Continuous Hinge Installation

Each Roton Continuous Hinge has varying installation and clearance requirements.  Please check the individual product installation tab for specifications.  The maximum door thickness must also be considered for each specific application and door swing.  Below is a general guideline for installation procedure for Roton Continuous Hinges. 

Hinge Length:
All Roton Hinges are supplied approximately 1" to 1 5/16" shorter than the nominal door height to avoid threshold or carpet clearance problems.  If the hinge must be trimmed shorter, first determine the correct hand of the door and orientation of the hinge.  Be careful not to cut within 1/2" of a bearing or screw hole.

General Fitting Procedure:

1.  For new construction with metal doors/frames:  Check the hinge clearance required to attain the proper size to order.  It may be necessary to order the door undersized or the frame header oversized to accommodate clearance requirements.  Mortar guards, either styrofoam or wood may be recommended for frames to prevent grout from interfering with the installation of the hinge fasteners.

2.  For new site-hung wood doors:  If necessary, scribe and cut from the latch edge of the door to leave sufficient hinge stile thickness for proper fastening.  Check individual clearance requirements between the hinge edge of the door and frame rabbet.  See clearance information to attain the proper finished width of the door.

3.  For remodeling with existing wood or laminate doors:  If necessary, scribe and cut from the hinge edge of the door and plane smooth.  Check minimum clearance requirements for the hinge edge of the door and frame rabbet.  See clearance information to attain the proper finished width of the door.

Mounting Surface Preparation:

1.  With the hinge open, place the hinge frame leaf against the mounting surface making certain it is flush against the mounting surface along its entire length.  Position the top of the hinge 1/16" below the header.  Note:  A 1/16" shim is recommended due to initial settling of the bearings.

2.  Mark and center punch the screw hole locations.  Accurate location is important for proper installation.

3.  For metal frames 12 gauge or less, it is not necessary to pre-drill pilot holes if using the self-drilling screws provided.  For metal frames greater than 12 gauge and wood doors, drill and tap all mounting holes prior to installing the screws. 

4.  Do not attach the hinge to the frame at this time.

Door Preparation:

1.  With the hinge open, place the hinge door leaf against the edge of the door making certain that the door alignment rib is flush against the door face along its entire length.   Center the hinge on the door.

2.  Mark and center punch the screw hole locations.  Accurate location is important for proper installation.

3.  If necessary, drill pilot holes at this point. (see individual product installation tab for specifications.)

4.  Attach the hinge to the door using the recommended screws (see individual product installation tab.)

Hanging the Door:

1.  Position the door (with hinge attached at 90 degrees to the mounting surface.)  Attach the hinge to the mounting surface using the screws provided.

2.  Make a gentle trial swing.  Carefully check the door for proper swing and clearance.

Adjusting the Door:

1.  If lateral adjustment of the door is required due to excessive or uneven door/frame clearance, adjust by loosening or removing the screws and shimming where needed:

a.  For minor adjustments, an effective shimming material is cloth duct tape.  Apply the tape in stepped layers underneath the frame leaf where needed to build up to the desired thickness.

b.  To shift the entire door, a thin continuous aluminum strip may be used underneath the frame leaf (available in 1/16" and 1/8" thicknesses through our office.)

2.  Retighten all screws.  Make a gentle trial swing.  Carefully check the door for proper swing and clearance.

Install the Snap-On Molding: (available on select models only)
For the door leaf-  Locate and loosen the retaining setscrew on the edge of the molding with the hex key provided.  Hook the thicker leg of the molding under the outside edge of the door leaf along the full length of the hinge.  Starting at the top and working downward, press or gently tap the opposite leg of the molding in place (if necessary, use a rubber mallet or wood block under a hammer, taking care not to damage the molding).  Tighten the retaining setscrew.