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RITE-FLEX
DOOR
INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL
This Manual Covers All Units Shipped 5/08 to Date
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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PUBLICATION NO. 54450033 REV 3.1
MARCH 2015
RITE-FLEX® DOOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PRE-INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STANDARD LIFT DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
VERTICAL LIFT DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
HIGH LIFT DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DOOR CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PREPARING HARDWARE AND SECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
POSITIONING OF VERTICAL TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LIFT TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DOUBLE-TRACK-LOW HEADROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TORSION SPRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
OPTIONAL FOOT/HAND HANDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SET SCREWS / ATTACHMENT OF HINGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DOOR WEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LOUVER ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
HARDWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LOUVERD SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
BOTTOM SEALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
REPLACEMENT EXTRUSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Rite-Flex® Door from RITE-HITE®.
IMPORTANT
Read and understand contents of this manual prior to installation or operation of this equipment.
For best results, have this product serviced by your authorized RITE-HITE® Representative.
NOTICE TO USER
Your local RITE-HITE® Representative provides the Planned Maintenance Program (P.M.P.) which can be fitted to your
specific operation. Call your local representative or RITE-HITE® at 1-414-355-2600 or toll free at 1-800-456-0600.
In Europe, call +31-(0)571-277505
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS (ENGLISH)
The English version of this manual shall prevail over any error in, or conflicting interpretation of, any translations.
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RITE-FLEX® DOOR
SAFETY
! WARNING
When working with electrical or
electronic controls, make sure
that the power source has been
locked out and tagged according
to OSHA regulations or your
country’s local standards and
approved local electrical codes.
Figure 1
LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that, in addition to posting safety
warnings and barricading the work area, the power supply has been locked in the OFF position or
disconnected. It is mandatory that an approved lockout device is utilized. An example of a lockout device is
illustrated in Figure 1. The proper lockout procedure requires that the person responsible for the repairs is
the only person who has the ability to remove the lockout device.
In addition to the lockout device, it is also a requirement to tag the power control in a manner that will
clearly note that repairs are under way and state who is responsible for the lockout condition. Tagout
devices have to be constructed and printed so that exposure to weather conditions or wet and damp
locations will not cause the tag to deteriorate or become unreadable.
RITE-HITE® Corporation does not recommend any particular lockout device, but recommends the utilization
of a device that meets OSHA standards (refer to OSHA regulation 1910.147). RITE-HITE® Corporation also
recommends the review and implementation of an entire safety program for the Control of Hazardous
Energy (Lockout/Tagout). These regulations are available through OSHA publication 3120.
! DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
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! CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which can cause
damage to the equipment, personal property
and/or the environment, or cause the
equipment to operate improperly.
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RITE-FLEX® DOOR
BEFORE YOU START
! WARNING
! WARNING
Never place hands / fingers
between section joints when
operating door or serious injury
could result.
The door is constantly under
extreme spring tension.
Repairs and adjustments,
especially to the cables and
spring assembly, can be
hazardous and should be
performed by qualified door
service people only.
! CAUTION
!
Operate door only when
properly adjusted and free of
obstructions.
! CAUTION
! CAUTION
!
If the door is electrically
operated, the pull rope MUST be
removed.
!
Avoid standing in an open
doorway or walking through an
open doorway while electrically
operated door is moving.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
9.
10.
11.
12.
“C” Clamps or Locking Pliers
Hammer
Winding Bars
Screwdriver
Tape Measure
Level
Socket wrench
Pliers
Drill with 1/4", 3/16", 5/16" and 3/8" bits
Ladder or man lift
Saw horses or other supports for placing
section on while assembling
13. 5/8" Box end wrench
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RITE-FLEX® DOOR
PRE-INSTALLATION
REMOVAL OF EXISTING DOOR (IF NECESSARY)
Use caution in removal of existing doors. Remove tension on the springs only with solid winding
bars in a controlled manner. Do not reuse existing hardware.
Inspect the jambs to assure they are in good condition for the new door to be installed. If the
jambs are deteriorated, they should be replaced at this time. The header should be level.
PREPARING THE OPENING
On the inside of the building, the opening should be framed with wood jambs (2" x 6" if possible)
or with steel channel. The side jambs should extend to approximately the same height as the
headroom required. If you have just removed an old door, the condition of the jambs should be
inspected.
