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4  Install the SofStop mechanism

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If the pocket frame has been supplied with head jambs 
fitted, remove the jamb from one side to allow access to 
carriages for mounting and vertical height adjustment.  
Re-fix the head jamb once door has been mounted and 
desired door clearance is achieved.

Screw fix pocket 

header into lintel/

stud when using 

heavy doors

Clearance 3/8”-13/16” 

(adjustable)

1 3/8”

Lintel

Head 

top

approx. 3/8” clearance

Timber 

pelmet 

block

Head 

jamb  

Head jamb

SofStop 

cassette

2

1

Rear carriage

Notched 

end of 

track

 

The mechanism fits together as shown (top of page 3). 
The activators should already be in the track. If they are 
not, follow instruction 1 on Page 1.

 

To load the SofStop 

mechanism into the track:

To load the SofStop mechanism into the track:
a)  Insert the rear carriage in from the notched end of the 

track. Note: Rear carriage does not have a tow bar. 

b)  Insert the cassette into the notched end of the track, 

dolly wheel first, ensuring that the pickup mechanism is 
facing up. 

2

PAGE

PREPARING DOORS - 

With Stops

Black 

plastic 

stop

Track 

stop

150mm (6”) to 

center of boss 

hole 

20-21mm 

(13/16”)

5-5.5mm (1/4”)

SUGGESTED 

T-GUIDE 

PLACEMENT

Door

T-Guide

Casings

Pocket framing

Drill ø25mm (1”)  

13mm (1/2”) 

deep

PREPARING DOORS

 

- Without Stops

5-5.5mm (1/4”)

20-21mm (13/16”)

T-Guide

Drill ø25mm (1”)  

13mm (1/2”) 

deep

Mounting 

plate

85mm (3-3/8”) 

to center of 

boss hole

Plunger pin

Fit screws 

as shown

2  Prepare the door(s). 

 

Drill holes in the positions as shown (below).

 

Screw both mounting plates to the door with 
the plunger pins facing towards the edges of the 
door. Make sure they are placed exactly in the 
center of the door thickness. 

3  Fix the T-Guide

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Fix the T-Guide to the floor so that it is not visible when 
the door is in the pocket. The front edge of the  T-Guide 
should sit flush with the final casings.

Fix after door 

installation

 

At the bottom of the door, cut a groove to the 
dimension and tolerance shown. Make it central 
of the door thickness and absolutely straight.

Summary of Contents for SofStop

Page 1: ... gets into the track This could impair the smooth running of the carriages 1 PAGE Installation Instructions Twin Action Soft Open Close Ensure rear activator is positioned correctly in the track BEFORE lining the wall READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALL Activator Slide activator into track Grub screws Notched end of track the all four Activator grub screws until the activator slides freely in the tra...

Page 2: ...he cassette into the notched end of the track dolly wheel first ensuring that the pickup mechanism is facing up 2 PAGE PREPARING DOORS With Stops Black plastic stop Track stop 150mm 6 to center of boss hole 20 21mm 13 16 5 5 5mm 1 4 SUGGESTED T GUIDE PLACEMENT Door T Guide Casings Pocket framing Drill ø25mm 1 13mm 1 2 deep PREPARING DOORS Without Stops 5 5 5mm 1 4 20 21mm 13 16 T Guide Drill ø25mm...

Page 3: ...w of the rear activator Slide it approximately 2 towards the track notch b Hold the activator setting block inside the back stud and gently open the door onto it The activator will slide along the track into the correct position c Close the door and remove the activator setting block Without moving the activator tighten all four grub screws 4 Slide front carriage into the track 5 Hang the door s P...

Page 4: ...till able to slide Use the door to push the track stop to where you want the door to stop Slide the door away and tighten the track stops using a hex key Track stop Carriage removal notch Track d Loosen the grub screw of the front activator currently in the temporary position Move it approximately 2 towards the pocket e Hold the activator setting block inside the closing jamb and gently close the ...

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