Header Lock Bracket Installation
Mark a vertical line on the header, aligned with the center of the Jr. “A” frame bracket. Measure up
(see Fig. 2)
NOTE: It is recommended that lag screws be pilot drilled using a 3/16” drill bit prior to fastening.
HEADER
CENTER
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HEADER LOCK
BRACKET
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IMPORTANT! If there is drywall or other materials covering the header it is required that such materials be removed from the header lock bracket location(s) and replaced with the same thickness of wood before installing the header lock bracket(s). If this process is performed, the length of the lag screws MUST be increased by the thickness of wood material, so that a minimum of
Bottom Bracket Installation | FIG. 3 |
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Locate the bottom bracket assembly and align it to the bottom of the post. Secure the bottom bracket to the bottom of the windload post using (4)
NOTE: The bottom of the windload post is flush |
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while the top is offset. | (4) |
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Post Hole Placement |
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At each windload post location, mark a center line on | SCREWS | |||
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the floor that is aligned with the center of half hinge. |
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Measure out from the back of the door (see Fig. 4)
and make a second mark as shown in Fig. 5. Using a masonry bit, drill (1) 5/8” x 4” deep hole into the concrete. Clean out the hole.
IMPORTANT! For proper operation of the windload post, it is important that the
DIM.
FIG. 4
4
FIG. 5
CENTER LINE
OF HALF HINGE
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