If the jamb has deteoriated, it should be replaced now. The jambs should be plumb and the
header level. If there are any bolts fastening the jambs to the wall, the heads should be flush so
they don’t interfere with the installation of the RITE-Flex® Door.
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RITE-FLEX® DOOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TRACK INSTALLATION
There are three basic pieces of information
about your tracks that you need to know to
start installation.
1.
Track Size – Track comes in two sizes: 2”
and 3”
2.
Type of lift – Each type of lift is different
from the top of the door on up. However,
the vertical track from the floor to the top of
the door does not change between the
different lift options.
3.
4. Suitable spring pads or other anchorage
for shaft bearings must be provided. The
previous chart and diagram indicates the
approximate height of the center of the
spring shaft for the various types of door
mountings. All spring or bearing pads
must be flush and not extend into the room
any further than the jambs.
5.
Type of mounting – Vertical track is
manufactured with continuous angle or
continuous reverse angle. The track is
attached to the angle with slotted track
brackets.
The jamb must be plumb and solidly
attached to the building. The floor must be
level, or the exact grade line must be
established before the installation begins.
CHECKING DOOR SIZE
1.
Check the shipping tags to make sure you
have the right door for the door opening.
Also make sure you have the correct
number of bundles, boxes, etc...
2.
Is the door opening framed to the correct
size?
3.
Check the chart below to determine the
amount of headroom, sideroom, and depth
into the room required for this particular
door. Make sure NOW that all of these
clearances are available.
DOOR CLEARANCE
Clearance
Requirements:
Headroom
Sideroom
Backroom
CL of Springs
Door Style
2” Track
3” Track
2” Track
3” Track
2” Track
3” Track
2” Track
3” Track
Vertical Lift
Dr. Ht. +12”
Dr. Ht. +13”
4.5”
5.5”
25”
25”
Double Door Height + 2”
Double Door Height + 2”
High Lift
High Lift +12”
High Lift + 13”
4.5”
5.5”
Varies
Varies
Door Ht. + Lift + 6.5”
Door Ht. + Lift + 7.5”
Standard Lift
17”
19”
4.5”
5.5”
Dr. Ht. + 23”
Dr. Ht. + 25”
Door Ht. + 13.5”
Door Ht. + 14.5”
Low Headroom Manual
6.5”
11”
6”
9”
Dr. Ht. + 30”
Dr. Ht. + 30”
Does Not Apply
Does Not Apply
Low Headroom Motor Operated
9”
13.5”
6”
9”
Dr. Ht. + 78”
Dr. Ht. + 78”
Does Not Apply
Does Not Apply
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DOORWAY HEIGHT + 7"
DOORWAY
HEIGHT
+23" (2" TRACK)
+25" (3" TRACK)
DOOR HEIGHT = DOORWAY HEIGHT + 0" TO 3".
Window 8" x 24"
(Optional)
DOORWAY HEIGHT
DOOR HEIGHT
(SEE CHART)
JAMB PREPARATION
Jamb preparation and spring pads are not included.
Spring Pad Minimum Size:
Southern Pine - 2" x 10" x 18" minimum
Steel Plate - 41" x 10" x 18" minimum
These must be firmly anchored to the wall.
HEAD ROOM;
17" (2" TRACK)
19" (3" TRACK)
STANDARD LIFT
DOORWAY WIDTH (MEASURED AT 48"-60" HIGH)
DOOR WIDTH = DOORWAY WIDTH +2"
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RITE-FLEX® DOOR
VERTICAL LIFT
2X DOOR HEIGHT + 12"
DOOR HEIGHT = DOORWAY HEIGHT +0" to 3"
Window 8" x 24"
(Optional)
DOORWAY HEIGHT
DOOR HEIGHT
(SEE CHART)
JAMB PREPARATION
Jamb preparation and spring pads are not included.
Spring Pad Minimum Size:
Southern Pine - 2" x 10" x 18" minimum
Steel Plate - 41" x 10" x 18" minimum
These must be firmly anchored to the wall.
MINIMUM HEAD ROOM:
DOOR HEIGHT +12"
BACKROOM
25"
DOORWAY WIDTH (MEASURED AT 48"-60" HIGH)
DOOR WIDTH = DOORWAY WIDTH +2"
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HIGH LIFT
DOORWAY HEIGHT + HIGH LIFT HEIGHT
DISTANCE FROM TOP
OF DOOR OPENING TO
BOTTOM OF ROLLER
TRACK
DOOR HEIGHT = DOORWAY HEIGHT + 0" TO 3".
