Sliding Doors

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Last updated: Sept 03, 2024
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Table of Contents
Journeyman to Senior Installer

IN REVIEW

The purpose of this page is to outline the process for installing sliding doors. Prior to completing this process, ensure you have completed the system skeleton and the remainder of the component(s) behind the sliding doors.

 

Page Contents

Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions
BOM Codes

Types of Installation: Floor-Based

Installer Level Required: Journeyman Installer

Products Required: TFL Material, Special Order

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Tools Required

4' Level

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Laser Level
(Optional)

Drill Driver/Impact Drill

Tape Measure

Shims

Table Saw

Screw Driver

Long T-15 Screw Tip

Screw Tip Extension

 

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Installation Steps

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times when handling material and operating the power tools mentioned throughout this process. Review the PPE Matrix for further guidance.

  1. Review plans and ensure you have the proper hardware.

  • Top and bottom track

  • Door(s)

  • Hardware pack (if doors are not fully prepared)

  • Soft close mechanisms (if not already attached)

  1. Locate the high spot in the floor where the doors are being installed.

  • Check along the path of the doors.  If the floor is not level, adjustments will need to be made.

  1. Confirm the top track location.  Screw the track into the header.

  • Using a level or laser level, work straight down from the top track to locate the bottom track.

  1. Using a level or laser level, work straight down from the top track to locate the bottom track.

  • If the floor is level, ensure the area is clean or dirt and debris.  Peel the tape on the bottom and stick the track to the floor.

  • If the floor is not level place a shim on both sides every 6 inches or cut a piece of filler the full length of the track in order to support the track from the bottom.

    • If cutting a long filler, you will want to cut a filler to support each track.

    • If it is a single track, cut 2 pieces for the front and the back.

If the track is installed on carpet, the track will need to be screwed to the floor and the same process of placing shims is to be followed.

  1. Ensure the soft close mechanism is attached to the top of the door.

  2. Insert the top of the door into the back track and lift it up into the track.  Push the bottom in to land on the top of the bottom back track.

  3. Ensure the wheel locks are released to make contact with the bottom track.

  4. Ensure the door moves left to right.

  5. Repeat steps 5-7 for each door on the tracks.  Always start with the back track and move forward.

  6. With the doors in place and functioning, adjust them to align with each other.

  • Hafele Tracks: Use a T-15, and adjust at the bottom on each side

  • Element Tracks: Use a flat head, and adjust at the bottom in the back side of the door

  1. Once adjusted, open and close the doors to test functionality.

 

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Related Training Materials

Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix

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Final Steps & Delivery

  1. Inspect the installation and complete any touch ups if necessary.

  2. If there are no more components to install, remove all stickers/labels.

  3. If there are no more components to install, complete the clean up process.

  4. If there are no more components to install, complete the Professional Installation Experience by walking through the space with the customer and delivering the final product.

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Certification Steps:

  1. Both top and bottom tracks are level to the system and floor.

  2. Doors are installed in the order of back to front.

  3. Doors are adjusted accordingly to align with each other.

  4. Each door functions properly by moving left to right.

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Tips from the Field
Tips submitted by fellow installers and leaders in the field. These optional tips are intended to make this install process simpler.

Click here to submit your own tip from the field.

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Terms & Definitions

BOM

Bill of Materials; parts list

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BOM Codes
The purpose of this section is to provide guidance when confirming details on the BOM. This list includes all individual parts typically associated with this process.

GA

Gasket

GPIN

Glass Pin

SD

Sliding Door

SDB

Sliding Door Brush Seal

SDDP

Sliding Door Positioner

SDG

Sliding Door Guide

SDS

Sliding Door System

SDSC

Sliding Door Soft Close

SDSCT

Sliding Door Soft Close Trigger

SDT

Sliding Door Track

SLI

Sliding Door Insert

WCP

Wall Compensating Profile

The codes in the table above are directly from the Corporate CAD database and may not reflect all codes included in the Supported Franchise Database or Independent Franchise Databases.

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Questions? Please e-mail Aleeshya Broome (albroome@calclosets.com)