Roto Patio Fold User manual

Roto Patio Fold
Premium hardware
for Fold&Slide systems with a large surface
Installation, maintenance and operation instructions
for aluminium profiles
Window and Door Technology

2April 2015 IMO_374_EN_v1 Roto Patio Fold Subject to change.

Subject to change. Roto Patio Fold IMO_374_EN_v1 April 2015 3
General information Information on these instructions....................................................6
Responsibility of the target groups .................................................. 8
Instruction obligation of the target groups ......................................9
Explanation of the safety instruction symbols ............................... 10
Limitation of liability...................................................................... 11
Security Stipulated use................................................................................ 12
Stipulated application for end-users .............................................. 14
Safety instructions......................................................................... 16
Safety information for end-users ................................................... 19
Fabrication advice.......................................................................... 20
Screw fixing / Clamping .................................................................. 21
Information on the product
General hardware characteristics................................................... 22
Explanation of the digit string........................................................ 23
Possible combinations: .................................................................. 24
Bottom-running frame ............................................................................... 24
Top-running frame ..................................................................................... 25
Bottom-running enhanced threshold ......................................................... 26
Hardware overview Explanation on the hardware overview chapter ............................. 27
Version standard roller track.......................................................... 28
Parts list standard roller track........................................................ 29
Version enhanced threshold........................................................... 32
Parts list enhanced threshold......................................................... 33
Profile systems .............................................................................. 36
Drilling jigs and tools ..................................................................... 38
Installation Drilling and routing dimensions ..................................................... 39
Notes on screw-fixing and drilling jig......................................................... 39
Inserting the drilling jig .............................................................................. 40
Predrilling sash/frame hinges..................................................................... 41
Predrilling support bracket......................................................................... 43
Sash............................................................................................... 44
Mounting top support bracket ................................................................... 44
Mounting support bracket for bottom roller track...................................... 46
Mounting support bracket for bottom enhanced threshold ....................... 47
General information
Contents

4April 2015 IMO_374_EN_v1 Roto Patio Fold Subject to change.
Installing the sash hinge-bearing ............................................................... 50
Connecting folding sashes to each other................................................... 52
Frame ............................................................................................ 54
Installing roller track and guide track ......................................................... 54
Installing roller track with roll-support ....................................................... 55
Drill the drainage drill-holes. ...................................................................... 56
Installing contour-milled frame .................................................................. 57
Installing the frame counter-routed............................................................ 61
Supporting the roller track and the enhanced threshold ............................ 63
Inserting the bogie..................................................................................... 64
Installing the frame hinge-bearing ............................................................. 65
Drilling and routing dimensions, surrounding frame.................................. 66
Connecting sash and frame ........................................................... 67
Hinging the sash........................................................................................ 67
Installing and securing flush-encased gearbox............................... 69
Advice on the use of glazing packers............................................. 70
Frontal view support bracket ..................................................................... 70
Accessories ................................................................................... 71
Installing the sash retaining device ............................................................ 71
Installing the sash stop .............................................................................. 72
Installation drawings Dimensions and positioning........................................................... 73
Adjustment Explanation on the adjustment chapter.......................................... 74
Bogie/hinge.................................................................................. 75
Gasket compression, height/lateral adjustment ....................................... 75
Corner hinge/Sash stay ................................................................ 76
Lateral/height adjustment Tilt&Turn/Turn-Only sash .............................. 76
Locking cam .................................................................................. 77
Gasket-compression adjustment Tilt&Turn/Turn-Only sash ..................... 77
Gasket-compression adjustment enhanced threshold ............................... 78
Operation Operating information.................................................................... 79
Maintenance Maintenance .................................................................................. 80
Lubrication points Roto AL ............................................................ 81
Inspection and care ....................................................................... 82
Preservation of the surface finish .................................................. 83
General information
Contents

