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installation instructions

series 9500 f loor load


Head De�ection (+0.12” / -0.00”)

Head

Left Jamb

Right Jamb

Note: This is a bottom hung product. Provide adequate structure at threshold. Continuous threshold support is required.

Lay bed of sealant at threshold and under both jambs – ½” to exterior of inside frame point.

Center and set frame in opening with temporary shims.

Shim and level threshold as needed

Threshold must be level – continuous shim required.

Anchor threshold with #10 x 2-1/2 pph anchors.

Anchor head with #10 x 2-1/2 pph anchors.

Pump Sealant into holes prior to inserting screws to ensure penetration is sealed completely.

Mounting At Jambs:

Plumb and square jambs using shims – as necessary.

Pump sealant into jamb mounting holes to ensure penetration is sealed completely.

Threshold Sill

Butter all joints with appropriate sealant

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Anchor jambs with #10 x 2-1/2 pfh anchors

Apply a full bead of quality sealant where jamb and threshold meet – from exterior to interior.

Secure with appropriate anchor screws.

Note: Rough openings should be �ashed with an appropriate moisture barrier in accordance with industry standards and/or building codes.

Perimeter caulk door frame to moisture barrier after installation. Use sealant that is recommended by moisture barrier manufacturer.

To begin:

Check rough opening to verify that it is plumb, level and approximately ½” wider and ½” taller than the net frame size.

Check �ashing.

Assemble frame and butter all joints with appropriate sealant to ensure the seal is complete.

Check main frame as necessary – to �t required opening.

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Bottom End Carrier

Top End Carrier

Insert all hardware in correct order

Prepare all end carrier hardware

Check hardware orientation and positioning

Insert carrier hardware in head and t-hold (through cutouts at pivot)

Note: Plastic adjustment tool supplied. Tip to be removed after�nal adjustment.

Top End Carrier At Head

Bottom End Carrier At T-Hold

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Bottom End Carrier

Top End Carrier






Top Intermediate Carrier At Head

Bottom Intermediate Carrier At T-Hold

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Top Pivot JambHorizontal adjustment screw faces away from jamb

Bottom Pivot JambHorizontal adjustment screw faces away from jamb


Prepare all pivot hardware




Top Pivot Cap

Bottom Pivot Cap

Top Pivot Head position

Bottom Pivot T-Hold Position

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Wall Pivot (Mid-Pivot) jamb

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Wall Pivot (Mid-Pivot)






Wall Pivot (Mid-Pivot) jamb

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Wall Pivot (Mid-Pivot)





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Gather Door Panels.

Check for orientation and swing direction.

Check for panel positioning.

Dry �t panels in frame for alignment.

Thoroughly clean and lubricate frame head and t-hold.

Separate door panels into appropriate pairs.

Insert and hold open door panels at 90 degrees in main frame.

Support panel weight with �at wedge or similar tool.

Fit all pivots, �oor guides, carriers, and butt hinges to panel stiles.

Check hardware orientation and positioning.

Panels are labeled alphabetically – from left to right.

Install panels from left to right.

Passive Panel With Inactive Flush Bolt/Lock

Active Panel With Active lock and Handle

Panel “A”

Panel “B”

Panel “C”

Panel “D”

Door panels are labeled alphabetically from left to rightAstragal At Passive Panel



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Install Panels from left to right.

Attach all panels to hardware and close panels. Position and adjust panels from top to bottom between head and t-hold for even split.

Re-align and re-adjust panels as necessary – for plumb.

Panel “A”

Panel “B”

Panel “C”

Panel “D”

Door panels are labeled alphabetically from left to right

Left Panel Jamb: 3/8” gap between panel and jamb.

Passive

Active

Intermediate Carriers

Inactive Lock

Active Lock

Inactive Lock

Mid-Pivot Mid-Pivot

Pivot

AstragalMagnetic Door HoldO�set

Butt Hinges

O�set Butt Hinge

With Handle

Pivot



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Open door panels and adjust pivots and carrier hardware as necessary.

Test operate all door panels. For uneven gaps, adjust door panels as necessary.

Fine tune and adjust until doors operate smoothly, and gaps are even and acceptable.

Apply magnetic door holds to appropriate panels as required.

Screw apply pivot caps into place, Refer back to page 5 to identify the pivot cap for both top and bottom locations.

Magnetic Door Hold

Final Adjustment At Carriers


Panel “A” Panel “B” Panel “C”Panel “D”


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