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GT300-350-8300-8350OpusOverheadConcealedSwingDoorInstallationManual
Rev 5-23-18
P/N C-00175
CHAPTER 6: INSTALL THE SIDE LOAD DOOR FRAME
SECTION 6 .1: Prep the Jamb Tubes
1. Measure the full height of existing Swing door.
2. Obtain (1) Jamb Drilling Template provided by NABCO.
3. Place the Jamb Drilling Template at the top of Jamb Tube so it is flush. Align the center to the previously drawn center mark.
4. Adhere the Jamb Drilling Template to each Jamb Tube. The Jamb Drilling Template is removable.
Figure 19 Adhere Jamb Drilling Template
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Line marking
Center of Jamb Tube
Jamb Drilling Template
5. Drill (4) .391 diameter holes through (4) clearly marked (A)s on the Template. Countersink each screw hole.
6. Obtain (4) Rivnuts provided by NABCO. Install (1) Rivnut into each drilled .391 hole.
7. Drill (1) 1-1/4 inch diameter hole through (1 of 2) clearly marked (B)s on the Template to allow incoming 120 VAC Power.
a. The 120 VAC incoming power must be routed through the Strike Jamb, only.
8. Remove the Template from the Strike Jamb, then adhere same Template to the Pivot Jamb. Repeat steps.
SECTION 6 .2: Install the Header to Jamb Tubes
1. Determine which Jamb tube is the Pivot Jamb and the Strike Jamb.
X
Swing door pivots on side of Pivot Jamb.
X
Swing door locks on side of Strike Jamb.
2. Position each Jamb tube at both sides of the Header. Be sure to orientate the frame in relation to the outside of
building/room.
Figure 20 Layout Header and Jamb Tubes
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Top of Header
Rough
Opening
Interior Side of Building
Jamb Tube
ON
3. Secure Header to both Jamb Tubes with (8) 1/4-20 x 3/4 inch Hex Head Cap Screws and (8) 1/4 inch Star Washers from the
Parts bag provided within the Header.
Figure 21 Secure Bottom Load Header to Jamb Tubes
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Jamb Tube
Header
