superior finish we demand, our painters average 30 panels a day, whereas

other factories target 50 a day.

• Finally, we invest in quality control, we have QC

staff in all steps of manufacturing to assure our

products are virtually free from defects.

• The final quality check is done in several different

rack and lighting configurations to ensure visible

flaws are found in the factory, not in the home.

• Mid Rail Required for Panels over 1800 and advised for most Bi-hinged or Bi-fold (max

height 2.1m)

• Split Controls over 1m

• Standard Frames, Fascia etc. up to 4.5m

BASSWOOD SHUTTER SIZE GUIDELINES

BLADE SIZE

MAX HINGED PANEL

MAX BI-HINGED

MAX BI-FOLD WITH

TRACKS

MAX SLIDING OR FIXED

SLIDING OR FIXED CENTRE

STILES

63MM

89 & 115MM

850 X 3000 600 X 1400450 X 2100

700 X 2500 850 X 3000 1350 X 3000

950 X 3000 600 X 1400450 X 2100

700 X 2500 950 X 3000 1350 X 3000

Painted Colours (matching PVC):

• Snow White 100

• China White 104

• Linen Wash 109

• Soft Pearl 105

• Cream A01

• Sisal 132

Stained Colours:

• Blonde F05

• Rose F01

• Aged Teak 604

• Antique Walnut 701

• Mahogany 606

BASSWOOD SHUTTER COLOUR SELECTOR

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BASSWOOD SHUTTER QUALITY CRITERIA

DESCRIPTION CRITERIA TOLERANCE

1. WIDTH OF OPENING

Measure across top, bottom and middle (Multi-fold or Multi-hinged

panels should be measured together across entire opening)

Within 1mm of required width and all panels within 1 mm of each other. Multiple panels no more than 2mm+

or 3mm- across entire opening.

DROP2. Measure LHS and RHS Within 1mm of required drop and each side within 1 mm of each other lying flat. Within 1mm per 0.5m2 hinged.

3. MIDRAIL HEIGHT

Measure from bottom of panel to top of mid-rail on LHS and RHS

Within 40mm of required height if not Critical and each side within 1 mm of each other. Critical is within 20mm or

within range given on order

4. STILE & RAIL CONSISTENCY

Joints between rails and stiles should have no gap or crack except where reinforcing travels into rail; top and

bottom should be level

No gap or step should be obvious to the naked eye in good light standing

1m back from panel with the top/bottom edge visible

5. SQUARE Use a set-square to check corners for squareness

Within 1o of 90o

6. PANEL & BLADE STRAIGHTNESS

Minor bows must be able to be pulled in with a magnet

No more than 1mm deviation per 1m for stiles and blades less than 650mm; 2mm for wider blades. o

7. FINISH – COLOUR

Check colour/ tone is correct according to master colours

Match to master swatches provided

8. FINISH FLAWS

No thin or inconsistent coverage, paint runs, overspray, cracks, obvious scratches, dents, splits, blisters and

all other marks

Flaws must not be obvious to the naked eye in good light standing 1m back from panel. This criteria applies to visible parts when fitted, including

inside edge of stiles.

9. CLOSURE Check blades close with minimum light seepage

Aim for no more than 1mm light gaps between each blade/blade and rail

(2mm for wider blades)

10. CONTROLS Check control is as per spec including correct side/type

Blades should move evenly and easily and hold in position

11. GAPS AND ALLOWANCES

Check correct hinge and other gaps and deductions

All framed openings are pre-assembled in the factory and checked within 1mm of required

12. FASCIA & OTHER TIMBERS

Check size and finish as per above 3.7m lengths must be supplied as one piece with no cracks or obvious imperfections. Lengths up to 5.8m

available with advanced notice.

13. COMPONENTS ALL ordered items are included Include hinge pins, screws, tension screw cover stickers, frame & fascia joiners etc.

14. SLIDING SLOT If required is the sliding slot positioned correctly without break out

Centre of the slot should be within 1mm of the center of the stile and rail.

15. PACKING

Inside the outer carton, all faces and edges of the panel protected and movement of the panel restricted

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Once packed, panels should not move inside carton & is stiff enough to maintain

shape when supporting the weight of panels inside. A stiffer card is used for

commercial carriers.

