NOTE:
Center hinge(s) use #1 graduated end hinges at each pre-drilled or vertical stile loca-
tion. The pre-drilled locations are located at the top rails on the inside of the section surface.
NOTE:
Some struts also may or may not have holes in them. If they don’t, then prior to
installing the strut and hinge to the section surface, you may have to drill a 3/16” hole for the
appropriate fastener on one or both sides of the strut legs.
Place the Intermediate I section face down on a couple of sawhorses or flat clean/ smooth
surface. Using the appropriate graduated end hinges for the ends and depending on the
width of your door, enough center hinge(s) for each pre-drilled hole location(s). Starting at
the upper left hand corner of the Intermediate section. Position the lower hinge leaf of the
appropriate graduated end hinge onto the upper corner of the Intermediate section. Align the
slots of the lower hinge leaf with the pre-drilled holes in the Intermediate section. Next, lay a
long strut over the lower hinge leaf and over the top rail of the Intermediate section. Center
the long strut from side to side.
FOR GRADUATED END HINGES:
IF YOU HAVE 2” LONG STRUTS:
Lay the leg of the long strut over the bottom hole of the
lower hinge leaf and the Intermediate section. Center the long strut from side to side. Attach
the upper slot of the graduated end hinge to the Intermediate section using (1) 1/4” - 20 x
3” carriage bolt and (1) 1/4” - 20 flange hex nut or (1) 1/4” - 20 x 1-3/8” bolt. Next attach
the bottom hole of the graduated end hinge to the upper leg of the strut to the Intermediate
section using (1) 1/4” - 20 x 3” carriage bolt and (1) 1/4” - 20 flange hex nut or (1) 1/4” - 20
x 1-3/8” bolt. Next secure the bottom leg of the strut to the Intermediate section using (1)
1/4” - 20 x 3” carriage bolt and (1) 1/4” - 20 flange hex nut. Repeat for other side.
Tandem
roller
Or
(2) 1/4” - 20 x 2-1/4” Carriage bolts
and (2) 1/4” - 20 Flange hex nuts or
(1) 1/4” - 20 x 1-3/8” bolt
2” LONG STRUT
Lower hinge leaf(s)
Single graduated end hinge
with short stem track roller
Double graduated end hinge
with long stem track roller
1/4” - 14 x 1”
Lag screws
Intermediate
section shown
IF YOU HAVE 3” LONG STRUTS:
Lay a long strut over the lower hinge leaf and over the top
rail of the Intermediate section. Center the long strut from side to side. Attach the upper slot
of the graduated end hinge, (1) strut clip to the upper leg of the strut to the Intermediate sec-
tion using (1) 1/4” - 20 x 3” carriage bolt and (1) 1/4” - 20 flange hex nut or (1) 1/4” - 20 x
1-3/8” bolt. Next secure the bottom leg of the strut with the hole of the graduated end hinge
to the Intermediate section using (1) 1/4” - 20 x 3” carriage bolt and (1) 1/4” - 20 flange hex
nut or (1) 1/4” - 20 x 1-3/8” bolt. Repeat for other side.
IF YOU HAVE DOUBLE GRADUATED END HINGES:
Position the second graduated end
hinge next to the first (single) graduated end hinge. Using the second graduated end hinge as
a template, drill pilot holes, 1” deep into the bottom section using a 1/8” drill bit.
IMPORTANT:
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO DRILL THRU THE SECTION. ONLY DRILL 1”
DEEP.
Secure the strut and the graduated end hinge to the Intermediate section using (2) 1/4” - 14
x 1” lag screws. Repeat for other side.
(2) 1/4” - 20 x 2-1/4” Carriage bolts
and (2) 1/4” - 20 Flange hex nuts
3” LONG STRUT
(1) Strut
clip
Lower hinge
leaf(s)
Single graduated end hinge
with short stem track roller
Double graduated end hinge
with long stem track roller
(2) 1/4” - 14 x 1”
Lag screws
Intermediate
section shown
Tandem
roller
Or
FOR CENTER HINGES:
Align the slots of the lower hinge leaf with the pre-drilled holes at
each center stile, located at the top rail of the Intermediate section. Using the center hinge
as a template, drill pilot holes, 1” deep into the Intermediate section with a 1/8” drill bit (if
needed).
