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Part No. OT2515. Revision 9 - March 2016

DISCLAIMER

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED FOR 

PROFESSIONAL GARAGE DOOR INSTALLERS

Note: All references are taken from inside looking out.

Substrate fasteners are not included, the recommended 

fasteners and high wind compliant Storm-Shield  fasteners can 

be downloaded from the installation section on the B&D website  

Panelift

®

 PFT, Panelift

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 PFI,  

B&D Storm-Shield

 PFI and Insul-Shield

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for Panelift B&D Storm-Shield PFI

Page 1: ...te All references are taken from inside looking out Substrate fasteners are not included the recommended fasteners and high wind compliant Storm Shield fasteners can be downloaded from the installation section on the B D website Panelift PFT Panelift Icon PFI B D Storm Shield PFI and Insul Shield INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...assembling the top panel fitting REINFORCING TO B D STORM SHIELD PFI 16 2 8 INSTALLING VERTICAL TRACKS 17 2 9 Adding Panels 18 2 10 Installing Horizontal Tracks 19 2 11 STANDARD SPRING COUNTERBALANCE SYSTEM 21 2 12 fitting B D stOrm shield PFI tracklocks 23 2 13 Large Doors Two piece Shafts 25 2 14 Rear Torsion Installation PFT PFI only 26 2 15 Adding Tension to Spring 28 3 0 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS 2...

Page 3: ...of laceration Wear appropriate PPE Dyneema cut off Gloves Follow instruction explicitly particularly for the installation of windows in some panel 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 hands well clear of the panels Use of hand tools risk of eye injury la...

Page 4: ...S Rear Torsion Small curve 190mm without opener Side room with std door overlap STD single wheels and axles 120mm Smooth track double wheels and axles 130mm 140mm Side room rear torsion 4 8 4 13 cable drums 155mm 5 18 cable drums 195mm Backroom std headroom door only Recommended panel height plus 350mm Minimum panel height plus 100mm Minimum with opener panel height plus 600mm Backroom RTS RTS rea...

Page 5: ...HICK PLASTERBOARD SUBSTRATE TYPE FASTENER REQUIRED WASHER REQUIRED PLUG REQUIRED DRILLED HOLE Ø mm MIN HOLE DEPTH mm Solid Brick 10 MPa Screw Coach 5 16 9TPIx80 Washer Flat M8 Plug Nylon 5 16x80 10 90 Three Hole Brick 30 MPa Screw Anka M8x75 Flange Hex Head Washer 3 8 N A 8 75 Ten Hole Brick 15 MPa Screw Anka M8x75 Flange Hex Head Washer 3 8 N A 8 75 Concrete Block 8 MPa Screw Anka M8x75 Flange He...

Page 6: ...g Nylon 14x70 M10 FK0038 Kit Plug Nylon 14x70 M10 100pk Screw Masonary M10x75 FK0028 Kit Screw Masonary M10x75 100pk Bolt Nut 1 4 1 2 UNC FK0040 Kit Bolt Nut 1 4x1 2 UNC 100pk Bolt Nut 5 16 7 8 UNC FK0041 Kit Bolt Nut 5 16x7 8 UNC 100pk 6 Panelift PFT Panelift Icon PFI B D Storm Shield PFI and Insul Shield Installation Instructions Revision 9 March 2016 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON FASTENERS The insta...

Page 7: ...b spacers For parts boxes refer to PFT and B D Storm Shield PFI charts as there will be more than one box depending on the model and options 1 to 4 springs Panel Reinforcing refer to chart below 1 5 PARTS CHECKLIST Reo Assignment all doors Panel Count Width ranges from to mm 1800 3500 3505 4500 4505 5000 5005 5400 5405 5600 5605 5800 5805 6000 6005 6200 6205 6400 6405 6600 Panelift PFT 3 0 1 2 3 4...

Page 8: ...C7 BOXPF TC7 PFT Doors Front Torsion Small Radius Curve FTS 250HR available at extra cost Supplementary Parts Box Number of Panels Door Width Break Points mm Blank areas are replaced with single box kits 3 BOXPF TB3 BOXPF TB3 BOXPF TB3 BOXPF TB3 BOXPF TB3 BOXPF TB3 BOXPF TB3 4 BOXPF TB3 BOXPF TB3 BOXPF TB3 BOXPF TB3 BOXPF TB3 BOXPF TB3 BOXPF TB3 5 6 BOXPF TB4 BOXPF TB4 BOXPF TB7 BOXPF TB7 BOXPF TB...