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ALLTONE PVC SHUTTER PVC SHUTTER QUICK SUMMARY

• Components are extruded by the shutter manufacturer on site, ensuring full control

including Very High Quality Virgin PVC Composite. Unlike some PVC on the market,

our composite is not loaded with fillers such as calcium which makes PVC cheaper

to produce, but decreases the life of the product considerably

• 6 Colours

• Durable, new generation Water Based Acrylic Paint system - 2 pack Polyurethane

paint.

• 64mm, 89mm Reinforced Blades

• Spring assisted tension screw system, ensures long term trouble free louvre

movement.

• Aluminium Reinforced Stiles with optional D moulds or Rebated Stiles

• Superior Top and Bottom Rail joining technology to reduce sagging

• Up to 180mm rail for superior rail balancing options and for strength

• 850mm max width for supported hinged, 800mm max Width for Fixed and Sliding


Screws or Stainless Stapled PVC Rod. Stainless Steel control bar screws resist

corrosion for both external and internal applications.

• Sliding or Multifold FF Bracket options include Alltone Quickshelf (with timber HB)

or

T Brackets (PVC HB) both with genuine Centor Hardware for Sliding or Bifold*


Fixed – Beading, U Channel or Magnets

Hinged – Non-Mortise or Pivots*, Stainless* or Powder coated

Framed – RF L Frame, Small Bullnosed Z or FF Frame (RF with Build-out)

Sliding* – RF or FF; Guides or Bottom Track

Bi-fold* – RF or FF

• 10 year Manufacturer’s Warranty (paint 3 years)

• 5-7 week Order to Dispatch ex Alltone (except as notified Christmas and CNY

period)

• Quality Criteria Applies.


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ECONOMICAL PVC

• Durable

100% Water Resistant

Stainless Steel Control Bar and Tension screws

New generation Water-based Acrylic Paint System - 2 pack polyurethane paint

Durable hard surface

• Easy to install

• Reduces heating and cooling costs due to superior insulating properties

• Alltone Ordering protocols which aim to get it right the first time.

ALL orders checked for ambiguities

Knowledgeable staff available for design help and advice

Factory production drawings double checked by Alltone, on Sliders, Bi-fold, Bay,

Shaped and non-standard openings.

If there is a problem we work quickly and efficiently to solve it, utilizing our local

manufacturing facility if practical to minimize lead-time

ECOLOGICALLY FRIENDLY PVC

• Recyclable material

• Environmentally Friendly Water- based Paint System

• Superior Insulating properties reduces carbon footprint

• Smooth, durable finish which is easy to clean without chemicals or detergents

• Highly resistant to oxidative reactions, maintaining its performance for a long time.

• Superior fire retarding properties since it is not ignited easily and furthermore, the

heat released in burning is considerably lower with PVC, when compared with those

for PE and PP. PVC therefore contributes much less to spreading fire to nearby

materials even while burning.

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500°C

400°C

300°C

200°C

VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE

HARD TO IGNITE

EASY TO IGNITE

FLUROPLASTIC

PSCELLULOSE ACETATE

NYLON

PU

PE

PINEWOOD

COTTON

PAPER

PVC

LOW FLAMMABILITY

HIGH FLAMMABILITY

VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE

NYLON

PVC

PEPU

METHACRYLIC RESIN

PINE WOOD

PAPER

WOOL

PVC

FIRE RESISTANT ABS

91

MAXIMUM HEAT RELEASE (KW/M2)MATERIAL

FIRE RESISTANT PS

ABS

PS

POLYESTER

PE

PP

250

315

746

859

1216

1325

1335

Source: PVC and polymer Vol. 29 (1989)


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• Mid Rail Required for Panels over 1500 and advised for most Bi-fold

(max height 2150mm)


• Minimum Width 300mm

• Standard Frames, Fascia etc. up to 3.7m

FACE FIT SLIDING AND BI-FOLD OPTIONS

FF Sliding and Bi-Fold have a timber headboard option to install using Alltone

Quickshelf (use samples for component colours)

PVC SHUTTER COLOUR SELECTOR

Colours available (matching Basswood):