Subject to change. Roto Patio Fold IMO_374_EN_v1 April 2015 5
General information
Contents
Dismantling Unhinging the sash........................................................................ 85
Transport Transport, packaging, storage ....................................................... 86
Transport inspection...................................................................... 87
Disposal Disposal of window hardware ....................................................... 88

6April 2015 IMO_374_EN_v1 Roto Patio Fold Subject to change.
General information
Information on these instructions
This manual contains important information, instructions and application
diagrams (maximum sash sizes and sash weights) as well as installation
instructions regarding the further work of the hardware.
Also, this manual contains binding guidelines to ensure the duty to instruct
through to the end-user.
The information and instructions in this manual refer to the products of the
Roto Patio hardware system.
Apart from these installation, maintenance and operation instructions, the
following documents apply:

Directives TBDK of the Quality Assurance Association: Locks and Hardware
(Richtlinie TBDK der Gütegemeinschaft Schlösser und Beschläge e.V.)
 Directives VHBH of the Quality Assurance Association: Locks and Hardware
(Richtlinie VHBH der Gütegemeinschaft Schlösser und Beschläge e.V.)
 Directives VHBE of the Quality Assurance Association: Locks and Hardware
(Richtlinie VHBE der Gütegemeinschaft Schlösser und Beschläge e.V.)
 RAL Installation guideline
This manual should be stored in such a manner that it can be quickly used,
if needed.
Additional markings
To highlight handling directives, results, lists, references and other elements,
the following signs are used in this manual:
Marking Explanation
Sash
Frame
Drill holes
1
Hardware components
1. Action steps
 First level of the hierarchy in a list
–Unordered list (second level of the hierarchy)
 p.12 (Cross) reference in tables
Refer to page12 (Cross) reference in the text

Subject to change. Roto Patio Fold IMO_374_EN_v1 April 2015 7
General information
Information on these instructions
Abbreviation Explanation
Ill. Illustration
AD Coverage
FRCL Frame clearance
SW Sash width
SH Sash height
LDIN left (view from inside)
Material no. Material number
TEFF Top edge of finished floor
RDIN right (view from inside)
FEW Frame external width
FEH Frame external height
FRW Frame rebate width
FRH Frame rebate height
SG Shadow gap
OH Overlap height
unc. uncoated
All dimensions stated in mm.
Protection of copyright
The contents of this manual are protected by copyright. In the framework of
the hardware manufacturing, the use of the contents is allowed. Any other or
further use is not permitted without written permission of the manufacturer.

8April 2015 IMO_374_EN_v1 Roto Patio Fold Subject to change.
The information in this document is intended for the following target groups:
Hardware dealers
The “hardware dealers” target group includes all companies/persons who
purchase hardware from the hardware manufacturer to resell it without the
hardware being modified or subjected to further work.
Manufacturers of windows and balcony doors
The “manufacturers of windows and balcony doors” target group includes
all companies/persons who purchase hardware from the hardware manu-
facturer or the hardware dealer and build it into windows and balcony doors.
Building element dealers/Installation company
The “building element dealers” target group includes all companies/persons
who purchase windows and balcony doors from the manufacturer of windows
and balcony doors in order to sell these on and to install them into a building
development, without the windows or balcony doors being modified.
The “installation company” target group includes all companies/persons who
purchase windows and balcony doors from the manufacturer of windows
and balcony doors, or from a building element dealer, in order to sell these
and to install them into a building development, without the windows or
balcony doors being modified.
Builder
The “builder” target group includes all companies/persons who order
windows and/or balcony doors for installation into their building project.
End-users
The “end-users” target group includes all persons who operate the installed
windows and/or balcony doors.
General information
Responsibility of the target groups

