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Tilt-A-Dor
T-Fitting
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DISCLAIMER
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED FOR
PROFESSIONAL GARAGE DOOR INSTALLERS
and only apply to the fittings

Note: All references are taken from inside looking out

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CONTENTS
1.0 BEFORE YOU START 3
1.1 SAFETY CHECKLIST 3

1.2 FASTENER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FITTING GARAGE DOORS 4

1.3 TOOLS CHECKLIST 5

1.4 CHECKING MEASUREMENTS 5

1.5 CHECK T-FITTING MODEL 6

2.0 INSTALLATION 6
2.1 INSTALLING TOP WEATHERSTRIP AND WHEEL 6

2.2 PLACING PANEL INTO POSITION 7

2.3 INSTALLING TRACKS 7

2.4 INSTALLING WEATHER STRIP AND POWER ARM 9

2.5 LIFTING AND SECURING DOOR 10

2.6 SPRING ASSEMBLY 11

2.7 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS 12

3.0 AFTER INSTALLATION CARE 13

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1.0 BEFORE YOU START

1.1 SAFETY CHECKLIST
The following hazards and hazard controls have been identified for installers during the installation of these fittings.

Hazard Control

• Housekeeping - risk of slip trip or fall • Tidy up site prior to start work as a minimum area should be
• Housekeeping - risk of injury to other people or animals in at least the area of the installation back into the garage and
the installers work area 2 metres in front
• If the Site housekeeping is deemed to be unsafe do not
install the door
• Keep all people well clear of installers work area with
appropriate signage and discussion with owner

• Weight & awkwardness of lifting of springs and fittings • Utilise correct lifting techniques for springs and fittings.
• Manual handling when moving the fittings from the Trailer or • Use of 2 person lifts
Ute to the installation area - risk of musculoskeletal injury • Use of mechanical aids
• Manual handling when installing Doors & Openers • Avoid twisting (Practice correct lifting techniques)
particularly above head height - risk of musculoskeletal
injury or twisting • Correct use of ladders while installing tracks
• Manual handling when installing springs, tracks and torsion
bars - risk of musculoskeletal injury

• Working at heights and working with ladders - risk of fall • Ladder check
from height • Ladder placement
• Do not work off the top rung

• Sharp edges on tracks or related jewellery - risk of • Wear appropriate PPE (Dyneema cut off Gloves)
laceration

• Pinch points - risk of cut, puncture or crush injury • Wear appropriate PPE and keep hands well clear of pinch
• Scissor action of fittings - risk of laceration points
• Ensure hands well clear of the panels
• Follow instruction explicitly particularly for the installation
as the scissor action of some fittings presents a very sharp
edge

• Use of hand tools - risk of eye injury, laceration cut stab or • Wear appropriate PPE and utilise operators manual
puncture injuries (Tools checklist) • Use appropriate noise/hearing protection in the form of ear
• Use of Electric/ Battery or pneumatic tools - noise hazard plugs or ear muffs
• Use of cutting tools creating sparks - risk of fire • Ensure appropriate fire protection available and
housekeeping to ensure that flammable liquids or materials
are removed from the area of work

• Spring release of energy - risk of release of stored energy • As the spring is at it greatest tension during the time the
(striking installer on the head or body) door is being opened or closed. - Correct fixings and correct
fittings MUST be used during every installation. Including
the number of bolts to be used, the equaliser plate, clover
hooks, pigtailed bolt and spring anchor bracket. These have
been specifically designed to ensure that the spring is held
in place at all times
• The correct sized door MUST be used for the
recommended springs
• The owner MUST be informed of maintenance
requirements

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1.2 FASTENER RECOMMENDATIONS

FOR FITTING GARAGE DOORS
DIAMETER LENGTH OF FASTENER
MATERIAL FASTENER TYPE(S)
OR TYPE (See Note)

Coach Bolts (Hex Lag Screw) 5/16” X 1½”

- combined with wall plugs 3/8” X 2”
New Solid Brick 5/16” X 50mm
Macplugs (wall plugs) to suit above
3/8” X 60mm
HLC Sleeve Anchors (Dyna Bolts) 12mm X 55mm

