INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FULL CONCEALED HINGES

A110HD/LL, A111HD/LL, A130HD, A135HD, A140HD/LL, A150HD/LL, A160HD/LL A240HD/LL, A260HD/LL, A270HD/LL, A280HD/LL & A410HD/LL

• A. All uncut standard length hinges are non-handed and can be used for right or left hand doors.
• B. Standard length hinges are supplied slightly shorter than nominal door height to accommodate threshold and carpeting clearances.

CUTTING THE HINGE TO FIT

• · Keep hinge in the closed position
• · Determine HANDING if required. Not all hinges will become handed after cutting.
• · Cut one end of the hinge only. Cut end will be installed at the bottom (Six-hole pattern remains at the top)
• · Use a Metal Cutting Saw cut through the gear cap first.

Note: If cut length interferes with a set screw bearing remove it and switch it with a plain bearing above the cut location.

FRAME PREP

With the hinge in the open position

1. Locate the top of the hinge 1/8" below the header

With the frame leaf flange tight against the frame

2. Mark or Center Punch hole locations

Note: If using wood screws drill a 5/32" pilot hol e

DO NOT ATTACH HINGE TO FRAME AT THIS TIME

ATTACH THE HINGE TO THE DOOR

• 4. Position Door Leaf on door. Door leaf alignment flange or door leaf lip must be seated against door edge.
• 5. Align the top end of the hinge to be absolutely flush with the top of the door.
• 6. Mark or Center Punch hole locations
• 7. Using the provided Self Drilling/Thread Forming Screws and the proper drive bit please proceed to attach the hinge to the door Note: If using wood screws drill a 5/32" pilot hol e.

ATTACHING DOOR TO FRAME

• 8. Position door 90 degrees to frame
• 9. Shim door to the proper height to line up the screw holes in hinge frame leaf with the marks at the top of the frame.
• 10. Install two screws at the top of the hinge to hold in place
• 11. Remove shim and align the remaining holes. Install two additional screws in the middle and at the bottom.
• 12. Check door for proper swing and clearance before installing remaining screws, making necessary adjustments.
• 13. Install the remaining fasteners after any adjustments are made.

REINFORCING AND RIVNUTS

• · No reinforcing is necessary except on extremely high-frequency, extremely heavy or extra-wide doors.
• · Rivnuts are recommended for use in the frame when the door exceeds 450lbs.

Note:RIVNUTS are not to be used with Fire Rated Hinges

PAIRS OF DOORS WITH MULLIONS

• · If the mullion is between the doors, install as single doors.
• · If the mullion is behind the doors, install as a double doors.

GROUT/SLUSHED-IN FRAMES

It is recommended that a mudguard be installed behind the frame for ease of installation. Do not use self-drill screws with grouted steel frames without a mudguard. If no mudguard has been used, drill holes through frame and remove grout for screw clearances. Do not oversize hole.

SCREW DETAIL
FRAME	12-24 x 3/4" PHILLIPS FLAT HEAD, UNDERCUT, SELF DRILLING, THREAD FORMING TEK MACHINE SCREW
DOOR	12-24 x 3/4" PHILLIPS FLAT HEAD, UNDERCUT, SELF DRILLING, THREAD FORMING TEK MACHINE SCREW

Note: #12 x 1-1/2" FLAT HEAD UNDERCUT WOOD SCREWS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

The following actions will void any warranty, expressed or implied.

• · Failure to Install the hinge according to ABH's specifications and requirements
• · Use of Fasteners other than those supplied with the hinge.
• · Unauthorized field modifications including removing any of the bearings, altering the original finish or painting the hinge.

www.abhmfg.com E-mail: bhinfo@abhmfg.com Architectural Builders Hardware Mfg., Inc. 1222 Ardmore Ave., Itasca, IL 60143 630.875.9900; FAX 800.9FAXABH (932.9224)

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