Window 8" x 24"
(Optional)
DOORWAY HEIGHT
DOOR HEIGHT
(SEE CHART)
JAMB PREPARATION
Jamb preparation and spring pads are not included.
Spring Pad Minimum Size:
Southern Pine - 2" x 10" x 18" minimum
Steel Plate - 41" x 10" x 18" minimum
These must be firmly anchored to the wall.
MINIMUM HEAD ROOM
HIGH LIFT+12" (2" TRACK)
HIGH LIFT+13" (3" TRACK)
DOORWAY HEIGHT MINUS HIGH
LIFT HEIGHT
+23" (2" TRACK)
+25" (3" TRACK)
DOORWAY WIDTH (MEASURED AT 48"-60" HIGH)
DOOR WIDTH = DOORWAY WIDTH +2"
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RITE-FLEX® DOOR
DOOR CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION
Remove the door panel packaging and visually
identify all of the sections including the bottom,
any middle screen or translucent sections, and
the top.
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Door Height
72"
75"
78"
81"
84"
87"
90"
93"
96"
99"
102"
105"
108"
111"
114"
117"
120"
123"
126"
129"
132"
135"
138"
141"
144"
147"
150"
153"
156"
159"
162"
165"
168"
Door Construction
(3) 24" Panels
(2) 24", (1) 27"
(1) 24", (2) 27"
(3) 27"
(4) 21"
(3) 21", (1) 24"
(2) 21", (2) 24"
(1) 21", (3) 24"
(4) 24"
(3) 24", (1) 27"
(2) 24", (2) 27"
(1) 24", (3) 27"
(4) 27"
(3) 21", (2) 24"
(2) 21", (3) 24"
(1) 21", (4) 24"
(5) 24"
(4) 24", (1) 27"
(3) 24", (2) 27"
(2) 24", (3) 27"
(1) 24", (4) 27"
(5) 27"
(2) 21", (4) 24"
(1) 21", (5) 24"
(6) 24"
(5) 24", (1) 27"
(4) 24", (2) 27"
(3) 24", (3) 27"
(2) 24", (4) 27"
(1) 24", (5) 27"
(6) 27"
(6) 24", (1) 21"
(7) 24"
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PREPARING HARDWARE AND
SECTIONS
BOTTOM SECTION
Find the bottom section (the one with the
bottom weatherseal), and lay it on the saw
horses. Find the bottom brackets in the
hardware carton. Attach the bottom bracket
with (6) ¼" x ⅝" self drilling screws that are
provided. Install cables to the bottom brackets
with the pins provided.
Sort the hinges for the complete door. All
hinges not installed on the end styles of the
door will be #1 hinges. The hinges for the end
styles will begin with the smallest number on
the lowest panels and increase as your go up
the door. For a door with 2" track, you should
install #1 hinges to the top of the bottom
section. For a door with 3" track, you should
install #3 hinges to the top of the bottom
section.
BOTTOM BRACKET ATTACHMENT
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POSITIONING OF VERTICAL
TRACK
Set the right and left vertical tracks in place
temporarily using the bottom section to help set
the track spacing. The bottom sections should
be level or supported to a known grade level,
and centered in the opening. The track should
be spaced ⅜" to ½" outward from the edge of
the panel. See Figure Below. Begin with the
track on the side of the section with the lowest
elevation. Make sure that the tracks are
relatively plumb and temporarily attach the
vertical tracks in a couple of locations.
Measure from the top of the vertical track to the
top of the bottom section, and set the opposite
track at the exact same height. It will be
necessary at a later time to come back and
realign the tracks and permanently attach the
track with bolts or welding. IT IS CRITICALLY
IMPORTANT THAT BOTH TRACKS ARE AT
THE SAME LEVEL!
STACKING
Stack the #2 section on top of the bottom
section and attach the end hinges with rollers in
the track to hold the section in place. Stack the
rest of the sections except the top. The top
section can be installed after all of the tracks
are installed. Swing up the top half of the
hinges and attach them to the panel above with
the self drilling screws provided.
NOTICE
To complete the rest of the track installation,
refer to the section explaining your specific lift
option.
