Section 8.1: Anchor Placements; Section 8.2: Complete The Tie Rod Installation (For Transom Units Only) - Nabco GT1175 Installation Manual

GT1175 Standard Slide Doors Installation Manual; with U30 Control
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Anchors are not provided by NABCO.
SECTION 8 .1: Anchor Placements
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Anchors must be appropriate for the type of structure being fastened to.
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Screw in anchors to secure the Frame (per manufacturer's specifications).
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DN 0767
Note: It is recommended to countersink holes as required to flush the surface.
Note: It is recommended to drill tap threads for 1/4 inch anchors in a steel or aluminum structure.
Note: Do not overtighten anchors to prevent deforming Jamb Tubes.
8 .1 .1 Jamb Tubes
Use 1/4 inch diameter anchors with a minimum of 3 per Jamb Tube, maximum is 48 inches on center. Drill 1/4 inch diameter holes
in the face of Jamb and then countersink each hole.
POCKETED JAMB / VERTICAL TRANSOM
1/4" Anchor
DN 0418
Use 1/4 inch diameter anchors with a minimum of 3 per Transom tube, maximum is 48 inches on center. Anchoring is
8 .1 .2 Transom Horizontal
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required within 8 inches of all vertical mullions.
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Drill 1/4 inch diameter holes in the face of Transom Horizontal and then countersink each hole.
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8 .1 .3 Header
To prevent Header sag, use 1/4 inch diameter anchors or 3/8 inch threaded rods, with a maximum 48 inches on center. First
anchor maximum is 36 inches from each end of the Header. Drill 1/4 inch diameter holes inside the top of Header.
SECTION 8 .2: Complete the Tie Rod Installation (For Transom Units only)
1. After the Frame has been installed, slide each Tie Rod up the Channel into each 3/8-16 Anchor located in the ceiling.
a. The 3/8-16 Anchor is used to securely fasten the Frame.
2. Go to the bottom of each Tie Rod. Tighten the 3/8-16 Hex Nut and 3/8 inch Lock Washer to secure the Backing Plate.
3. Snap the Back Plate back into each Transom Vertical.
a. It may be necessary to use a rubber mallet to slightly tap the Back Plate into place.
b. Protect the surface of the Back Plate before hitting it with a rubber mallet.
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36" 48"
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SLIDE DOOR
1/4" Anchor Hole(s)
36" 48"
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Figure 23 Anchor Placement
SLIDE DOOR w/TRANSOM
SLICK JAMB
1/4" Anchor
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Figure 24 Screw Anchors
1/4" Anchor Hole(s)