1. Surveying
1a. Check that the opening is defect free
and that there is no more than a 10mm
variance on the diagonal measurements.
1b. Measure the opening at three points
on the width and height. The smaller of
each is the measurement that is used to
determine the aperture size.
1c. When ordering, please specify the
standard manufacturing size (which ideally
is the aperture, less 10mm height and
width).
1d. Check that the internal dimensions of
the opening allow the full opening of the
door, and that the door will not be impeded
by plaster, render or floor covering.
2. Pre-installation
2a. Check the specification
Before commencing the installation,
make sure that the doorset delivered is
as required and as specified on the order
acknowledgement documentation. Doors
not matching the order acknowledgement
will not be accepted for return if they have
been cut into or otherwise reworked.
Check for damage in transit.
Any damage must be reported within
the timescales stated in the Terms and
Conditions in the current Premdor
Range Guide.
2b. Check the fitments
Secured by Design doorsets are supplied
fully prepared with three point espagnolette
lock, ironmongery and fittings. Some
components may be supplied loose for
site fixing. Please check all packaging
carefully to avoid any item being discarded
in error.
Cill thresholds when ordered are also
supplied loose for on site fitting. Where the
customer or installer uses components
not supplied by us, we strongly advise that
these be of high qualityand fully guaranteed
by the supplier.
In the case of letterplates, they must be
correctly fire rated, sleeved and draught-
proofed. Poor fitting or lower quality fitments
may result in draughts or defects, which
diminish the heat retention capability and
durability of the doorset and may invalidate
the guarantees.
3. Installation of doorsets
3a. Check the dimensions
Make sure that the opening is of suitable
size for the doorset. The dimensions
of the opening should be at least 5mm
greater than the outer dimensions of the
doorset on all four sides. Take several
measurements of the width and height to
ensure that the dimensions are constant.
Do not force the doorset into position as
distortion or damage may occur.
Softwood and hardwood doorframes may
be planned slightly to make them fit.
The Ecoframe door frame cannot be
planned to fit. If the Ecoframe doorset will
not fit the opening the opening must be
adjusted to accommodate the Ecoframe.
3b. Installing
The doorset must be installed as a
complete unit. Use the door as a template
to “square” the door frame position,
removing it only to allow for final fixing,
decoration or protection. All packers
between door and frame should be left in
situ while fitting and only removed once
frame has been fitted squarely into opening.
3c. Important notes
• Regardless of fixing method – screws,
bolts, or straps – packing must be
inserted between the frame and the wall
at the fixing point. This will avoid frame
distortion.
• It is also important to ensure that a
packing piece is placed immediately
behind the three lock striker plates where
they are positioned in the frame.
• Frame to wall fixings must be made
immediately above and below the three
striker plates and above and below the
three hinges. i.e. four fixings per side.
See diagram on page 4.
• After fixing is complete, ensure that the
door makes full and uniform contact with
the edge seals. Check the diagonals
and ensure that no distortion or twisting
has occurred during installation. Check
also that the door does not “bind” on the
frame when it is being opened or closed.
• We recommend the use of plastic
sheathed fixing bolts (M10 x 100mm min).
• Where fixing bolts are used, the holes
should be predrilled through the frame at
the distances shown in the diagram on
page 4.
• For a timber frame or Ecoframe use an
ordinary drill to make a clearance hole in
the frame and then a suitable masonry
bit to drill 100mm into masonry.
• With a suitable masonry drill, bore a hole
100mm into the masonry. Take care not
to over tighten when screwing home as
this may cause cracking and distortion.
• After final fitting gaps between door
frame and wall must be filled with
suitable fire resistant infill and
sealant capping.
Please note, some movement within timber
door leaves may occur after installation.
3d. Finishing of doorset installation
Make sure that the door leaf opens and
closes properly and the locking system
operates smoothly. Also check that edge
seals make full contact with the door at
all points. If needed the keeps can be
adjusted using a T15 Torx bit.
For Secured by Design doorsets, the
handles supplied can be fitted to give
either split spindle or solid spindle mode
of operation. Please read the instructions
supplied with the door handles.
Where possible users should engage
the three security door bolts by lifting the
handle when the door is in the closed
position. We recommend that this is done
even if it is left unlocked. Not only is this
good security practice when locked but it is
essential to ensure a good perimeter seal.
Unfinished doorsets should be painted
immediately after installation using a
good quality paint system in accordance
with the paint manufacturer’s instructions.
This should be a three coat system -
primer, basecoat and topcoat.
Ecoframe is supplied fully finished
in white and does not need painting.
The door may however need painting.
The protective film on the Ecoframe should
be removed as soon as possible after
installation.
Please read the following guidelines in full before beginning the installation...
Installation Guide
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