How to install the pivot door

 

Installing a pivot door requires careful planning and precise execution. Here are some general steps to follow:

Prepare the opening: Ensure the opening is level, square, and plumb. Install any required jamb extensions and/or threshold pieces.

Install the bottom pivot: Mount the bottom pivot onto the floor, following the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure it is level and secure.

Install the top pivot: Mount the top pivot onto the header above the opening, following the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure it is level and secure.

Install the door: Lift the door into place, setting the bottom pivot into the floor bracket and attaching the top pivot to the door. Make sure the door is level and plumb.

Install the strike plate: Mount the strike plate onto the door jamb, following the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure it aligns with the latch on the door.

Install the handle: Install the handle onto the door, following the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure it aligns with the latch and strike plate.

Test the operation: Test the door to ensure it opens and closes smoothly and securely. Make any necessary adjustments to the hardware or door.

Finish the installation: Seal around the perimeter of the door with caulking to prevent air and water infiltration.

 

Note: The above steps are a general guide. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's specific installation instructions for your particular pivot door. It is recommended to hire a professional installer if you are not comfortable performing this type of work.China yifa construction company is a professional manufacturer of aluminum pivot doors in China for more than 10 years,which can provide the best price and high quality.If need pivot doors,welcome inquiry any time.