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STRING LINES

To ease installation of this frame it has been fitted with string lines.

If the frame is not fitted straight plumb and level the doors will not function correctly.

To ensure the top and bottom of the frame are straight follow these steps

1. Make sure the string is tight

2. Fit a spacer block

(3 supplied in box)

to each end of the

line

3. Use the third spacer block to check

the gap between the frame and the

string. (The block should fit in the

gap without moving the string and

without leaving a gap). Pack the

frame as required. Check at approx

500mm centres.

4. Make sure the frame is level and the sides are plumb and straight. (You could fit the

string line to the sides of the frame to check they are straight).

5. Fix frame into opening. Remove string line and blocks. Fit sash as instructed in following

pages.

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SPECIALIST FRAME BI-FOLD FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

General

All doors sets have been assembled and tested before despatch. To ensure they function correctly

please follow these instructions and complete the checklist on page 3.

As well as the standard installation equipment you will require:

√ 5mm Allen Key (a ball end bit in a screw gun will speed up fitting of hinge pins) IN BOX

√ 4mm Allen Key

√ 17mm Open Ended Spanner

√ 13mm Open Ended Spanner

√ Long Fixings (150mm Minimum)

√ String line or laser level

Installing Outer Frame

− Check the frame will fit in the opening without distortion.

− Fix the cill to frame

− On large frames lift from bottom of the frame

− Position frame in opening. Pack bottom of frame level and straight. Check with string line or

laser level to achieve this (tolerance allowed is +/-2mm). Check the head has enough room to be

fixed straight and level.

− Fix bottom of frame

− Fix sides of frame plumb +/-2mm

− Fix head of frame level and straight +/-2mm.

Fitting Sash to frame

− Clear any debris from inside of track

− Sash are numbered from outside left to right. Sash widths may vary so be careful to fit the correct

glass in each sash

− Fit end sash to frame, fit pins (as drawing on page 4). Fit glass to this sash and toe and heel square

+/-2mm. Check sash is plumb, adjust hinges if necessary.

− Fit next sash as above, and so on, use adjustment on folding hinges (page 7) to plumb sash

− On OPEN OUT doors fit pull handles on folding hinges near to flat handles (see page 7)

− When fitting sash with bogies refer to drawing on page 6. To ensure the bottom hinge does not

scratch the track before the bogie is fitted position glass packer between the two.

− When adjusting the hinges between the first sash and outer frame, keep the sash as parallel as

possible to the outer frame. Excessive discrepancies in the sash overlap from top to bottom will

affect the folding of the sash.

− When all sash are fitted and adjusted and the doors are functioning correctly, drill out the blanked

out holes on the folding hinges and fit remaining screws. If doors OPEN OUT fit bearings to

screws. Fit hinge covers.

Operation

− To open the folding doors from the closed position, unlock the sash furthest away from the wall

and fold back fully. Then release the next (furthest away from the wall) sash fold it fully and so

on.

− To close folding sash, close 1st sash (the one against the wall) into frame and lock that sash. Then

close and lock the next (nearest to the wall) sash and lock and so on.

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SPECIALIST FRAME BI-FOLD CHECKLIST

JOB No: ______________

ASSEMBLY Please Initial Box

Sash overlap on frame

Sash run smoothly

Sash fold correctly

Lock operation

INSTALLATION

Frame will fit in opening without distortion

Bottom of frame fixed straight and level +/-2mm

Sides fixed plumb

Head fixed straight and level +/-2mm

All sash toe and heeled square +/-2mm

All screws fitted to hinges

Lock operation tested

Pag

e 4 o

f 8

Horizontal adjustment:

Adjust by turning screw a

with a 5mm Allen Key.

Height adjustment:

Adjust by turning screw b

with a 5mm Allen Key.

In difficult situations it is

possible to make the

horizontal adjustment from

inside turning the

hexagonal nut with a 9mm

spanner

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SASH TO OUTERFRAME HINGE

Refit the caps and fasten

the security screws 1 and 2

Refit the cover cap on

the central barrel

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FINAL ASSEMBLEY A. Slide the bogies (10) into the Running rail.

B. Assemble the row sashes, beginning with the one nearest to the outerframe.

To install the Bogies (10) insert 12 mm high vent setting blocks into the frame rebate to give the correct airgap.