Page 9: ... BOXPF IB4 BOXPF IB4 BOXPF IB4 BOXPF IB4 BOXPF IB7 BOXPF IB7 BOXPF IB7 BOXPF IB7 BOXPF IB7 BOXPF IB8 BOXPF IB8 BOXPF IB8 7 BOXPF IB4 BOXPF IB4 BOXPF IB4 BOXPF IB4 BOXPF IB4 BOXPF IB8 BOXPF IB8 BOXPF IB8 BOXPF IB8 BOXPF IB8 BOXPF IB8 BOXPF IB8 BOXPF IB8 All If Combo Brackets set to NO add BOXPF D2 PFI Doors Rear Torsion Small Radius Curve RTS 200HR Standard Bearing Brackets available at extra cost ...

Page 10: ...A at bottom axle B C D E F ref pg 11 Panelift PFT Single wheel 5mm 95mm 60mm n a 10 5mm Panelift Icon PFI Double wheel 20mm 105mm 70mm 15mm 20 20mm B D Storm Shield PFI Single wheel 5mm 95mm 60mm n a 17 12mm NOTE These measurements allow for final adjustment figure 1 6 2 figure 1 6 1 wheel axle A B C E F D A C B E F A B C E F D A C B E F PFT PFI Final B D Storm Shield PFI with tracklock positionin...

Page 11: ...comened vertical track cut height should be door height minus Standard large curves less 190mm Small curves less 170mm Assemble vertical track bracket wall brackets and tracks together as shown in Figure 2 1 1 Note Figure 2 1 2 when adjusting approximate track clearance from jamb Assemble the rest of the brackets onto the tracks ensuring the V section points away from the wall bracket Before fitti...

Page 12: ...e 1 6 2 on page 10 Parts Needed FIGure 2 2 1 Vertical track assembly The vertical tracks A must be cut as a pair the cut height should be door height minus Large curves less 190mm Small curves less 170mm The long jamb fixing brackets B are marked with a T indicating top do not cut from this end The jamb spacer C is cut to the full height of the assembled track with top track bracket fitted make su...

Page 13: ...fore inserting Insulated Insul Shield Hinge links are in two pieces and clip together when inserted After the next panel has been lowered in place a special screw is inserted to hold in place as shown in Figure 2 3 3 Middle Panels Repeat the process for fitting links pins and wheels and axles to the top of each middle panel FIGURE 2 3 2 Secure hanger using 6 tek screws to each A B C PARTS USED FIG...

Page 14: ...rally straddles the centre of the panel so the reinforcement has to be offset to allow clearance for the installation and operation of the lock Fit the top panel reinforcing as high as possible when windows and automatic openers are fitted refer detail below It is important to secure reinforcing with 2 screws per stile figure 2 4 2 REINFORCING with safety end caps fitted Hinge Pin Hinge Link Exten...

Page 15: ... slots only The additional two fixings will be fitted to the left and right side after the panel is lowered into the tracks and adjusted to vertical The top panel reinforcing should be fitted as high as possible refer Figure 2 6 5 Top Hanger figure 2 6 3 figure 2 6 2 Ensure all tek screws indicated are fitted after adjusting figure 2 6 1 installing top panel figure 2 6 5 2 5 FITTING REINFORCING EN...

Page 16: ...nt is taken from the bottom of the folded safety edge note there is a different measurement for FTL front torsion large curve and FTS front torsion small curve Note Last step line up reo on top panel with the Tracklock bracket figure 2 7 1 figure 2 7 3 K K B REFER TO NOTE TOP PANEL VIEW H REO H G SECTION K K figure 2 7 2 2 7 ASSEMBLING THE TOP PANEL fitting REINFORCING TO B D STORM SHIELD PFI Lowe...

Page 17: ...racket these will hold the tracks in position and allow for minor adjustment All fixings with washers will be fitted after the door is fully adjusted and operating satisfactorily For B D Storm Shield PFI doors refer to the DTCM compliance instructions Ensure the B D Storm Shield pinch point warning stickers are fitted correctly as previously indicated figure 2 8 2 wheel axle A B C E F D A C B E F ...

Page 18: ... Starting at the centre lift the panel enough to insert the link repeat this one at a time for the remaining links Repeat this procedure for all other panels with the exception of the top panel which has externally mounted adjustable metal hangers Figure 2 6 3 these allow for forward and backward adjustment of the top panel When finally adjusted the additional two locking fixings must be added Fig...

Page 19: ...ng track INSTALLING THE SAFETY STOP Track Stop The safety pull cord must always be fitted to the door Pass the cord through the white hinge pin adjust length and tie in a knot at each end Alternatively fit D handle INSTALLING THE SAFETY PULL CORD or D handle Pull Cord figure 2 10 1 Assembling HORIZONTAL Track EQUAL E Q U A L Ensure a washer is used under the wiz nut figure 2 10 2 Bracing Fix to Ce...

Page 20: ... 4 double brace figure 2 10 5 2 These springs are Right Hand Wound and can be identified by the direction of the curled fingers of the Right hand when the thumb is pointing up matching the same direction of the spring end The plugs in these springs are painted Black and go on the left hand side of the door NOTE Red cable drum mounted on the left side standard headroom Springs Drums are now colour ...

