How do you install a guide rail?

Place the guide rail as it will be mounted and use the holes in the guide rail foot and in the vertical portion that will be mounted to the wall as a template to mark the mounting surface for drilling. Some guide rails accommodate optional accessories, such as wall switches and doorway holding beams.

How do you install a guide rail on a pedestrian door?

In the United States, refer to the current version of the ANSI/BHMA A156.10 standard for power operated pedestrian doors. Place the guide rail as it will be mounted and use the holes in the guide rail foot and in the vertical portion that will be mounted to the wall as a template to mark the mounting surface for drilling.

How do you install a base rail?

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How do I choose a guide rail?

Choose the location for your guide rail. When used as a component of an 1 automatic door system, refer to local codes and ordinances for proper size and positioning of guide rails. In the United States, refer to the current version of the ANSI/BHMA A156.10 standard for power operated pedestrian doors.

What accessories are included in a guide rail?

Some guide rails accommodate optional accessories, such as wall switches and doorway holding beams. Some disassembly and reassembly of the rail may be required to mount these devices and route wires.

How deep do you drill a rail foot?

Use a 3/8” diameter drill bit and drill down approximately 2” deep for each of the three anchors in each foot. If the mounting surface is not concrete, choose a fastener appropriate for the mounting surface and the expected stress to be exerted on the rail. The holes in the rail foot are approximately 13/32” diameter.