b d 8 Series Roll A Shutter Direct Lift Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
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Table of Contents

b d 8 Series Roll A Shutter Direct Lift
before you start
- before installation
installation
- position the drum assembly on brackets
- install the guides
after installation care
- general care of your Roll-A-Shutter®
References
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b d 8 Series Roll A Shutter Direct Lift

These instructions are intended for professional garage door installers. All references are taken from inside looking out.

before you start

installation safety warnings
This B&D Roll-A-Shutter is designed and tested to provide security, attractive appearance and smooth , low effort operation provided it is installed and operated in strict accordance with the following safety warnings. Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in death, serious personal injury or property damage.

NOTE: No guarantee will be given or responsibility accepted by the manufacturers if the door is not installed as instructed.

WARNING!
Crush injury from unsecured door

Place a 2 metre exclusion zone around area under the garage opening while installing shutter. If sufficient area is not available DO NOT install shutter.
Do not move under a shutter while it is on the lifting device.
Follow the installation instructions.
Fit lifting device snugly under shutter before lifting.
Ensure lifting device is on flat ground.
Ensure the drum is immediately fastened to the bracket with bearings provided.
Ensure no-one walks under a shutter sitting on brackets.
Ensure shutter is correctly secured at all times when making adjustments.
Ensure the correct length pipe wrench is utilised.
Ensure that pipe wrench is fitted correctly to the axle and if it is gripped onto the axle do not underestimate the tension in the spring when undoing the clamps.
Ensure correct bolts are tightened or loosened to ensure there is no release or controlled release of energy from the spring through the pipe wrench.
Keep head clear of the pipe wrench at all times.

ELECTROCUTION!

Check risk assessment for any highlighted electrical power concerns.
Ensure power source is isolated prior to commencement of job.
Turn off electricity to site when necessary.
Wear rubber soled footwear.

LACERATION:

Wear appropriate PPE (Dyneema cut off gloves) and keep hands well clear of pinch points.
Follow instructions explicitly, particularly for the installation of some parts of the doors, as the unrolled cut out edges presents a very sharp edge.

CAUTION:

Practice correct lifting techniques when required to lift the door.
Use mechanical aids such as lifting devices, forklift and cranes where possible.
Avoid twisting.
Use correct technique of knotted rope installation aids.
Ensure boom lift is the correct type for job.
Ensure boom lift is on flat firm ground that will take the weight without the structure sinking.
Ensure user is connected by harness while on boom lift.
Do not work outside of the boom lift cage.
Wear appropriate PPE and utilise operators manual of all tools.
Use appropriate noise/hearing protection in the form of ear plugs or ear muffs.
Ensure appropriate fire protection available and housekeeping to ensure that flammable liquids or materials are removed from the area of work.

TWO PERSON LIFT

Keep hands and loose clothing clear of moving shutte and guides at all times.
With the use of a mechanical aid this product requires a two person lift to raise onto the brackets. Use proper techniques and equipment to lift the shutter from the trailer and up onto brackets.

substrate fastener recommendations

WARNING! The installer must select and use fasteners appropriate to the material into which they are being fixed.
WARNING! Refer to the weight label on the packaging or the B&D Product Guide to ensure the selected fastener is appropriate.

important notes

For installation to materials not covered in the chart, the installer should seek expert advice from a qualified builder.
Minimum length of fastener does not exclude use of longer lengths. Decision must be made by fitter to ensure adequate strength.
Recommendations for old materials or materials not in good condition are not included. If in doubt about the strength of the material seek specialist advice.
Fasteners for brackets in masonry should be at least 5/16” x 2.5” long or metric equivalent.

