Installation Instructions

for Bifold Doors (JII103)

Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are

JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for premium
composite, hollow and solid core molded Bifold Doors. Bifolds
are designed for fast and easy installation and adjustment using
common tools.
Read these installation instructions thoroughly before beginning. They are
designed to work in most existing applications. However, existing conditions
may require changes to these instructions. If changes are needed, they are
made at the installer’s risk. For installations other than indicated in these
instructions, contact a building professional.

important information | table of contents | glossary

Note to Installer: Provide a copy of these instructions to the Glossary

building owner. By installing this product, you acknowledge the Finished Opening
terms and conditions of the limited warranty as part of the terms The resulting opening after any trim work is completed. Measure these
of the sale. dimensions for proper door fitting.
Lead Door
Table of Contents The panel or section without the pivoting hardware. On four-panel
assemblies, these are the two that meet in the middle.
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pivot Door
Storage and Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The panel or section that contains the pivoting hardware and supports the
Finishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 weight of the door assembly.
Materials and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Inspect Finished Opening, Remove Packaging and Inspect Door. . . . . . . . 3
Identify Hardware Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation for Type A1 - A4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation for Type B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation for Type C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation for Type D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation for Type E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Complete Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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safety | storage and handling | finishing

Safety Finishing
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturer’s instructions before • Set-up your finishing area by making sure your work area is clean, well-
beginning. Failure to follow proper installation instructions may result in lighted, dust free, well ventilated, out of direct sunlight and in a climate
the denial of warranty claims for operational or performance problems. controlled environment. When painting and staining avoid carpeted
• Use safe lifting techniques. areas, cover all areas subject to paint or stain exposure.
• Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.). • Doors should acclimate to the environment where they will be installed
• Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer’s for a minimum of 48 hours under normal room temperature conditions
operating instructions. (72 Hours in extreme weather conditions). Avoid finishing immediately
after a rain or damp weather and during periods of higher than average
• Heed material manufacturer’s handling and application instructions.
humidity. In very dry conditions, the door should be finished right after
• If disturbing existing paint, take proper precautions if lead paint the wrapping is removed. Ensure adequate air flow around all surfaces
is suspected (commonly used before 1979). Your regional EPA of the door when conditioning. Follow paint/stain manufacturer’s
(www.epa.gov/lead) or Consumer Product Safety Commission offices instructions noting both temperature and humidity recommendations.
provide information regarding regulations and lead protection. Remove all hardware before finishing.
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products • If you must use a water-based paint please apply in light coats,
can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State in a warm dry environment. Do NOT reduce paint beyond the
of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a manufacturer’s recommendations. If you attempt to apply water-based
dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more paints in a cold or damp environment, or apply the paint in a heavy
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood. coat, the paint will take longer to dry and the water in the paint will
Storage and Handling penetrate into the board, raising the grain or fibers in the substrate. The
use of satin or semi-gloss finish is highly recommended.
• Deliver doors to the building site after the plaster, drywall and/or
concrete are dry. • WARNING: Distortions such as warping, bowing and waviness, can
appear as a result of incorrect topcoat (paints or stains), improper
• If the doors are being stored at the job site and not for immediate
finishing techniques and or finishing conditions. These are caused by
installation, the top, bottom and sides must be sealed.
but are not limited to incorrect topcoat, watered down paints, high
• Hollow core doors may be more prone to warp than solid core doors. humidity environments, excessive application of paints, and doors not
When stacking doors, keep the top door covered at all times with a being acclimated properly.
cover sheet, plywood or cardboard. This is critical to prevent warping.
For additional details reference Window & Door Manufacturers
• Keep the doors away from direct sunlight and sources of extreme heat, Association guidelines on how to store, handle, finish and install
cold or humidity. wood doors.
• Store flat on a level surface in a clean, dry, well ventilated building.
Protect from dirt, water and abuse. Allow air circulation. Cover the top
door with a moisture barrier. Do not lean the doors vertically against a
wall or other structure.
• Doors should always be handled with clean hands or while wearing
clean gloves.
• Doors should be lifted and carried when being moved, not dragged
across one another.
• Doors should not be subjected to abnormal or sudden variations in
heat, dryness or humidity, and should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Recommended humidity and temperature are 25% - 55% RH and
50°F - 90°F (10°C - 32°C).
• Doors should be stored at least 10' away from any heat source.
Excessive heat on a door creates uneven drying which results in
warping, splitting, and bowing on the door surfaces.
• Doors should be climatized to the average prevailing humidity and
temperature before hanging for at least 48 hours. In below-zero or
extreme temperatures, doors should be stored properly in a dry building
at normal room temperatures for at least 72 hours before hanging.

