Often, we take the instruction manual for most products and toss it in the trash. We like to think that we can handle putting anything together... or at the very least, oversee the install process. Installing a Bi Fold Door should not be taken lightly. Let's consider the product you are planning to take delivery on, assemble, and install; a Well Bilt Bi Fold Door. These doors are engineered and factory produced specifically for the exact specification you provide us with. We see time and time again end users fail to follow instructions or skip steps to save time, the result - a Bi Fold Door that doesn't work right or doesn't work at all.
Here we show a Bi-Fold Door, Strapped to the door frame are two chain falls that are rated for 3 tons each.
The intent is only to add a portion of the door weight to the center of the building. This loading allows the bottom rollers to lay parallel to the columns and roll straight up and down the column.
Always remember, Bi Fold Doors are big, heavy, and when installed incorrectly... dangerous! The concepts are simple and strategic in nature. Take your time, think, be safe and make certain your know your limits as an installer.
Below is a comprehensive list of tools that you will need to install your door. While some items on this list are interchangeable with similar tools, we strongly recommend that you have all the items listed present at your install. Having them present will prevent you from having to stop your installation to locate specific items.
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