
AL-125-1
Installation Instructions
PARTS INCLUDED: TOOLS NEEDED:
AL1251 Impact Door Panel(s)
Adjustable SpringLoaded Hinges
Tension Rod & Tension Pins
832 x 1/2” Flat Head Phillips Screws
#8 x 3/4” Flat Head Phillips Wood Screws
INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Release spring tension from each hinge barrel by
inserting provided tension rod into the tension
adjustment hole. Rotate in direction of arrow as
shown in Illustrations A and B at right and remove
tension pin.
Illustration A
STEP 2
Attach adjustable springloaded hinges to
door(s) as shown in Illustration C.
Marker to Mark Holes
Drill
Screwdriver
Step Stool or Ladder
Tape Measure
Illustration B
Illustration C
(Shown with tension adjustment up)
STEP 3
Align door panel with centerline of door jamb
and mount using appropriate fasteners for the
application. Allow approximately 1/2” of clearance
between the top of the door panel and the
bottom of the door opening.
NOTE: For best alignment of double doors,
install hinges with tension adjustment UP on
one door panel and tension adjustment
DOWN on the other door panel.
P/N 994211
1010
FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT AN ALECO REPRESENTATIVE
2720 E. Avalon Ave. Muscle Shoals AL, 35661 Phone (256) 248-2402 or toll free 1-800-633-3120
Fax: 1-800-750-9616 email: info@aleco.com web: www.aleco.com
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HINGE ADJUSTMENT
STEP 1
Place door in closed position
and wedge door up it is plumb.
Insert tension rod into the tension
adjustment hole as shown and
rotate in direction of arrow. Once
desired tension is set, insert tension
pin. Only one (1) hole of tension is
recommended for bottom hinges.
STEP 2
Increase tension on top hinge(s) if
door panel sags or return action is
too slow.
NOTE: DO NOT exceed five (5) holes
of tension.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT AN ALECO REPRESENTATIVE
2720 E. Avalon Ave. Muscle Shoals AL, 35661 Phone (256) 248-2402 or toll free 1-800-633-3120
Fax: 1-800-750-9616 email: info@aleco.com web: www.aleco.com
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