Alpina FlipUp FF-ST Instructions Manual

Brand: Alpina

Model: FlipUp FF-ST

Type: Instructions Manual

This manual is also suitable for

FlipUp FF-RP

Alpina FlipUp FF-ST is a versatile and easy-to-use front-loading frame that allows for quick and convenient poster or graphic changes. Its mitered corners are precisely cut to fit either thin posters or thicker mounted graphics, ensuring a secure hold. The frame features a "security edge" that prevents unauthorized opening, requiring a simple tool to unlock.

With its durable construction, the Alpina FlipUp FF-ST is ideal for displaying graphics in various settings, including offices, retail stores, schools, and public spaces. It can be mounted to flat walls using drywall anchors and No. 6 screws, providing a secure and stable display.

FlipUp frame, model FF-ST finger open style

FlipUp frame, model FF-RP round profile

security edge, fingers can't open, requires

simple tool to open.

Drawing #1

FlipUp

frames - 2 choices

Manufactured by:

Alpina Manufacturing LLC

Tel: 1-800-915-2828

Fax: 1-800-217-9431

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fastchangeframes.com

TRADEMARKS STRICTLY ENFORCED

Close-up view of FlipUp

frame

bottom piece showing tapped

corner with back plates

going into corners

for assembly

Tapped Corner

Back Plate

Make sure to use the back plate

for a strong corner joint when

assembling the 4 frame sides.

“Up” side for the back plate either

has a “B” stamped on its face,

or if no “B”, then “made in USA

AMS” side is the “Up” side.

Thank you for your purchase of the FlipUp

frame.

Changing a poster or any graphics will be fast, easy and convenient for you.

The frame’s miters have been cut to fit either a thin poster or a thicker mounted graphic and this is known by the person

who placed the order for the frames from the factory. Using a graphic thicker or thinner than that for which the frame was

made may cause the miters to bind or have gaps. This is only an appearance matter. The frame works great just the

same. The graphic holding size of the frame may be indicated on a sticker when you flip up the frame edges.

If provided:

Clear Plastic Overlay (may be rolled up if frame was sent un-assembled)

1. CAREFULLY unroll overlay so you don’t damage or dent it

2. Remove the protective masking from both sides of clear window overlay

BACKER sheet (if provided; backer is not necessary in most cases and is an option only)

This may be a black or white plastic sheet OR it may be a second clear overlay sheet which you

can use as a backer. For use as a backer, leave on the protective masking and you’ll have a

second clear overlay to switch out with the first one in the event it gets scratched, bent or dirty.

For Mounting the FlipUp

frame to your wall:

After assembling frame you must mount it by screwing to a flat wall. Whether your frame has a backer or not,

it must be mounted tight to your wall so that the wall acts as the backing support for the frame. Use drywall

anchors and No. 6 screws; they may have been included with your frame. You can also purchase these at

your local hardware store. Use a bubble level before screwing to wall so that frame is mounted straight.

If you’re mounting the frame to a bumpy or rough wall such as brick or stucco, you’ll need a backer if you’ll be

displaying thinner graphic materials, such as, poster paper if one has not been enclosed here. Otherwise you

don’t need the backer if mounting on a flat wall, or are displaying graphics printed on thicker material, such as

10 mils (.10”) or thicker.

Drawing #2a

Instructions for FlipUp

front-loading frame

Manufactured by: Tel: 1-800-915-2828 e-mail: [email protected]

Alpina Manufacturing LLC Fax: 1-800-217-9431 www.fastchangeframes.com

Use dual corners for this frame

1. Open all four frame edges.

TRADEMARKS STRICTLY ENFORCED

Drawing #2c

FlipUp

front load frame graphic

installation

Manufactured by:

Alpina Manufacturing LLC

Tel: 1-800-915-2828

Fax: 1-800-217-9431

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fastchangeframes.com

Models FF-ST or FF-RP

2. Insert graphic in holding

cavity.

3. Make sure graphic is aligned

properly. Then, flip down top

frame edge, then the

remaining three edges.

4. Snap corners down into alignment

by pushing slightly outward on both

frame edges as you rotate down.

Push corners down into alignment

- they should "snap down."

1. Insert chisel-style tool under frame edge

and pry up gently.

2. Use your fingers to lift up frame edge

all the way.

Round profile prevents opening of the frame

with fingers.

Protects your insert from tampering / theft.

TRADEMARKS STRICTLY ENFORCED

Drawing #3

Opening "round profile" security

FlipUp

frame

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Alpina Manufacturing LLC

Tel: 1-800-915-2828

Fax: 1-800-217-9431

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fastchangeframes.com

Model FF-RP

Drawing #4

Profile Dimensions

Manufactured by:

Alpina Manufacturing LLC

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fastchangeframes.com

Tel: 1-800-915-2828

Fax: 1-800-217-9431

2006

TRADEMARKS STRICTLY ENFORCED

1. Slide frame sections together and

tighten down screws.

Tools needed: 1/8 hex drive or flat-head screwdriver.