Subject to change. Roto Patio Fold IMO_374_EN_v1 April 2015 9
General information
Instruction obligation of the target groups
NOTE!
Every target group must fully comply with its instruction obligation.
Unless defined otherwise in the following, the documents and
information may be transmitted e.g. as printed documents,
CD-ROM, or via Internet access.
Responsibility of the hardware dealer
The hardware dealer must transmit the following documents to the manu-
facturer of windows and balcony doors:
 Installation, maintenance and operation instructions
 Directive for fixing load-bearing Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware
components (TBDK)
 Guidelines/advice on the product and on liability (VHBH)
 Specifications/information for end-users (VHBE)
Responsibility of the manufacturer of windows and balcony doors
The manufacturer of windows and balcony doors must transmit the following
documents to the building element dealer or to the builder, even when a sub-
contractor (installation company) is acting as an intermediary:
 Installation, maintenance and operation instructions
 Directive for fixing load-bearing Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware
components (TBDK)
 Guidelines/advice on the product and on liability (VHBH)
 Specifications/information for end-users (VHBE)
He must ensure that the end-user is provided with the documents and
information intended for him, in printed format.
Responsibility of the building element dealer/installation company
The building element dealer must transmit the following documents to the
builder, even when a subcontractor (installation company) is acting as an
intermediary:
 Maintenance and operating instructions (with the focus on hardware)
 Guidelines/advice on the product and on liability (VHBH)
 Specifications/information for end-users (VHBE)
Responsibility of the builder
The builder must transmit the following documents to the end-user:
 Maintenance and operating instructions (with the focus on hardware)
 Specifications/information for end-users (VHBE)

10 April 2015 IMO_374_EN_v1 Roto Patio Fold Subject to change.
General information
Explanation of the safety instruction symbols
In this instructions, safety information is indicated by a symbol. The safety
information is introduced by a key word that indicates the severity of the
danger.
DANGER!
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word indicates an
imminently hazardous situation, which could result in death or
serious damage to health if it is not avoided.
WARNING!
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word indicates a
potentially dangerous situation, which could result in death or
serious damage to health if it is not avoided.
CAUTION!
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word indicates a
potentially dangerous situation, which may lead to minor or light
injuries if it is not avoided.
NOTE!
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word indicates a
potentially dangerous situation, which may lead to property or
environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Subject to change. Roto Patio Fold IMO_374_EN_v1 April 2015 11
General information
Limitation of liability
All details and instructions in this document were compiled taking into
account the relevant standards and regulations, the state of the art, and
also many years of knowledge and experience.
The hardware manufacturer accepts no liability for damages resulting from:
 Failure to comply with this document and all product-specific documents
and related applicable directives (refer to the chapters Security and
Stipulated use).
 Non-stipulated use/misuse (refer to the chapters Security and Stipulated use).
 Insufficient invitation to tender, failure to adhere to the installation
instructions or application drawings.
 Increased soiling.
Claims by third parties against the hardware manufacturer on the ground
ofdamages resulting from misuse or failure to follow the instruction
obligation on the part of the hardware dealer, the manufacturer of windows
and balcony doors, and of the building element dealer or the builder are
transferred accordingly.
The undertakings agreed in the delivery contract, the general conditions of
business and the delivery conditions of the hardware manufacturer, and the
legal regulations applicable at the time of concluding a contract are effective.
The warranty covers only original Roto components.
The right to technical modifications for the improvement of performance
characteristics and for further development is reserved.

12 April 2015 IMO_374_EN_v1 Roto Patio Fold Subject to change.
Security
Stipulated use
Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware
Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware as covered by this definition is one-hand-
operation hardware, Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware for windows and
balcony
doors in building construction. This is used to enable windows and
balcony-door sashes into a turning position by operating a ‘hand-lever’
(handle
) or into a limited tilting position in the case of the scissors (sash-stay)
version. Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware is used on vertically installed
windows
and balcony doors made of aluminium. Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn
hardware as covered by this definition,
locks window and balcony door
sashes or enables various ventilating positions. When closing, the gasket
counter force must be overcome as a rule.
Correct use also includes adhering to all the specifications in the product-
specific documents, such as:
 These installation, maintenance and operation instructions
 Product catalogues
 Information and specifications of the profile manufacturer (e.g. light metal
profiles etc.)
 The relevant directives TBDK, VHBH and VHBE of the Quality Assurance
Association: Locks and Hardware (Gütegemeinschaft Schlösser und
Beschlägee.V.)
 The valid national laws and directives
Any type of use that goes beyond or differs from the defined correct use
shall be regarded as misuse.
WARNING!
Danger from misuse!
Misuse and incorrect installation of hardware can result in
hazardous situations.
 Never use hardware combinations that have not been approved
by the hardware manufacturer.
 Never use accessories that are not original products or that have
not been approved by the hardware manufacturer.

