Hunter Douglas Palm Beach Shutters Product Specifications.

Tradition makes them beautiful.

Palm Beach™ custom shutters combine the best of both worlds: attractive good looks and low maintenance. You can enjoy the elegant appearance of shutters in any interior space -- without worrying about warping, fading, chipping or excessive wear.

Palm Beach™ shutters come in both 2 3/8" and 3 3/8" louver sizes, in the most popular colors, and in two unique styles. Lantana™ is our patented, gear-driven model for easy fingertip operation, while Palmetto™ offers the classic look of a tilt bar system. Both styles feature sleek lines, smooth operation and our exclusive equal distant louver spacing.

A closer look at Hunter Douglas Palm Beach™ Shutters .

Palm Beach™ custom shutters are available in a variety of configurations for the perfect look. Three basic systems, framed or unframed, are available:

Standard hinged panel system
• Bi-fold track system
• Bi-pass track system

Optional configurations within these systems include double-hung and cafe windows, bay and bow windows, and French and patio doors.

Easy care and maintenance.

Hunter Douglas Palm Beach™ custom shutters are made from our uniquely formulated poly-satin compounds that will not warp, crack, chip or shrink. Poly-satin shutters are the perfect solution for installation in bathrooms, kitchens, pool and sauna areas, and sunrooms because they are UV-resistant and unaffected by temperature and humidity extremes.

In addition, the color is impregnated throughout all poly-satin components. The finish resists scratches and dents, and never requires sanding, staining or painting.
Plus, Palm Beach™ shutters are easy to keep looking good. Just wipe them off with ordinary soap and water. The surface finish of our poly-satin compounds is actually enhanced by regular cleaning

Durability.

For added strength, key interior support elements such as stiles and T-posts are reinforced by thick aluminum. This adds a tremendous amount of stability to the shutter panels.

Palm Beach™ shutters are also flame retardant.

Frame selections.

Palm Beach™ shutters can adapt to practically any window situation or decorating theme. Frame designs vary from traditional to contemporary.

SIZE SPECIFICATIONS

	General size standards for 4" top and bottom rails shown in chart at right.
	Maximum panel width and height with 2" top and bottom rails is 20" x 36".
	Size standards for specific shutter configurations shown in the Product Configuration page.

NUMBER OF PANELS

Design the panel configuration taking into account:

- Width of panel assembly (not including frame).

- Panel width limitations (see chart at right).

- Structure of window or door opening, taking into consideration the vertical and horizontal mullions.

Refer to Product Configuration page.

DIVIDER RAIL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum panel height for divider rail: 40"

Panels 40" to 60" in height: Optional divider rail.

Panels 60 1/8" to 96" in height: One divider rail required.

Panels 96 1/8" to 120" in height: Two divider rails required.

Minimum distance from divider rail to top or bottom of panel: 20"

Maximum distance from divider rail to top or bottom of panel, or between divider rails: 60"

NUMBER OF HINGES PER PANEL HEIGHT

45" and under: 2 hinges.

45 1/8" to 60": 3 hinges.

60 1/8" to 75": 4 hinges.

75 1/8" to 90": 5 hinges.

90 1/8" to 105": 6 hinges.

105 1/8" to 120": 7 hinges.

Size Standards (not including frames)
	2 3/8" LOUVER	3 3/8" LOUVER
Standard Panel System
Minimum panel width	10"	10"

Maximum panel width, single panels	28"	30"

Maximum panel width, bi-fold panels	24"	26"

Minimum panel height	20"	20"

Maximum panel height	120"	120"
Bi-Fold Track System
Minimum panel width	12"	12"

Minimum overall width, two panels	24"	24"

Maximum panel width	30"	32"

Maximum overall width, eight panels	240"	256"

Maximum panel height	120"	120"
Bi-Pass Track System
Minimum panel width	12"	12"

Minimum overall width, two panels	24"	24"

Maximum panel width	30"	32"

Maximum overall width, eight panels	240"	256"

Maximum panel height	120"	120"

Side-lite panels available with a minimum 7" width.
Above dimensions are for 4" top and bottom rails. For 2" top and bottom rails, maximum panel width is 20" and maximum panel height is 36".

