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STEP 7 - Preparing Bottom Door Section
(Continued)
Step 7-6:
Attach center hinges to top rail fin using (2) 1/4” x 3/4”
hex head bolts and (2) 1/4” flange nuts at each center stile
location. (Fig. 7-F)
NOTE:
If Table 7-A below shows a need for a reinforcing
aluminum angle on the bottom section, it should be attached to
the top rail fin at all center hinge locations using the same 1/4” x
3/4” bolts that attach the hinge to the top rail fin. Using the pre-
punched slots in the top rail fin as a guide, mark and drill 1/4”
holes through the aluminum angle. Install aluminum angle at the
same time as center hinges. (Fig. 7-F) The aluminum angle
should also be bolted to the top rail fin at the ends of the section
using 1/4” x 3/4” bolts and 1/4” flange nuts. It will be necessary
to drill 1/4” holes through the top rail fin and the aluminum angle
to install bolts. (Fig. 7-G)
Table 7-A –Reinforcement Schedule
Door
Width
Glazing Type
Up to
11’-2”
11’-4” to
12’-2”
12’-4” to
14’-2”
14’-4” to
16’-2”
16’-4” to
20’-2”
Acrylic
OR
1/8” Tempered
None None
G
G
H
1/2” Insulated
OR
1/4” Tempered
None G
G
H
G
(1) 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" Aluminum Angle per Section
H
(1) 2" x 2" Aluminum Angle per Section
NOTE:
Doors installed in high windload regions (Florida and
other high wind prone areas) may require additional
reinforcement beyond what is detailed in these instructions.
Please refer to approved windload drawings for these areas.
Step 7-7:
Install the inside step plate to the bottom rail of the
section using (2) 1/4” x3/4” self drilling screws. The step plate
should be located at the center stile closest to the horizontal
center of the door width. (Fig. 7-H)
NOTE:
Cut out templates on pages 13 and 14; instructions are
continued on page 15.
FIG. 7-F: Center Hinge and Aluminum Angle Installation
FIG. 7-G
FIG. 7-H
1/4” Flange Nut
Center Hinge
Aluminum Angle (If Required)
1/4” x 3/4” Hex
Head Bolt
1/4” Flange Nut
Aluminum Angle
1/4” x 3/4” Hex
Head Bolt
1/4” x 3/4” Self
Drilling Screws
Center Stile
Bottom Rail
Inside Step Plate
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