• Snow White 100

• China White 104

• Linen Wash 109

• Soft Pearl 105

• Cream A01

• Sisal 132

Custom paint available

PVC SHUTTER WIDTH GUIDELINES

BLADE SIZE

RECOMMENDED HINGED PANEL

MAX BI-HINGED

MAX BI-FOLD WITH

TRACKS

MAX FIXED OR SLIDING

WITH TRACKS

SLIDING OR FIXED CENTRE

STILES

63MM & 89MM

89 & 115MM

850 X 2150 450 X 2150 650 X 2150 915 X 2450 NOT AVAILABLE

850 X 1200750 X 1600650 X 2150

NOT RECOM-MENDED

650 X 2150 850 X 2150 NOT AVAILABLE

FACTORY RECOMMENDATION

MAXIMUM AVAILABLE – WIDER PANELS MAY NEED TO BE LIFTED ON AND OFF PANEL PINS WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING

63MM & 89MM

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PVC SHUTTER QUALITY CRITERIA

DESCRIPTION CRITERIA TOLERANCE

1. WIDTH OF OPENING

Measure across top, bottom and middle (Bifold or Bi-hinged panels

should be measured together across entire opening)

Within 1mm of required width and all panels within 1 mm of each other. Multiple panels no more than 2mm+

or 3mm- across entire opening.

DROP2. Measure LHS and RHS Within 1mm of required drop and each side within 1 mm of each other lying flat. Within 1mm per 0.5m2 hinged.

3. MIDRAIL HEIGHT

Measure from bottom of panel to top of mid-rail on LHS and RHS

Within 40mm of required height if not Critical and each side within 1 mm of each other. Critical is within 20mm or

within range given on order

4. STILE & RAIL CONSISTENCY

Joints between rails and stiles should have no gap or crack except where reinforcing travels into rail; top and

bottom should be level

No gap or step should be obvious to the naked eye in good light standing

1m back from panel with the top/bottom edge visible

5. SQUARE Use a set-square to check corners for squareness

Within 1o of 90o

6. PANEL & BLADE STRAIGHTNESS

Minor bows must be able to be pulled in with a magnet

No more than 1mm deviation per 1m for stiles and blades less than 650mm; 2mm for wider blades.

7. FINISH – COLOUR

Check colour/ tone is correct according to master colours

Match to master swatches provided

8. FINISH FLAWS

No thin or inconsistent coverage, paint runs, overspray, cracks, obvious scratches, dents, splits, blisters and

all other marks

Flaws must not be obvious to the naked eye in good light standing 1m back from panel. This criteria applies to visible parts when fitted, including

inside edge of stiles.

9. CLOSURE Check blades close with minimum light seepage

Aim for no more than 1mm light gaps between each blade/blade and rail

(2mm for wider blades)

10. CONTROLS Check control is as per spec including correct side/type

Blades should move evenly and easily and hold in position

11. GAPS AND ALLOWANCES

Check correct hinge and other gaps and deductions

All framed openings are pre-assembled in the factory and checked within 1mm of required

12. FASCIA & OTHER TIMBERS

Check size and finish as per above 3.7m lengths must be supplied as one piece with no cracks or obvious imperfections. Lengths up to 5.8m

available with advanced notice.

13. COMPONENTS ALL ordered items are included Include hinge pins, screws, tension screw cover stickers, frame & fascia joiners etc.

14. SLIDING SLOT If required is the sliding slot positioned correctly without break out

Centre of the slot should be within 1mm of the center of the stile and rail.

15. PACKING

Inside the outer carton, all faces and edges of the panel protected and movement of the panel restricted

Once packed, panels should not move inside carton & is stiff enough to maintain

shape when supporting the weight of panels inside. A stiffer card is used for

commercial carriers.


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ALLTONE CEDAR TIMBER SHUTTER SHUTTER QUICK SUMMARY

• Certified Canadian Western Red Cedar from sustainable forests in British Columbia

• 6 Painted, 2 Oiled, 2 Lacquered and 2 Lime effect finishes available

• Toning Hinge colours

• Durable, two pack polyurethane lacquer and paint system is environmentally friendly

and complies with international standards.

• 64, 89 or 114mm Elliptical Blades (flat blades are not available)

• Beaded or Flat 51mm or 61mm Stiles with option of D moulds or Rebates. Default is

flat.

