Door Section Identification
Graduated end and center hinges are always pre-attached at the top of each section (except
top section) and the graduated end hinges are stamped for identification, #1, #2, #3, and #4
(#4 only on five section doors). The stamp identifies the stacking sequence of the section.
The sequence is always determined by #1 being the bottom section to #3 or #4 being the
highest intermediate section. If the stamp on the graduated end hinge is illegible, refer to
the section side view illustration. The section side view illustration shows the graduated end
hinge profile of all sections, and can also be used to identify each section.
The BOTTOM SECTION can be identified by #1 graduated end hinges, the factory attached
bottom astragal, the factory attached bottom corner brackets, and by the bottom corner
bracket warning labels on each end stile.
The LOCK SECTION can be identified by #2 graduated end hinges.
The INTERMEDIATE SECTION can be identified by #3 graduated end hinges. The section
will have a warning label attached to either the right or left hand end stile.
NOTE: #4 graduated end hinges are used on the fourth section of five section doors.
The TOP SECTION can be identified with no pre-installed graduated end or center hinges.
Warning label
Warning label
Intermediate section
Lock section
Bottom corner bracket warning labels
Bottom section
Bottom weather seal
#3
#2
#1
Bottom corner
bracket
Bottom
weather seal
Section side view illustration
#2 Graduated
end hinge
1-1/8”
7/8”
1-3/8”
1-9/16”
#4
Graduated
end hinge
Typical
graduated end
hinge stamping
location
Top section
#1
Graduated
end hinge
#3 Graduated
end hinge
Tools Required
Power drill Socket driver: 7/16” Level
Drill bits: 1/8”, 3/16”,
9/32”, 7/16”, 1/2”
Ratchet wrench Tape measure Pliers / Wire cutters Flat tip screwdriver
r
Wrenches: 3/8”, 7/16”,
3” Ratchet
extension
Sockets: 7/16”,
1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8”
Vise clamps Hammer Step ladder PencilLeather gloves
Locking pliersSafety glasses
Approved winding bars
Saw horses
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