ABH A110HD Aluminum Continuous Gear Hinge Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- ABH
Table of Contents
ABH A110HD Aluminum Continuous Gear Hinge
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
- All uncut standard length hinges are non-handed and can be used for right or left hand doors.
- 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
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Locate the top of the hinge 1/8″ below the header With the frame leaf flange tight against the frame
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Mark or Center Punch hole locations
Note: If using wood screws drill a 5/32″ pilot hole DO NOT ATTACH HINGE TO FRAME AT THIS TIME
ATTACH THE HINGE TO THE DOOR -
Position Door Leaf on door. Door leaf alignment flange or door leaf lip must be seated against door edge.
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Align the top end of the hinge to be absolutely flush with the top of the door.
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Mark or Center Punch hole locations
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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 hole.
ATTACHING DOOR TO FRAME -
Position door 90 degrees to frame
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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.
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Install two screws at the top of the hinge to hold in place
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Remove shim and align the remaining holes. Install two additional screws in the middle and at the bottom.
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Check door for proper swing and clearance before installing remaining screws, making necessary adjustments.
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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.
- Rivne’s 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.
UL FIRE RATED STUDS FOR INSTALLATION
FULL CONCEALED ALUMINUM GEARED HINGES
DOOR SHOWN CLOSED WITH FIRE STUD IN PLACE USING MODEL A240HD HINGE
NOTES:
- INSTALL HINGE PER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH MODEL.
- FOR THE FRAME SIDE – DRILL AND TAP (4) 12-24 HOLES FOR FIRE STUDS.
- FOR THE DOOR SIDE – DRILL (4) 3/4″ DIA. HOLES IN THE DOOR TO CORRESPOND TO THE STUD HOLES IN THE FRAME SIDE.
- INSERT STUDS IN THE FOUR (4) TAPPED FRAME HOLES, TIGHTEN SECURELY.
- SLOWLY CLOSE DOOR MAKING SURE THAT THE STUDS ARE PROPERLY ALIGNED.
- MINOR INTERFERENCE CAN BE TAKEN CARE OF WITH A ROUND METAL FILE.
DIMENSION
“A” HINGE LENGTH|
79″
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83″
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85″
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95″
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120″
“B”| 12″| 12″| 12″| 12″| 12″
“C”| 25-3/8″| 27-3/8″| 28-3/8″| 32-3/8″| 42-1/2″
“D”| 53-5/8″| 55-5/8″| 56-5/8″| 62-5/8″| 77-1/2″
“E”| 67″| 71″| 73″| 83″| 108″
ALL FOUR (4) STUDS MUST BE INSTALLED TO COMPLY WITH U.L. RATING
NOTES:
- HINGES CUT TO CUSTOM LENGTH ARE CUT FROM THE BOTTOM. PLEASE SPECIFY HANDING.
- ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
- ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO CENTERLINE OF HOLES.
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- = DENOTES EXTRA MOUNTING HOLE FOR THE LEAD-LINE MODEL.
WIRE STANDARD
NOTES:
- HINGES CUT TO CUSTOM LENGTH ARE CUT FROM BOTTOM OF HINGE. CUSTOM CUT HINGE REQUIRES HANDING.
NOTES:
- MOLEX CONNECTOR OPTION AVAILABLE – SUFFIX “EZ”.
- SPECIFY ELECTRIFIED HARDWARE MANUFACTURER FOR CONNECTOR COMPABILITY
SPECIFICATION:
- DESCRIPTION: SINGLE CONDUCTOR #22 AWG MINIATURE HOOK-UP WIRE FOR APPLICATIONS REQUIRING EXTREME FLEXIBILITY.
- CONDUCTOR: #22 AWG 168/44 (0.002″) SOFT BARE COPPER LHL.
- INSULATION: PROPRIETARY FORMULATION PVC 0.010″ NOM. WALL MEETS VW-1 FLAME REQUIREMENT.
- DIAMETER: 0.053″ ± 0.003″.
- RESISTANCE: 16.7 OHMS MAX. @ 20°C, PER 1000 FT.
- VOLTAGE RATING: 600 VOLTS RMS, DEPENDING ON SPECIFICATION. AVAILABLE AS RoHS COMPLIANT.
WIRE STANDARD
NOTES:
- HINGES CUT TO CUSTOM LENGTH ARE CUT FROM BOTTOM OF HINGE. CUSTOM CUT HINGE REQUIRES HANDING.
R = REMOVABLE, (3) INDIVIDUAL HINGES, THRU WIRE CAN BE REMOVED TO ACCESS
WIRES.
= MANUFACTURING TO ADD (4) COUNTERSINK THRU HOLES FOR #12 FLAT HEAD SCREW
.
NOTES:
- MOLEX CONNECTOR OPTION AVAILABLE – SUFFIX “EZ”.
- SPECIFY ELECTRIFIED HARDWARE MANUFACTURER FOR CONNECTOR COMPABILITY
SPECIFICATION:
- DESCRIPTION: SINGLE CONDUCTOR #22 AWG MINIATURE HOOK-UP WIRE FOR APPLICATIONS REQUIRING EXTREME FLEXIBILITY.
- CONDUCTOR: #22 AWG 168/44 (0.002″) SOFT BARE COPPER LHL.
- INSULATION: PROPRIETARY FORMULATION PVC 0.010″ NOM. WALL MEETS VW-1 FLAME REQUIREMENT.
- DIAMETER: 0.053″ ± 0.003″.
- RESISTANCE: 16.7 OHMS MAX. @ 20°C, PER 1000 FT.
- VOLTAGE RATING: 600 VOLTS RMS, DEPENDING ON SPECIFICATION. AVAILABLE AS RoHS COMPLIANT.
NOTES:
- HINGES CUT TO CUSTOM LENGTH ARE CUT FROM BOTTOM OF HINGE.
- SPECIFY HANDING WHEN ORDERING.
- IF “M” OPTION (MOVEABLE PANEL) OR “R” OPTION (REMOVABLE PANEL) IS CHOSEN, TEMPLATE REMAINS THE SAME.
NOTES:
- HINGES CUT TO CUSTOM LENGTH ARE CUT FROM BOTTOM OF HINGE.
- SPECIFY HANDING WHEN ORDERING.
- IF “M” OPTION (MOVEABLE PANEL) OR “R” OPTION (REMOVABLE PANEL) IS CHOSEN, TEMPLATE REMAINS THE SAME.
NOTES:
- HINGES CUT TO CUSTOM LENGTH ARE CUT FROM THE BOTTOM. PLEASE SPECIFY HANDING.
- ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
- ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO CENTERLINE OF HOLES.
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