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- Page 1 Series 1 installation instructions These instructions are intended for professional garage door installers. All references are taken from inside looking out. PART NO: 51621. REVISION 6 - OCTOBER 2016 www.bnd.com.au...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® contents before you start safety checklist fastener recommendations for fitting garage doors requirements before installation fixing requirements tools parts checklist installation install first bracket install second bracket place door on brackets position door tension the springs attaching stop guides centre lift lock... -
Page 3: Before You Start
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® 1.0 before you start Your new B&D Firmadoor ® has been designed to provide security, attractive appearance and smooth, low effort operation. Your door will not provide optimum performance unless it is installed correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. -
Page 4: Fastener Recommendations For Fitting Garage Doors
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® 1.2 fastener recommendations for fitting garage doors diameter length of fastener material fastener type(s) or type (see note) 5/16” 1½” Coach Bolts (Hex Lag Screw) - combined with wall plugs 3/8” 2” New Solid Brick 5/16”... -
Page 5: Requirements Before Installation
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® 1.3 requirements before installation opening requirements The door is designed to be mounted behind the opening, therefore you will need to measure and HEAD ROO M 350mm check: 460mm OPENING WIDTH - As the door overlaps each side by 25mm or more, the door should be 50mm wider than the opening. -
Page 6: Fixing Requirements
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® 1.4 fixing requirements Coach screws are supplied with the door for fitting to timber. Correct and safe fastening to other materials may require different fasteners. The installer must select and use fasteners appropriate to the material into which they are being fixed. -
Page 7: Installation
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® 2.0 installation 2.1 install first bracket a) Measure the door curtain width and mark where edge of the curtain will be, allowing for over lap on each side of the opening. 230mm Restricted or b) Add clearance of 10 to 75mm from edge of curtain 250mm Normal Headroom to inside edge of bracket to determine positioning... -
Page 8: Place Door On Brackets
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® EQUAL EQUAL 2.3 place door on brackets a) Check the axle length and cut if sideroom is limited. Before cutting, make sure the floating axle is free and centred. Centre will be found by rotating the axle a quarter turn in either direction then releasing . With centre found, make a clear mark on the axle against the hub for later reference. -
Page 9: Tension The Springs
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® WOOD CHOCK 2.5 tension the springs FIRST PREPARE A SOFT WOOD CHOCK, ABOUT 400mm LONG. WOOD CHOCK WOOD CHOCK THEN - Ensure that bottom rail is at the 3 o’clock position as shown in Step 4 - if not, refer to Step 2.4. a) Ensure both “U”... -
Page 10: Guides
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® 2.7 guides RESTRICTED HEADROOM 35mm a) Check that curtain overlaps equally on both sides. b) Check that guides are the correct length, that is, level with the brackets (or in the restricted headroom position are 35mm maximum above bracket). -
Page 11: Centre Lift Lock
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® 2.8 centre lift lock LEGS LEGS a) Raise the curtain until the lock corrugation is visible above the door guides. b) Install locking bar retainer in line with lock corrugation by pushing retainer towards door edge, sliding the legs under the nylon woven strip and hooking them over the curtain edge (it is easier to hook legs one at a time). -
Page 12: Final Adjustment
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® 2.9 final adjustment 1. If the door is hard to operate in ANY DIRECTION check that the door is not jamming in the guides. Check: a) the guide clearances; b) that guides are plumb; c) that the guide surfaces are clean and free from oil;... -
Page 13: Fixing Alternatives
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® REDUCE WIDTH WITH SUITABLE TIMBER 2.11 fixing alternatives REDUCE WIDTH WITH SUITABLE TIMBER 1. alternative headroom fitting: NORMAL HEADROOM RESTRICTED HEADROOM appearance improvement EXISTING HEAD O R LINTEL 460 mm If headroom is less than 250mm, a head infill panel 460 mm should be fitted to improve the external appearance of garage opening. -
Page 14: After Installation Care
Firmadoor Series 1 Installation Instructions ® 3.0 after installation care general care of your Firmadoor ® Care should be taken not to damage the nylon woven running strip, however, if the nylon woven running strip is cut or damaged, a lighted match should be used to quickly cleaning seal the ends of the nylon braiding, so as to stop any further BLUESCOPE COLORBOND...