3" Track
Standard Angle
3" Track
Reverse Angle
2" Track
Standard Angle
.375" TO .625"
CLEARANCE
.375" TO .625"
CLEARANCE
.375" TO .625"
CLEARANCE
1.00 TYP.
5.50 TYP.
1.00 TYP.
3.5 TYP.
2" Track
Reverse angle
.375" TO .625"
CLEARANCE
1.00 TYP.
3.0 TYP.
4.50 TYP.
1.00 TYP.
3.0 TYP.
SIDEROOM REQUIRED
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VERTICAL LIFT TRACK
SPRING INSTALLATION
Starting at the top of the doorway, plumb one
track and lag or screw it to the wall as you go
up. Measure the width of the tracks at the top
of the doorway and set the top of the second
vertical track at the same distance. Finish
fastening the center of the vertical track,
making sure the distance between the tracks is
equal from the top of the door on up.
Install the top section to the other sections.
Install and wind the springs as explained later.
After the springs are installed and wound,
release the locking pliers and raise the door so
that only the top two sections are in the
horizontal tracks. Secure the door in place with
the locking pliers on the track above a roller,
making sure it can’t be raised, and align the
horizontal tracks.
Attach the bearing plates as shown. See the
spring winding information shown later for
information on installing and winding the
springs.
Install the back hangers to the tracks. All
material for the back hangers is supplied by the
installer.
All vertical lift doors must be sway braced.
Attach the spring bumpers to the top of the
tracks. They will keep the door from coming
out of the top of the track. Position the
bumpers so that the door clears the opening.
Drill holes in the track where necessary and
fasten using 5/16" x 1" hex head bolts.
Push the lower vertical track toward the jambs
until the door is tight against the stop or steel
jambs. Tighten the track bolts. Adjust the
bottom of the upper vertical track to align with
the top of the bottom vertical track. Tighten the
track bolts.
Inspection of the horizontal tracks is required
after completion of the door installation. With
the door in the full open position, there should
be only ¼" of freeplay in the rollers, and ½"
from the edge of the horizontal track to the
door. Realign the tracks if necessary.
HIGH LIFT TRACK
Some smaller high lift doors will come with
vertical tracks in one piece plus the horizontal
tracks. Larger high lift doors will have the
vertical track in two pieces plus the horizontal
tracks.
Adjust the top brackets on the panel to seal the
top panel to the door jamb.
STANDARD LIFT TRACK
Attach the horizontal track to the vertical
bracket using ¼" x 5/16" track bolts and flange
nuts. Attach horizontal angle to the vertical
bracket using ⅜" x ¾" carriage bolts and flange
nuts. Rig a temporary rope to support the back
of the horizontal tracks. They should be level
(parallel) to 1" higher in the back when
completed.
Install the top section to the other sections.
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Starting at the door, plumb one vertical track
and lag or screw it to the wall all of the way up.
Measure the width of the tracks at the top of
the door and set the top of the second track at
the same distance. Finish fastening the center
of the vertical track, making sure the distance
between the tracks is equal from the top of the
door on up. Attach the horizontal tracks using
¼" x e" track bolts and ⅜" x ¾" carriage bolts.
Use a rope to temporarily support the back of
the horizontal tracks. They should be level
(parallel) to 1" higher in back. Attach the
bearing plates.
DOUBLE – TRACK LOW HEADROOM
1.
The bottom section requires “outside hookup” bottom corner brackets.
Install the top door panel section. See spring
winding information shown later for installing
and winding springs.
2.
Vertical tracks are approximately 13.5"
shorter than the opening height. The
double-curve horizontal track assembly
attaches to this track, with the bottom
curved track joined to the top of the vertical
track with (2) ¼" track bolts and nuts at a
splice joint. The upper (short) curved track
is bolted to the top of the vertical mounting
angle using ⅜" truss head bolts.
3.
The hinges and rollers are installed in their
normal positions except that the top rollers
are in a special fixture and fit into the
upper horizontal track. When the door
opens, the rollers at the top of the door are
in the upper track, and the remainder are
in the lower track.
4.
Mount the springs and drums with the
cables coming off the TOP of the drums,
over the idler pulleys and down to the
outside hook-up brackets. You must
provide a center support brackets
sufficiently strong to withstand the torque
of the springs. You will wind the springs
DOWN for the proper number of turns.
5.
Make sure the horizontal tracks are AT
LEAST level. Never run “down-hill” at the
rear.