• Superior Top and Bottom Rail Rebated Mortise & Tenon joining technology to avoid

cracking finish between stile and rail

• 1200mm max width for 89mm blades Hinged, Fixed and Sliding


Screws

• Sliding or Bifold feature Alltone Quickshelf (with Basswood timber HB) with genuine

Centor Hardware for Sliding or Bifold*


Fixed – Beading, U Channel or Magnets

Hinged – Non-Mortise or Pivots*, Stainless* or Powder coated

Framed – RF L Frame, Small and Large* Bullnosed or small or Large*

Decorative Z or FF Frame (with cover strip)

Sliding* – RF or FF; Guides or Bottom Track

Bifold* – RF or FF

Bay Window or Corner Window posts*

• 6-9 week Order to Dispatch ex Alltone (except as notified Christmas and CNY

period)


• 5 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty (paint 3 years).

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THE BENEFITS OF WESTERN RED CEDAR SHUTTERS

Western Red Cedar has been proven over many years, to be the timber of choice for

shutters. Not only does it convey luxury and opulence, it is a lightweight, straight-grained

timber. WRC has unrivalled dimensional stability benefits for the installation of large

panels with less strain on the supporting structure, and less chance of warping of shutter

components.

Western Red Cedar is known for its longevity due to a naturally occurring resistance

to moisture, decay and insect damage. Cedar shutters are very stable in moist or hot

conditions. WRC shutters reduce heating and cooling costs due to superior insulating

properties

MDF or Composite Shutters are approx. 35% to 40% heavier than Western Red Cedar

panels. Therefore, WRC panels span further without sagging or stressing hinges etc.

Wider panels with uninterrupted blades offer better views, are easier to clean, and less

work to adjust morning and night.

WESTERN RED CEDAR SHUTTER SIZE GUIDELINES

WITH GUIDELINES

MAX. DROP MINIMUM MAXIMUM FOR 63MM BLADE

MAXIMUM 89MM AND 114 BLADE

SLIDING OR FIXED

HINGED

300mm 1050mm 1200mm

300mm 1050mm 1200mm

3000mm

3000mm

BI-HINGED PER PANEL

300mm 550mm 550mm2500mm

BIFOLD 300mm 750mm 750mm2500mm

SLIDING OR FIXED CS PANELS

1850mm 1950mm3000mm

• Mid Rail Required for Panels over 1800. Two midrails for over 2300. Advised for most

Bi-fold or Bi-hinged (max height 2.5m)


• CS available for sliding and fixed only


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WESTERN RED CEDAR SHUTTER COLOUR SELECTOR

Painted Colours available (matching Basswood and PVC):

• Snow White 100

• China White 104

• Linen Wash 109

• Soft Pearl 105

• Cream A01

• Sisal 132

Cedar Lacquered Only

• Cedar Medium 802

• Cedar Dark 803

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GENERAL SHUTTER INFORMATION

SHUTTER COMPONENT PROFILES

BLADE PROFILES

RAILS

STILES

TOP & BOTTOM RAILS

DIVIDER RAILS SPECIFICATION

TILT RODS

HINGE & TILT ROD COLOURS

FIXED SHUTTERS BASICS

BASSWOOD, PVC, WRC

HINGED SHUTTER BASICS

BASSWOOD, PVC, WRC

BI-FOLD BASICS

BASSWOOD, PVC, WRC

SLIDING SHUTTERS BASICS

BASSWOOD, PVC, WRC

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BLADE PROFILES

PRODUCT BLADE SIZE PROFILE

47mm

BASSWOODSHUTTERS

CEDAR SHUTTERS

GENERAL SHUTTER INFORMATIONSHUTTER COMPONENT PROFILES

PVCSHUTTERS

63mm

89mm

114mm

63mm

89mm

114mm

63mm

89mm


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RAILS

Basswood and Cedar Top & Bottom Rail PVC Top & Bottom Rail

PVC Mid Rail

STILES

Basswood & Western Red Cedar PVC, Basswood & Western Red Cedar

Basswood & Western Red Cedar PVC, Basswood & Western Red Cedar

PVC, Basswood & Western Red Cedar PVC, Basswood & Western Red Cedar


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TOP & BOTTOM RAIL RANGE

Top and Bottom rail heights are usually in the same size, but when looking in the front

of the panel, the bottom rail appear to be 10mm higher than the top rail, due to the top

rail has a cut out section for blade over lapping in the front of the panel.

The factory will adjust the top and bottom rail height according to the height of the

panel to assure the top and bottom rails are in the right proportion with the panel

height. The table below is the top and bottom rail height range in the deferent height

of panels. However, under certain circumstances, such as to match the similar top and

bottom rail height in the same room, the factory may make the top and bottom rail

height deferent from the formula in this table.