Subject to change. Roto Patio Fold IMO_374_EN_v1 April 2015 13
Security
Stipulated use
Sliding hardware
Sliding hardware as well as Fold&Slide hardware is hardware for sliding
sashes for windows and balcony doors that are mainly used as glazed
exterior structures.
In combination with the sliding sashes, fixed-glazing-units and/or further
sashes can be situated in a window element.
Sliding hardware is equipped with a locking mechanism that fastens the
sliding sash. Sliding hardware is equipped with rollers that are mainly
located on the bottom horizontal plane of the sliding sash.
In addition, scissor stay-arms for tilting and mechanisms to lift and/or
parallel-retract the sashes can be specified. By means of the hardware, the
sashes are locked, brought into the ventilation position and pushed to the
side.
Sliding hardware is solely used for further processing of vertically installed
windows and balcony door sashes made of timber or PVC, and their
corresponding material combinations.
NOTE!
Depending on the outside temperature, relative air humidity of
theambient air, as well as the application location of the sliding
element, a temporary formation of condensation water on the
aluminium tracks on the inside may occur. This is particularly
promoted when the air circulation is hindered; for example due to
deep reveals, curtains as well as unfavourable radiator positioning
and the like.
Correct use also includes adhering to all the specifications in the product-
specific documents, such as:
 These installation, maintenance and operation instructions
 Product catalogues
 Information and specifications of the profile manufacturer (e.g. PVC or
light metal profiles etc.)
 The relevant directives VHBH and VHBE of the Quality Assurance
Association: Locks and Hardware (Gütegemeinschaft Schlösser und
Beschlägee.V.)
 The valid national laws and directives
Any type of use that goes beyond or differs from the defined correct use
shall be regarded as misuse.
WARNING!
Danger from misuse!
Misuse and incorrect installation of hardware can result in
hazardous situations.
 Never use hardware combinations that have not been approved
by the hardware manufacturer.
 Never use accessories that are not original products or that have
not been approved by the hardware manufacturer.

14 April 2015 IMO_374_EN_v1 Roto Patio Fold Subject to change.
Security
Stipulated application for end-users
Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware
For windows and balcony doors with Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware,
window and balcony door sashes can be brought into a turn position or
into a limited tilting position by means of the scissor stay.
When a sash is closed and the hardware is locked, the resistance of a
gasket usually needs to be overcome.
WARNING!
Danger of injury and material damage from incorrect closing
and opening the sash!
Incorrect closing and opening of sashes can result in serious
injuries and significant material damage.
Therefore:
 Ensure that when closing the sash, it does not collide with the
frame or with another sash.
 Ensure that the sash is guided slowly by hand throughout the
entire range of movement as far as the fully closed position,
andthat it is brought very slowly towards the frame.
 Ensure that the sash never slams closed or swings open in an
uncontrolled manner.
Any use beyond or other than the stipulated application and installation
ofthe products is deemed to be misuse and can result in dangerous
circumstances.
WARNING!
Danger from misuse!
Misuse of
windows and balcony doors can result in dangerous
circumstances.
In particular, avoid the following applications:
 insertion of obstacles in the opening area between the frame
and the window and balcony door sashes,
 the deliberate or negligent application of excessive loads on
windows or balcony doors,
 deliberate or uncontrolled slamming or pushing of windows and
balcony doors against the window reveal. This can destroy the
hardware, frame materials, or other individual components of
the windows or balcony doors.
Claims for damages of any type whatsoever resulting of operation other
than that stipulated are excluded.