Double – Track Low – Headroom hardware will
permit installation of a door in a minimum
amount of head-room. Refer to the door
clearance chart for headroom, sideroom, and
room depth requirements.
This type of door will have several installation
procedures not found on standard Rite-Flex®
Doors.
After the springs have been installed and
wound, raise the door so that only the two top
sections are in the horizontal track. Secure the
door in place with locking pliers on the track
above a roller, making sure it can’t be raised.
Install back hangers.
Install the spring bumpers. They will keep the
door from coming out of the back of the tracks.
Push the door against the stop or steel jambs
and tighten the track bolts. Adjust the top
brackets.
! WARNING
Sway braces must be used on
the rear track hangers to prevent
sideways movement. If the
tracks are not firmly stabilized
they may spread, allowing the
door to fall and cause severe
injury and damage.
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RITE-FLEX® DOOR
TORSION SPRING
IDENTIFICATION
! WARNING
Sway braces must be used on
the rear track hangers to prevent
sideways movement. If the
tracks are not firmly stabilized
they may spread, allowing the
door to fall and cause severe
injury and damage.
Torsion spring assemblies can be of several
types depending on the size and weight of the
door. If it is a single spring, it can be either
right hand or left hand depending on the color
code on the winding cone or set screws.
Springs can also be double (1 right hand and 1
left hand). In either case, a left hand will be
color coded red and a right hand will be color
coded black. The springs will always be wound
by pushing up. If you want to double check,
the springs are always wound in the direction
the end of the spring is pointing.
SPRING ASSEMBLY 1 SPRING
SPRING ASSEMBLY 2 SPRINGS SPLIT
Spring Assembly for Doors
Less than 9’-0” Wide (One Spring)
Spring Assembly for Doors
Wider than 8’-11” with Split Shafts
(Two Springs)
Winding Cone
(Red)
Left Hand Drum
(Red)
Winding Cone
(Black)
Left Hand Drum
(Red)
If the winding cone is red, move the
spring to the other side of the center
bearing plate.
Winding Cone
(Black)
Right Hand Drum
(Black)
Center Coupler
Right Hand Drum
(Black)
SPRING ASSEMBLY 2 SPRINGS
Spring Assembly for Doors
Wider than 8’-11” (Two Springs)
Left Hand Drum
(Red)
Winding Cone
(Red)
Winding Cone
(Black)
Right Hand Drum
(Black)
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TORSION SPRING
INSTALLATION
Bolt the spring bearing bracket on the “dead
end” cone of each torsion spring. If the door
has two springs mounted on a rod, it may be
necessary to remove one spring from the shaft,
slide on the bearing brackets, and replace the
spring. Slide the cable drums on the end of the
spring shaft. Install the RH (or black) on the
right-hand end, and LH (or red) on the left-hand
end. Slide the end bearing brackets on both
ends of the shaft. Lift the shaft into position
above the horizontal track angles and bolt into
place using 3/16" truss head bolts and nuts. Use
the correct holes or slots so that the bearing
plates are the same spacing from the jambs as
the spring bearing brackets.
SPRING PAD
The spring pads must be securely anchored
before proceeding. The pads must be flush
with the jambs. Locate and attach the spring
bearing plates to the spring pads so that the
spring shaft is level along its entire length.
! CAUTION
!
Wood anchor pads must be of a
Grade 2 or better Southern Yellow
Pine (also known as Southern
Pine or Yellow Pine) 2" x 10" x 18"
minimum. The Southern Yellow
Pine must be free of splits and
cracks. Do not use wood labeled
as spruce-pine-fir (SPF).
Steel anchor pads should be ¼" x 10" x 18"
minimum, securely fastened to the structural
frame of the building with (4) 3/16" x 3" anchors
or through bolts.
Failure to securely attach the anchor pad could
allow the springs to violently pull away from the
wall, and could result in severe injury and / or
property damage. Under no circumstances
should the anchor pad be attached with nails.
Wood anchor pads must be installed into the
frame of the wall with at least four 3/16" x 3" long
lag screws (one at each corner). The four lag
screws must be installed no closer than 1½"
from the sides and ends of the 2" x 10". These
lag screws must fasten into the structural frame
of the building, not sheetrock or plywood. The
wood anchor pad and 3/16" x 3" lag screws are
supplied by the installer.
