The Spiffy Clip hardware is designed for ease of use and speed of installation. There are, however, a few key practices that ensure a secure and lasting installation.
1. First, assemble the two parts of the Spiffy Clips. Simply insert the straight portion of the hook into the hole in the washer. Note that the washer can only be inserted one way. Do not rock or wiggle the parts to get them together. This may deform the washer and prevent it from holding tight. It is best to just grip the wire firmly, close to the straight end, and push them together.
2. Insert the wire only far enough to provide room to grip it with pliers, later.
3. Next, bend one to three inches of screen to a few degrees beyond 90, pointing inward where it will meet the roofing material. The most readily available straight edge for this bending is, of course, a module frame.
4. This bend adds rigidity to the screen, customizes the vertical height, and allows it to rest in place before attachment. This preliminary height needs to be 1/2 - 3/4 inch taller than the desired finished installation height.
5, 6, 7. While exerting downward and inward pressure on the screen, insert the Spiffy Clip hook into the opening closest to the bottom edge of the module frame. Turn the hook and pull, catching the hook on the lip on the under side of the module frame.
8. Grab the wire with pliers and hold firm while pushing the washer into position. Do not pull outward on the wire as this may deform the hook itself.
9. Trim the excess wire from the clip.
10. The clip does hold the screen against the module, but more importantly, it prevents the screen from moving upward, maintaining downward pressure against the roof. With proper installation, friction of the screen against the roofing material makes the bottom of the screen immovable in either direction.
