IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Bifold Doors (JII103)
Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN® products. Attached are
JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for hollow
and solid core bifold doors. Bifolds are designed for fast and
easy installation and adjustment using common tools.
Read these installation instructions thoroughly before beginning. They
are designed to work in most existing applications. However, existing
conditions may require changes to these instructions. If changes are
needed, they are made at the installer’s risk. For installations other than
indicated in these instructions, contact a building professional.
Note to Installer: Provide a copy of these instructions to the building
owner. By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty as part of the terms of the sale.
GLOSSARY
Finished Opening
The resulting opening after any trim work is completed. Measure these
dimensions for proper door tting.
Lead Door
The panel or section without the pivoting hardware. On four panel
assemblies, these are the two that meet in the middle.
Pivot Door
The panel or section that contains the pivoting hardware and supports
the weight of the door assembly.
SAFETY AND HANDLING
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning.
• Use safe lifting techniques.
• Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.).
• Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer’s operating
instructions.
• Heed material manufacturers’ handling and application instructions.
• Store doors in a dry, well-ventilated building and on a at and level
surface.
• Do not subject interior doors to extremes of heat and/or humidity.
Prolonged exposure may cause damage. Buildings where humidity
and temperature are controlled provide the best storage facilities
(recommended conditions 30%-50% Relative Humidity and 50°F to
90°F).
• Do not install doors in buildings that have wet plaster or cement
unless they have been properly nished. Do not store doors in
buildings with excessive moisture content - HVAC systems should be
operating and balanced. Avoid sudden changes such as forced heat
to dry out a building. Doors should not be delivered to the job site
or installed until concrete oors, foundation, plaster or drywall are
cured.
• Doors should always be handled with clean hands or while wearing
clean gloves.
• Doors should be lifted and carried when being moved, not dragged
across one another.
• Finish all six sides (both sides and all four edges) of the door slab,
including cutouts for hardware. Failure to nish all six sides may
result in the denial of warranty claims for operational or performance
problems.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
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Estimated Install
Time
First Time: 1 hr
Experienced:
NEEDED MATERIALS AND TOOLS
FINISHING MATERIALS
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
• Rubber gloves
• Paint brush
• Sandpaper
• Drop cloth
• Paint (and primer for raw
wood doors) or stain and wood
conditioner
• Wood putty
TOOLS
• Hammer (applies only to certain hardware)
• Drill with bits
• Screwdrivers
• Safety glasses
• Tape measure
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Bifold Doors (JII103)
INSPECT FINISHED OPENING, REMOVE PACKAGING AND INSPECT DOOR
INSPECT FINISHED OPENING
• The width size specication (nished opening size) shown on the
bifold packaging is 1/2" larger than the bifold set to allow for at least
a 1/4" gap between the side jamb and pivot door (door secured to
the oor and head jamb). Double units should have at least 1/4" gap
between both side jambs and no gap between the doors that meet in
the middle.
• The height size specication (nished opening size) shown on the
bifold packaging is 1 1/2" larger than the bifold set to allow for
the track to be installed above the door set and the lower bracket
installed below the door set.
Single Bifold Set
Double Bifold Set
1/4"
min.
Pivot
door
Wall
Wall
1/4"
min.
Pivot
door
Finished
opening
No gap
3/4"
min.
Finished
opening
1/2"
min.
1/4"
min.
Pivot
door
3/4"
min.
• Measure height and
width of nished
wall opening and
verify it is no more
than 1/4" larger or
smaller than the
stated opening size
on the packaging.
• Once the door
set(s) are installed,
there is an
additional hardware
adjustment of up to
3/8" to center the
sets in the nished
opening.
• If the nished
opening is too large,
ller material, such
as a 1" x 6" piece
of pine trim can be
tacked into the opening to bring it to the correct size.
• If the nished opening is too small (1/2" or less), 1 3/8" thick hollow
or solid core molded and ush doors may be trimmed 1/4" on each
side as necessary. Trimming any other bifold type is not recommend.
• If the opening is too far out of specication, or if you are
not condent trimming, you can order custom sizes from our
manufacturing locations to t the nished opening, or contact a
building professional for assistance. Contact us or a dealer/distributor
for options.
REMOVE PACKAGING
Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks or
pads.
INSPECT DOOR
• Cosmetic damage
• Correct product (size, color, design, etc.)
1/2"
min.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Open the hardware pack and compare the contents to the images on this page. They do not show everything in the hardware pack, but only what is
necessary to properly identify a speci c type of hardware. Go to the page number for the pictured hardware type that matches the contents of the
hardware pack that came with the door and follow the installation instructions.
