Welcome to the PES Family. Your Porch Enclosure System is shipped pre-assembled and very simple to install. Each curtain is labeled on the back of the top track so you can easily order to the opening they’ll enclose.

Items and Tools needed: 

Tools needed for installation include:

• tape measure
• cordless drill
• level
• graphite pencil
• 1/8″ drill bit
• 1/4″ socket
• Phillips head bit
• pair of scissors or knife
• lighter
• 9mm socket for hardware fasteners
• 2 ladders adequate for the height of your curtains

PES recommends having at least two people for installation, and even a third is handy for handing up drills, screws, and anything else you may need while up on the ladder. The system installs in five simple steps.

STEP 1: Mounting Side Track and  Zippers

-The first thing you will want to do when installing a track and zipper mount system is to mount the side tracks of the curtain. Side tracks will mount on the face of the post using the 2” sheet metal screw and should be flush with the inside edge that you measured the width for. The rounded bead of the track should be facing towards the screen. Screw spacing is recommended to be 1” from the top and bottom end and the then spaced out every 12 inches. (Additional screws are included for if needed.) 

– After the side tracks have been mounted for the curtain, find the corresponding side zippers for the opening this will be labeled with a piece of tape and also marked at the top near the zipper pull. (I.e. “AL” for Curtain A left side and “AR” for Curtain a Right side. These will slide from the top down into the track, and should have the zipper pull at the top. Facing down

STEP 2: Hanging the curtain.

-With one person on each end of the rolled up curtain, climb up to the mounting position for the curtain and slowly unroll the curtain. 

-Zip each side into the side tracks 3-4 inches. This allows the curtain to fully support itself so you have full use of both hands while on ladder. 

-Next Push the top track into up and into place and secure with your 2” Screws. (Do not place a 2” screws in the holes next to the ropes as these will be for pulleys) 

-Next take the 2 8x 1/2” Phillips head screw and pulley down firmly on the side zipper in the side track and place a screw into the round part of the track at the bottom this well help hold the downward tension and will pull any wrinkles out of the clear vinyl. Once those are placed curtains can be zipped all the way down to enclose. 

STEP 3: Pulley system.

-The pulley kit should include the following: 1 cleat
1 single pulley, 1 1/2″ Nylon spacer, 2 Double pulleys, 2 1″ Nylon spacers, 3 1/4″ Steel washers, and
3 3″ sheet metal screws

-The pulley assembly will be

3″ screw, slide washer onto screw, next slide the pulley onto the screw and lastly the spacer, then screw that into the track hole for the pulley. The single pulley will get the ½” Nylon Spacer while the double pulleys utilize the 1” Nylon spacer.

– Pulleys order if tying off curtains on left side would be (Double pulley on the 1″ hole on left of top track, 2nd double pulley on left string, and lastly the single pulley on the right string. This would be reversed if tying strings off on right side.

– Bring the cords down the back and then up the front of the curtain, through the pulleys, and across and down to the post where you want the cleat. Single pulley will go behind the curtain come up from the bottom and through the pulley then pull it the through the inside sheave of both double pulleys. The next string which will be mounted next to a double pulley will do the same. Behind the curtain come up from underneath and it will run through the outside sheave of the doubles and hang down to the left of curtain. 

 

STEP 4: Tying off the pull cords. 

-Once pull cords are ran and are hanging on the side the curtain this is where the cleat comes into play mount your cleat in your desired location (typically 36”-52” off the ground.) Using the 2” screws screw cleat into place. 

–  Take the pull cords wrap them 4-5 times around the cleat and lock them off. Trim excess cordage and use a lighter to singe the ends so strings don’t fray. 

Installation of Fixed Panels & Hardware

-Identify your fixed panel and its location utilizing the 9mm and socket the provided fastener studs hold the panel in place and line it up to confirm proper fit.

-Using your graphite pencil, mark up the back of the self-locking fastener. Pull down and slightly outward on the curtain to remove all wrinkles until the material above is square/smooth. Then press down on the top of the fastener to make a mark along your vertical post or window frame.

– Install the fastener stud directly in center of mark. The next step is to attach your self-locking screw attachment points to your porch. When mounting to wood, it’s a good idea to pre-drill the holes, but not required. Repeat until all hardware is installed for the panel