Slide the bogies (10) into the support plates of Hinge D (8) and Hinge (17), ensuring that the locating nut is in

the correct position see diagram 2

Holding the pin of the Bogie (10) with the allen key SW 5, tighten the locknut with the spanner SW 17, see

diagram 3

C. Slide Guide (11) into Hinge D (6) and Hinge (15) and tighten with spanner SW 13, see diagram 4.

Diagram 2 With the locating nut

in the correct position

slide in bogie

Diagram 3 Hold pin with allen

key SW 5 and tighten

locknut with spanner

SW 17

Diagram 4 Slide Guide into

support plate and

tighten with spanner

SW13

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ADJUSTMENTS

If required, the variety of adjustments listed below can be used.

For correct adjustment it is recommended that:

• First install the glass correctly

• The folding sliding elements are clamped horizontal and plumb or the frame is installed into the

building

1.

Sash pressure via the top hinge

A. Loosen the lock nut SW13

B. Firmly press the sash against the

frame

C. Tighten the locking nut

2.

Positioning of the Sash Hinges Tip: Slacken sash hinges in order,

adjust and re-tighten

A. Slacken both set screws

B. Adjust the gap with allen key SW

4

C. Re-tighten setscrews

3.

Setting the height of Bogie wheels

A. Slacken lock nut SW 17 on the

bogie wheels

B. Adjust the height of the sash by

using allen key SW 5 whilst

holding the lock nut in place with

spanner SW 17

C. Then re-tighten the lock nut

keeping the allen key SW5 firmly

in place

Adjustment options of the FAVORIT-Fittings

• Side adjustment through the stay and frame hinges

• Closing pressure in the stay

• Height adjustment in the sash hinge

• Sash closing pressure from eccentric rollers

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PULL HANDLE – positioned at each flat handle OPEN OUT doors only

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IMPORTANT NOTES

− Please observe our Product information “Sliding fittings for windows and doors”

− The size ranges specified on Page 1 apply to the SIEGENIA-AUBI FS-PORTAL KF hardware. In

addition to this, the details given by the profile manufacturer and/or the system owner apply, particularly

for possible restrictions on sash dimensions, maximum number of sashes per element, sash weight and

locking spacing. If specific manufacturing regulations or processing guidelines exist, these must be

expressly complied with.

Details given for screw turns and torques are binding.

− It is possible that load bearing components can break due to overloading. This could result in a folding

sash becoming disengaged and causing serious injury. If due to special circumstances (use in schools,

nurseries, etc.) excessive loads can be expected, then precautions must be taken to prevent straining of

parts

− Eg. by fitting a locking handle to prevent unauthorised useage.

Consult your SIEGENIA-AUBI sales advisor if you are unsure about anything in this respect.

− The hardware components made of steel, described in these Assembly Instructions are colourless

passivated and sealed to DIN EN 12329. They must not be installed for use in aggressive, corrosion

promoting air conditions. If you have any doubts or queries in these cases consult your SIEGENIA sales

advisor.

− We can accept no liability in respect of damages or defects arising where the hardware assembly

incorporates other products not manufactured by SIEGENIA-AUBI.

− Assemble the hardware components correcdtly as described in this instruction leaflet. Details given for

screw turns and torques are binding. Do not overtighten screws!

− Fold & slide elements may only be surface treated before fitting the hardware components. Subsequent

surface treatment could adversely affect the functioning of the hardware components. It this event we

have no warranty obligations whatsoever.

− Please follow the standard techniques for glazing and wedging of glass sealed units within the sash and

frame.

− Do not use any acid bonding sealants, as they can cause corrosion of the hardware components.

− Keep all rebates free of deposits and dirt – especially residues of cement or plaster. Avoid the direct

effects of wet on the hardware and contact of the hardware with the cleaning materials.

− Affix a clearly visible copy of the user information to one of the folding sashes. The user information

stickers can be found in the cartons Bogie wheels FS and D FS.

Liability Exclusion We accept no liability in respect of any damages or malfunctions caused by the hardware or the folding

sliding doors fitted with them, as a result of incorrect and inappropriate specifications or other information

provided by the customer, failure to follow these instructions, wilful damage or negligence or misuse or

alteration or repair, or exertion of an excessive force to the hardware by the user or customer.

Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used in this document:

BLR Frame to sash clearance FFH Sash rebate height RHB Frame wood width

BS Hinge side FH Sash height S Stay

D/DF Side hung sash FS Fold & slide S-ES System security

DH With turn restraint H Wood U Bottom

DSG Slave sash drive gear HH Lift and slide-timber VS Locking side

E/EL Btm Hinge L Running rail VSU Locking side btm

EB Drill jig MV Centre lock W Stay hinge

ED Side hung hinge O Top

F Folding sash OKFF Finished floor level

FB Sash width ON Without hardware groove

FEB Rebate corner hinge RAB Frame width

FFB Sash rebate width RAH Frame height