Fbi s service team shows you how to adjust your fbi building sliding door in just 9 easy steps.
How to adjust open force and closing on barn doors.
Travel limits control how far the garage door will open and close during operation force limits regulate the amount of force used during opening and closing of the garage door.
Measure door opening force and closing speed.
Setting the up open limit 1.
Push until the door opens all the way.
To do this first unlatch the door and then press the gauge against the door.
The size ratings are from 1 to 6 with size 1 the weakest strength of 2 lbs and size 6 the strongest at 14 lbs.
The readout on the gauge shows you the force required to open the door.
You may need a flashlight.
Adjusting the door closer.
To adjust your door close force use a step ladder to access your door closer.
The best way to measure door opening force is by using a door force gauge also called a door pressure gauge.
Turn the screw clockwise one quarter turn to increase the amount of force required to reverse the door s direction.
The black button controls the op open movement and the purple or yellow button controls the down close movement.
Find the limit switch and the adjustment screws that will allow you to adjust the position where your door stops when it closes.
Installation of two soft close mechanisms on a sliding barn door system.
Door closer size door closers are rated by opening closing force.
Push until the door opens all the way.
The readout on the gauge shows you the force required to open the door.
With a screwdriver adjust these screws.
Measure door opening force and closing speed.
Some door closers are adjustable and will accommodate a range of size ratings.
Test by opening and closing the door.
To do this first unlatch the door and then press the gauge against the door.
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