5 Easy Steps To Install A Continuous Hinge On A Commercial Door
Continuous hinges are also called piano hinges, it extends along the entire length of the opening of the door and consists of two metal leaves that are connected by a steel pin. The steps to install the continuous hinge on a commercial door are as follows:
- Measure The Height: The first step is to measure the height of the commercial door frame from the bottom floor to the frame header. From the measurement, the user needs to Subtract the 7/8 inches to determine how long the continuous hinge should be.
- Mark The Location: After the measurements are done then the user needs to transfer it the hinge and with a pencil mark the exact location. In order to make the back of each leaf visible close the hinge. Now with the help of the metal saw cut the hinge to the length and at the same time file down the edge of hinge for making them smooth.
- Insert A Nail: In this step the user needs to insert a nail in the smaller cut section at the top, and then using a hammer to force the tip of the hinge out of the barrel. The tip is the simple cover which will be easily reinstalled at the bottom of the hinge the user will be installing. The user can use the hammer to tap it in place. It is advisable to reinstall this tip that will help the hinge pin to remain in place once the door is installed.
- Connect The Hinge: Now connect the hinge to frame face, it should be placed in a way that it lies flat completely across the door as well as a frame when the door is shut or closed. Between the top of the hinge and the top of the frame the user needs to leave a 1/8-inch gap and 1/16-inch gap between the center line of the hinge and to the barrel side of the frame. In order to fasten it in the right place use the screws that come with the hinge. One of the important points that the user needs to follow is to fill every pre-drilled hole with the screw else the hinge will not work properly.
- Align: At last the user needs to align the top of door to the top of hinge. The door edge should be almost 1/16 inch from the center line of the hinge barrel. To secure the hinge with the door use the enclosed screws.