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Porthole Installation Guide C:
With fastening visible on both sides

This guide describes the installation of portholes and vision panels with fastening visible on both sides. This version is suitable for frames made of aluminium or stainless steel L-profile.

In this version, the fastening elements are visible on both sides. The key factors are a securely fixed first ring, a centrally aligned glass pane, even gap dimensions and controlled tightening of the screws.

Installation diagram explained interactively

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Technical drawing for the installation guide for portholes and vision panels Version C

Installation in six clear steps

From fixing the first ring to the finished glazing: the following steps guide you safely through the installation of Version C.

01

Fix the first ring

Position one of the two rings, the mounting frame with sleeve nuts and fitted plastic sleeves, on one side of the cut-out and temporarily fix it with adhesive tape.

Important: The ring must sit cleanly against the surface and must not move during the subsequent installation steps. A stable starting position makes later alignment and screw fastening easier.
02

Insert the glass pane centrally

Insert the glass pane centrally into the cut-out and loosely clamp it with three to four small wooden blocks. The blocks are secured with silicone to prevent them from slipping.

Recommended dimensions for the spacer blocks:

  • Width: 10 to 15 mm
  • Length: according to the leaf thickness
  • Height: approximately half the clearance between glass and cut-out
Installation goal: The glass pane should sit centrally, but must not be under tension. Blocks that are set too tightly can later cause stress.
03

Screw on the second ring

Insert the second ring, the glazing frame, into the plastic sleeves using the supplied raised countersunk screws and screw it to the mounting frame.

Practical tip: A screw-holding screwdriver is recommended for this step, so that the screws can be guided safely and positioned cleanly.
04

Set the gap dimension for the glazing gasket

Half the distance between the glazing frame and the glass pane is set as the gap clearance for the glazing gasket between the glass pane and the mounting frame. Suitable glazing spacer blocks are used for this purpose.

Suitable glazing spacer blocks:

  • Red: 2 mm
  • Green: 3 mm
  • Yellow: 4 mm
  • Blue: 5 mm
Professional point: The gap dimension should be as even as possible all around. This ensures a clean appearance and makes it easier to insert the gasket evenly.
05

Insert the glazing wedge gasket on the glazing frame

Insert the supplied glazing wedge gasket between the glass pane and the glazing frame. Work evenly and make sure that the gasket sits cleanly in the intended joint.

Clean execution: The gasket should not be twisted, squeezed or overstretched in sections. An even position improves both fit and appearance.
06

Insert the wedge gasket on the mounting frame and remove spacer blocks

Now insert the glazing wedge gasket between the glass pane and the mounting frame. The glazing spacer blocks inserted earlier in step 4 are removed again during this process.

Final check: After removing the spacer blocks, the glass pane should sit securely, centrally and without visible stress in the frame.
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Do not overtighten the screws

The screws may only be tightened until both metal rings sit cleanly against each other. The maximum torque is 1.5 Nm. If the screws are tightened too much, indentation marks may appear on the visible surfaces.

The result

When installed correctly, the result is a cleanly framed vision panel with a centrally positioned glass pane, even glazing and fastening visible on both sides as a clear technical design element.

Further technical information

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