Subject to change. Roto Patio Fold IMO_374_EN_v1 April 2015 15
Security
Stipulated application for end-users
Sliding hardware
On windows or balcony doors with sliding hardware the sashes can be
moved horizontally or vertically by operating a ‘hand-lever’ (handle).
On special constructions the sashes additionally can be folded by sliding
(like an accordeon – Fold&Slide windows).
On special constructions some of the sashes additionally can be brought
into a turning position and/or into a limited tilting position in the case of the
scissors (sash-stay) version.
When a sash is closed and the hardware is locked, the resistance of a
gasket usually needs to be overcome.
WARNING!
Danger of injury and material damage from incorrect closing
and opening the sash!
Incorrect closing and opening of sashes can result in serious
injuries and significant material damage.
Therefore:
 Ensure that when opening or closing the sash, it does not collide
with the frame or with another sash.
 Ensure that the sash is guided slowly by hand throughout the
entire range of movement as far as the fully opened or closed
position, and that it is brought very slowly towards the frame,
the opening restrictor or another sash (technical value –
maximum reference speed of the closing edge v≤0.2m/s).
Any use beyond or other than the stipulated application and installation
ofthe products is deemed to be misuse and can result in dangerous
circumstances.
WARNING!
Danger from misuse!
Misuse of windows and balcony doors can result in dangerous
circumstances.
In particular, avoid the following applications:
 insertion of obstacles in the opening area between the frame
and the window and balcony door sashes,
 the deliberate or negligent application of excessive loads on
windows or balcony doors,
 deliberate or uncontrolled slamming or pushing of windows and
balcony doors against the window reveal. This can destroy the
hardware, frame materials, or other individual components of
the windows or balcony doors.
Claims for damages of any type whatsoever resulting of operation other than
that stipulated are excluded.

16 April 2015 IMO_374_EN_v1 Roto Patio Fold Subject to change.
Security
Safety instructions
Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware, Safety relevant symbols
Comply with the following symbols and their meanings in order to avoid
accidents, injuries and material damage.
Symbol Meaning
DANGER!
Danger of injury from falling through open windows and
balcony doors.
 Proceed cautiously in the vicinity of open windows and balcony
doors.
 Please keep children and persons that cannot appreciate the
danger away from the hazard area.
WARNING!
Danger of injury through trapping of body parts in the
opening gap between sash and frame.
 When closing windows and balcony doors, never reach between
sash and frame, and always act with care.
 Please keep children and persons that cannot appreciate the
danger away from the hazard area.
WARNING!
Danger of injury and material damage from overloading
thesash
 Refrain from additionally loading the sash.
CAUTION!
Danger of injury from the effect of wind
 Prevent wind from acting on the open sash.
 During wind and draughts, close and lock windows and balcony
door sashes.
CAUTION!
Danger of injury and material damage from insertion of
obstructions into the opening gap between sash and frame
 Refrain from inserting obstacles in the opening gap between
thesash and the frame.
CAUTION!
Danger of injury and material damage from pressing the
sash against the opening edge (reveal)
 Do not press the sash against the opening edge (reveal).

Subject to change. Roto Patio Fold IMO_374_EN_v1 April 2015 17
Security
Safety instructions
Fold&Slide hardware, Safety relevant symbols
Comply with the following symbols and their meanings in order to avoid
accidents, injuries and material damage.
Symbol Meaning
DANGER!
Danger of injury from falling through open windows and
balcony doors.
 Proceed cautiously in the vicinity of open windows and balcony
doors.
 Please keep children and persons that cannot appreciate the
danger away from the hazard area.
WARNING!
Danger of injury through trapping of body parts in the
opening gap between sash and frame.
 When closing windows and balcony doors, never reach between
sash and frame, and always act with care.
 Please keep children and persons that cannot appreciate the
danger away from the hazard area.
WARNING!
Danger of injury and material damage from overloading
thesash
 Refrain from additionally loading the sash.
CAUTION!
Danger of injury from the effect of wind
 Prevent wind from acting on the open sash.
 During wind and drafts, close and lock windows and balcony
door sashes.
CAUTION!
Danger of injury and material damage from insertion of
obstructions into the opening gap between sash and frame
 Refrain from inserting obstacles in the opening gap between
thesash and the frame.

