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.
NOTE:
Refer to Package Contents / Breakdown of Parts, to determine which top fixtures you
have.
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.
Starting on the left hand side, align the top fixture base 3-1/4” downward from the top sec-
tion edge and even with the side edge of the top section. The slotted half of the top fixture
base should be facing upwards. Using the top fixture base as a template, mark and pre-drill
(4) 9/32” diameter holes through the top section. Attach the top fixture base to the top sec-
tion using (4) 1/4” - 20 x 1-7/8” carriage bolts and (4) 1/4” - 20 flange hex nuts. Repeat the
same process for the right hand side.
IF YOU HAVE FOUR TOP FIXTURE ASSEMBLIES:
Position the second top fixture assembly
next to the first installed top fixture assembly. Using the top fixture base as a template, drill
pilot holes, 1” deep into the top section with a 1/8” drill bit (if needed).
IMPORTANT:
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO DRILL THRU THE SECTION. ONLY DRILL 1”
DEEP.
NOTE:
If the “L” reinforcement bracket(s) was not supplied with your door, then only pre-drill
(2) 1/8” diameter holes drilled holes are needed.
Attach the top fixture base to the top section using 1/4” - 14 x 1” lag screws. Repeat the
same process for the right hand side.
Insert the appropriate short / long stem track roller into the top fixture slide(s).
NOTE:
The top fixture slide(s) will be tightened and adjusted later, in step, Adjusting Top
Fixtures.
NOTE:
Ensure the top fixture slide is able to slide along the top fixture base. If needed, loosen
the 1/4” - 20 flange hex nut / 5/16” - 18 hex nut.
Positioning Bottom Section
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Center the bottom section in the door opening. Level the section using wooden shims (if
necessary) under the bottom section. When the bottom section is leveled, temporarily hold it
in place by driving a nail into the jamb and bending it over the edge of the bottom section on
both sides.
Attaching Vertical Tracks To Jambs
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NOTE:
Depending on your door, you may have Fully Adjustable Flag Angles, Riveted Vertical
Track Assemblies or you may have Angle Mount Vertical Track Assemblies. Refer to Package
Contents / Breakdown of Parts, to determine which Flag Angles / Vertical Track Assemblies
you have.
IMPORTANT:
IF YOUR DOOR IS TO BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO A FINISHING CONSTRUCTION
OF THE BUILDING’S FLOOR, THE VERTICAL TRACKS AND THE DOOR BOTTOM SECTION
ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE INSTALLED SUCH THAT WHEN THE FLOOR IS CONSTRUCTED, NO
DOOR OR TRACK PARTS ARE TRAPPED IN THE FLOOR CONSTRUCTION.
IMPORTANT:
THE TOPS OF THE VERTICAL TRACKS MUST BE LEVEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE.
IF THE BOTTOM SECTION WAS SHIMMED TO LEVEL IT, THE VERTICAL TRACK ON THE
SHIMMED SIDE MUST BE RAISED THE HEIGHT OF THE SHIM.
NOTE:
Make sure the counterbalance lift cable is located between the track rollers and the
door jamb.
Starting on the left hand side, remove the nail holding the bottom section to jamb. Position
the left hand vertical track assembly / angle mount assembly over the track rollers of the bot-
tom section. Make sure the counterbalance lift cable is located between the track rollers and
the door jamb. Drill 3/16” pilot holes into the door jamb for the lag screws. Loosely fasten
vertical track assembly / angle mount assembly to the jamb using 5/16” x 1-5/8” lag screws.
FOR 2” TRACK:
Tighten fasteners, securing the bottom jamb bracket in the vertical track
assemblies / bottom slot in the angle mount to jamb, maintain 3/8” to 5/8” spacing, between
the bottom section and vertical track.
FOR 3” TRACK:
Tighten fasteners, securing the bottom jamb bracket in the vertical track
assemblies / bottom slot in the angle mount to jamb, maintain 1/2” to 3/4” spacing, between
the bottom section and vertical track.
Stacking Sections
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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 intermediate I (second),
intermediate II (third), intermediate III (fourth), Intermediate IV (fifth), Intermediate V (sixth) and
if applicable Intermediate VI (seventh). Measure your section to make sure it is the correct
height as indicated on the chart.
NOTE:
Make sure graduated end and center hinges are flipped down, when stacking another
section on top.