Type A1 - Page 4
Type A2 - Page 4
IDENTIFY HARDWARE TYPE
Type B - Page 5
Type C - Page 6
Type A3 - Page 4
Type A4 - Page 4
Type D - Page 7
Type E - Page 8
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Bifold Doors (JII103)
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INSTALLATION FOR TYPE A1 - A4
PARTS INCLUDED
A. Upper pivot pin
B. Guide for track
C. Snugger or slide guide
D. Lower pivot pin
E. Lower bracket
A B
OR
C
OR
F
I
1. Using a hammer, gently tap
pivot pins and guide into
the pre-drilled holes in the
locations shown.
2. Position overhead track
in the opening with the
open side down and the
bracket end toward the
jamb. Center the track, or
allow at least 3/4" between
the track and the front of
the opening. Secure the
track with the long pan
head screws through the
pre-drilled holes until snug.
If installing four panels
with two tracks, use a track
bracket between the two
ends in the center.
3. Position the lower bracket
on the oor in line with
overhead track. The
bottom of the bracket
must rest securely on the
oor or carpet. Fasten to
the jamb and oor with
a long at head screw
through each hole.
F. Track slide (optional)
G. Knob
H. Aligner
I. Track
J. Track bracket
Screws (not shown)
OR
D E
G
Upper
pivot pin
Jamb
side
Lower
pivot pin
OR
H
Guide
OR
Lower
bracket
4. Place the upper pivot
pin in the hole in
the bracket and the
guide in the track (or
in the middle of the
slide guide between
the springs). Lift
the door assembly
slightly and drop the
lower pin into the
1/4"
Bracket
Pin
lower bracket slot.
5. Verify there is a 1/4"
clearance between
the pivot door and
the jamb. Four panel
assemblies should be snug at the middle. If adjustments are necessary,
door panels should be folded, in some cases removed, to gain access
to the adjustment screws.
To adjust horizontally:
6. At the top, loosen
the screw in the top
pivot bracket and
move toward or
away from the jamb
until there is 1/4"
clearance. Retighten.
7. At the bottom, lift
J
assembly and move
the adjusting wheel
toward or away from
Horizontal
adjustment
screw
the jamb until doors
are plumb with jamb,
then lower into
bracket.
To adjust vertically:
8. Lift assembly slightly
until the adjustment
wheel clears the
slot in the lower
bracket. Rotate the
adjustment wheel to
the left to raise doors
or to the right to
lower them. Be sure
Adjusting
wheel
the teeth lock rmly
into bracket when
nished.
Snugger
9. Snap the snugger
or slide guide into
the lead door end of
the track as shown,
or in the center of
the track between
guides in a four door
installation. If using
Slide guide
a slide guide, seat
lead door guide pin
between the two
springs in the guide
as shown.
SKIP to Section
8, “COMPLETE
INSTALLATION.”
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Bifold Doors (JII103)
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INSTALLATION FOR TYPE B
PARTS INCLUDED
A. Upper pivot pin
B. Guide for track
C. Snugger
D. Knob
E. Lower pivot pin
A
E
H
1. Position the guide,
upper pivot pin and
lower pivot pin on
the door assembly
in the locations and
orientations shown.
2. Measure in 5/8"
from the end of
each panel and
center each pin on
the panel.
3. Secure with a 1" at
head screw through
each hole.
4. Position overhead
track in the opening
with the open
side down and
the bracket end
toward the jamb.
Allow 3/4" between
the front of the
opening and the
track and drive the
1 1/4" pan head
screws through the
pre-drilled holes
until snug. Position
the lower bracket
B
F
Upper
pivot pin
Jamb
side
Lower
pivot pin
5/8"
5/8"
F. Lower bracket
G. Aligner
H. Track
I. Adjustment wrench
Screws (not shown)
C
G
Pivot door
Bottom of
pivot door
3/4"
Jamb
Lead door
Head
Center
Guide
Track
Lower
bracket
on the oor in line with overhead track. Fasten to the jamb with a
1 1/4" at head screw through only the middle of the top slotted
hole.
5. Unlock the track
pivot latch by
pulling the latch
away from the
jamb. With the door
assembly folded,
D
place the guide in
the track and then
Track
pivot
Track
pivot latch
unlocked
position the upper
pivot pin next to
the track pivot.
Slide the pin away
from the jamb into
the track pivot.
Slide the latch
I
toward the jamb to
lock the pivot pin in
Track
pivot
Track
pivot latch
locked
place. Verify the pin
is secure.
6. On the bottom,
depress the arm
on the lower
bracket and insert
the lower pivot
pin. If installing a
Horizontal
adjustment
screw
Lower
pin
four door system,
repeat for the other
assembly. Check
positioning and
operation.
To adjust horizontally:
Gap
Bracket
arm
7. At the top, loosen
the screw in the
top pivot bracket
and move toward
or away from the
5/8"
jamb until there
is 1/4" clearance.
Retighten. Repeat
the process for the
1/4"
Horizontal
adjustment
screw
lower bracket.
