PVC Bi-Folding Door Fitting Instructions

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1. Before removing the existing window or structure, ensure the opening/door is suitable.

2. If fitting on cill make sure cill is level and adequately packed if required. A seal must be applied along the full width and returned at the ends of both a cill and brick detail.

Prepare the opening and make sure there is no obstructions, i.e. mortar or old silicone and ensuresquareness of opening.

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3. Pack door into opening make sure door is square and level in opening and check diagonals. Measure across the door to ensure consistent width and height/pack where needed.

7. Ensure no debris is stuck in the track or threshold. Check jambs are plumb and level.

8. Check operation of the door, adjust if required.

9. Check sliding operation of the door, adjust if required.

10. Toe and heel each unit as you go. (See guide on page 6)

4. Fix at 100mm from each corner and at 600mm centres along all sides, top and bottom.

4a. For the sides of the frame fix at 100mm from each corner and at 600mm centres at the position shown.

5. For the head of the frame and if using a PVC threshold use the fixing position shown. Access by removing the fixing cover gasket (and replace).

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6. If using an aluminium threshold use the fixing position shown.

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10. Hinges.

13. Door operation after installation. 14. Close fold first, then lock master door to fold.

15. Use appropriate sealant to seal around the frame perimeter for weather protection both inside and out. Sealant can also be used to fix packers in place.

11. Wheels/Rollers. 12. Locks/Keeps/Handles.

Adjust hardware to ensure smooth operation where required.

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1. Pull back the slide away from the shootbolt collar and hold in position.

2. Rotate the shootbolt collar to extend (or posi screw on end of shootbolt) or reduce the length of throw.

3. When shootbolt is in the desired position release the slide making sure the serrated teeth fully engage into the shootbolt collar.

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1. Loosen central fixing screw along keep length.

2. Using 10mm Allen Key rotate to adjust depth. When at correct position re-tighten fixing screws.

3. To adjust centre hook catch, release Allen Key, re-position and then re-tighten.

Shootbolts

Keep Adjustment

Shootbolts are located in the PVC corner moulding at the top and bottom of each sash. To adjust the throw of the shootbolt into the outer frame follow the steps below. PLEASE NOTE: The shootbolt locates into the aluminium sliding track, at the top and bottom, and therefore this also acts as an integrated keep.

The keep is a one piece aluminium extrusion that can be adjusted along its entire length. This is to ensure smoothengagement of the door lock hooks. There is a total of 4mm horizontal adjustment. Furthermore, the shootboltreceivers can be used to adjust compression.

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1. Remove top cap with posi screwdriver.

2. Under top cap is an aluminium washer. Remove and keep to replace later.

3a. Positioned on the external and internal side of the hinge bar are 2 No. 3mm Allen screws. Open doors to loosen the internal.

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3b. Close door and remove piece ofgasket to loosen outside.

4. Position Allen Key in top of hinge bar to adjust height accordingly. The top hinge position will automatically move.

5. When sash is in correct position tighten the internal and external grub screw on the hinge (as in image 3a). Reinsert the cap and screw (as in photos 1 and 2).

Rollers

Sash Positioning

To adjust the height of the door use the bottom roller/hinge only. Do not adjust the top roller/hinge.

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For smooth operation of the doors it is critical that the sashes are positioned square and parallel within the opening and that the threshold is also flat. It is also important that the head and cill fixing screws are countersunk into the frame to prevent the rollers from catching on a protruding screw head.

All finished doors should have a 12mm ‘gap’ between the outer frame to sash and sash to sash.

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• Framehingedsashes-loadweight to the hinge side of the door

• Bogiewheelsarealwaysclassed as a hinge - load weight to the bogie wheel on sashes either side

• Donotloadweighttothe Bi-Fold hinges

• Forextrasecurity,itisalsoadvised to pack the glass at handle, hinge and lock centre points

• Packingacrosssashesasshown will improve performance

• Eachdoorshouldbeopenedand fully closed on to the next door leaf (locking magnets together) prior to opening the next.

• Startingwiththemasterdooropen fully onto the next door leaf until you feel the magnets “click” together.

• Whenopeningthedoublehinged door, twist the handle anti-clockwise to 90º and then use the “grab” handle on the hinge to push open the doors. Continue to stick doors together until magnets lock.

• Whenclosing,repeatprocessin reverse making sure the “grab” handle on the hinge is used to pull the doors and the handle is used to lock shootbolts.

• Whenclosingthemasterdoorlift the handle upwards to 45º to engage shootbolts prior to locking with key.

All schemes should be ‘toe and heeled’ in accordance with the following criteria:

Packer Positions for ‘Toe and Heeling’ and Security

Operational Guide

Bogie Track

Frame Hinge

Scheme 431 (outside view)

Top Track

Top Runner Door LockBi-Fold Hinge (external)

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Frame Hinge

Packers for toeing and heeling

Packers for hinge and lock positions

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Cleaning Recommendations For UPVC bifold

• Donotpower-washwindowsoruseagardenhose;this can cause seal failure and allow water to enter the structure.

• Whencleaningexterior,multi-storywindows,beginwith the upper story and work down.

• Avoidusingmetaltools,razorblades,orothersharp objects and abrasive cleaners. They can damage window surfaces, scratch glass and remove exterior glass coatings.

• Donotallowaggressivecleanerstocomeintocontact with Aluminium surfaces. Immediately rinse and dry.

• Donotallowcleanerstopuddleorcollectatglassedges near glazing materials.

• Avoidcleaningindirectsunlightorintemperaturestoo hot or too cold.

• Avoidexcessiverubbingandover-cleaning.

• Donotscour.

• Cleanandrinseoneareaatatime.

• Cleantwiceayear(monthlyincoastalareas)orwhendirty.

• After-markettintsandfilmsarenotrecommended,asthey may cause damage to the sealant

Profile Guarantee UPVC & Foiled Products

• Exposuretonormalweatheringwillnotresultinany significant part of the woodgrain foiled profiles or fittings changing colour compared to Sliders relevant colour specification by more than grey scale 3 (where grey scale is determined in accordance with ISO105-AO2). This paragraph does not cover any change resulting from any form of shading (such as any overhang or any obstruction of the sun by any permanent or temporary structure or trees)

• Exposuretonormalweatheringwillnotresultinany significant bubbling, shrinking or delamination of the woodgrain foil from the profile to which it is adhered.

Hardware Cleaning & Lubrication of your UPVC bifold

Your hardware should be maintained as below at least bi-annually (monthly for coastal areas)

• Cleandirt/debris

• Tightenloosescrews

• Replacedamagedhardware

PRECAUTIONS The following substances may damage protective hardware finishes.

DO NOT USE: •Vinegar-basedcleaners •Citrus-basedcleaners(lemon,etc.) •Paintremovers •Windowcleaners •Brick/sidingwashes

• AnyotherindustrialorabrasivecleanersUsecaution with silicone-based sprays. Apply only in small amounts and do not overspray. Wipe off excess lubricant to avoid staining and/or damage to other window or patio door parts. Silicone may cause some hard plastic parts to become brittle.

General Cleaning

1. Remove hardware for easier cleaning. NB Installer only

2.Usemildsoapandwateronasoftclothorsponge;rinse and wipe dry. For stubborn dirt, use a soft bristle brush to gently scrub.

3. Apply WD40

4. Reinstall hardware. NB Installer only

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