Talius Habitat Screen Installation Manual - page 9
Talius Habitat Screen
TM
Installation Guide
Version 2018.1, 9
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SECTION SIX: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR
In this section the operator will be installed. Refer only to the section that applies.
6.1a) Crank Rod Operator: If the operator runs through a wall, insert the universal with the connector through
the hole in the wall and ensure that the square connector inserts into the matching slot inside the gear. The
connector will be too long. Determine the excess length, remove the universal and cut it down to size with a
hacksaw. Reinsert the cut-down connector and attach the universal with two 1" - 3" (25 - 76mm) long screws
to the wall, preferably catching some solid backing material. In some cases, at the request of the dealer, the
factory will also supply an auxiliary mounting plate to be placed underneath the universal joint to provide a
stronger mounting base. This is a common point of failure if a secure fastening is not accomplished in the initial
install.
If the operator does not run through a wall the universal joint will be attached directly to the panel box in a
similar manner. Most often the factory has already performed this task.
Attach the crank rod. Crank rods are supplied in standard lengths of 68 ¼” and may be cut down to a
comfortable size. There are two styles of crank rod. The removable crank rod has a bell connector and can
be slipped on and off the pin of the universal at any time. The attached crank rod is slipped onto the pin of the
universal and attached permanently with the supplied pin and collar. Finally, attach the crank rod holder onto
the wall with two 1" - 3" (25 - 76mm) long screws. The holder keeps the rod in place when not being used. If
the crank was attached to a motor with manual override, proceed to Section 8.