New Hollow Brick HRD-VGK or HGK-VGS (Hex Head) Frame Anchors 10mm X 60mm

Coach Bolts (Hex Lag Screw) 5/16” X 1½”

- combined with wall plugs 3/8” X 2”
New Solid Concrete 5/16” X 50mm
Macplugs (wall plugs) to suit above
3/8” X 60mm
HLC Sleeve Anchors (Dyna Bolts) 12mm X 55mm

Aerated Concrete Fischer Nylon Twist Lock Anchor Type

14mm X 85mm
e.g. (HEBEL) GB 14

5/16” X 1”
Steel Framing Hex Head Bolt Zinc Plated, 3/8” X 1”
e.g. BHP Framing Hexagon Nuts Zinc Plated,
(with rear access) Washers Zinc Plated 10mm X 25mm
12mm X 25mm

Heavy Gauge Steel Hex Head Tek 14-20 X 22mm

Light Steel Framing 10mm X 100mm

e.g. BHP House Heavy Duty Kap Toggle
12mm X 100mm
Framing
(no rear access) Hex Head Tek 6-10 X 20mm

5/16” X 1½”
Coach Bolts (Hex Lag Screw)
New Timber 3/8” X 2”
Hex Head Tek 14-10 X 50mm

IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. For installation to materials not covered in the above chart, the installer should seek expert advice from a qualified builder.
2. Minimum length of fastener does not exclude use of longer lengths. Decision must be made by fitter to ensure adequate strength.
3. 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.
4. Fasteners for sectional door spring brackets and top track brackets in masonry should be at least 5/16” x 2.5” long or metric equivalent.
5. HEBEL Fischer type fastener should be installed 150mm from edge of blocks. Minimum overlap of door should be approximately 115mm (S1),
110mm (S3) and 90mm (Panelift). Add 50mm more if mounted on panels instead of blocks.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON FASTENERS

Coach bolts/screws supplied with this product are suitable for fastening to timber jambs.
Correct and safe fastening to other materials may require different fasteners.
The installer must select and use fasteners appropriate to the material into which they are being fixed.

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1.3 TOOLS CHECKLIST

The following tools are needed to install Tilt-A-Dor® T-Fitting.

• Spirit level 1200mm • Set square

• Measuring tape • Wood chisel
• Extension lead • Steel chisel
• Step ladder • Screw driver set
• Speed drill and drill bits • Pliers
• Impact drill and masonry bits • Tin snips
• Hack saw • 2 vice grips
• Open end adjustable spanner • Felt tip pen & pencil
• Socket set

1.4 CHECKING MEASUREMENTS

Before proceeding please check the opening measurements against
the panel and ensure that the correct fitting has been obtained in 15mm
Headroom
regards to door weight.

Door Width Opening Width - 20mm

Door Height Opening Height - 27mm Opening Height

Door Height

Min. Headroom 50mm for a manually operated door

Sideroom

100mm with an automatic opener

Min. Sideroom 70mm (Model 50-T, 70-T, 100-T, 120-T)

90mm (Model 175-T)

If making jamb out of timber, we suggest using oregan timber. 12mm

Door Width
10mm 10mm
Opening Width

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1.5 CHECK T-FITTING MODEL

Check the T-Fitting against the door measurements and the panel weight on the table below to ensure that the correct fitting has
been ordered.

Single Spring/Side Double Spring/Side Spring Specifications

2851 min 3050 max Colour Wire Dia. Spring OD Active Length
120-T-3050 175-T-3050
2850 max Orange Spring Orange Spring
2701 min Track Fitting
2451 min 2700 max Brown 5.6 41 539
2450 max 120-T-2700 175-T-2700

Door Height (mm)

70-T-2450 100-T-2450 Orange Spring Orange Spring Orange 5.6 41 695
Brown Spring Brown Spring 2401 min
2451 min
Door Height (mm)

