At the top of the bottom section, position the graduated end hinge onto the inner end stile of
the bottom section, so that the lower (#) hinge leaf is over the pre-punched holes in the end
stile. Secure each graduated end hinge to the bottom section using (2) 1/4” - 14 x 5/8” self
tapping screws.
NOTE: Refer to the Windload Specification Sheet to determine if additional 1/4” - 14 x 7/8”
self drilling screws are required to be installed into the graduated end hinges, as shown.
FOR SINGLE GRADUATED END HINGES: Insert a short stem track roller into the hinge tube
of the graduated end hinge on each side.
FOR DOUBLE GRADUATED END HINGES: Insert a long stem track roller into the hinge
tubes of the graduated end hinges on each side.
IMPORTANT: WHEN PLACING TRACK ROLLERS INTO THE #2 GRADUATED END HINGES AND
HIGHER, THE TRACK ROLLER GOES INTO HINGE TUBE FURTHEST AWAY FROM SECTION.
IMPORTANT: ONCE THE 1/4” - 14 X 5/8” SELF TAPPING SCREWS ARE SNUG AGAINST THE
LOWER HINGE LEAF, TIGHTEN AN ADDITIONAL 1/4 TO 1/2 TURN TO RECEIVE MAXIMUM
DESIGN HOLDING POWER.
Repeat the same graduated end and center hinge attachment process using the appropriate
graduated end hinges for all remaining sections except the top section.
Attaching Top Fixtures To Top Section
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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 upper-center hole of top fixture base with the hole
in the outer end stile of the top section, as shown. Ensure the top fixture base is level and
aligned with edge of the top section. Secure with (4) 1/4” - 14 x 7/8” self drilling screws, one
in each corner of the top fixture base. Repeat the same process for the right hand side.
NOTE: Ensure the top fixture slide is able to slide along the top fixture base. If needed, loosen
the 1/4” - 20 flange hex nuts / 5/16” - 18 nuts.
IF YOUR DOOR CAME WITH TWO TOP FIXTURES: Insert short stem track roller into top
fixture slide. Repeat the same process for the right hand side.
IF YOUR DOOR CAME WITH FOUR TOP FIXTURES: Loosen the hex nut on the top fixture
assembly. Position the top fixture assembly flush against the inner end stile and centered
on the end stile. Insert a long stem track roller through both top fixture slides of the top
fixture assemblies, ensuring they are leveled and aligned with each other. Secure top fixture
assembly to the end stile using (4) 1/4” - 14 x 7/8” self drilling screws, one in each corner of
the top fixture base.
NOTE: The top fixture slide will be tightened and adjusted later, in step, Adjusting Top Fixture.
Attaching Strut(s) To Section
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NOTE: Refer to door section identification, located in the pre-installation section of this
manual or refer to Breakdown Of Parts.
NOTE: Refer to the Windload Specification Sheet to determine how many struts your door
needs and on what sections they are needed to be installed.
INSTALLATION FOR THE BOTTOM SECTION: All struts are placed either up against the
bottom of the graduated hinges and or up against the top portion of the bottom corner
brackets.
INSTALLATION FOR THE LOCK AND INTERMEDIATE SECTIONS: All struts are placed
either up against the bottom of the graduated hinges up against the top portion of the gradu-
ated hinges.
INSTALLATION FOR THE TOP SECTION: All struts are placed either at the top of the section
and or up against the top portion of the graduated hinges.
Locate the section and center the strut appropriately onto the section surface. Center the
strut side to side. Secure strut to the section using (2) 1/4” - 14 x 7/8” self drilling screws at
each end and center stile locations.
FOR DOUBLE GRADUATED END HINGES (REFER TO THE WINDLOAD SPECIFICATION
SHEET): Secure (2) 1/4” - 14 x 7/8” self drilling screws more at the inner end stiles of the
section.
Step Plate
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NOTE: Depending on your door, you may have two different kinds of Step Plates or two of the
same kind of Step Plates. Refer to Package Contents, to determine which Step Plates you
have.
IF YOU HAVE TWO OF THE SAME KINDS OF STEP PLATES: Locate the center most center
stile of the bottom section of the door. On the inside of the door, center the step plate on the
center most stile no higher than 6” from the bottom of the door. Using the step plate holes as
a template, drill a 5/16” dia. hole along each side of the center stile, through the face of the
door. Drill through insulation and door’s face on an insulated door.
IMPORTANT: BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL TO KEEP DRILL STRAIGHT.
Mount the inside step plate and the outside step plate back to back, straddling the center
stile. Secure with (2) 1/4” - 20 x 2-3/4” carriage bolts and 1/4” - 20 hex nuts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT MOUNT THE STEP PLATE HIGHER THAN 6” FROM THE BOTTOM OF
THE SECTION.
IF YOU HAVE TWO DIFFERENT KINDS OF STEP PLATES: Locate the center most center
stile on the bottom section of the door. On the inside of the door and using the pre-punched
holes at the bottom of the center stile as a template, drill (2) 7/32” dia. holes through the
section. Using the previously drilled holes as a guide, enlarge the holes from outside the door
to 7/16” dia. and assemble the outside and inside step plates to the section using (2) #8 x
1-5/8” screws.
CAUTION
DO NOT DRILL THROUGH OR ENLARGE HOLES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR
SECTION.
NOTE: After completing this step, continue with Step Lift Handles.
Lift Handle
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NOTE: Doors with a Keyed lock do not require this lift handle.
Locate the inside center stile or the desired lift handle location on the lock (2nd) section
of the door. Position the lower hole in the lift handle 4” from the bottom of the lock (2nd)
section.
IMPORTANT: THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE STEP PLATE AND THE MIDDLE OF THE LIFT
HANDLE MUST BE 20” MINIMUM TO 30” MAXIMUM. IF NECESSARY REPOSITION THE UPPER
LIFT HANDLE TO STAY WITHIN THE REQUIRED DIMENSION.
Using the lift handle holes as a template, drill (2) 9/32” dia. holes through the lock section.
Enlarge the holes from the outside the door to 1/2” dia.
CAUTION
DO NOT DRILL THROUGH OR ENLARGE HOLES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR
SECTION.
Assemble the outside and inside lift handles to the lock section using (2) spacers, (2) 1/4” -
20 x 2-1/2” carriage bolts and (2) 1/4” - 20 hex nuts.
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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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 of the bottom section, remove the nail. Position the left hand
vertical track assembly over the track rollers of the bottom section and install, as shown. Drill
3/16” pilot holes into the door jamb for the lag screws.
Loosely fasten jamb brackets and flag angle to the jamb using 5/16” x 1-5/8” lag screws.
Tighten lag screws, securing the bottom jamb bracket to jamb, maintain 3/8” to 5/8” spac-
ing, between the bottom section and vertical track. Hang counterbalance lift cable over flag
angle. Repeat same process for other side.
Stacking Sections
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NOTE: The sections can be identified by the graduation of the installed graduated end hinges.
The smallest graduated end hinge on the section should be stacked on top of the bottom
section, with each graduated end hinge increasing as the sections are stacked, see Door
Section Identification.
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. Lower
section until it is seated against bottom section. Flip hinges up. Fasten center hinge(s) first;
then end hinges last using 1/4” - 14 x 5/8” self tapping screws. Repeat same process for
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