Assembles in seconds!

Drawing #5

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Alpina Manufacturing LLC

Tel: 1-800-915-2828

Fax: 1-800-217-9431

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fastchangeframes.com

Directions for joining longer frame

sections with the "joiner strap." ?

for FlipUp

frame

Patent Pending

For low cost shipping, and to avoid

damage, frame sides longer than 72"

are sent in 2 sections which join with

the "joiner strap."

Using this joiner strap, we can ship

easy to assemble frames in any size

you want:

10 foot, 20', 30' or longer frame

sides!

When your frame is

closed, the hairline seam

is hardly noticeable.

Option 1

"Screw down Option" - patent pending

(for FlipUp

frame only)

Screw down option so all 4 edges of frame are tightened down

onto insert to prevent theft or wind blow out. Also great for use

on moving vehicles since you can use less expensive, thinner

inserts, and the insert won't "rattle" inside the frame.

Accommodates inserts up to .270" thick. Use security screws,

or can use regular screws, your choice.

2 front mounted security screws.

Benefits:

Easy and fast removal of

screws with hand or

cordless tools. Great for

frequent insert changes.

Option 3c

Removable frame edge

(for Slide-In

frame only)

Must remove frame edge to load or remove inserts.

2 front mounted security screws (also we can provide

headed or headless screws that can be opened with

common tools)

TRADEMARKS STRICTLY ENFORCED

Drawing #6a

Security / Anti-Tamper options

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Alpina Manufacturing LLC

Tel: 1-800-915-2828

Fax: 1-800-217-9431

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fastchangeframes.com

Wall

Blocker screw prevents

insert from being "slid out"

Option 3a

Blocker

screw

(for Slide-In

frame only)

Super fast insert changes, no frame

parts to remove. Blocker screw to

prevent theft of insert. This is simply

a center mounted security screw

(or can be a regular or headless

screw) in the slide-in portion of the

frame. Blocks the insert from being

"slid out."

For model FF-ST finger open style

or FF-RPround security profile

- standard width or wide profiles

TRADEMARKS STRICTLY ENFORCED

Drawing #6b

Security Screws and Tools

Manufactured by:

Alpina Manufacturing LLC

Tel: 1-800-915-2828

Fax: 1-800-217-9431

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fastchangeframes.com

PER DRAWING 6a:

Option 1, Option 3a, Option 3c security add-ons

The security options on Drawing 6a will require tools as shown here.

We use “Pin in TORX” tamper resistant screws that can open with only a special

security tool. Pin in HEX style screws are also available upon request.

Insert Bit to remove TORX security

screws. Has 1/4” shank to use with

manual or cordless power drivers.

Fastest way to spin out the screws,

but you must provide your own

holder for this bit.

L Key to remove TORX

security screws.

Hand operated.

Pin in TORX security screw

Drawing #7

Manufactured by:

Alpina Manufacturing LLC

Tel: 1-800-915-2828

Fax: 1-800-217-9431

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fastchangeframes.com

Slide-In

frame - hidden open edge ?

Your insert slides in through

hidden open slot. Hidden slot can

be on top or on side of frame.

Super fast insert changes, no frame parts to remove.

Slide-In

frames can accept insert

material up to .250" thick. Each edge

of your graphic/insert is covered by

3/8" ~ .375" of frame front face edges.

If screwing frame to wall, maximum thickness of all

insert materials is 3/16" or .1875", because the

protruding screw heads on the inside cavity of the frame

take away from some of the insert space.

Frame can be mounted to wall by screwing

to wall (most secure method) or by adhering

to wall with double sided tape.

Read below only if you'll be applying

BLACK Slide-In

frame to wall with

double-sided tape:

If applying BLACK powder coated frame to wall with a quality high tack double-sided foam adhesive, you MUST clean back

flanges very thoroughly with rubbing or denatured alcohol. Or also, for better adhesion, scuff up area where you will place

double sided tape by roughing up with fine sandpaper, then clean with alcohol.

You must do this for the black only so that the double-sided tape won't fall off frame, for BLACK frames only.

Hole Positions

Mounting Flanges for screwing to wall,

or we can add wire, hangers, etc.

For wall mounting, use the correct

anchor for either drywall or concrete

and a No.6 screw.

Do Not use larger than a No. 6 screw

because the head of screw will be "too

high/big" and will interfere with sliding

in the backer and graphic for the frame.

Use a round or pan head screw.

Do not use a flat head "countersink"

screw because the protruding edges of

head may snag the backer or graphic

as you slide it in.

Design Patents and Trademarks

Strictly Enforced. Slide-In frame

designs and shapes are proprietary

May not have holes.

Depends on frame size

and how mounted.

Drawing #8

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Alpina Manufacturing LLC

Tel: 1-800-915-2828

Fax: 1-800-217-9431

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fastchangeframes.com

Slide-In

frame - Assembly ?

TRADEMARKS STRICTLY ENFORCED

Install the metal corners into the 2

/ deeper

channel for the side of frame where your

graphic slides into.

