Amerimax Metal Gutter System Planning Checklist User Manual

							Measure  your  project  and  use  tables  below  to  determine 
quantities
PlanningInstallation
Metal Gutter System
Select Your Gutter Components
Use chart below to fill in quantity of each item needed to complete your job. 
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Tools Required
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Pencil
Tape measure
String
LevelWork gloves
Pliers
Hammer
Ladder
Tin snips
Eye protectionScrewdriver
Hack saw
Drill
Gutter ComponentsTotal Length
50 ft75 ft100 ft 120 ft140 ft150 ft160 ft170 ft180 ft 200 ft
Gutter Lengths 5810 12141516171820
Seamers 47911 131415161719
Outlets (1 per 40 ft) 1233444455
Hangers 253750607075808590100
Inside/Outside Miters As needed - 90 degree only
Downspout ComponentsTotal Number of Downspouts12345
Elbows 36912 15
Downspout Bands 246810
Downspout Extensions 12345
Flex-A-Spout
® or Extend-A-Spout®1 2345
(Note: Items not in-stock available through Special Order, see an Associate for details.)
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1. Measure•   
Tack string to 
fascia as a guide 
and level (A)
•   Lower string 
toward Downspout 
location
•   Slope ¼ inch per 10 feet of gutter (Fig. 1.1)
4. Attach 
Mitres
•   At corners of 
house, attach 
Mitre to gutter with 
Seamers
•    Apply Gutter Sealant to inside of Mitre 
joint and Seamer connections (Fig. 4.1)
6. Accessories•   Use  Downspout 
Extension, Splashblock, 
Dripper Flipper, Flex-A-Spout
® or Extend-
A-Spout™ to get water further away from 
foundation (Fig. 5.4)
•    Use Strainers and Diamond Gutter Shield 
or Gutter Guards to prevent leaves and 
debris from clogging Gutters
•    Use Drip Edge under shingles to prevent 
runoff from flowing between fascia and 
Gutter
•  
For Outlet use:
    -    trace the small 
end of Outlet on 
the outside of 
Gutter
    -   drill a pilot hole 
and cut with tin snips (Fig. 5.1).
•   Join Downspouts and Elbows by fitting 
smaller crimped end into larger end of next 
piece
•   Force parts together tightly
•   Secure with Sheet metal screws
•   Attach an A 
or B Elbow 
at bottom to 
direct water 
away from 
foundation 
(Fig. 5.2)
•    Fasten 
Downspouts 
snugly against 
wall with 2 
Bands per 10 
foot section
•    Fasten Bands 
with nails 
or screws 
(Fig. 5.3)
2. Assemble 
Gutter
•   Begin at end 
opposite from 
Downspout
•    Apply Gutter 
Sealant to end cap, attach to Gutter
•   Join Gutter lengths using Seamers (Fig. 2.1)
3. Install 
Hangers
•    Use one Hanger 
for every 24 inch of 
gutter
•    Every 18 inch, for 
heavy ice and snowload areas (Fig. 3.1)
5. Attach Downspouts•   Connect Downspouts to Gutter with an 
End with Drop or an Outlet
•   Connect End with Drop with a Seamer
•   Apply Gutter Sealant to End with Drop 
and Seamer 
•    If at end of run, connect End Cap to end 
with Drop
Fig. 5.3
Fig. 5.4
Fig. 5.2
1/2 in.
1/4 in.
10 ft.
A
Fig. 1.1
orFig. 2.1
18in.-24in.
18in.-24in.
12in.
Fig. 3.1
Appl y SeamerMate®
Apply SeamerMate® inside center seam
Fig. 4.1
Fig. 5.1
Before beginning gutter installation, remove old gutters. Replace or repair fascia if needed.
# Description Quantity
A Gutter - 10 ft.
B Downspout - 10 ft. (2 x 3 or 3 x 4)
C Inside mitre 
D Outside mitre 
E Right end cap
F Left end cap
G Seamer 2-pack - easiest, best way to connect gutters
H Hidden hanger with screw 
I Fascia bracket or snap lok fascia bracket
J Screw and ferrule
K Hidden hanger
L Hidden hanger with roof strap
M End with drop
N Front “A” elbow (2 x 3 or 3 x 4)
O Side “B” elbow (2 x 3 or 3 x 4)
P A to B elbow
Q Downspout band metal or plastic
R Gutter Sealant
S Downspout extension
T Wide flange outlet metal or plastic
U Sheet metal screws - 8 pack
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