Installation Guide
Attached are the recommended installation instructions for bifold
doors using 20 or 30 pound hardware kits. Read these installation
instructions thoroughly before beginning. They are designed to
work in most existing applications. However, existing conditions
may require changes to these instructions. If changes are needed,
they are made at the installer’s risk. For installations other than
indicated in these instructions, contact a building professional.
Note to Installer: Provide a copy of these instructions to the building
owner. By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty as part of the terms of the sale.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY
GLOSSARY
Finished Opening
The resulting opening after any trim work is completed. Measure these
dimensions for proper door tting.
Lead Door
The panel or section without the pivoting hardware. On four panel
assemblies, these are the two that meet in the middle.
Pivot Door
The panel or section that contains the pivoting hardware and supports
the weight of the door assembly.
SAFETY AND HANDLING
SAFETY AND HANDLING
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning.
• Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.).
• Store doors in a dry, well-ventilated building and on a at and level
surface. Allow doors to acclimate to local conditions for at least 24
hours before nishing.
• Do not subject doors to extremes of heat and/or humidity.
Prolonged exposure may cause damage. Buildings where humidity
and temperature are controlled provide the best storage facilities
(recommended conditions 30%-50% Relative Humidity and 50°F to
90°F).
• Do not install doors in buildings that have wet plaster or cement
unless they have been properly nished. Do not store doors in
buildings with excessive moisture content - HVAC systems should be
operating and balanced. Avoid sudden changes such as forced heat
to dry out a building. Doors should not be delivered to the job site
or installed until concrete oors, foundation, plaster or drywall are
cured.
• Doors should always be handled with clean hands or while wearing
clean gloves.
• Doors should be lifted and carried when being moved, not dragged
across one another. Use safe lifting techniques.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
FINISHING
These are guidelines for nishing doors. For more detailed instructions
visit a local paint professional.
• Clean the door with a clean, lint-free cloth, removing all dust and
foreign debris.
• Finish all six sides (both sides and all four edges) of the door slab,
including cutouts for hardware. Failure to nish all six sides may
result in the denial of warranty claims for operational or performance
problems.
• Use a good quality primer and paint, or wood sealer and stain. Pre-
primed products do not need to be re-primed. Use one manufacturer’s
products to ensure compatibility and follow all manufacturers’
application instructions.
INSPECT DOOR AND OPENING
• Cosmetic damage, correct product (size, color, design, etc.)
• Measure height and width of nished wall opening. Width must be
1/2" larger than the bifold size. Height must be approximately 1 1/2"
taller. If shorter, the bifold doors cannot be installed. If higher, shorten
by nailing a wood strip at the top of the opening.
• Doors may be trimmed 1/4" on each side if necessary.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Interior Bifold Doors