Forge W-KIT-1-BK-1PC - Drilling Pilot Holes for Rail Mounting; Mounting the Barn Door Rail

Socket Screws
WALL
X
Y
Z
T
D
E
W
Mark the location of pilot holes for the Lag Screws using a pencil, measuring tape, and level.
Refer to the diagram for proper hole spacing.
Home construction varies; holes may be added to the Rail to allow Lag Screws to attach
to wall studs. Use drill bits suitable for mild steel and a light oil such as a 3-in-1 oil to aid in
drilling. Use a
3
/32” bit for a pilot hole. Use a
7
/16” bit for the nished hole.
The holes should be located at a height from the oor 1-
5
/8” (41.5mm) greater than the door
height (H). If the oor is uneven or not level, measure from the highest point on the oor
around the door.
Proper hole location should leave a
3
/8” (9.5mm) gap under the door.
IMPORTANT
If the rail is not installed level, the door may slide open or closed without warning.
Drill
7
/32” pilot holes to locate the Lag Screws at each mark on the wall. For any pilot hole NOT
in line with a wall stud or structural member, drill a
3
/8” hole and insert a Wall Anchor into the
hole.
2 - Mount the Rail
IMPORTANT
If the Door Stops will be located
between the outermost Lag
Screws, they should be placed
loose on the Rail at this time.
Place the Door Stop with the
rubber facing the Rail and the
socket screws facing OUT.
Door
Thickness
Trolley Top
to Rail
Door to
Rail Center
Bypass
Clearance
Trolley
Clearance
Bolt
Clearance
Door
Clearance
T D
(1) (3)
E W
(3)
X
(2)
Y
(2)
Z
(2)
1-
3
/8” 6” 1-
1
/4” 2-
1
/2”
3
/8”
1
/8”
1
/2”
1” 6” 1-
1
/4” 2-
1
/2”
3
/8”
1
/8”
7
/8”
(1)
Allow at least 3/4” clearance above the trolley.
(2)
The nominal distance with the door hung to run vertical and the
wall straight and plumb. Improper installation, warped doors, extra
hardware, or decorative protrusions may reduce the clearance space.
(3)
Any additional rail and hardware mounted with a bypass bracket
system should allow this amount of space or more for proper operation
of this barn rail kit.
Insert the Socket Head Bolts through the Front and Rear Door Stop sections. Add an M5
Washer and Acorn Nut to each Bolt as shown below. Do not fully tighten the bolts
1 - Drill Holes to Mount the Rail
Planning (continued)
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