TOP & BOTTOM RAIL HEIGHT RANGE SPECIFICATIONS

PANEL HEIGHTS

RAIL HEIGHT FOR 47MM

BLADE


BLADE


BLADE

<900mm 60mm ~ 85mm 72mm ~ 110mm 69mm ~ 120mm60mm ~ 76mm

901 ~ 1400mm 70mm ~ 95mm 82mm ~ 120mm 79mm ~ 130mm70mm ~ 86mm

1401 ~ 1800mm 80mm ~ 105mm 92mm ~ 130mm 89mm ~ 140mm80mm ~ 96mm

>1800mm 102mm ~ 140mm 99mm ~ 150mm90mm ~ 106mm


BLADE

90mm ~ 115mm


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MID RAIL SPECIFICATIONRAIL DESIGN

A mid-rail is required when panel height is or exceeds 1500 - 1800mm to add stability.

Two mid-rails are required for panels 2300mm or over. Mid Rail position is measured

from the bottom of the reveal to the center of the mid-rail. When ordering, please also

advise depth of cover required so that we can balance rails.

As a rule, top and bottom rails will be the same depth, unless they are matching

something. This may be a MR height; other panels in the same room, or when viewing

from the exterior of the building; or a previous order. If the rails are unequal depths,

in most cases the top rail will be smaller than the bottom rail. This rule is occasionally

broken for sliders (as a portion of the top rail is covered by the fascia), or in rare cases

when the match is difficult and critical. The larger the blade, the more difficult it is to

balance rails to match a given height, as adding or removing a large blade has a more

significant impact on rail depth.

In order to ensure strength and stabilities of the panels, Mid Rail is required when

Shutter panels reached to certain heights. The mid rail requirements vary from deferent

materials. PVC requires Mid Rail when panel height is or exceed 1500mm; Basswood

and Cedar require Mid Rail when panel height is or exceed 1800. Please refer to the

table below for the details

1800 - 2299

2300 - 2599

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MAXIMUM HEAT RELEASE (KW/M2)PANEL HEIGHTS FOR BASSWOOD

AND CEDAR

2600 - 3000

1600 - 1999

PANEL HEIGHTS FOR PVC

QUALITY OFMID RAIL REQUIRED

1

2000 - 2400 2

N/A 3

MID RAIL REQUIREMENT TABLE

MID RAIL POSITION

Mid Rail position is measured from the bottom of the Shutters (including the bottom

frame). However, the Mid Rail position may not be in the exact spot as desired, it

varies from 19mm to 50.80mm depending on the size of blades. Please refer to the

table below.

63mm

89mm

+/- 19mm

MAXIMUM HEAT RELEASE (KW/M2)BLADE SIZE

114mm

POSSIBLE VARIATION IN MID RAIL LOCATION

+/- 23mm

+/- 37mm

+/- 50.8mm

MID RAIL POSITION VARIATION RANGE

47mm

CRITICAL MID RAIL POSITION

If the Mid Rail position is critical, please state in the “Special Instructions” in the

Order Form. However, critical mid rail position may incur in the bottom rail smaller

or much bigger then the top rail which might be not perfect for visual effects.


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TILT ROD

There are two types of tilt rods, Centre Tilt Rod and concealed

Clearview Tilt Rod.

CENTRE TILT ROD

Centre Tilt Rod positioned in the middle of the panel. For bi-

fold Shutters linked with more than 2 panels, the Tilt Rod will

be one tilt rod size off the centre to allow the panels fold flat

against each other. Centre Tilt Rod made of PVC for all timber

and PVC Shutters, due to PVC’s advantage of stability.

OFFSET TILT ROD

Offset Tilt Rod will be placed 25mm from the edge of the

blade. And the Tilt Rod will be on the hinge side or the wall

side.

OFF CENTRE TILT ROD

Off Centre Tilt Rod means the Tilt Rod is installed 10mm off

the centre of the panel, towards the hinge side or the wall

side.

CLEARVIEW TILT ROD

The aluminium Clearview Tilt Rod is connected to the end

of the blade, and there is a cutout on the edge of the blade

where the Tilt Rod connected.

It is better not to link too many blades in one CV tilt rod. The

less number of blades linked to the CV tilt rod, the better

the blades will close. There is a limitation on the quantity of

blades for CV Tilt Rod, please refer to the chart below.

