Aleco RD-175 - Manual (Page 2)

Header is Level
Attach Top
Mounting Angle
Center Plumb
Line on Jamb
Attach Jamb
Guard
Jamb is
Plumb
Center Punch
Drill (1/4” or 3/8” electric)
Drill bit: #7 (for steel channel)
Extension Cord
Hammer
Level (3’ minimum)
Need Nose Pliers
Pen or Pencil
Plumb Bob
Screwdriver, Slotted
Tape Measure
Tap 1/4“ 20 NC
(for steel channel)
Step
1
Doorway Preparation
1.1 Inspect. If carton or doors are damaged from
shipping (bent shaft, etc.), contact factory.
1.2 Check jamb and header for plumb, level and
square (measure diagonals).
1.3 Match size of door opening to size on packing slip.
1.4 Mark center plumb line on jamb.
1.5 Remove the top mounting angle from the door by
removing the hardware housing screws from the
top corner of each side.
1.6 Line up the centerline on the bottom of the
mounting angle with jamb centerline. Use the
angle as a template to mark the hole locations
on the jamb and header and center punch the
holes.
1.7 Use the jamb guard as a template for the bottom
mounting holes, lining up the centerline of the jamb
guard with the centerline of the jamb. Mark the hole
locations on jamb and floor and center punch the holes.
1.8 Drill centers with #7 bit (for steel channel), tap 1/4  20
and fasten to jamb with 1/4  20 bolts.
1.9 If jambs are wood or hollow metal over wood, fasten using
1 1/2” wood lags. Hollow metal frames without wood rough
blocks should have 1/4” steel reinforcements (b/o) at jamb and
header mounting locations.
Required Tools