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BECOMES A
SMART FILM INSTALLER

In-depth guidance and continuous support

QUALIFY AS A FILM INSTALLER

STEPS

SFI builds lasting partnerships with film installers. We offer in-depth guidance and continuous support throughout the smart film installation process on existing windows.

In order to qualify as a Film Installer, we recommend the following steps:
This installation is DRY Stick and it usually takes for an experienced film installer 3-4 installations to reach the optimal installation quality.

INSTALLATION OF ADHESIVE FILM
HAS 4 MAIN PARTS

01 | Unpacking & Testing the Film

Open the box carefully and put all films on the long table.
Connect each film to the power via the transformer and verify all work fine.

03 | Connecting to Power

Connecting a 48 VAC transformers with remote or switch or both.
Need to weld film wires to the power

02 | Sticking Expertise

It is a DRY stick…no water allowed; Industrial Alcohol 90% is allowed
Need to clean the glass and film stick side very well, like 2/3 of installation time is glass cleaning
Installer needs patience and persistence, not every technical guy fits…
To stick the film edge you may need a hair fan to soften the film

04 | Visual & Profiles

Client usually expects you to handle not only the film stick but also the frame
It is recommended to have a film edge under the frame or the rubber.
If not possible to hide the film edge under the frame, look for creative ways to hide it with a tape or a panel.

02 | Sticking Expertise

It is a DRY stick…no water allowed; Industrial Alcohol 90% is allowed
Need to clean the glass and film stick side very well, like 2/3 of installation time is glass cleaning
Installer needs patience and persistence, not every technical guy fits…
To stick the film edge you may need a hair fan to soften the film

04 | Visual & Profiles

Client usually expects you to handle not only the film stick but also the frame
It is recommended to have a film edge under the frame or the rubber.
If not possible to hide the film edge under the frame, look for creative ways to hide it with a tape or a panel.

BEFORE installation of adhesive film, please read carefully our Installation Guide

IN ORDER TO BE QUALIFIED AS A FILM INSTALLER, WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING STEPS

Buy several A4 size samples, ready to plug in to the power.
With these samples you may achieve the following:
Showing to potential clients and customers
Sticking over a glass

Making several pilots over in your offices

For that purpose, it is recommended:

Choosing ~5 small size windows in your office with access to power.
Reduce 3mm from each of the 4 sides.
If need to cut in for handles or hinges, make a drawing and we will make the cuts

Our shipment to you will include:

Film cut per your size with wires already prepared
Transformer – output 48/60 VAC – switch + remote
Squeezers – tool to make the stick
Leftover films to train
Installation Guide/Video/Tips
Neutral No Alkoxy No ACID Silicone. Silicone MUST be one of these (no warranty for using other brand):
Dow Corning: 795, 799, 995, 1199
Toshiba: 83, 381