18 April 2015 IMO_374_EN_v1 Roto Patio Fold Subject to change.
Security
Safety instructions
Fold&Slide hardware, Safety relevant symbols
Symbol Meaning
CAUTION!
Danger of injury and material damage from pressing
thesash against the opening edge (reveal) and from
uncontrolled opening and closing of the sash
 Do not press the sash against the opening edge (reveal).
 Ensure that the sash is guided slowly by hand throughout the
entire range of movement as far as the fully opened or closed
position.

Subject to change. Roto Patio Fold IMO_374_EN_v1 April 2015 19
Security
Safety information for end-users
Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware, Safety relevant symbols
The following symbols can be used on windows and balcony doors to pro-
tect the end-user. Always keep these symbols in a clearly legible state.
Please order stickers separately (OPR_16_DE-EN, OPR_17_DE-EN).
Sicherheitshinweis
Security advice
08/2012 OPR_16_DE-EN_v1
Sicherheitshinweis
Kippschiebebeschlag
mit Zwangssteuerung
02/2012 OPR_17_EN_v0
Tilt&Slide hardware
with positive control
Security advice

20 April 2015 IMO_374_EN_v1 Roto Patio Fold Subject to change.
Security
Fabrication advice
Maximum sash sizes and weights
The technical data, application diagrams, and component classifications in
the product-specific documentation of the hardware manufacturer give
instructions on the maximum permitted sash sizes and weights. Here, the
component with the smallest permitted load bearing capacity decides the
maximum permitted sash weight.
 Check compliance of the technical data, application diagrams, and
component classifications before the use of electronic data sets, and
especially their use in fenestration programmes.
 The maximum permitted sash sizes and weights must never be exceeded.
In the case of uncertainty contact the hardware manufacturer.
Specifications for profile manufacturers
The manufacturer of windows and/or balcony doors must comply with all
specified system-related dimensions (e.g. gasket gap dimensions or locking
-point distances). Furthermore, he must check these regularly and make
certain of them, especially on the first use of new hardware components,
during manufacture, in an ongoing manner up to and including the window
installation.
Specifications for fabricators
In the area of the support brackets, cut the reinforcements to mitre and
push forward into the sash edges. Do not place sashes with already fitted
hardware components against or on top of each other, thereby placing
stress on the projecting support brackets. Seal all the outer components
onthe profile-side assembly surfaces to prevent moisture from entering.
NOTE!
The hardware components are designed in such a manner, that the
system-related dimensions
can be adjusted, provided the hardware
can have an effect on these. If a deviation from these dimensions
is noticed only after the installation of the windows, the hardware
manufacturer is not responsible for any possible additional work
arising.
Composition of hardware
Burglary inhibiting windows and balcony doors require hardware which
fulfils particular requirements.
Windows and balcony doors for damp rooms, and those for use in environ-
ments with aggressive and corrosive air components require hardware
which fulfils particular requirements.
The resistance of windows and balcony doors to wind loads when closed
and locked depends on the actual designs of the windows and balcony
doors. Wind loads prescribed by law and standards (e.g. as per EN12210 –
especially test pressure P3) can be dissipated by the hardware system.
The hardware combinations and installations appropriate for windows and
balcony doors in the previously mentioned areas should be specifically selected
and agreed with the hardware manufacturer and the profile manufacturer.
NOTE!
The guidelines of the hardware manufacturer relating to the
combination of the hardware (e.g. the use of additional stay arms,
the design of hardware for burglary-inhibiting sashes for windows
and balcony doors, etc.) are binding.