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Fully unpack The WaterFall product and make sure you
have the same lineal footage of the product and the same number of
connection clips as indicated on the shipping carton. |
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You will need a few tools to install WaterFall. You
will need a saw to cut The WaterFall system to length and miter the
corners (a hacksaw, circular saw, or miter box can be used). You will
also find a claw hammer helpful in maneuvering The WaterFall once its
on the gutter. |
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Before installation, be sure to clean all debris out
of the gutters. Gutters should slope no more than 1/4 to 1/2 every 20
feet. Gutters should be positioned no less than .5 and no more than
1.25 below the drip edge (shingle). The gutter should be positioned so
that the shingles extend no more than 1 over the gutter (Fig. A). |
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To begin installing The WaterFall system, start at
one end of a gutter. Take the top edge of The WaterFall (Fig. B), and
slide it under the first row of shingles on the roof. Note: It may be
necessary to slide the top edge under the second row of shingles if the
edges of the roof, or shingle nails are in the way.
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Once the entire top edge of The WaterFall is under
the shingles, pull the front edge of The WaterFall system down so that
it snaps onto the front edge of the gutter (Fig. C). To get a better
hold on The WaterFall product, insert the claw end of a hammer into the
lower channel of The WaterFall and then gently pull it forward and along
the channel to secure the entire lineal section (Fig. D). If you have
difficulty in fitting The WaterFall over the front edge of the gutter,
simply bend the gutter lip up slightly until The WaterFall fit is snug
on the gutter (Fig. E). Leave approximately 1 space between the end of
the gutter and the end of The WaterFall system to allow for expansion
and contraction due to temperature variation.
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Install the next lineal of the product using the same
method as described in Step 5. It is important to leave a 1/2 space
between each installed lineal to allow for product expansion and
contraction. Next, snap a connector clip over the 1/2 space between
each lineal (clip optional). |
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Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the entire gutter length
is covered by The WaterFall system. |
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To obtain the best inside or outside corner fit, we
recommend you use a miter box. The WaterFall product should be cut while
it is held in place at an angle that simulates the same angle it will
sit on the gutter. This is best accomplished by folding the top edge
back at the flexible hinge so that the channeled surface is on an angle
(Fig. F). The WaterFall can now be mitered to fit the desired corner by
cutting through both the channels and top edge surfaces. Note: The top
edge may require additional trimming, depending on the exact angle
desired. Also, it is good practice to install diverters at the bottom of
long valleys created by two roof sections meeting at an inside corner.
Note: The WaterFall End Cap can also be used to join a miter cut at a
corner. Slide the tabs over each piece of WaterFall.
There is no rule of thumb for this; simply it is a solution if water
flow at the valley is too much for The WaterFall to handle. You may
choose to leave that small portion of the gutter uncovered to handle the
increased water flow.
NOTE: All installations should provide for a 35 to 40 degree pitch on
the surface of the gutter guard. Remember that water will always run
downhill. The best angle at which to install WaterFall is shown in (Fig.
G-1&2). As long as WaterFall maintains a downhill slope, it will be
effective in capturing water and deflecting debris. Problems occur when
the product is installed incorrectly so the water actually goes uphill.
This creates a valley for water to sit, and well as exposing the water
collection channels to falling debris.
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End Cap Installation
Depending on your geographic location, birds and small animals may find
the holes at the end of the gutter runs attractive hiding/living places.
The WaterFall End Cap covers the gap between the gutter and cap and The
WaterFall (Fig. H). Install the end cap after WaterFall is installed.
Slide the end cap over WaterFall product at points A and B (Fig. I). The
end cap should be installed inside of the gutter end cap. A screw or
rivet may be placed through the tab and into WaterFall to secure the end
cap. If needed, the extra tabs can be trimmed off.
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