Seceuroshield Security Shutter

How to Order a Manual Shutter - Spring and Lock Operation

Ordering a custom-made SeceuroShield 3800 spring and lock manual shutter is straightforward when you know exactly what each option means. This guide walks you through the 11 key steps to ensure you provide the correct measurements and specifications for a perfect fit.

1. Choose the Application

Is the shutter going to be fitted to a door or window?

Expert Tip: If you are fitting the shutter over a doorway with outward-opening doors, bear in mind that the bottom slat of a spring-loaded shutter projects slightly beneath the hood even when fully raised. You must ensure there is enough clearance above your door frame so the door does not hit the shutter when opening.

2. Calculate the Order Size

Your ordering dimensions must be the OVERALL GUIDE WIDTH + OVERALL GUIDE HEIGHT (including the shutter box). This is the most critical step.

• For a Face Fix (fitting onto the wall around the opening): You must take your structural opening size and add the width of the guide rails to the width, and add the height of the shutter box to the height.
• For a Reveal Fix (fitting between the brickwork): Your overall ordering size will be the tightest measurement of your opening, minus a small fitting tolerance (usually 5-10mm).

Please ensure when ordering for a face fix that you have included the appropriate size shutter box depending on the shutter height. Box Sizes available: 165mm, 180mm, 205mm or 250mm.

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3. Choose Colour

Choose your Curtain, Bottom Slat, Box and Guide Colour to match your property.

Please note there will be a surcharge for non-standard or bespoke colours. Matching the guides and box to the curtain colour is standard practice, but contrasting colours can also be specified.

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4. Method of Operation - Spring and Lock

A counterbalance spring inside the barrel takes the weight of the curtain, allowing you to easily push the shutter up and pull it down by hand. This is ideal for serveries, shopfronts, and commercial doors requiring quick, manual daily access.

5. Guide Rail Type

Select from H17, H25, H30 or H40/S guide rails.

• H30 Guides: Supplied as standard and suitable for most applications.
• H17 & H25 Guides: Available on request for tighter installations. (Note: H17 Guide Rails are suitable for internal use only).
• H40/S Guides: Used where additional security and strength is required. Wind end locks will be fitted to the curtain as standard when this heavy-duty option is selected.

6. Bottom Slat Type

The bottom slat finishes the shutter and houses the locking mechanism. Available options:

• Bottom slat with reinforcing angle
• Bottom slat with rubber seal
• Bottom slat with reinforcing angle and rubber seal (This option will attract a surcharge)

Expert Tip: Opting for the rubber seal in place of the reinforcing angle (a no-cost option) is highly recommended. It accommodates slight unevenness in the floor, provides a softer closure, and helps prevent draughts.

7. Bottom Slat Locks or Shoot Bolts

Choose how you want to secure the shutter:

• Locks (Type A / Type B): Central espagnolette key locks that shoot locking bars into the side guides. The 'Type' determines whether the key cylinder is on the inside, outside, or both sides.
• Shoot Bolts (Type A / Type B): Simple internal sliding padbolts located at the bottom corners. Ideal if the shutter only needs to be locked from the inside.
• Not Required: If securing via an alternative method.

8. Installation - Internal or External

Specify whether the shutter will be fitted inside or outside the building. External shutters require proper silicone sealing around the box and guides during installation to ensure weatherproofing.

9. Guide Rail Fixing - Left and Right

How will the guides be attached to your building?

• Face Fix: Fixed flat against the face of the wall, completely outside the opening aperture.
• Reveal Fix: Fixed between the brickwork or structural opening.
• Undrilled: Select this if you prefer your installers to drill the fixing holes on-site for custom alignment.

10. Removable Guides Required - Yes or No

Usually "No" for standard windows and doors. Removable guides are typically only required on corner shopfronts or wide continuous counters where the vertical guide rails need to be lifted out of the way during trading hours.

11. Vision Slats - Vented or Unvented

If you require light or airflow through the curtain:

• Not Required: Solid curtain (Standard).
• Unvented: Punched vision slats with clear polycarbonate glazing inserts to allow light transmission while keeping out the weather.

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