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! WARNING
Always use solid steel winding
bars. The use of screwdrivers or
any substitutes for winding bars
will risk severe injury.
When mounting the springs on the pads, keep
in mind that the springs grow in length up to 5”
when wound. Therefore allow a gap of at least
5” between the winding cone of spring and the
drums. If insufficient space is allowed, the
spring or drum may fracture in a short time.
SPRING WINDING
! WARNING
Spring tension is dangerous.
!
DANGER
You should be experienced in
the installation of torsion
springs before proceeding.
• Tensioned springs contain
an extreme amount of
stored energy, and if
released, will spin violently,
causing serious injury or
death!
• Use only approved cold
rolled steel winding bars (2
required). The winding bars
must fit snugly into the
holes of the winding cones
and be approximately 18"
long. Failure to use proper
winding bars can cause
injury or death if the
winding cone breaks.
Extreme caution must be
observed while winding
springs.
• Clear the area of personnel
while winding torsion
springs.
• For your safety, position
yourself on a sturdy ladder
so that the winding cone is
either to your right or left.
Never stand directly in front
of the winding cones or
winding bars.
1. Mark a horizontal line across each of the
springs using chalk or spray paint. This will
act as a guide when tensioning the spring.
This will indicate the number of turns on the
spring as you wind.
2. Rotate the cable drum and shaft to take up
any cable slack. Lock the spring shaft to
prevent it from rotating when tensioning the
spring.
NOTICE
Check each cable, making sure both are
seated properly in the cable drums. Ensure
that the cable drums are against the spacers
and that the spacers are against the end
bearings.
3. Insert winding bars into holes in winding
cones. Wind cones upward toward the
ceiling ¼ turn at a time until the correct
number of turns is completed. When the
last ¼ turn has been completed, insert a
winding bar into the bottom hole and slowly
allow the spring to unwind and hold the bar
in position. See Figure 4 on page 19.
NOTICE
The springs must be wound the correct
number of turns for the specified lift
configuration of the door. See the tag on each
spring to verify the number of turns.
4. Tighten the winding cone set screws to
15- 16 ft.lbs., oiled thread measurement.
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5. Carefully push the upper bar toward the
ceiling just enough to release tension on the
lower bar. Remove the lower winding bar.
6. Slowly unwind (lower) the upper winding
bar until there is no more effort to resist the
spring tension.
INSTALLATION OF THE
OPTIONAL FOOT /HAND
HANDLE
1.
Unpack the Foot / Hand handle. Verify
that you have received the following: (1)
handle, (4) ¼" carriage bolts, (4) nylon lock
nuts. See the exploded view drawing for
the bottom panel.
2.
Position the handle in the desired position
and using this as a template - drill (4) ¼"
holes completely through the panel.
3.
Insert the carriage bolts through the predrilled mounting holes in the panel.
Position the bolts so that the heads of the
carriage bolts are on the outside of the
panel.
4.
Insert the carriage bolts through the
handle. Install the lock nuts.
5.
Tighten the lock nuts until the ends of the
bolts are flush with the locking ends of the
nuts. It may be necessary to hold the
carriage bolts with a pliers to keep them
from turning while the nuts are being
tightened.
7. Remove the winding bar.
8. Repeat Steps 3 – 6 for the other side.9.
While still holding the winding bar, release
the shaft lock device and observe the door.
If the door tends to open without
assistance, re-apply the shaft lock device
and reduce the number of spring turns in
accordance with Step 10.
9. While still holding the winding bar, release
the shaft lock device and observe the door.
If the door tends to open without
assistance, re-apply the shaft lock device
and reduce the number of spring turns in
accordance with Step 10.
NOTICE
Make sure to release an equal number of
turns on both torsion springs.
! CAUTION
!
10. Repeat Step 9 until door does not tend to
open without assistance. If the door does
not tend to open without assistance,
release the shaft lock device.
11. Lubricate the torsion springs.
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6.
Pushing the upper bar too far will
rotate the shaft, causing the cables to
fall off the drums
Test the handle to insure that it is tight and
secure. Tighten more if necessary, but be
careful not to deform the panel by overtightening.
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Figure 4
Figure 5
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SET SCREWS
Stretch the springs the width of two coils and then
tighten the set screws. This is done by putting the
two winding bars on opposite sides of the winding
plug and pulling towards the drum.
