EMTEK Low Profile Concealed Wheel Barn Door Hardware Installation Guide

: August 12, 2024
: Emtek

Table of Contents

EMTEK Low Profile Concealed Wheel Barn Door Hardware
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
General Info
Tools Required
What’s in the box
Mark for Track
Installation Instructions
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

EMTEK Low Profile Concealed Wheel Barn Door Hardware

Specifications

Maximum Door Weight: 400 lbs
Material: Solid, structural material for door panels
Wall Mounting: Must be mounted on the wall blocking or header board
Tools Required: Allen Wrenches (5/16, 7/32, 3/32), Drill Bits (19/32, 11/32, 19/64)

Product Usage Instructions

Ensure that the wall or structure can support the maximum door weight. Confirm compliance with local building codes.
Do not install directly into drywall. Use wall blocking or header board. Seek help from qualified professionals for installation.
Mark the track mounting holes using the track as a template.
Drill pilot holes for track fasteners and attach the track to the wall using brackets and fasteners.
Use spacers to ensure clearance from the wall/moldings.
Drill holes in the door for hanger bolts and route the bottom for the floor guide.
Install the anti-jump mechanism flush to the front of the door.
Mount hangers on the door and hang the door on the track, ensuring proper alignment.
Tighten set screws on stops to adjust the door’s extension over the opening.
Install the floor guide securely in a position that won’t interfere with door movement.

FAQ

Q: Can this hardware support a door heavier than 400 lbs?
A: No, the system is designed to support a maximum door weight of 400 lbs. Exceeding this limit may cause damage or failure.
Q: Do I need professional help for installation?
A: It is recommended to seek assistance from qualified building professionals for proper installation and to ensure compliance with building codes.

General Info

The wall or structure that your system will be mounted on must be designed to support a maximum door weight of 400 lbs.
Ensure that door panels are constructed with solid, structural material.
Do not install directly into drywall. Must be installed into the wall blocking or header board.
Check with your contractor and/or your city of residence to confirm accordance with local building codes.
For best results, seek qualified building professionals for installation.

Tools Required

What’s in the box

Mark for Track

Use the track as a template to mark the center of the holes.
Tracks with splice kits have a unique hole spacing between splices.

Header board and anchor screws are not included.

Installation Instructions

Install Optional Soft Open/Close – Part 1

Mount the soft open/close on the bottom of the track and ensure that it is oriented in the correct direction for operation.

Secure Track

Drill 19/64” [7.54mm] pilot holes in marked locations for track fasteners.
Attach the track to the wall using track brackets and fasteners as shown.
Use supplied anti-crush discs if installed to an internally braced wall. NEVER attach directly to drywall.

Use supplied spacers as necessary to ensure that the door has clearance from walls/moldings.

Prep Door for Hangers & Floor Guide

Install Anti-Jump

Install anti-jump flush to the front of the door.

Mount Hangers to Door

Tip: You may need to counterbore the back of the door for thick door applications.

Hang the Door

Before hanging the door on the track rotate the anti-jump toward the front face of the door as shown to disengage.

Adjust the Stops

Tighten set screws. Start with the bottom set screws then move to the top set screws with sufficient force to drive the set screws into the bar after final adjustment. Ensure the stops allow for the door to extend the desired length over the door opening. Adjust stops accordingly.

Install Floor Guide

Drill pilot holes for anchors using an 11/32” drill bit. Mount floor guide with anchors and screws provided.

Tip: Install floor guide in a position where it won’t be exposed with the door in the open or closed position.

Install Optional Soft Open/Close – Part 2

Move the door to the desired stop location.
Place soft catch under soft open/close as shown.
Mark the location of the soft catch.
Remove a door from the track
Install soft catch at the marked location
Hang door on track

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.