If the CV Tilt Rod exceeds the limitation, the factory will

automatically split the Tile Rod into two sections. If the blades

are in an odd number, the lower section will be the large

number.


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HINGE COLOUR AND TILT ROD COLOUR

Two pack polyurethane paint/lacquer is used on both painted and stained shutters.

Our paint is environmentally friendly and complies with international standards. Tilt

rod and hinge colour is matched as closely as practical with panel colours.


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HINGE COLOUR AND TILT ROD COLOUR

PRODUCT COLOUR CODE

BUTT HINGE COLOUR

PIVOT HINGE COLOUR

TILT ROD COLOUR

SNOW WHITE

PAINTED COLOURS STANDARD OPTION STANDARD

COLOUR

100

WHITE

BASSWOODCEDAR

PVC

MATCH THE

PAINT

CHROME AND

STAINLESS STEEL

BEIGE

MATCH THE PAINT

CHINA WHITE

104

LINEN WASH

109

SOFT PEARL

105

CREAM A01

STAIN COLOURS

BLONDE F05

ROSE F01

AGED TEAK

604

ANTIQUEWALNUT

701

MAHOGANY 606

MEDIUM 802

DARK 803

MEDIUM OIL FINISH

807

DARK OIL FINISH

808

CEDARONLY

BRASS

ANTIQUEBRASS

CHROME AND

STAINLESS STEEL

BRASS

ANTIQUEBRASS

MATCH THE PAINT

MATCH THE PAINT

ANTIQUEBRASS

ANTIQUEBRASS

CHROME AND

STAINLESS STEEL

* Stainless Steel Hinges have to be specified in the order form at additional cost.

BASSWOOD

SISAL 132



FIXED SHUTTERS

Basswood

PVC

WRC

Basswood, PVC, WRC

Fixed for Basswood, PVC and Cedar


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HINGED SHUTTER BASICS

Basswood

PVC

WRC

HINGED OPTIONS FOR BASSWOOD, PVC & CEDAR

FRAMES - HANGING STRIP & L FRAMES

Hang Strip Small Plain L Frame Medium Plain L Frame

Small Beaded L Frame

Medium Beaded L Frame

Small L Framewith cover strip

Medium L Framewith cover strip

Large L Framewith cover strip

Deco Face Fit Frame

PVC, WRC & BASS

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Z FRAMES

(Please note: Large Z, Decorate Z Frame, Bay and Corner Posts are surcharged).

Small Bull Nose

CORNER AND BAY POSTS

T POST

Large Bull Nose

Decorate Small Z Frame

Decorate Large Z Frame

Bay Post Corner Post

T Post Beaded T Post Plan

PVC, WRC & BASS PVC, WRC & BASS

PVC, WRC & BASSPVC, WRC & BASS


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HINGED LAYOUT CODES

4 PANEL CENTER PANELS BI-HINGED

LTRRTR

6 PANEL HINGED

L-DRTL-DRTL-DR

6 PANEL HINGED

LTL-DRTL-DRTR

6 PANELS WITH 2 PAIRS BI-HINGED

LTLL-DRRTL


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6 PANELS WITH 2 PAIRS BI-HINGED WITH T POST IN CENTRE

LTLLTRTR


LLTLLTLL


LLTRRTRR


LL-DRTL-DRR

HINGED LAYOUT CODES


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MOUNTED ON FRENCH DOORS

Face FitMeasure outside width and height of moulding

BAY WINDOW, BOX BAY WINDOW

& CORNER WINDOW

Width measurement for each section.

For Reveal Fit, measure the front edge of the reveal. This is at the back of the

architrave. Please also quote the thickness of architrave for Z Frame. Quote Face Fit

measurements from outside arch to arch.

For Reveal Fit quote the smallest measurement.


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LAYOUT CODES (L = LEFT; Y=BAY POST; R – RIGHT)

4 PANEL EXAMPLE: LYL-DRYR 6 PANEL EXAMPLE: LYL-DRTL-DRYR10 PANEL EXAMPLE: L-DRYL-DRTL-DRTL-DRYL-DR

LAYOUT CODES (L = LEFT; P=CNR POST; R – RIGHT)

2 POSTS: SINGLE POST: 3 PANEL EXAMPLE: LPLPR 2 PANEL EXAMPLE: LPR 4 PANEL EXAMPLE: LPL-DRPR 3 PANEL EXAMPLE: LPL-DR6 PANEL EXAMPLE: L-DRPL-DRPL-DR 4 PANEL EXAMPLE: L-DRPL-DR


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CUSTOM JAMBS, PACKERS, BUILD-OUTS AND FRAMING

Custom jambs, packers, build-outs and framing are available. Please do not hesitate

to discuss your requirements with Alltone Customer Service as we are happy to

customise and quote your framing needs.

