Ives Top Center Pivot 7253 Installation Instructions

1. Prepare and mortise bottom of door and floor to receive pivot set. Determine pivot location
using dimensions on reverse side. Depth of mortise in bottom of door will determine clearance.
Be sure to properly locate and mark pivot center point of the base plate.
2. Locate, drill, and tap 1/4-20 mounting holes for metal door. Locate and drill pilot holes for
#14 wood screws for wood door. Mount door leaf in bottom of door with 1/4-20 x 3/4" FHMS
or #14 FHWS screws provided.
3. Drill 3/4" dia. x 1-3/4" deep hole in floor on center of pivot point for base plate mounting.
Pivot point of top pivot set must be plumb with bottom pivot point. Insert anchor pin
into hole and expand with tool. Insert base plate screw provided. Grout anchor pin in place.
After grout has set, remove base plate screw.
4. Place base plate over anchor pin. Fasten to floor with base plate screw. Tighten securely.
5. If using a threshold, install threshold at this time.
6. Install top pivot set and hang door. Refer to top pivot set instructions.
7. If vertical height adjustment is necessary, use shims between door bottom and pivot leaf to
increase clearance. To decrease clearance, mortise in door must be made deeper.
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Improper pivot set installation can lead to personal injury or property damage. Follow
all instructions carefully. For questions contact Technical Support at 1-888-371-7331.
16002 Rev. 4 © 2006 Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited

Installation Instructions

7253
Bottom Center Pivot
Door leaf
Base plate screw
Base plate
Anchor pin
CAUTION