materials and tools

Finishing Materials Tools

Note: Follow all material manufacturer’s instructions for proper use • Hammer (applies only to • Screwdrivers
and compatibility. certain hardware) • Safety glasses
• Rubber gloves • Paint (and primer for raw • Drill with bits • Tape measure
• Paint brush wood doors) or stain and
• Sandpaper wood conditioner
• Drop cloth • Wood putty

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1 inspect finished opening, remove packaging and inspect door

Inspect Finished Opening • Measure height and width

• The width size specification (finished opening size) shown on the bifold of finished wall opening
packaging is 1/2" larger than the bifold set to allow for at least a 1/4" and verify it is no more than
gap between the side jamb and pivot door (door secured to the floor 1/4" larger or smaller than
and head jamb). Double units should have at least 1/4" gap between the stated opening size on
both side jambs and no gap between the doors that meet in the middle. the packaging.
• The height size specification (finished opening size) shown on the bifold • Once the door set(s) are
packaging is 1-1/2" larger than the bifold set to allow for the track to installed, there is an additional
be installed above the door set and the lower bracket installed below hardware adjustment of up to
the door set. 3/8" to center the sets in the
finished opening.
Single Bifold Set • If the finished opening is too
Wall 3/4" large, filler material, such as a
1/4" Finished min. 1" x 6" piece of pine trim can
opening
min. be tacked into the opening to
bring it to the correct size.
• If the finished opening is
Pivot too small (1/2" or less),
door 1-3/8" thick hollow or solid
core molded and flush doors may be trimmed 1/4" on each side as
necessary. Trimming any other bifold type is not recommended. For
the best appearance, trim an equal amount from opposite sides. To
minimize chipping, stick masking tape along the cut line to each face of
the slab. Make the cuts with a fine toothed circular saw.
• If the opening is too far out of specification, or if you are not confident
1/2"
min. trimming, you can order custom sizes from our manufacturing locations
to fit the finished opening, or contact a building professional for
assistance. Contact us or a dealer/distributor for options.

For Retrofit Installations

For retrofit installations remove the old door and contact your local
Double Bifold Set waste management entities for proper disposal or recycling of products
being removed.
Wall
No gap Finished
1/4" 1/4" Remove Packaging
min. opening min.
Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks or pads.

Inspect Door
Pivot Pivot 3/4" • When doors are received they must be inspected immediately for
door door min.
quality, including correct size, machining, color, design, cosmetic
damage, specie of veneer and finish, if factory finished.
If any of the above conditions represent a concern, do not install
the door. Contact your dealer or distributor for recommendations.

1/2"
min.

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2 identify hardware type

Open the hardware pack and compare the contents to the images on this page. They do not show everything in the hardware pack, but only what is
necessary to properly identify a specific type of hardware. Go to the page number for the pictured hardware type that matches the contents of the
hardware pack that came with the door and follow the installation instructions.

Type A1 - Page 5 Type B - Page 6

Type A2 - Page 5 Type C - Page 7

Type A3 - Page 5 Type D - Page 8

Type A4 - Page 5 Type E - Page 9

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3 installation for type a1 - a4