! WARNING
At this point, springs are fully
wound. Springs should stretch
easily. Do not force as it could
break the winding plug and
cause injury.
Tighten the set screws approximately ½ turn after
coming into contact with the shaft.
ATTACHMENT OF HINGES ON
INTERMEDIATE PANELS
1
Mark the hinge location on the door panels.
The hinges will be evenly spaced across the
door width.
2
Place the #1 hinge in the proper location on the
door panels. The split in the hinge should align
with the gap between the panels.
3
Mark the hinge hole locations with on the door
panel with a pencil or pen. There should be (4)
fab-lock anchors used per hinge.
4
Use a 5/16" drill bit to drill through the first surface
of the door panel. Take special care not to drill
completely through the door panel. Repeat this
for the other (3) holes.
5
Insert the fab-lock anchor into the hole. Use a
⅝" box end wrench to hold the anchor in
position while using a drill with a 5/16" socket to
collapse the anchor. Take care not to over
tighten the anchor and strip it out. Repeat the
anchor installation process for the other hinge
holes
6
With the ⅝" wrench still in place on the anchor,
reverse the drill and remove the bolt portion of
the fab-lock anchor
7
Insert the bolt through the hinge and into the nut
side of the anchor. Tighten until snug. Take
care not to strip out the anchor.
8
Repeat this process and install the rest of the
anchor bolts through the hinge.
9
Repeat this process for all other middle
hinges on the intermediate panels.
Final spring tension adjustments should be made
after installation is completed. Always adjust
springs with the door closed and locked.
NOTICE
PAINTING
®
The RITE-Flex Door should not be painted.
Painting of the door may cause the door to
absorb extra heat from the sunlight. This
extra heat along with the spring tension may
cause the door to permanently warp or
deform.
INSTALLATION OF MIDDLE HINGES ON
THE DOOR
The number of middle hinges is determined by the
door width. Doors up to 8'11" wide will have (1)
middle hinge. Doors from 9'-0" wide to 10'-2" wide
will have (2) middle hinges. The hinges will be
evenly spaced across the door width.
Intermediate Panel Middle Hinge
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7 With the ⅝" wrench still in place on the
anchor, reverse the drill and remove the bolt
portion of the fab-lock anchor.
8 Insert the bolt through the plate and into the
nut side of the anchor. Tighten until snug.
Take care not to strip out the anchor.
9 Repeat this process and install the rest of
the anchor bolts through the plate.
ATTACHMENT OF STEEL STRUT TO
THE TOP PANEL
ATTACHMENT OF HINGES ON THE
BOTTOM PANEL
1 Follow the process above to attach the
hinge securely to the bottom of the second
panel.
Attach the steel strut that is provided near the
top edge of the top panel. This strut will help to
improve the panel seal to the top of the door
opening. Attach using the 3/16" x 1¼" lag
screws provided. Install these screws
approximately every foot along the strut length.
2 With the hinge hanging down over the
bottom panel, hold the flat steel bottom
panel hinge release plate over the hinge so
that it covers the bottom 2" of the hinge.
3 Use a pencil or pen to mark the hole
location for the fab-lock anchors that will
hold this plate in place over the hinge.
4 Use a 5/16" drill bit to drill through the first
surface of the door panel. Take special
care not to drill completely through the door
panel.
5 Insert the fab-lock anchor into the hole.
Use a ⅝” box end wrench to hold the
anchor in position while using a drill with a
5
/16" socket to collapse the anchor. Take
care not to over tighten the anchor and strip
it out.
6 Repeat the anchor installation process for
the other plate holes.
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RITE-FLEX® DOOR
DOOR WEIGHT
! CAUTION
In order to insure proper door function, the door springs must be
adjusted to accommodate the change in total door weight. If
several RITE-FLEX® Panels are being installed, new door springs
may be required.
!
PANEL WEIGHTS
RITE-FLEX® PANEL WEIGHT 2" THICK
Panel
Length
8'-2"
9'-2"
10'-2"
12'-2"
14'-2"
16'-2"
Weight(lb)
21" High
32.4
35.9
39.4
56.0
64.6
86.0
Weight(lb)
24" High
33.0
36.5
40.0
56.6
65.1
86.6
Weight(lb)
27" High
38.4
42.5
46.6
64.4
74.1
96.7
RITE-FLEX® PANEL WEIGHT 3" THICK
Panel
Length
8'-2"
9'-2"
10'-2"
12'-2"
14'-2"
16'-2"
Weight(lb)
21" High
43.9
48.7
53.5
72.7
83.9
108.0
Weight(lb)
24" High
47.9
53.1
58.3
78.4
90.4
115.3
Weight(lb)
27" High
54.8
60.8
66.8
88.4
101.9
128.4
*The Day-LiteTM Translucent section weighs slightly less than the PVC section (because of no
insulation), but consider the weight to be the same.
