This is a side-loading frame. That means that one side of the picture frame must be taken off. This allows the glazing, matting, and backboard to be removed so that the artwork can be mounted.
Step 1 - Remove the spring clips, which hold the picture frame contents against the front of the frame. Press the top of the clip down with you fingers and slide them out from under the edge of the picture frame. Be careful when removing them because they are spring-loaded and can pop up.
Step 2 – Remove one side of the frame. Using a flat head screwdriver, loosen one screw in the corner mounts at both ends of the side you chose to remove.
***** WARNING ***** The edges of the frame pieces can be sharp. It is recommended that you use gloves while handling them.
Step 3 – Remove the glazing, mat, and backboard from the frame.
Step 4 – Mount the picture to the mat or backboard with rice-paper hinges or acid free tape. We recommended you only mount the picture at a couple of points along the top. The picture and the mat or backboard will not expand and contract equally through temperature changes. This can cause waves to form in the picture if it is fixed too securely to the backboard or mat.
Step 5 – Remove the protective covering from both sides of the glazing. Make sure the area you are working in is clean and free of dust. Static may build up on the glazing causing it to attract dust and other loose debris. We leave the protective coating on during shipment to ensure the glazing arrives in perfect condition.
*****WARNING ***** The acrylic glazing is sensitive to scratching. DO NOT USE window cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds, or solvents such as acetone, gasoline, or lacquer thinner to clean it. Dry or gritty cloths may cause surface scratches. Soft, damp, and lint free, cleaning cloths such as 3M Scotch-Brite High Performance Cleaning Cloth should be used with light pressure and clean water. Dry or dust with soft damp cloth or chamois.
Step 6 – Insert the glazing, mat, and backboard back into the frame.
Step 7 – Replace the spring clips on each side of the frame. Larger frames are shipped with extra clips that you can install at this time.
Step 8 – Insert the hanging wire mounts into the appropriate sides of the frame. You may need to loosen the screw in the mount before you can insert it into the groove on the back of the picture frame. Tighten the screw on each mount to secure them in place.
Step 9 – Attach the hanging wire to the wire mounts and tie it off.
Step 10 – Attach the wall corner protectors to the two lower corners of the metal picture frame.
Step 11 – Hang your beautiful artwork!
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