With assistance, lift second section and guide the track rollers into the vertical tracks. Keep-
ing the sections vertically aligned, lower section until it is seated against bottom section.
FOR CENTER HINGE(S):
Starting with a center hinge, flip the upper hinge leaf up. If needed
use it as a template, mark and pre-drill (2) 9/32” diameter holes through the section. Attach
the upper hinge leaf to the section using (2) 1/4” - 20 x 1-7/8” carriage bolts and (2) 1/4” -
20 flange hex nuts. Repeat same process for the other Center Hinges.
FOR HALF CENTER HINGE(S):
Flip a upper hinge leaf up and use it as a template. Mark and
pre-drill (2) 1/8” pilot holes, 1” deep into the section with a 1/8” drill bit.
IMPORTANT:
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO DRILL THRU THE SECTION. ONLY DRILL 1”
DEEP.
Attach the center hinge upper leaf to the section using (2) 1/4” - 14 x 1” lag screws. Repeat
same process for other half center hinge(s).
FOR GRADUATED END HINGES:
Starting with the outer graduated end hinges, flip the up-
per hinge leaf up. If needed use it as a template, mark and pre-drill (2) 9/32” diameter holes
through the section. Attach the upper hinge leaf to the section using (2) 1/4” - 20 x 1-7/8”
carriage bolts and (2) 1/4” - 20 flange hex nuts. Repeat same process for the other side.
IF YOU HAVE DOUBLE GRADUATED END HINGES:
Flip the inner upper hinge leaf up and
use it as a template. Mark and pre-drill (2) 1/8” pilot holes, 1” deep into the section with a
1/8” drill bit.
IMPORTANT:
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO DRILL THRU THE SECTION. ONLY DRILL 1”
DEEP.
Attach the inner upper hinge leaf to the section using (2) 1/4” - 14 x 1” lag screws. Repeat
same process for the other side.
Repeat same process for other sections, except top section.
Stacking Top Section
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Place the top section in the opening. Temporarily secure the top section by driving a nail into
the header near the center of the door and bending it over the top section. Now, flip up the
graduated end hinge and center hinge leaves, hold tight against section, and fasten center
hinges first and end hinges last (refer to step, Stacking Sections). Vertical track alignment is
critical. For 2” track, position flag angle / wall angle between 1-11/16” (43 mm) to 1-3/4”
(44 mm) from the edge of the door; tighten the bottom lag screw. For 3” track, position flag
angle / wall angle between 2-3/16” (56 mm) to 2-1/4” (57 mm) from the edge of the door;
tighten the bottom lag screw.
Flag angles / wall angles must be parallel to the door sections. Repeat same process for
other side.
IMPORTANT:
THE DIMENSION BETWEEN THE FLAG ANGLES MUST BE:
FOR 2” TRACK APPLICATIONS:
door width plus 3-3/8” (86mm) to 3-1/2” (89 mm) for
smooth, safe door operation.
FOR 3” TRACK APPLICATIONS:
door width plus 4-7/8” (124mm) to 5” (127 mm) for
smooth, safe door operation.
Complete the vertical track installation by securing the jamb bracket(s) or slots in the wall
angle and tightening the other lag screws. Push the vertical track against the track rollers so
that the track rollers are touching the deepest part of the curved side of the track; tighten all
the track bolts and nuts. Repeat for other side.
Attaching Horizontal Tracks
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NOTE:
Depending on your door, you may have Fully Adjustable Flag Angles, Riveted Vertical
Track Assemblies or you may have Angle Mount Vertical Track Assemblies. Refer to Package
Contents / Breakdown of Parts, to determine which Flag Angles / Vertical Track Assemblies
you have.
WARNING
DO NOT RAISE DOOR UNTIL HORIZONTAL TRACKS ARE SECURED AT
REAR, AS OUTLINED IN STEP, REAR BACK HANGS, OR DOOR COULD FALL
FROM OVERHEAD POSITION CAUSING SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.
FOR FLAG ANGLES:
To install horizontal track, place the curved end over the top track roller
of the top section. Align the bottom of the horizontal track with the top of the vertical track.
Tighten the horizontal track to the flag angle with (2) 1/4” - 20 x 9/16” track bolts and (2)
1/4” - 20 flange hex nuts.
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