2400 max
2250 max 120-T-2400 175-T-2400
70-T-2250 100-T-2250 Brown Spring Brown Spring
Brown Spring Brown Spring 2101 min
1951 min
1950 max 2100 max
70-T-1950 100-T-1950 120-T-2100 175-T-2100
Brown Spring Brown Spring Brown Spring Brown Spring
1800 min 1900 min

Door Weight Door Weight

30 70 71 100 101 120 121 175
(kg) (kg)

2.0 INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING TOP WEATHERSTRIP AND WHEEL
Assemble the top strip onto the panel as shown in Figure 2.1.1. Note that only in the 175-T model fitting is the wheel a separate
assembly to the weatherstrip, all other fittings are already assembled. Please note that dimension Y is variable depending on panel
thickness, with a minimum of 15mm.

FIGURE 2.1.1

Hanger flush with

strip edge top & side

70-T,100-T,120T 175-T

Y=(panel thickness-35)mm, minimum 15mm Weather seal to jamb overlap 12mm

Maximum panel to jamb clearance 10mm
175-T wheel hangar overlap on panel 44mm
MIN 15mm

Top of panel to top

of weather seal =
panel thickness – 35mm
minimum 15mm

Bracket Wheel Assy

Tek Screws
Strip Width Top Weather Seal
½ Strip Width
80mm

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2.2 PLACING PANEL INTO POSITION

Place some 12mm spacers at the opening. Lift panel into position as shown. Ensure that the top weatherstrip is flush against the jamb
and that the proper clearances are observed as shown in Figure 2.2.1.

FIGURE 2.2.1
15mm Clearance

10mm 10mm
Clearance Clearance

12mm Spacers

2.3 INSTALLING TRACKS

FIGURE 2.3.1

Track
Bracket IMPORTANT!
B C

Track Stop

IMPORTANT! Secure panel into place, either temporarily fastening to the

Panel must door jamb, or having a helper hold it in place for the duration
A be temporarily of this stage, as shown in Figure 2.3.1.A.
secured in place,
or held in place Assemble track bracket onto track, but still allowing the track
by another person to pivot. Slip over wheel and fix onto wall using appropriate
while tracks are fasteners, as shown in Figure 2.3.1.B.
installed
Assemble the stop at back of the track, this is a critical safety
measure for both installer and customer, as shown in Figure
2.3.1.C.

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FIGURE 2.3.2 Use some angle to prop up the back

track temporarily to the ceiling. Measure
from common reference points across
the diagonals of the tracks as shown in
Measure diaginally with common
Figure 2.3.2. These must be equal and
reference points, both these
the tracks slope down by 33mm for all but
measurements must be equal
the 175-T which should be 50mm, before
securing the track bracing Figure 2.3.3.

Fix to
Ceiling

Perforated
angle

Horizontal
Heavier doors Track
require additional
bracing to offset the
greater weight

Additionally heavier angle may

be required in place of the
perforated variety

FIGURE 2.3.3 Must be mounted to a

structural beam

33mm (50-T, 70-T, 100-T, 120-T)

50mm (175-T)

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2.4 INSTALLING WEATHER STRIP AND POWER ARM

Measure the distance from the bottom of the top weatherstrip down to the floor, then cut down the bottom weatherstrip accordingly
giving a 3mm clearance between the strip Figure 2.4.1.A. Ensure bottom weather strip is vertical by using a spirit level (Note: Door
jambs are not always true).

Align the vertical slot with jamb edge as shown in Figure 2.4.1.B. Use appropriate fasteners to fix to jamb.

FIGURE 2.4.1

Top
Weather
Strip

Bottom weather
B strip should be
DOOR
JAMB

3mm too long. Measure

Gap from top strip to
ground (don’t
Top
forget the 3mm
weather
Bottom clearance) then
strip
Weather cut excess off
Strip
Bottom Align slot
weather with door A
strip jamb edge

Cut Off
Excess

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Assemble the power arm onto the bottom weather strip as shown in Figure 2.4.2, aligning holes as shown and power arm as shown.