HINGED LAYOUT CODES 1, 2, 3, 4 - AERIAL VIEW

Hinged Panels Configurations

1 & 2 panels

3 panels

4 panels

Rebated Stiles

D-Mould

Flat Stile

L R1 PANEL FLAT STILE

LO-R 2 PANELS REBATED STILE

L-DR 2 PANELS D MOULD

RTL 2 PANELS FLAT STILE



LO-RTR3 PANEL REBATED STILE

LTLO-R

L-RTR3 PANEL FLAT STILE

LTL-R

L-DRTR3 PANEL D MOULDS

LTL-DR

LTLTL3 PANEL FLAT STILE

RTRTR

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4 0

LTLO-RTR

4 PANEL REBATED STILE

LO-RTLO-R

RTLO-RTL

4 PANEL D MOULDS

L-DRTL-DR

L-DRTL-DR

RTL-DRTL

LTL-RTR

4 PANEL FLAT STILE

RTL-RTL

L-RTL-R




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BI-FOLD BASICS

Basswood

PVC

WRC

REVEAL FIT

Measurement taken from inside edge of reveal – use smaller measurement on order

1. Width – 3 places (top, middle & bottom)

2. Height – 3 places (Right, Centre, Left)

FACE FIT

Measurement taken from outside arc – use larger measurement on order. Ensure there

is 60mm clearance above arc to allow for headboard installation

1. Width (outside arc to outside arc) – 3 places (top, middle & bottom)

2. Height (outside arc to floor) – 3 places (Right, Centre, Left)

Mid Rail – height to be taken from BOTTOM to centre of mid rail position

INSTALLATION- FACE FIT BI-FOLD

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BI-FOLD SLIDING BOTTOM TRACK OPTIONS

When customer ordered the bi fold panels with bottom board, we use the U shape

track, and the track will cut into the bottom board, flash with the board;

If customer ordered the bi fold panels without the bottom board, we supply the M

shape track.

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LAYOUT CODES

2 PANEL STACKING LL RR

4 PANEL STACKING LLLL RRRR

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8 PANEL STACKING LLLL RRRR

LLLLLL RR

LL RRRRRR

6 PANEL STACKING LLLLLL

RRRRRR

LL RRRR

LLLL RR





SLIDING SHUTTERS BASICS

Basswood

PVC

WRC

Face fit SLIDING AND BIFOLD

HEADBOARD SUPPORT

SLIDING

REVEAL FIT

Measurement taken from inside edge of reveal – use smaller measurement on order

1. Width – 3 places (top, middle & bottom)

2. Height – 3 places (Right, Centre, Left)

MID RAIL – height to be taken from bottom sill to centre of mid rail position

FACE FIT

Measurement taken from outside arc – use larger measurement on order

Ensure there is 60mm clearance above arc to allow for headboard installation

Width (outside arc to outside arc) – 3 places (top, middle & bottom)

Height (outside arc to floor) – 3 places (Right, Centre, Left)

MID RAIL – height to be taken from floor to centre of mid rail position

INSTALLATION- FACE FIT

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SLIDING OPEN & CLOSE SLIDING FLOOR TRACK OPTION

There are three options for the closed and open sliding panels.

Option A, When the bottom track and bottom board are ordered, we supply and

assemble the U shape tracks and bottom board;

Option B, if there is no bottom track ordered, we supply the M shape tracks only; Option

C, if no bottom board and bottom track required, we can cut a channel underneath the

bottom of the panel and supply the metal or plastic floor guide

LAYOUT CODES

BF – STACKING LEFT

FB – STACKING RIGHT

BFB – CENTRE

PANEL STACKING

LEFT OR RIGHT

BFFB – CENTRE

PANELS STACKING

OUTWARD

3 PANEL SLIDING

4 PANEL SLIDING

2 PANEL SLIDING


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BF – STACKING LEFT


BB FF – FRONT

PANELS STACKING

LEFT OVER BACK

PANELS

BB FF – FRONT

PANELS STACKING

RIGHT OVER BACK

PANELS

4 PANEL SLIDING

BB FF BB –

FRONT PANELS

STACKING WITH

EITHER SIDE

OVER BACK

BB FF FF BB –

CENTRE PANELS

STACKING OUTWARD

6 PANEL SLIDING

8 PANEL SLIDING


Please see our Limited Liability Warranty.

