Ives Top Center Pivot 7255/55J, Top Center Pivot 7256, 7253, 7255, 7255J Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

7253, 7255/55J, and 7256

Top Center Pivot

Access hole

Pivot pin

Frame leaf

Finish plate

Door leaf

To retract

pivot pin

Figure 1

1. Prepare and mortise top of door and head jamb to receive pivot set. Determine pivot location
using dimensions on reverse side. Most center pivots have the pivot point located 1-3/4”
from side jamb. The pivot point of top pivot set must be plumb with bottom pivot point.
The finish plate should be removed from frame leaf prior to installation.

2. Locate, drill, and tap 1/4-20 mounting holes for metal door or metal frame. Locate anddrill
pilot holes for #14 wood screws for wood door or wood frame. Install pivot leafs with 1/4-20 x 3/4”
FHMS or #14 FHWS screws provided. Attach finish plate to frame leaf.

3. Install bottom pivot set. Once bottom pivot set is installed and secured, hang the door.

4. With door in open position (about 90° to jamb), carefully fit door onto bottom pivot at a slight

angle. Tip door into vertical position, aligning top pivot leafs in door and jamb. With pivot
leafs aligned, insert a screwdriver into access hole in top pivot leaf. Use screwdriver to push
up lever arm, which will retract pivot pin (Figure 1). When pivot pin is retracted, position door
so pivot pin will set down into bearing in door leaf, then remove screwdriver. The door
should now swing freely. If it does not, double check templating dimensions.

5. To remove door from jamb: Open door to about 90° position. Insert a screwdriver into access
hole in frame leaf. Use screwdriver to push up lever arm, which will retract pivot pin (Figure 1).
Door can now be removed from opening.

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Improper pivot set installation can lead to personal injury or property damage. Follow

all instructions carefully. For questions contact Technical Support at 1-888-371-7331.

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CAUTION

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NOTE

It is very important for installer to verify that center line of top pivot point lines up
with center line of bottom pivot point before final installation.

Frame Leaf

Edge of jamb

1-5/8”
41 mm

3/8”

10 mm

Radius of heel edge of

door must not exceed

pivot point to jamb distance

1-1/8”
29 mm

1-3/4”
44 mm

C pivot

L

C pivot

L

*

Pivot center may be

*

varied as needed.
Minimum distance is
1-3/4” as shown.

1/8”

3 mm

max

1/2”
13 mm

1”
25 mm

Door Leaf

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