FIGURE 2.4.2

These holes must

be aligned

Power arm must

Align power arm bracket
be parallel with
edge with weather strip
bottom weather
edge.
strip with an
even gap

Bottom
weather
strip

2.5 LIFTING AND SECURING DOOR

FIGURE 2.5.1 Prop up the door as shown in
Figure 2.5.1.

For additional safety, use

Prop up the door with multi-grips or G-clamps (for heavier
a wooden beam of doors) to secure both wheels in
suitable strength tracks before proceeding

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2.6 SPRING ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 2.6.1 Assemble spring unto the kicker bolt, then mount assembly
to the No. 2 hole (there are hole numbers on the power arm
for reference). Figure 2.6.1.B shows the assembly of a double
A. 50-T, 70-T & 100-T spring system. Note the clover hook needs to be assembled onto
the kicker bolt assembly. Figure 2.6.1.B shows the assembly of
a single spring system. Note the spring is assembled onto the
kicker bolt.

Locate and secure anchor bracket in a position so that the nut

can just be screwed on. In this way when the screw is tightened
the spring should be stretched to about 50mm.

No. 2
hole

Pig tail
hook

B. 120-T & 175-T

Clover
hook

No. 2 Kicker bolt

hole assembly

Clover
hook
Pig tail
hook

Note: In some installations the Pigtail

bolt might need to be cut down

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2.7 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

Check that the clearance gaps are all even on the open door and that the power arms are square in both the open and closed position
using a spirit level, adjust with wedge packers as necessary and perform any final adjustments to the track bracing.

Bend the inside of the tab on the bottom weatherstrip as shown in Figure 2.7.1.A.

If door comes down too easily

• Increase tension of spring by tightening up the nut on the pigtailbolt or

• Swing door overhead and secure in place (see STEP 2.5 LIFTING AND SECURING DOOR), loosen nut on pigtail bolt
to relieve tension on the spring, then move kicker bolt down one hole. WARNING, doors must be secured and tension
relieved before shifting the kicker bolt.

If door is hard too pull down

• Reduce tension by loosening the nut on the pigtail bolt or

• Swing door overhead and secure in place (see STEP 2.5 LIFTING AND SECURING DOOR), loosen nut on pigtail bolt to
relieve tension on the spring, then move kicker bolt one hole up. WARNING, doors must be secured and tension relieved
before shifting the kicker bolt.

If the door rubs against the jamb

• Loosen the fasteners on the power arm bracket (just enough that the bracket can shift only), open door then pivot power
arm away from jamb concerned and then retighten fasteners.

• Lift and prop up door as in STEP 2.5 LIFTING AND SECURING DOOR. Recheck that the tracks are square to the opening
by measuring diagonal and adjust bracing accordingly as in STEP 2.3 INSTALLING TRACKS.

FIGURE 2.7.1

Bend Numbered
tab holes 1-4
A

Decrease
spring
B
tension
Kicker bolt
Increase
spring
tension Pigtail
hook Tighten or
loosen nut
C to increase
or decrease
Nut spring tension

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3.0 AFTER INSTALLATION CARE

GENERAL CARE OF YOUR TILT-A-DOR® T-FITTING
CLEANING
It is recommended that your fittings be
serviced, by an experienced door technician,
every 12 months (more regularly in extreme
environments or frequent use), or earlier if
required.

LUBRICATION
To ensure smoother operation the following
areas are to be periodically lubricated to
minimise wear and noise.

A. The kicker bolt where the clover hook is

attached
B. The pig tail hook and anchor bracket
C. Pivot of the anti-sway arm bracket

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 spring is under tension at all times and may cause serious injury if interfered with by an
inexperienced person. Adjustments and repairs should be carried out by approved B&D dealers using
proper tools. Nobody should ever stand directly in the path of the door in it’s downward travel or walk
through doorway while door is moving. Always use the door handle or pull rope to manually operate the
door. If the door is automated, the pull down rope on the door must be removed.
DO NOT PLACE FINGERS, HEAD OR LIMBS NEAR ANY MOVING PARTS OF MECHANISM ON EACH
SIDE OF THE DOORWAY WHEN THE DOOR IS OPERATING EITHER AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY.

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