Hunter Douglas Vignette Window Shadings:Vignette Window Shadings Multi-Panel Specifications /Design and Operation.

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.

Palm Beach: Standard Panel Configurations:

ORDERING BY EXAMPLE
In this product configuration section, virtually all popular shutter configurations are shown. Each configuration has a letter code next to it, as well as minimum and maximum size specifications. Order your shutter configuration by the example code shown.

Usually, it is preferable to order panels in even numbers, allowing for uniform folding when the panels are opened to the side of the window.
Using the versatile T-post, the possible panel combinations are practically limitless.

ONE PANEL SYSTEM

	Panel Width 2 3/8"	Panel Width 3 3/8"	Panel Height
Minimum	10"	20"	20"

Maximum	28"	30"	120"

Note: The minimum and maximum panel dimensions do not include the frame.

TWO PANEL SYSTEMS - BI-FOLD

	Panel Width 2 3/8"	Panel Width 3 3/8"	Panel Height
Minimum	20"	20"	20"

Maximum	48"	52"	120"

TWO PANEL SYSTEM - INDIVIDUALLY HINGED

	Panel Width 2 3/8"	Panel Width 3 3/8"	Panel Height
Minimum	20"	20"	20"

Maximum	56"	60"	120"

THREE PANEL SYSTEMS - BI-FOLD

	Panel Width 2 3/8"	Panel Width 3 3/8"	Panel Height
Minimum	30"	30"	20"

Maximum	72"	78"	120"

THREE PANEL SYSTEMS - INDIVIDUALLY HINGED

	Panel Width 2 3/8"	Panel Width 3 3/8"	Panel Height
Minimum	30"	30"	20"

Maximum	84"	90"	120"

FOUR PANEL SYSTEMS - BI-FOLD

	Panel Width 2 3/8"	Panel Width 3 3/8"	Panel Height
Minimum	40"	40"	20"

Maximum	96"	104"	120"

FOUR PANEL SYSTEMS - INDIVIDUALLY HINGED

Panel
Width
2 3/8" Panel
Width
3 3/8" Panel
Height

Minimum 40" 40" 20"

Maximum 112" 120" 120"

SIX PANEL SYSTEMS - INDIVIDUALLY HINGED

	Panel Width 2 3/8"	Panel Width 3 3/8"	Panel Height
Minimum	60"	60"	20"

Maximum	168"	180"	120"

Note: Other multiple panel arrangements are possible including 8 and 10 panels. Please consult with your fabricator.

INTRODUCTION
Bi-fold track systems use a top and bottom track on which the shutter panels glide to open and close. It is designed for multiple panels (two, four, six, or eight) which are hinged together in a variety of configurations.	Bi-fold track systems are most commonly used in extra wide windows such as patio doors, and are typically ordered with three-sided frames with an optional bottom track.

TWO PANEL SYSTEM

Panel
Width
2 3/8" Panel
Width
3 3/8" Panel
Height

Minimum 24" 24" 20"

Maximum 60" 64" 120"

FOUR PANEL SYSTEM

Panel
Width
2 3/8" Panel
Width
3 3/8" Panel
Height

Minimum 48" 48" 20"

Maximum 120" 128" 120"

INTRODUCTION
Bi-pass track systems use a double top track and floor guides on which the shutter panels glide to open and close. It is designed for multiple panels (two, three, four, six, or eight) which are used singly or attached in pairs in a variety of configurations.	Bi-pass track systems are most commonly used in extra wide windows such as patio doors, and are typically ordered with three-sided frames.

TWO PANEL SYSTEM

Panel
Width
2 3/8" Panel
Width
3 3/8" Panel
Height

Minimum 24" 24" 20"

Maximum 60" 64" 120"

THREE PANEL SYSTEM

Panel
Width
2 3/8" Panel
Width
3 3/8" Panel
Height

Minimum 36" 36" 20"

Maximum 90" 96" 120"

FOUR PANEL SYSTEM

Panel
Width
2 3/8" Panel
Width
3 3/8" Panel
Height

Minimum 48" 48" 20"

Maximum 120" 128" 120"

SIX PANEL SYSTEM

Panel
Width
2 3/8" Panel
Width
3 3/8" Panel
Height

Minimum 72" 72" 20"

Maximum 180" 192" 120"

EIGHT PANEL SYSTEM

	Panel Width 2 3/8"	Panel Width 3 3/8"	Panel Height
Minimum	96"	96"	20"

Maximum	240"	256"	120"

STACKBACK DESIGN
Bi-pass track systems may be designed to completely uncover the window opening by extending the top frame and tracks a distance equal to one-half the total panel widths. In the illustration below, a four-panel bi-pass track system is extended by a distance equal to the width of two panels.	Both the front and rear panels may be slid away from the opening to completely uncover it. One or both of the side frames may be eliminated if the top frame abuts one or both walls. This provides a very clean look to the installation.

CAFÉ STYLE MOUNTS
Café style shutters can be inside or outside mounted. For the best result, the frame should run the full height of the window (4CAF).

Price the shutter using your panel width and height and add a 10% surcharge. The surcharge is for the extra frame being used to cover the entire opening.

You may also order a three-sided frame (3CAF), with the top of the frame stiles flush with the top of the shutter panels. There is no surcharge for this type of installation.

DOUBLE HUNG SHUTTERS
A double hung shutter consists of two sets of panels within one opening. The top and bottom panels operate independently of each other. There is a 25% surcharge with this option. Note that there will be a 3/16" light gap between the top and bottom set of panels. A vertical or horizontal T-post may be used to stabilize panels and block out the light coming through the panel gap.

PATIO DOOR MOUNTS
Patio doors and other entrances are easily fitted by ordering a three-sided decorative frame. Measure the width of the opening as normal. Measure the height of the opening from the top of the outside casing to the floor.

Most standard patio and entrance doors will require four bi-folding panels with a divider rail. With the divider rail, the top and bottom sections of each panel operate independently. Divider rails are mandatory for patio doors and should be placed to meet customers' needs, within minimum and maximum divider rail guidelines.

A clearance of 3/8" is left on the bottom for the panels to clear any possible obstructions. If a greater clearance is required, please specify it at the time of ordering.

For openings of this size, the frame is sent knocked down, and can be reassembled in minutes using our unique corner-key system. Once the frame is in place, mounting the panels follows the same instructions as regular shutter openings.

Shutters on patio doors allow for full ventilation of adjoining rooms without the disadvantage of direct sunlight or gusting winds.

Patio doors may also be fitted with bi-fold and bi-pass track systems. See the following pages for possible configurations, as well as size limitations.

Note: The variable panel to floor clearance is 3/8" to 1/2".