*Each louvered screen insert will add 4.1lbs. The number of screen inserts is determined by panel
length
*Panels
*Panels
*Panels
*Panels
with
with
with
with
lengths
lengths
lengths
lengths
of
of
of
of
48” to 86.5” will get (1) louvered screen insert.
86.75” to 129.75” will get (2) louvered screen inserts.
130” to 172.75” will get (3) louvered screen inserts.
173” to 194” will get (4) louvered screen inserts.
*Each window will add 1.5 lbs. to any panel.
*If replacing a complete door, estimate 20 lbs. for door hardware (hinges, cable, brackets, etc.) per
door.
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RITE-FLEX® DOOR
HARDWARE
2
1
5
4
53600215
HRDWR BAG,PANEL,RITEFLEX
ITEM
1
7
QTY
8
3
DESCRIPTION
SCR,HWH,DR/TP,1/4-14X1-1/4
NOT INCLUDED
6
53600217
HRDWR BAG,HNG,CNTR,BTM PNL,RF
ITEM QTY
DESCRIPTION
6
1 PLATE,CENTER HINGE
7
6 SCR,HH,PANEL,#10-24X1-3/8,ZINC
SEE TABLE
KIT,HNDL,[X]" RITEFLEX PANEL
ITEM
2
3
4
5
OR
2"
1
4
4
4
-
3"
1
4
4
4
DESCRIPTION
HNDL,HAND/FOOT,6-3/4,STL,ZNC
NUT,HEX,NYL LOCK,1/4-20,ZNC
WSHR,FLAT,1/4X3/4X1/16,ZNC
SCR,HHMS,1/4-20X2-1/2,GRD5,ZNC
SCR,HHMS,1/4-20X3-1/2,GRD5,ZNC
NOT INCLUDED
8
53600216
HRDWR BAG,PANEL,INTERMEDIATE,RITEFLEX
72800057
TAPE,FOAM,SGL,3/4"X1/2",GRAY
ITEM QTY
DESCRIPTION
8
4 SCR,HH,PANEL,#10-24X1-3/8,ZINC
NOTE: AVAILABLE IN 25' LENGTHS ONLY
53760056
KIT,SPACR,HINGE,ADAPTER,RFDOOR
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RITE-FLEX® DOOR
BOTTOM SEALS
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REPLACEMENT EXTRUSIONS
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RITE-HITE® WARRANTY
RITE-HITE CORPORATION WARRANTY
RITE-HITE Corporation warrants that its RITE-FLEX® DOOR, will be free from defects in design, materials and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year from the date of shipment. All claims for breach of this warranty must be made within thirty (30) days after the defect is
or can, with reasonable care, be discovered to be entitled to the benefits of this warranty, the products must have been properly installed,
maintained, operated within their rated capacities, and not otherwise abused. Periodic lubrication and adjustment is the sole
responsibility of the owner. This warranty is RITE-HITE Corporation's exclusive warranty. RITE-HITE CORPORATION EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. Nonstandard RITE-HITE Corporation warranties, if any, must be specified by RITE-HITE Corporation in writing.
In the event of any defects covered by this warranty, RITE-HITE Corporation will remedy such defects by repairing or replacing any
defective equipment or parts, bearing all of the costs for parts, labor, and transportation. This shall be the exclusive remedy for all claims
whether based on contract negligence or strict liability. Neither RITE-HITE CORPORATION, ANY OTHER MANUFACTURER WHOSE
PRODUCTS ARE THE SUBJECT OF THIS TRANSACTION, NOR ANY RITE-HITE CORPORATION REPRESENTATIVE, SHALL IN
ANY EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR USE OF ANY EQUIPMENT OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND WHETHER FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. The application of a manufacturer's
specifications to a particular job is the responsibility of the purchaser. RITE-HITE CORPORATION SHALL NOT IN ANY EVENT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF THE USE OF ANY EQUIPMENT OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
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