Page 21: ...nchor bracket A right hand spring has a black winding plug The winding plugs should face away from the spring anchor bracket see Figure 39 Note It is important to use 2 of the 4 1 inch square necked bolts to secure each side bearing plates in position Refer to page 28 when adding spring tension Cable Drums Red Black Spring Axle Shaft Collar Washer Side Bearing Brackets Spring Anchor Bracket 65mm S...

Page 22: ...e Washer Side Bearing Brackets Spring Anchor Bracket 65mm Items marked as Red are placed on the left hand side of the door looking out black on the right hand side for standard installation DO NOT TIGHTEN YET FIGURE 40 FIGURE 41 Cable Drum marked with Red Paint Winding Plug marked Refer to page 14 Winding Plug marked Refer to page 14 Cable Drum marked with Black Paint Bolt 3 8 Nut 3 8 Washer 3 8 W...

Page 23: ... Jamb Bracket as shown on page 12 The top of the uncut Tracklock should be a snug fit with the bottom of the top track bracket Figure 2 12 3 Attach via the key hole slots and ensure the clearance is correct refer Figure 2 12 2 When satisfied with clearances and operation a minimum of 5 pairs of 1 4 bolts and wiz nuts must be fitted to every metre of track height When finally satisfied fit all subs...

Page 24: ...2 12 7 figure 2 12 4 TOP PANEL HOOK PLATE TOP PANEL TRACKLOCK 8 11 8 11 PROJ VIEW A 10 E DASH LINE INSIDE INDICATES APPROXIMATELY TO CUT HERE FOR SMALL CURVE ADJUST HOOK PLATE ALIGNED WITHIN TRACKLOCK TOP OF VERTICAL TRACK TOP OF PANEL 24 Panelift PFT Panelift Icon PFI B D Storm Shield PFI and Insul Shield Installation Instructions Revision 9 March 2016 ...

Page 25: ...ure 52 for the couple Attach lifting cable to cable drum in the same fashion described on page 23 and adjust as described however a key needs to be inserted into place as shown in Figure 53 when tightening the grub screws the couple should allow some adjustment before tightening the bolts connecting the two axles fully The springs are tensioned in the same fashion as described on page 28 however w...

Page 26: ...he Flat Spring Anchor Brackets as shown in Figure 56 Figure 58 demonstrates a double spring rear torsion installation which like a single spring rear torsion door has the springs mounted off the sides on the Flat Spring Anchor Brackets rather than the centre For both variations the cable drums are mounted on the outside of the track and brackets with the grub screws pointing away from the centre a...

Page 27: ...und the pulley wheel and over to the rear drums Figure 61 Attach the lifting cable to the cable drum by slipping the cable into the slot on the outside groove The ferrule will prevent the cable from coming out Wind the cable by hand turning away from the door in an up and over direction Once the cable is taut slide the cable drum against the end bearing bracket and tighten the 9 5 mm set screws se...

Page 28: ...g WARNING KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF THE SPRING AND THE SPRING WINDING PLUG AT ALL TIMES Double check that the set screws are properly tightened before removing the restraints on the torsion bar Test the balance of the door Put the door into the open position and view along the horizontal tracks Check that the clearance in the vertical tracks 5 10mm is also in the horizontal tracks If you find that the d...

Page 29: ...h the 3 16 or 4 7 mm nuts and washers securing the T Handle in place Next insert the lock guide plate dimples facing away from door followed by the internal handle the lock cam and the second guide plate dimples facing the door Lock together with 3 16 nuts and washers see Figure 3 1 2 Lock Strikes External Lock Handle Internal Lock Handle Lock Cam Lock Guide Plates Lock Cable Washer Nuts Lock Catc...

Page 30: ...m long from a white link pin and fitted one to each side as shown Insert into tracks as shown in Installing Bottom Panel on page 19 The lifting panel is different from that shown on page 12 in that there is no weatherstrip it s part of the taper panel and slots are present to connect to the tapered panel Assemble bottom hanger as shown in Figure A and B on page 13 Modify bottom hanger as in Figure...

Page 31: ... may be too strong too short Replace spring Wrong cable drums for springs too small Replace cable drums Door lifts from the floor and runs away at the top Door is over tensioned Too many turns on spring or wrong spring Ensure that the correct spring is supplied if not replace and that it has the correct number of turns applied Wrong cable drums for spring too small Replace cable drums Door falls t...

Page 32: ...oor is still difficult to operate then your door will need a service to adjust the spring tension and possibly other operational parts of the door This service should only be carried out by an experienced door technician using the correct tools If you have an automatic opener fitted to your door it is particularly important that you ensure the optimum operation of the door otherwise you may reduce...

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