Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION OF WELDED FRAMES
The installation contractor shall have a carpenter
level and builder’s square.
Level the head by posi-
tioning the level to the head door rabbet, Figure 4. If
necessary, adjust for high spots in floor by shim-
ming under the jamb floor anchor, Figure 7.
Equalize them through an adjustable floor anchor, if
specified, Figure 13b. Note, for labeled openings
the maximum floor clearance is 3/4 in. (19mm).
FIGURE
4
LEVELING THE HEAD
With carpenter level check the frame for plumbness
and alignment: For plumbness, position level
against both hinge and strike jambs in the rabbet.
For alignment; Position level against both hinge and
strike jambs on the stop, adjust as required, Figure 5.
FIGURE
5
PLUMBING AND ALIGNMENT
SCETION A-A
ALIGNMENT
LEVEL
PLUMB
A
LEVEL
A
LEVE
L
LEVE
L
Once the installer has ensured that the frame is in
the correct position, anchor the jamb to the floor.
Floor Anchors: The fixed floor anchor is welded to
the base of the jamb, typically secured to the floor
by mechanical fasteners, providing solid anchorage
for the base of each jamb, Figure 7. Shimming
must be used if the floor is not level. This type of
anchor is not used in existing masonry, preframed
stud walls or slip-on dry-wall frames, but may be
provided.
At prepared openings (existing masonry or con-
crete) an additional expansion anchor reinforce-
ment is provided. With pre-framed stud walls or
completed drywall openings an additional base
anchor is included. In both instances these anchors
are located as close to the bottom of the jamb as is
practical.
FIGURE
7
FIXED FLOOR ANCHOR
With builder’s square, check frame for squareness.
Position square against jamb and head at door rab-
bet, adjust as required, Figure 6.
FIGURE
6
SQUARENESS