STEEL CONSTRUCTION

SECURE GUIDE

MASONRY BLOCK CONSTRUCTION

WARNING! Masonry blockwork should be properly filled and reinforced if brackets are to be mounted directly to blockworkwith masonry anchors. Where the blockwork is not solidly filled but structurally sound, long bolts should be passed through the blockwork using suitable steel plates under bolt heads. Special consideration should be given to brick type and construction of wall, to ensure satisfactory fixing e.g. welding detail if fixed to steel.

preparation

WARNING! If you need to remove an old shutter prior to installing a B&D shutter ensure to:

Roll the curtain up and secure curtain around the middle.
Use correct lifting techniques and machinery.
Fit machinery snugly under shutter before loosening the brackets or locating U bolts.
Slowly undo bolts to release the spring tension and the shutter from the brackets.
Slowly lift the shutter from the brackets keeping it balanced as it is lowered to the ground.

before installation

requirements

mounting – The shutter is designed to be mounted behind the opening.

obstructions – Ensure that the surface where the shutter will be fitted is flush and smooth, and the area behind the opening is free from any protrusions. structural suitability – Ensure the opening is strong enough to support the shutter. If unsure, consult a builder.

level and plumb – The shutter must be installed in an absolutely level position, if opening is not level and square, appearance and/or sideroom requirements will be affected. The floor should be level or recessed across the opening to avoid gaps.

measurements

opening width – Check the width of the curtain with the width of the opening and ensure that when the fixing holes in the curtain are lined up with the fixing studs on the drum, the curtain overlaps on each side of the opening by 70mm, therefore shutter curtain, including clips should be 140mm wider. (Fig 1.4.1) Position the drum in front of the opening so that the drum tube (excluding the gear wheel) is exactly in the centre of the opening.
opening height – The shutter opening height indicates the distance between the ground and rubber seal at the bottom
of the shutter, with shutter fully open.
headroom – A minimum headroom is required for all shutters. Refer to Fig 1.4.2- 1.4.5 for measurements. If the shutter is installed lower into the opening, additional loss of shutter opening height will result.
backroom – A minimum backroom is required for all shutters. Refer to Fig Fig 1.4.2- 1.4.5 for measurements. Extra room would be required for installing large shutters.
side room – The minimum required sideroom for shutters is dependent on the drive mechanism installed and whether the shutter has windlock guides. The measurement must extend beyond the top of the opening to provide fixing for the support brackets. Refer to Fig Fig 1.4.2- 1.4.5 for measurements.

parts checklist

measurements direct lift / direct drive

installation requirements Steel Direct Lift / Direct Drive

measurements direct lift / chain drive
installation requirements Steel Direct Lift / Chain Drive

tools and equipment
The following tools are needed to install Roll-A-Shutter® 6, 8, 10 & 12/100 Series.

personal safety equipment
comprehensive tool kit
selected electric tools
magnetic drill press
electric welder
lifting straps
heavy duty rope
scissor lift
forklift
crane
chain blocks
spring tensioning bars

specifications

mounting weights
Due to the considerable variation in door weights, weights shown are intended to be used for guidance only and not taken as exact figures. Intermediate sizes can be approximated from the sizes listed.

WARNING! Weight information supplied is for installer to utilize correct lifting equipment. Failure to used correct equipment may result in death or damage to property.

all weight shown in kilograms

6/100

8/100

10/100

12/100

installation

install first bracket

Look at the safety brakes E supplied with the shutter and match the B&D model number to the above diagrams Fig 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 for bracket height and sideroom position for the plain end bracket.
Mark 6 hole positions using slots of the bracket D .
Drill holes, then attach bracket using suitable fasteners as per 1.2 substrate fastener recommendations.

WARNING! The installer must select and use fasteners appropriate to the material into which they are being fixed.

install second bracket

CAUTION: The axle must be perfectly level for the shutter to operate.

Using a laser level or water level, mark the position on the wall for the centre of the axle (Fig 2.2.1).
Re-check levels, determine opener end bracket position as per calculation above, then drill and affix with fasteners as with first bracket.

position the drum assembly on brackets

direct drive position

TWO PERSON: this product requires two persons to secure onto the brackets. Use proper techniques and equipment to raise the drum up and onto the brackets. Refer to weights table in section 1.7 for equipment lifting capacity.