This leaves the "hidden" open gap where your

graphic will slide into.

The corners for the bottom of frame

should be screwed into the 2nd / deeper

channel of frame side for best results

Bottom of frame

Top or graphic loading side

TRADEMARKS STRICTLY ENFORCED

Drawing #9

Measuring Methods / Graphic Thickness / Wall Mounting

Manufactured by:

Alpina Manufacturing LLC

Tel: 1-800-915-2828

Fax: 1-800-217-9431

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fastchangeframes.com

WIDTH

LENGTH

GRAPHIC

SIZE*

*Actual size of

graphic. Frame

edges cover

perimeter of

graphic.

WIDTH

LENGTH

SIZE*

*Outer

dimensions of

frame

WIDTH

LENGTH

LIVE

AREA*

*Portion of

graphic that is

viewable

Measuring methods

for frames:

Wall Mount Instructions:

Mounting Holes

FlipUp

Frame

The enclosed wall mount anchors can be used

to mount your frames on drywall, plaster,

concrete, solid block, and brick.

1. Using a bubble level, make sure frame is

level on wall. With marker, mark a minimum

of two holes on each side of frame for your

screw locations.

2. Drill a pilot hole with 3/16” diameter drill bit;

insert and gently hammer in plastic anchors

into holes.

3. Place frame on wall over hole mounts and

screw in.

Mounting holes are in the channel on FlipUp

frames and on inner flanges on Slide-In

frames.

You may add different or additional holes for

your special mounting needs.

Mounting Holes

Slide-In

Frame

Graphic Thickness

We need to know the approx. thickness of graphic materials going into the frame.

Thus, we need to know whether you’re using a thin poster, or a thicker mounted graphic up to .250” maximum. We then cut

the frames to best fit your graphic thickness so that the frame sides close down on your graphic as nicely as possible, to

avoid big gaps at the miters.

You can order your frames by one of the 3 methods below.

You can order by whatever dimension or measuring method is most important to your

project.

Most popular is by “Graphic Size” –that is, the frame is made to hold your particular

size graphic. OD Size and Live Area are typically used if you’re printing your own

graphics. If you order this way, you must print/trim your graphic so that it matches the

Graphic Size shown for the OD Size or Live Area you’ve chosen.

The on-line quoting system will show ALL 3 measurements, regardless of how you

order the frames. So, make sure the other measurements are acceptable to you

before you place order, or contact us.

TRADEMARKS STRICTLY ENFORCED

Overlays = Protect and enhance the beauty of your graphic. Clear plastic protective overlay windows are approx. 20

mils/ .020" thick or 40 mils thick for larger frames. Overlays are PETG plastic and are flexible, super clear high grade

plastic that will not crack and are ideal for use in these frames. You can also use your own acrylic style "overlay" if you

wish.

Backers = Black styrene plastic, 40 mil / .040" thick, for a very thin profile frame. Backers are.125” thick for Slide-In

frames. Other backer options available.

For FlipUp frames

The overlay windows will protect your graphic and enhance its appearance.

But, the overlays and backers are separately priced options and are not mandatory for the frame.

The FlipUp frame grips your graphic on all 4 edges and the wall acts as the "backer" -since the graphic lies in the frame

cavity -flat against the wall. But it's your choice to have a backer, as it may help smooth out a thin poster graphic, or if

you're mounting frame to an uneven surface. Thicker mounted graphics don't need a backer.

An option is to purchase 2 overlays for a frame. 1 would act as the "backer" and then can be switched out with the front

overlay when it gets damaged or worn. For larger frames, the overlay and backer are sent rolled up. They quickly flatten

out once placed in the frame.

For Slide-In frames

Typically, you'll need an overlay and backer for this frame.

The poster graphic is "sandwiched" between the overlay and backer and then "slid" into the frame.

You will need the overlay and backer to retain the poster in the frame, since this frame does not “grip”

the poster on all 4 sides as the FlipUp frame does.

If using a thicker-rigid-mounted graphic, you don't need the overlay and backer, unless you want the overlay to protect

and/or enhance the image.

Slide-In Backers = Typically 3mm / .125" thick corrugated black plastic.

Frames are usually sent assembled when 22" x 28" and smaller, and un-assembled when larger. Frame assembly is fast

and easy, instructions and corner hardware are included, takes a few minutes. For larger un-assembled frames, if you

purchase the overlay and backer, they would be sent "rolled up" in a box. After the frame is assembled, the un-rolled

backer/overlay is installed and will quickly flatten out..

Overlay Backer

Drawing #10 Overlays and Backers

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Alpina Manufacturing LLC

Tel: 1-800-915-2828

Fax: 1-800-217-9431

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fastchangeframes.com

Maximum size available for overlays

and backers are 48” x 72”

Alpina FlipUp FF-ST Instructions Manual

Brand: Alpina

Model: FlipUp FF-ST

Type: Instructions Manual

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FlipUp FF-RP

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