To adjust vertically:
8. There should be a
slight gap between
the lower pin and
the bracket. If there is no gap or the gap is too large and allows the
pin to come out of the bracket, loosen the single screw in the bracket
and adjust up or down until there is a small gap (shown above) and
the pin is engaged in the bracket. When the bracket is properly
adjusted, install the remaining two screws and tighten.
9. Loosen the screw on the snugger and close doors. Move the snugger
until it contacts the guide pin. Open doors and move the snugger an
additional 1/8" toward doors and tighten screw. Doors should slightly
“snap” shut, but reopen easily with a tug on the knob.
SKIP to Section 8, “COMPLETE INSTALLATION.”
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION FOR TYPE C
PARTS INCLUDED
A. Upper pivot pin
B. Hanger with T-nut
C. Snugger
D. Top pivot bracket
F. Lower bracket
G. Adjustment wrench
H. Track
Screws (not shown)
E. Lower pivot pin
A
B
F
C
G
D
E
1. If holes are not
drilled in panels,
pre-drill one hole
on each outside
corner of the
assembly 7/16" in
diameter and at
1 1/4"
Pivot door
Bottom of
pivot door
Pivot hole
Lead door
least 1 1/2" deep
in the locations
shown.
T nut
2. Tap pivots into
holes with light
hammer blows as
Upper
pivot pin
shown. Secure T-nut
by driving a
#8 x 1" pan head
screw through both
holes.
3. Trim track to t
Jamb
side
Lower
pivot pin
nished opening if
necessary.
4. Insert the hanger
into one end of the
track. Loosen the
screw on the top
pivot bracket and
position on track
with the screw
toward the jamb.
Top pivot
bracket
Hanger
Snugger
Snap the snugger
onto the track next
to the hanger, opposite the top pivot bracket as shown.
5. Secure the track to the head jamb with the provided #8 x 1" pan
head screws through the pre-drilled holes. Move the top pivot
bracket back toward the track end until it is 1/4" from the jamb and
tighten the screw.
H
7/8"
6. Position the lower
bracket in the jamb,
centered with the
track, and secure
with the provided
#8 x 3/4" at head
Lower
bracket
screws.
7. Fold the door
assembly and
position the T-nut
to the hanger.
Using the provided
wrench, screw
hanger into T-nut as
far as possible.
8. Place the upper
pivot pin into the
hole in the top
pivot bracket. Lift
the assembly and
place the lower
pivot pin into the
hole in the lower
Pin
Bracket
bracket. If installing
a four door system,
repeat for the other
assembly. Check
positioning and
operation.
Verify there is a 1/4"
clearance between
the pivot door and
the jamb. Four panel
assemblies should be
snug at the middle.
If adjustments are
1/4"
Horizontal adjustment
screw
necessary, door panels
should be folded to
gain access to the
adjustment screws.
To adjust horizontally:
9. At the top, loosen
the screw in the
top pivot bracket
and move toward
or away from the
Horizontal
adjustment
screw
jamb until there
is 1/4" clearance.
Retighten.
10. At the bottom,
loosen the
adjustment screw
and move toward
Bracket
Vertical
adjustment
screw
or away from the
jamb until doors
are plumb with jamb, then retighten the screw.
To adjust vertically:
11. Lift assembly slightly and rotate the adjustment screw to the right to
raise doors, and to the left to lower them.
12. Slide the snugger until it is against the jamb opposite the top pivot
bracket, or place between hangers in four door sets.
SKIP to Section 8, “COMPLETE INSTALLATION.”
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INSTALLATION FOR TYPE D
PARTS INCLUDED
A. Upper pivot pin
B. Guide for track
C. Snugger
D. Knob
E. Lower pivot pin
A
E
H
1. If holes are not
drilled in panels,
pre-drill 7/16" in
diameter holes at
least 1 3/8" deep,
1 1/4" from edges
as shown. Tap pivots
into holes with light
hammer blows as
shown.
2. Trim track to t
nished opening
length if necessary.
3. Secure the track to
the head jamb with
the provided
#8 x 1" pan head
screws through the
pre-drilled holes.
4. Position the lower
bracket in the jamb,
centered with the
track, and secure
with the provided
#8 x 3/4" at head
screws.
B
1 1/4"
pivot pin
F. Lower bracket
G. Aligner
H. Track
I. Adjustment wrench
Screws (not shown)
F
Lead door
Pivot hole
Upper
pivot pin
Jamb
side
Lower
C
G
Pivot door
Bottom of
pivot door
Guide
D
I
1 1/4"
Lower
bracket
5. Place the upper pivot
pin into the hole in
the top pivot bracket
and the guide pin
into the track. Lift
the assembly and
place the lower pivot
pin into the lower
bracket. If installing
a four door system,
1/4"
Pin
Bracket
repeat for the other
assembly. Check
positioning and
operation.
