Tools & Preparation
1.1 Fixing kit to install up to 8 door leaves, including a selection of packers 1mm-6mm, 35 4mm x 40mm glazing packers and screws
Allen key
2.5mm, 3mm and 4mm
Battery screwdriver
Drill
SDS with appropriate bits for preferred frame fixings
Drill bits
Appropriate for drilling jamb packers, and lintel
Blade type, or HSS 13mm
Counter-sink
Long series - 3.5mm
Fixings for lintel
Flat bar
Foam gun
Frame packers (mixed selection)
Gasket sheers
Glazing packers
4mm (min. width 32mm)
Glazing paddle
Hammer
Plastic / rubber
Measuring staff
Saw
For cutting aluminium cill
Screwdrivers
Flat head (large)
Philips 2
Pozi 2
Sealant and gun
Self-tapping screws
25mm
Spirit level (long)
Straight edge (long)
String line
Torx
T30 bit and key
¼ inch ratchet
NOTES: If it is necessary to pack the outer frame by more than 6mm, a solid plastic or hardwood packer should be used. Frame cannot be fitted on straps
2.1 Check that the opening sizes are correct to the ordered sizes
2.2 Check the substrate is plumb, level and flat and replace and damaged or missing DPC (what is DPC???) under the threshold or cill
2.3 The cill or track must be supported across its depth to prevent twisting when the weight of the door is applied (metal packers are available for the bottom track)
2.4 Measure and check the aperture height and width (FIG 2A-2B)
2.5 Level the threshold in both directions, packing every 500mm from the length of the opening (FIG 2C-2D)
