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Series 1

installation instructions

www.bnd.com.au

These instructions are intended for professional  
garage door installers. All references are  
taken from inside looking out.

PART NO: 51621. REVISION 6 - OCTOBER 2016

Summary of Contents for Firmadoor Series

Page 1: ...ies 1 installation instructions www bnd com au These instructions are intended for professional garage door installers All references are taken from inside looking out PART NO 51621 REVISION 6 OCTOBER 2016 ...

Page 2: ... 6 parts checklist 6 2 0 installation 7 2 1 install first bracket 7 2 2 install second bracket 7 2 3 place door on brackets 8 2 4 position door 8 2 5 tension the springs 9 2 6 attaching stop 9 2 7 guides 10 2 8 centre lift lock 11 2 9 final adjustment 12 2 10 to adjust spring tension follow carefully 12 2 11 fixing alternatives 13 3 0 after installation care 14 contents 2 Firmadoor Series 1 Instal...

Page 3: ...rk off the top rung Sharp edges on Door tracks or related jewellery risk of laceration Wear appropriate PPE Dyneema cut off Gloves Follow instruction explicitly particularly for the installation of some parts of the doors as the unrolled cut out edges presents a very sharp edge Pinch points risk of cut puncture or crush injury Wear appropriate PPE and keep hands well clear of pinch points Ensure h...

Page 4: ...lift Add 50mm more if mounted on panels instead of blocks material fastener type s diameter or type length of fastener see note New Solid Brick Coach Bolts Hex Lag Screw combined with wall plugs 5 16 x 1 3 8 x 2 Macplugs wall plugs to suit above 5 16 x 50mm 3 8 x 60mm HLC Sleeve Anchors Dyna Bolts 12mm x 55mm New Hollow Brick HRD VGK or HGK VGS Hex Head Frame Anchors 10mm x 60mm New Solid Concrete...

Page 5: ...gh to support the door If unsure consult builder or professional door installer SIDEROOM A minimum of 75mm 100mm desirable of sideroom is required behind the opening and should extend above the head to allow for bracket fixing Sideroom on one side of 115mm is required if a B D Controll A Door garage door opener is to be fitted now or in the future OBSTRUCTIONS Ensure that the surface where the doo...

Page 6: ...washer for U bolts M 2 counter sunk screws for handle N 2 7mm x 4mm mushroom head screws O 2 4mm x 6mm locking bar screws P 4 10mm washers Q 8 to 12 8mm washers 1 5 tools checklist A professorial installers tool kit is required to install the door You will also need assistance to help you lift the door up safely and carry out some other steps Coach screws are supplied with the door for fitting to ...

Page 7: ...racket should be between 85mm and 100mm up from the lintel If less headroom than shown above or no headroom is available follow the restricted headroom instructions and for appearance purposes fit a false head if necessary d Mark two hole positions using top and bottoms lots of the bracket e Drill both holes then attach bracket using the 50mm x 10mm coach screws and washers supplied or masonry anc...

Page 8: ...n until Step 2 4 c Centering Axle a b BOTTOM RAIL AT 3 O CLOCK Axle Floats in either direction EQUAL EQUAL HOSE Centering Axle a BOTTOM RAIL AT 3 O CLOCK Axle Floats in either direction a Centre the door with the opening while ensuring the floating axle is also centred with the door Do this by lining up previous marks with the hub then lift both the axle and the door together until it is centred w...

Page 9: ...the door 1 turns in a forward direction to apply tension Do not let go as the springs are now tensioned See arrow in Fig a 2 Hold the door firmly NOW cut the plastic wrap along the bottom rail taking care not to damage door surface or weatherseal b Pull the curtain down slowly and carefully position the wooden chock or other appropriate stop as shown in Fig b Take care not to damage door surface T...

Page 10: ...ng 3mm clearance between the inside of the guide and plastic roller guide block f Ensuring guide is plumb drill and fix remaining clips Note if securing to uneven brickwork packers may be required behind clips to prevent them twisting out of square also ensure that clips are positioned on secure bricks g With the top of the 2nd guide level with the first repeat e and f h Remove the chock and slowl...

Page 11: ... slide the end of the locking bars through the locking bar retainers and while holding the bars level mark the side of the guides f Drill and file out a rectangular slot no longer than 25mm and no wider than 10mm Ensure top of slot remains in line with top of locking bar g Slide bars through the guide slot then back onto lock arms Screw on securely using the 4mm x 6mm screws supplied Ensure that l...

Page 12: ...precaution With the door rolled up loosen one U bolt then go to the other end of the door and with a firm hold on the axle with a pipe wrench loosen the second U bolt and move the axle to the right the direction of the arrow in diagram Move the door distance X in diagram Re tighten one of the U bolts before releasing pipe wrench then re tighten the other U bolt If the door is stiff to work or ratt...

Page 13: ...rk with lime mortar is encountered or any doubt exists as to the holding power of the masonry work a timber frame which continues above the head for bracket fixing should be fitted on the back surface of the opening When fixing brackets to timber the heavier coach screws supplied are usually adequate In some cases especially where timber is very soft old or insecure coach bolts should be used 1 al...

Page 14: ...s the grease or oil will clog the nylon woven running strip and spoil the operation of the door An occasional wipe with a cloth dampened with mineral turps or methylated spirits down the inside of each guide is very beneficial in removing any trace of grease or dirt After the guides have been cleaned a silicon spray may be used in the guides Note WD40 or similar oil based sprays are not silicon an...

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