IMPORTANT:
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO DRILL THRU THE SECTION. ONLY DRILL 1”
DEEP.
IF YOU HAVE 2” LONG STRUTS:
Attach the upper slot of the center hinge using a 1/4” - 14
x 1” lag screw. Secure the leg of the strut to the hole of the center hinge using a 1/4” - 14 x
1” lag screw. Secure the other leg of the strut to the section using a 1/4” - 14 x 1” lag screw.
Repeat for other center hinge(s).
(3) 1/4” - 14 x 1”
Lag screws
Center hinge
2” LONG STRUT
Lower hinge
leaf
IF YOU HAVE 3” LONG STRUTS:
Attach the upper leg of the strut to the upper slot of the
center hinge using (1) strut clip and a 1/4” - 14 x 1” lag screw. Secure the lower leg of the
strut to the hole of the center hinge using a 1/4” - 14 x 1” lag screw. Repeat for other center
hinge(s).
(2) 1/4” - 14 x 1”
Lag screws
Strut clip
Center hinge
3” LONG STRUT
Lower
hinge
leaf
(1) Strut clip
NOTE:
If you don’t have half center hinges, then skip this part of the step. Refer to Package
Contents / Breakdown Of Parts, to determine if you have half center hinges.
Using a tape measure, position the half center hinges equally spaced in between the center
hinges and the graduated end hinges. Position the holes of the lower hinge leaf at the top
rail of the Intermediate section. Using the half center hinge as a template, drill pilot holes, 1”
deep into the Intermediate section with a 1/8” drill bit (if needed).
IMPORTANT:
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO DRILL THRU THE SECTION. ONLY DRILL 1”
DEEP.
Attach the lower hinge leaf of the center hinge to the Intermediate section using (2) 1/4” - 14
x 1” lag screws. Repeat for other half center hinge(s).
(2) 1/4” - 14 x 1” Lag screws
2” LONG STRUT
Intermediate
section shown
Half center hinge
Lower hinge leaf
Center hinge
Graduated
end hinge
Equally spaced
Equally spaced
(2) 1/4” - 14 x 1” Lag screws
3” LONG STRUT
Intermediate
section shown
Half center hinge
Lower hinge leaf
Center hinge
Graduated
end hinge
Equally spaced
Equally spaced
If you have single graduated end hinges, insert a short stem track roller / short stem tandem
track roller (if included) into the hinge tube on each side.
If you have double graduated end hinges, insert a long stem track roller / short stem tandem
track roller (if included) into the hinge tubes on each side.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN PLACING TRACK ROLLERS / TANDEM TRACK ROLLER (IF INCLUDED)
INTO GRADUATED END HINGES NUMBER 2 AND HIGHER, THE TRACK ROLLER / TANDEM
TRACK ROLLER (IF INCLUDED) GOES INTO TUBE FURTHEST AWAY FROM SECTION.
Attaching Top Fixtures And Strut To Top Sec-
tion
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NOTE:
Refer to door section identification, located in the pre-installation section of this
manual to determine what size section you need to use as your top section. Measure your
section to make sure it is the correct height as indicated on the chart.
Place the top section face down on a couple of sawhorses or flat clean/ smooth surface.
Lay a
SHORT STRUT
onto the top rail of the top section. Position the top of the strut 3/4”
downward from the top edge of the top section. Center the short strut from side to side on
the section surface. Drill pilot holes, 1” deep into the top section using a 1/8” drill bit.
IMPORTANT:
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO DRILL THRU THE SECTION. ONLY DRILL 1”
DEEP.
Attach the strut using (1) 1/4” - 14 x 1” lag screw at each pre-drilled hole.
Top section
1/4” - 14 x 1”
Lag screws
SHORT
STRUT
3/4”
1/4” - 14 x 1” Lag screws
Approximately
30” on centers
NOTE:
If your door came with two top fixtures, then one top fixture and a short stem track
roller are required for each side.
NOTE:
If your door came with four top fixtures, then two top fixtures and a long stem track
roller are required for each side.
Loosely secure the top fixture slide and the “L” reinforcement bracket (if applicable) to the top
fixture base using (1) 5/16” - 18 x 3/4” carriage bolt and (1) 5/16” - 18 hex nut, as shown.
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