Parts Included 4. Place the upper pivot pin

in the hole in the bracket
and the guide in the
Upper Pivot Pin Guide for Track track (or in the middle of
the slide guide between
the springs). Lift the door
OR OR
assembly slightly and
OR
drop the lower pin into Bracket
1/4"
the lower bracket slot. Pin
5. Verify there is a 1/4"
clearance between the
pivot door and the jamb.
Snugger or slide guide Lower pivot pin Four panel assemblies
Lower Bracket should be snug at the middle. If adjustments are necessary, door
panels should be folded, in some cases removed, to gain access to the
adjustment screws.
To adjust horizontally:
Aligner
OR 6. At the top, loosen the
screw in the top pivot
bracket and move
toward or away from the
Track bracket jamb until there is 1/4"
Track Slide (optional) Knob
(used only for double systems) clearance. Re-tighten.
7. At the bottom, lift Horizontal
adjustment
assembly and move the screw
OR adjusting wheel toward
or away from the jamb
Track
until doors are plumb
with jamb, then lower
into bracket.
To adjust vertically:
1. Using a hammer, gently tap 8. Lift assembly slightly until
pivot pins and guide into Guide
the adjustment wheel
the pre-drilled holes in the clears the slot in the
locations shown. lower bracket. Rotate
2. Position overhead track in Upper the adjustment wheel
pivot pin
the opening with the open to the left to raise doors Adjusting
side down and the bracket Jamb or to the right to lower wheel
end toward the jamb. Center side them. Be sure the teeth
the track, or allow at least lock firmly into bracket
3/4" between the track and when finished.
Lower
the front of the opening. If pivot pin 9. Snap the snugger or Snugger
installing a double set with slide guide into the lead
two tracks, insert the track door end of the track as
bracket into the two ends shown, or in the center
where they meet in the middle of the track between
and push the tracks together. Lower
bracket guides in a four door
The holes in the bracket installation. If using a
should align with the holes in slide guide, seat lead
the tracks. Center the entire door guide pin between Slide guide
assembly side to side in the the two springs in the
opening. Secure the track guide as shown.
with the long pan head screws
through the pre-drilled holes until snug. If installing four panels with
two tracks, use a track bracket between the two ends in the center.
3. Position the lower bracket on the floor in line with the overhead track.
The bottom of the bracket must rest securely on the floor or carpet.
Fasten to the jamb and floor with a long flat head screw through
each hole. SKIP to Section 8, “COMPLETE INSTALLATION.”

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4 installation for type b

Parts Included 5. Unlock the track pivot latch by pulling the latch away from the jamb.
A. Upper pivot pin F. Lower bracket With the door assembly folded, place the guide in the track and then
position the upper pivot
B. Guide for track G. Aligner
pin next to the track
C. Snugger H. Track pivot. Slide the pin away
D. Knob I. Adjustment wrench from the jamb into the
E. Lower pivot pin Screws (not shown) track pivot. Slide the Track Track
latch toward the jamb pivot pivot latch
unlocked
C D to lock the pivot pin
A B in place. Verify the pin
is secure.
6. On the bottom, depress
the arm on the lower
E bracket and insert
G
F the lower pivot pin. If Track Track
installing a four door pivot pivot latch
locked
system, repeat for
I the other assembly.
H
Check positioning
and operation.
To adjust horizontally:
7. At the top, loosen the
screw in the top pivot Horizontal
1. Position the guide, upper bracket and move adjustment
pivot pin and lower pivot Guide toward or away from the screw Lower
Upper
pin on the door assembly pivot pin jamb until there is 1/4" pin
in the locations and clearance. Re-tighten.
orientations shown. Repeat the process for
Jamb the lower bracket.
side Gap
To adjust vertically: Bracket
arm
8. There should be a slight
Lower gap between the lower
pivot pin pin and the bracket. If
there is no gap or the
gap is too large and
allows the pin to come
out of the bracket,
2. Measure in 5/8" from 5/8" 5/8" loosen the single screw
the end of each panel
in the bracket and adjust Horizontal
and center each pin on
Pivot door Lead door up or down until there is 1/4" adjustment
the panel. screw
a small gap and the pin is
3. Secure with a 1" flat Bottom of
pivot door engaged in the bracket.
head screw through When the bracket is
each hole. 5/8" properly adjusted, install
4. Position overhead track the remaining two screws
in the opening with the and tighten.
open side down and 9. Loosen the screw on the snugger and close doors. Move the snugger
the bracket end toward Head
until it contacts the guide pin. Open doors and move the snugger an
the jamb. Allow 3/4" additional 1/8" toward doors and tighten screw. Doors should slightly
between the front of the “snap” shut, but reopen easily with a tug on the knob.
3/4"
opening and the track Track SKIP to Section 8, “COMPLETE INSTALLATION.”
and drive the 1 1/4" pan
head screws through the Center
Jamb
pre-drilled holes until
snug. Position the lower
bracket on the floor in Lower
line with overhead track. bracket
Fasten to the jamb with
a 1 1/4" flat head screw
through only the middle
of the top slotted hole.

