GT 710-8710 Swing Door System Low Energy Operator
Part #15-10683
Rev. 9-24-14
3-10
Install the Header
DN 1116
Pivot side of Header
1/4” screw holes
1-1/8”
(GT 8710)
Pivot Door Jamb
1/8”
(GT 710)
Pivot side of Header
1/4” screw holes
Pivot Door Jamb
Figure 3-4
Position Header onto Door Frame
6.►
Ensure the Header is square and level.
7.►
Use the Header as a template to mark screw holes onto the face of the door frame.
8.►
Remove the Header. Set Aside.
3.c.a:
Install Shim
(Only if deemed necessary)
FOR UNITS NOT INSTALLING A SHIM SKIP TO
1.►
Butt the Header up against the Horizontal line, line up the screw holes and then ensure the
Header is square and level.
2.►
Go to the top of Header. Mark a horizontal line along the top edge of Header onto the wall. Please
3.►
Measure the depth between the back side of the Header and the wall.
a. Write that measurement down and label it #1.
4.►
Measure the distance between the top of door frame and the horizontal line that was just drawn
at the top of Header.
a. Write that measurement down and label it #2.
DN 1084
Measure between
Top of Door Frame
and Top of Header
Figure 3-5
Measure for Shim Dimension
5.►
Obtain (1) Shim to be the same depth as measurement #1; no higher than measurement #2; and
about the same width as the Header.
6.►
Secure the Shim to stud(s). It is recommended to use Lag Bolts. Please see