Please unpack and inspect all items on receipt and prior to (travelling to) installation.

Alltone Blinds take a great deal of pride in producing a high quality product, and

shutter panels will be adequately packed for transport. On rare occasions, some

imperfections may be missed, or damage may occur in transit.

If for any reason goods need to be returned for repair/rectification work, they must be

correctly packed in the original packing materials to avoid further damage occurring

during the return journey.

Please do not fit products that require repair or rectification, as Alltone Blinds is not

able to warranty against incidental or consequential damages or any other direct or

indirect damage, loss, cost, expense or fee such as fitter’s charges or shipping charges

and costs for removing, disassembling, reassembling and re-installing.

Please notify Alltone Blinds of any issue asap after receipt, ideally email photographs

of the damage or fault. We have short time-limits of notification of transport damage

claims, plus we would like the opportunity of rectifying any issues as soon as possible

in order to minimise any inconvenience to you or your customer. Rectification orders

are given priority in our factory production schedule for this reason.

Blades are the most likely part of the shutter to suffer damage, particularly cracking

or splitting prior to, during or after installation. We stock finished spare blade lengths

of most materials and colours, so that damaged blades can be replaced quickly.

Please provide an exact blade length measurement to ensure the correct blade length

is supplied.

WARRANTY

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This warranty relates to the supply of products listed and is only for the benefit of the original

purchaser (the Customer) from Alltone Blinds Pty Ltd. (the Supplier).

The Supplier’s obligation under this Warranty is to repair or replace PVC products, which are found

to be defective in materials, or workmanship at the supplier’s discretion for a period of 10 (ten)

years after the Supplier’s invoice date, and to repair or replace Basswood & Cedar products, which

are found to be defective in materials, or workmanship at the supplier’s discretion for a period of 5

(five) years after the Supplier’s invoice date. Paint and similar finishes are warranted for three years

only. The warranty excludes shipping charges and costs for removing, disassembling, reassembling

and re-installing the Products. This Warranty may be discharged by the refund to the Customer of

the original purchase price, or a pro-rata amount representing the remaining warranted life of the

defective Products.

This warranty does not:

• Cover conditions or damage caused by storm, tempest, earthquake, lightning, fire, explosion,

implosion, failure or movement of supporting structures, falling objects, or other mechanical impact,

or other outside causes;

• Cover Products that have been subjected to salt spray, or marine influences, severe industrial, or

corrosive environments;

• Cover conditions which are partly or entirely attributable to chemical agents, fumes, liquids (including

water such as rain and condensing steam) or solids reacting with or falling onto the Product;

• Apply to conditions caused by normal wear and tear, nor to changes in the Product which occur

normally with the passage of time. For instance, the warranty does not apply to the normal fading, or

aging of the Product. Nor does this warranty cover any finish, or reaction to finishing, or maintenance

undertaken post-purchase.

• Include any conditions or damages resulting from accidents, alterations, misuse, abuse, intervention

of motorised devices, or failure to follow the supplier’s guidelines or instructions with respect to

fabrication, measurement, installation, cleaning and maintenance;

• Apply if the Product is disassembled; nor

• Include responsibility for incidental or consequential damages or any other direct or indirect

damage, loss, cost, expense or fee

• Cover transport damage resulting from incorrect packing by the Customer, or other parties other

than the Supplier.

This warranty shall be interpreted and applied subject to the operation of any applicable statute

(the provisions of which cannot be excluded by the parties), including, if applicable, the Australian

Trade Practices Act and similar State Legislation. With the exception of the matters outlined in this

document, all other implied terms, warranties and conditions are hereby excluded.


LIMITED LIABILITY WARRANTY Cedar, Basswood, PVC Painted Shutters

10• P V C •

3• P A I N T •

5•BASSWOOD & CEDAR•

Documents

ALLTONE SHUTTER PRODUCT MANUAL INTERNAL MARCH 2017creativeblinds.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Shutter-manual.pdf · 2 weeks for blinds, 5-8 weeks for imported timber or composite shutters