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5 installation for type c

Parts Included 6. Position the lower

• Upper pivot pin • Lower bracket bracket in the jamb,
centered with the track,
• Hanger with T-nut • Adjustment wrench
and secure with the Lower
• Snugger • Track provided #8 x 3/4" flat bracket
• Top pivot bracket Screws (not shown) head screws.
• Lower pivot pin 7. Fold the door assembly
and position the T-nut
A D to the hanger. Using the
C
E provided wrench, screw
B hanger into T-nut as far
as possible.
8. Place the upper pivot
pin into the hole in the
G top pivot bracket. Lift
the assembly and place
F the lower pivot pin into
H
the hole in the lower
bracket. If installing a
four door system, repeat
for the other assembly. Bracket
Pin
Check positioning
1. If holes are not drilled and operation.
in panels, pre-drill one Pivot door Lead door Verify there is a 1/4"
hole on each outside clearance between the
Bottom of
corner of the assembly pivot door 7/8" pivot door and the jamb.
7/16" in diameter and at Four panel assemblies
least 1 1/2" deep in the 1 1/4" Pivot hole should be snug at
locations shown. the middle.
2. Tap pivots into holes with If adjustments are
light hammer blows as T nut necessary, door panels
shown. Secure T-nut by should be folded to
driving a #8 x 1" pan Upper gain access to the
head screw through pivot pin adjustment screws. Horizontal adjustment
1/4"
both holes. To adjust horizontally: screw
3. Trim track to fit finished Jamb 9. At the top, loosen the
opening if necessary. side screw in the top pivot
4. Insert the hanger into bracket and move
Lower toward or away from the
one end of the track. pivot pin jamb until there is 1/4"
Loosen the screw on the
clearance. Re-tighten.
top pivot bracket and
10. At the bottom, loosen
position on track with
the adjustment screw Horizontal
the screw toward the and move toward or adjustment
jamb. Snap the snugger away from the jamb screw
onto the track next to the until doors are plumb
hanger, opposite the top with jamb, then re-
pivot bracket as shown. tighten the screw.
5. Secure the track to the To adjust vertically: Vertical
head jamb with the 11. Lift assembly slightly and adjustment
Top pivot Hanger Snugger
provided #8 x 1" pan rotate the adjustment screw
bracket
head screws through the screw to the right to
pre-drilled holes. Move raise doors, and to the Bracket
the top pivot bracket back toward the track end until it is 1/4" from the left to lower them.
jamb and tighten the screw. 12. Slide the snugger until it is against the jamb opposite the top pivot
bracket, or place between hangers in four door sets.
SKIP to Section 8, “COMPLETE INSTALLATION.”

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6 installation for type d

Parts Included 5. Place the upper pivot

• Upper pivot pin • Lower bracket pin into the hole in the
top pivot bracket and
• Guide for track • Aligner
the guide pin into the
• Snugger • Track track. Lift the assembly
• Knob • Adjustment wrench and place the lower
• Lower pivot pin Screws (not shown) pivot pin into the lower
bracket. If installing a 1/4" Bracket
Pin
A four door system, repeat
B D
C for the other assembly.
Check positioning
and operation.
Two and four panel assemblies should have 1/4" clearance between the
pivot doors and each jamb. Four panel assemblies should be snug at
the middle.
Door panels should be folded to gain access to the adjustment screws.
G In some cases, the doors may need to be removed to properly access
E F
the adjustment screws.
To adjust horizontally:
6. At the top, loosen the
screw in the top pivot
I bracket and move
toward or away from the
H jamb until there is 1/4"
clearance. Re-tighten.
7. At the bottom, loosen
the adjustment screw and Horizontal
1. If holes are not drilled in adjustment
panels, pre-drill 7/16" in Lead door Pivot door move toward or away screw
diameter holes at least from the jamb until doors
Pivot hole Bottom of are plumb with jamb,
1 3/8" deep, 1 1/4" 1-1/4" pivot door
from edges as shown. 1-1/4"
then re-tighten the screw.
Tap pivots into holes To adjust vertically:
with light hammer blows 8. Lift assembly slightly and
as shown. rotate the adjustment
Guide
2. Trim track to fit screw flange to the right
finished opening length Upper to raise doors, and to the Horizontal
if necessary. pivot pin left to lower them. adjustment
screw
3. Secure the track to the 9. Loosen the screw on the
head jamb with the Jamb
snugger and close doors.
side
provided #8 x 1" pan Move the snugger until Vertical
head screws through the it contacts the guide pin. adjustment
screw flange
pre-drilled holes. Lower Open doors and move
4. Position the lower pivot pin the snugger an additional
bracket in the jamb, 1/8" toward doors and
centered with the track, tighten screw. Doors Bracket
and secure with the should slightly “snap”
provided #8 x 3/4" flat shut, but reopen easily with a tug on the knob.
head screws. SKIP to Section 8, “COMPLETE INSTALLATION.”

