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3. Using a 24-inch Box Level, check the level of the floor where the door is to be located.
4. Use the 24-inch Box Level and adjust the Levelers on the bottom of the Door Frame so that the
Door Frame will stand vertical and square to the floor.
Note:
Do not extend levelers beyond the gasket attached to the base of the door.
Leveler
Gasket
Gasket
5. When the Door Frame Assembly is in position and aligned to the Door Frame, continue to hold it
vertical with the Door closed. Check the Door Frame and make sure that the Frame edges that will
mate with the Wall panels are plumb.
6. If the Frame is not plumb, carefully tilt the Frame to allow access to the Levelers.
a. Start with the Levelers retracted as far as possible.
b. On the corner that is lowest, extend the Leveler until the Frame is plumb when resting on the
floor.
7. Once the Door Frame is plumb, unlock the Door with the key that is taped to the Leverset.
a. Open the Door 90-degrees.
b. Place a 3/4-inch block under the outermost corner of the Door Leaf to support the Door weight.
Do not place the block under the sweep seal.
c. Using the 24-inch Box Level, make sure that the Door Frame hinge
side is plumb (measured on the inner or outer face of the Door Frame).
d. If necessary, add or remove shims under the leveling block until the
Door Frame is plumb.
Leaf
Leveling Block
Door Frame
