Fitting the door handle comes after all the fiddly work but it still requires a good eye.
How to fit fire door handles.
Examine the edge of the door handle s metal plate on the interior side of the door looking for a hidden recessed screw.
Screw the faceplate into the side of the door.
Put your tape measure on the floor in front of your door and measure up 41 inches from the floor since this is the most common placement for door handles.
Fitting the correct ironmongery forms part of the fire door s test accreditation.
From this post you will learn how to fit the latch latch plate and door handles to a new door and door frame.
Installing a door handle is a relatively easy home project that you can do with a pre made kit.
Your brand new handles deserve to be shown off to their best after all.
Using a square mark this centre line for approximately 4 100mm on the face of the.
Ironmongery includes all the items that are used on a fire door such as hinges overhead door closers latches locks and handles.
How to fit the door handle.
First of all decide on an appropriate height for the door handles and mark the centre of the door handle on the edge of the door with a pencil.
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Consult the template for the faceplate depth and chisel this part of the door out.
The fire door will not work in the event of a fire unless the correct ironmongery has been fitted and maintained.
Painting the door optional once you ve fitted your new door furniture you might want to spruce up the door itself.
Use masking tape to secure the door handle kit s template to the door at this spot.