Lower
bracket

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7 installation for type e

Parts Included 5. Unlock the track pivot

• Upper pivot plate (2) • Top pivot bracket plate by pulling the Unlock
latch away from the
• Hanger • Aligner
bracket. With the door
• Snugger • Track assembly folded, place Lock
• Knob • Adjustment wrench the pin from the top
• Lower pivot pin Screws (not shown) pivot bracket into the
• Lower bracket pivot plate on the pivot
door. Slide the pin into
the pivot plate and slide
D
C the latch to lock the pivot
A B plate to the bracket.
Verify the pin is secure.
In the same manner, lock
G the hanger into the pivot
plate on the lead door.
E
6. On the bottom, depress
Horizontal
F the arm on the lower adjustment
H
bracket and insert the screw Lower
lower pivot pin. pin
To adjust horizontally:
I
7. At the top, loosen the
J
screw in the top pivot Gap
bracket and move Bracket
toward or away from the arm

1. Fasten the pivot plates to jamb until there is 1/4"

7/8"
each door panel with the clearance. Re-tighten.
1 1/4" pan head screws Repeat the process for
Pivot door Lead door
in the locations shown. the lower bracket.
Use the 1" flat head Bottom of To adjust vertically:
pivot door 7/8"
screws on the lower pivot 8. There should be a slight
pin. Center each plate on 5/8" gap between the lower
the panel. pin and the bracket. If Horizontal adjustment
2. Trim track to fit finished there is no gap or the screw
opening. gap is too large and
3. Install top pivot bracket 2 1/4" Top pivot
allows the pin to come
into one end of the track Snugger out of the bracket,
bracket
with the pin toward the loosen the single screw
end and 2 1/4" in. From the other end, install the hanger and snugger in the bracket and adjust
(with rubber bumper toward hanger) into track. up or down until there is a small gap and the pin is engaged in the
4. Position overhead track bracket. When the bracket is properly adjusted, install the remaining
in the opening with the two screws and tighten.
open side down and Head 9. Loosen the screw on the snugger and close doors. Move until the
the bracket end toward snugger contacts the guide pin. Open doors and move an additional
the jamb. Allow 3/4" 1/8" and tighten screw. Doors should slightly “snap” shut, but reopen
between the front of the 3/4" easily with a tug on the knob.
Track
opening and the track 10. Adjust the snugger by closing doors, loosen screw and slide against
and drive the provided Center guide in track. Open doors and move snugger 1/8" closer to panels and
Jamb
1 1/4" pan head screws tighten screw.
through the pre-drilled Continue with Section 8, “COMPLETE INSTALLATION.”
holes until snug. Position Lower
the lower bracket on bracket
the floor in line with
overhead track. Fasten to
the jamb with a 1 1/4"
flat head screw through the middle of the top slotted hole.

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8 complete installation

For four door For best operational

configurations, mount an performance and aesthetic
aligner as shown on the appeal, install the door
back side of each lead door. knob in the center of the
middle rail of the lead Knob
door(s) (panel without
pivot hardware). The
knob, however, can also
be installed in any other
location on the lead door if
desired. Drill a hole slightly
smaller than the screw and
attach knob.
Note: Unless drilling the knob attachment hole close to an edge on a
hollow core door, it will likely be in a hollow part of the door. This does
Back side Back side not cause problems and the door material is sufficiently strong if the screw
of door of door
is snug but not over tightened.

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