With the drum the correct way around (curtain rolls down rear of the opening) remove the slat mounted to the drum, keeping the slat, nuts and bolts to the side.
Carefully lift the drum up and over the brackets D using suitable lifting equipment – to avoid damaging the drum.
Before lowering onto the brackets slide the bearing F and drive unit onto the ends, make sure they are correctly orientated.
Position onto the brackets as per fig 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 using measurement E from the dimension table, slide the axle through and fit shaft collars M . When satisfied the shaft collars can be tack welded in place.
Secure bearing and drive unit in place with Hex Head Bolts H , spring washers L , flat washers K and M22 nuts I as shown. Tighten the nuts on the bearings evenly to a torque of 40Nm or 30 ft.lb.

chain drive position

TWO PERSON: this product requires two persons to secure onto the brackets. Use proper techniques and equipment to raise the drum up and onto the brackets. Refer to weights table in section 1.7 for equipment lifting capacity.

a) With the drum the correct way around (curtain rolls down rear of the opening) remove the slat mounted to the drum, keeping the slat, nuts and bolts to the side.
b) Carefully lift the drum up and over the brackets using suitable lifting equipment – to avoid damaging the drum.
c) Before lowering onto the brackets slide the small chain sprocket, bearings F and safety brake E onto the ends, make sure they are correctly orientated.
d) Fit the opener plate and opener as shown in Fig 2.2.3 using suitable fasteners as per 1.2 substrate fastener recommendations.
e) Position the drum onto the brackets as per fig 2.2.3 and 2.2.4 using measurement E from the dimension table, when satisfied the shaft collars M can be tack welded in place.
f) Secure bearing and safety brake in place with Hex Head Bolts H , spring washers L , flat washers K and M22 nuts I as shown. Tighten the nuts on the bearings evenly to a torque of 40Nm or 30 ft.lb.
g) Fit the manual chain to the chain wheel. Align the sprockets of the opener and small chain sprocket and tighten.
h) Tension the drive chain and ensure the sprocket grub screws are tightened.
i) The safety brake must be connected to the opener via a 2core wire (not supplied) to ensure the safety brake operation is active.

WARNING! The 2core wire MUST be secured away from any moving parts.

preparing and fitting the curtain

a) The curtain can now be prepared; make sure it is off the ground so that lifting slings or fork lift tines can be fitted under it.
b) Make sure that it is the correct way around with the curtain rolling away from the forklift and the top end slat of the curtain is on the top of the roll.
c) Remove the packaging and strapping around the curtain.
d) Using a screwdriver twist the end clip on the top slat so that the slat previously removed can be slid into the top slat. When fully inserted twist the end clip back into position.
e) The bundle of curtain now needs to be secured in a roll as it was in the original packaging, this should be done about a metre from each end using the appropriate ropes wound around 2-3 times.

NOTE: For shutters wider than 5 metres an additional centre rope should be used.

WARNING! The lifting slings MUST be able to lift the full curtain weight. Refer to curtain weight table in section 1.7.

fitting the curtain to the drum

WARNING! This step requires proper techniques and equipment to raise the curtain up to the drum. Refer to weights table in section 1.7 for equipment lifting capacity. Failure to have appropriate equipment and an exclusion zone can cause death or damage to property.

Lift the curtain into position using a overhead crane or forklift. Ensure adequate protection is placed around the curtain to avoid damage. NOTE: If using the crane method and a spreader bar is not available ensure the straps are placed as wide apart as possible.
Carefully lift to within 300mm under the drum, Figure 2.4.1, by means of two other lengths of heavy gauge rope sling the curtain roll up to the drum as shown in the illustration. Make sure the end of the curtain is on top of the roll and able to be raised up.
When you are sure the curtain is held securely by several wraps of heavy rope release the lifting straps or forklift slowly allowing the wraps of rope to take the weight of the curtain.
Switch power on to the opener and operate opener to rotate the drum and unroll the curtain sufficiently to allow the fixing slat to be passed up between the lintel and the drum. Rotate the drum and curtain until the fixing studs on the drum and the curtain fixing slat can be aligned. Secure the hauling chain (if installed) and fix the curtain to the drum with the studs nuts and washers provided.
Release the hauling chain, operate opener to rotate the drum to roll the curtain fully onto the drum, make sure the bottom rail is at about 5 o’clock. Secure the hauling chain to prevent the drum from turning and tighten the rope slings.
The assembly is now ready for the guides to be installed.