Bi-fold panels in a standard panel system are free hanging from the hinges; there are no tracks. A maximum of two panels may be hinged together. In a bi-fold track system, the panels hang from a track and up to eight panels may be hinged together.

TRADITIONAL FRAME

	Mounting type: Outside mount only.
	Overall depth: 2 3/8"
	Overall width: 2 5/8" (backside).
	Corner system: Corner keys front and back.
	Screw cover: Filler strip on screw ports.

Traditional Frame Features
An outside mount frame designed to be installed directly onto the wall surrounding the window or on top of existing 2 1/2" wood molding around the window. Unique mounting strip method allows for single person installation. Filler strips and cover strips hide screw ports and gaps.

The 1/2" build-out acts as a projection when extra louver clearance is required. A maximum of two 1/2" build-outs may be added.

This is to be fastened to back side of frame by installer.

CONTEMPORARY FRAME

Mounting type: Inside mount, outside mount, or for French doors.

Overall depth: 2 1/8"

Overall width: 1 5/16" (backside).

	Corner system: Corner keys front and back.
	Screw cover: Filler strip on screw ports and cover strips.

Contemporary
Frame Features
As an inside mount, the frame is installed directly into the window opening. May be mounted at any depth within the opening; flush with existing molding if at least 2 1/8" of depth; or protruding forward by as much as 1 1/4". As an outside mount, the frame can be mounted anywhere on the outside corner of the window.

Flex Options
Unique optional "flex" seals window and out-of-square areas on inside mounts. Rubber flex functions like caulking and may be mounted on the front or rear of the frame. Deco flex provides a more decorative look and may be adapted to a variety of mounting situations, including sill mounts and bull nose windows.

French Doors
For french door applications, the frame utilizes ports on the front and may be mounted around existing french door molding. The 1/2" snap-on acts as a projection shim or build-out.

LIGHT STOP/
HANGING STRIP
The light stop is ideal for blocking out light in a 2 or 3 sided frame application. It also can be used as an alternative mounting method when our regular frames can not be fitted to the window. A two-sided framing option, the hanging strip, attaches the panels with a wrap-around hinge.

French Doors
The hanging strip can also be used as a two-sided frame for french doors, attaching the panel at the top and bottom of the window with a button catch.

Z-FRAME

	Mounting type: Inside mount only.
	Overall depth: 2"
	Overall width: 2 1/16"
	Backside width: 15/16"
	Corner system: Corner keys front and back.
	Screw cover: Filler strip and cover strips on screw ports.

Z-Frame Features
An inside/outside mount frame designed to be installed partially into the window opening and partially on the outside wall or molding. The face of the frame acts as a seal to cover gaps due to out-of-square windows. Rubber flex may be used on the rear of the frame to conceal gaps visible from the exterior.

For windows with protruding sills, the "sill Z-frame" is used.

BI-FOLD TRACK
SYSTEM FRAME

	Mounting type: Inside or outside mount.
	Overall depth: 2 7/8"
	Overall width: 2" (backside).
	Corner system: Corner keys front and back.
	Screw cover: Filler strip on screw port.
	Optional extension for louver clearance.

Bi-Fold Track System
Frame Features
This versatile frame can be inside mounted directly into the door or window opening, or outside mounted onto the wall around the opening. Unique mounting strip method allows for single person installation. Filler strips, cover strips, and caps hide screw ports and gaps. Extension allows for louver clearance.

BI-PASS TRACK
SYSTEM FRAME

	Mounting type: Inside or outside mount.
	Overall depth: 4 1/2"
	Overall width: 2" (backside).
	Corner system: Corner keys front and back.
	Screw cover: Filler strip on screw port.
	Optional frame extension for third track.

Bi-Pass Track
System Frame Features
The bi-pass track system frame can be inside mounted directly into the door or window opening, or outside mounted onto the wall around the opening. Unique mounting strip method allows for single person installation. Filler strips, cover strips, and caps hide screw ports and gaps. Optional frame extension available to allow use of a third track.

Note: When using frame extension for outside mount, additional support brackets or additional header construction may be required.