Two and four panel
assemblies should have 1/4" clearance between the pivot doors and
each jamb. Four panel assemblies should be snug at the middle.
Door panels should be folded to gain access to the adjustment screws.
In some cases, the doors may need to be removed to properly access the
adjustment screws.
To adjust horizontally:
6. At the top, loosen
the screw in the top
pivot bracket and
move toward or
away from the jamb
until there is 1/4"
clearance. Retighten.
7. At the bottom,
loosen the
adjustment screw
and move toward or
Horizontal
adjustment
screw
away from the jamb
until doors are plumb
with jamb, then
retighten the screw.
To adjust vertically:
8. Lift assembly slightly
and rotate the
adjustment screw
ange to the right
Horizontal
adjustment
screw
to raise doors, and
to the left to lower
them.
9. Loosen the screw
Vertical
adjustment
screw ange
on the snugger and
close doors. Move
the snugger until it
Bracket
contacts the guide
pin. Open doors and
move the snugger an additional 1/8" toward doors and tighten screw.
Doors should slightly “snap” shut, but reopen easily with a tug on the
knob.
SKIP to Section 8, “COMPLETE INSTALLATION.”
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INSTALLATION FOR TYPE E
PARTS INCLUDED
A. Upper pivot plate (2)
B. Hanger
C. Snugger
D. Knob
E. Lower pivot pin
G. Top pivot bracket
H. Aligner
I. Track
J. Adjustment wrench
Screws (not shown)
F. Lower bracket
A
E
I
B
F
C
D
G
H
J
1. Fasten the pivot
plates to each
7/8"
door panel with
the 1 1/4" pan
head screws in the
locations shown.
Use the 1" at head
screws on the lower
pivot pin. Center
Pivot door
Bottom of
pivot door
5/8"
Lead door
each plate on the
panel.
2. Trim track to t
nished opening.
2 1/4"
Top pivot
bracket
Snugger
3. Install top pivot
bracket into one
end of the track with the pin toward the end and 2 1/4" in. From
the other end, install the hanger and snugger (with rubber bumper
toward hanger) into track.
4. Position overhead
track in the opening
with the open
side down and
Head
the bracket end
toward the jamb.
Allow 3/4" between
3/4"
Track
the front of the
opening and the
track and drive the
Jamb
Center
provided 1 1/4"
pan head screws
through the pre-
Lower
bracket
drilled holes until
snug. Position the
lower bracket on
the oor in line with overhead track. Fasten to the jamb with a 1 1/4"
at head screw through the middle of the top slotted hole.
7/8"
5. Unlock the track
pivot plate by
pulling the latch
Unlock
away from the
bracket. With the
door assembly
Lock
folded, place the
pin from the top
pivot bracket into
the pivot plate on
the pivot door. Slide
the pin into the
pivot plate and slide
the latch to lock the
pivot plate to the
bracket. Verify the
pin is secure. In the
same manner, lock
the hanger into the
pivot plate on the
lead door.
Horizontal
adjustment
screw
Lower
pin
6. On the bottom,
depress the arm on
the lower bracket
and insert the lower
pivot pin.
To adjust horizontally:
Gap
Bracket
arm
7. At the top, loosen
the screw in the
top pivot bracket
and move toward
or away from the
jamb until there
is 1/4" clearance.
Retighten. Repeat
the process for the
Horizontal adjustment
screw
lower bracket.
To adjust vertically:
8. There should be a
slight gap between
the lower pin and
the bracket. If there is no gap or the gap is too large and allows the
pin to come out of the bracket, loosen the single screw in the bracket
and adjust up or down until there is a small gap and the pin is
engaged in the bracket. When the bracket is properly adjusted, install
the remaining two screws and tighten.
9. Loosen the screw on the snugger and close doors. Move until the
snugger contacts the guide pin. Open doors and move an additional
1/8" and tighten screw. Doors should slightly “snap” shut, but reopen
easily with a tug on the knob.
10. Adjust the snugger by closing doors, loosen screw and slide against
guide in track. Open doors and move snugger 1/8" closer to panels
and tighten screw.
Continue with Section 8, “COMPLETE INSTALLATION.”
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For four door
congurations, mount
an aligner as shown
on the back side of
each lead door.
COMPLETE INSTALLATION
Back side
of door
Back side
of door
For best operational
performance and
aesthetic appeal,
install the door knob
in the center of the
middle rail of the lead
door(s) (panel without
pivot hardware). The
knob, however, can
also be installed in any
other location on the
lead door if desired.
Drill a hole slightly
smaller than the screw
and attach knob.
Note! Unless drilling the knob attachment hole close to an edge on a
hollow core door, it will likely be in a hollow part of the door. This does
not cause problems and the door material is sufciently strong if the
screw is snug but not over tightened.
Knob
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