install the guides

positioning the guides
Guides must be correct length. The guide stop should be level with the bottom of the lintel for aluminum bottom rail installation. Guides can be shortened by cutting the bottom of guide.

a) Position guides C true and plumb at each side of the opening. Allow 3-5 mm of working clearance between the shutter and the inside of each guide as per Fig 2.5.1. For Windlock setup refer to Fig 2.5.2.
b) Using the guides brackets as a template (Fig 2.5.3) mark out and drill holes in the wall to match the spacing of the fixing bolt holes in the guides bracket.
c) Mark, drill holes and loosely fix the first guide. Select the appropriate fixing as per Section 1.2.
d) Using a laser level, transfer position of top of first guide arm to opposite side of opening, then mark, drill and fix second guide. Ensure that the guides are secure.
e) Apply general purpose grease to the internal surface of the guide to safeguard smooth operation.
CAUTION: The guides must be perfectly level for correct shutter operation.
WARNING! All High Wind installations must adhere to fixing types and centres as referenced in the B&D High Wind Drawings.

tip
If securing to uneven blockwork, packers may be required behind clips, to prevent them twisting out of square; also ensure that clips are positioned on secure blocks, not mortar.

install the bottom rail stop

Carefully remove the rope slings holding the curtain, disengage opener and lower bottom rail into the guides.

WARNING! When the bands holding the shutter curtain rolled up are removed, there will be a strong tendency to rise and revolve. If uncontrolled, the rapidly unrolling shutter could cause damage or injury.

Fit bottom rail stops G using self locking nuts provided. Allow the door to rise and rest against the head stop (Fig 2.5.4)

after installation care

general care of your Roll-A-Shutter®

cleaning
Your B&D Roll-A-Shutter® has been manufactured from galvanised or powder coated steel, which is one of the best paint films commercially available today. However, all exposed surfaces require some attention to guard against the premature onset of corrosion and any other harmful atmospheric effects. In our atmosphere there are harmful deposits that gather on the door surface and if not removed regularly, will seriously affect the appearance and life of the door.

Note: Be aware of electric shock. Washing of the door with clean water and a cloth is recommended – particular care should be taken to clean areas of the door not normally washed by rain.

regular maintenance required
B&D recommends that you check the operation of your Roll-A-Shutter® at least every six months (more regularly in extreme environments or frequent use). The effort required to manually open and to manually close the door should be about the same (if door has an automatic opener, put into manual mode before testing door).

Note: The door guide grease should be cleaned out and replaced least annually or more frequently in extreme conditions. If the door is difficult to operate in either direction (up or down) then check that the inside surfaces of the guides are clean and free of obstructions. If the door is still difficult to operate, then your door will need a service to adjust the spring tension and possibly other operational parts of the door. This service should only be carried out by an experienced door technician, using the correct tools. If you have an automatic opener fitted to your door, it is particularly important that you ensure the optimum operation of the door, otherwise you may reduce the effective life of the opener. vTo keep your door running well, it is recommended that your door be serviced, by an experienced door technician, every 12 months (more regularly in extreme environments or frequent use), or earlier if required.

spring tension
It is natural for springs to lose tension over time. When spring tension is adjusted or when your door is first installed it is usual to apply a little more tension than is required for balanced operation, to allow for the normal “settling in” of the springs.

WARNING: The springs on the door are under extreme tension. On NO account should they be adjusted by an inexperienced person. B&D recommends regular servicing and safety checks be carried out at least annually, more frequently in extreme conditions or in high use environments.

warranty
B&D Roll-A-Shutter® is covered by a 12 month warranty for complete door and parts, surface (excludes salt corrosion). Warranty conditional on proper care as recommended above. Full details of the warranty are available from bnd.com.au

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