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

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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
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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
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Dismantling Unhinging the sash........................................................................ 85
Transport Transport, packaging, storage ....................................................... 86
Transport inspection...................................................................... 87
Disposal Disposal of window hardware ....................................................... 88

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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

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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.

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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

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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)

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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.