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POLAR-PRO™ SWINGING DOORS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction

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Your POLAR-PRO™ Swinging Door was manufactured to your specific cooler or freezer doorway width and height. Although installation is not complicated, you will need a helper. Do not use nails to attach the door panel brackets. 1/4" x 11/2" screws (6) and washers (6) are included.

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The thickness of your door jamb will determine which mounting method to use. While standing inside the cooler or freezer, measure from the back of the closed door to the inside wall surface. (See diagrams below.)

Mounting Method Overview

#1 Inside Surface Mount

This method involves attaching 2 Door Panels to the inside wall surface.

Diagram Description: Illustrates the placement for an inside surface mount, showing the door panel attached to the interior wall surface of a cooler or freezer. Key labels include "Front of Door", "Wall", "LS (Left Side)", "INSIDE OF COOLER/FREEZER", and "RS (Right Side)".

#2 In-Jamb Mount

This method involves attaching 2 Door Panels to the inside of the doorway opening using both door jambs.

Diagram Description: Illustrates the placement for an in-jamb mount, showing the door panels attached within the doorway jambs. Key labels include "Front of Door", "LS (Left Side)", "21/4" or larger", "INSIDE OF COOLER/FREEZER", "Wall", and "RS (Right Side)".

#3 Wall/In-Jamb Mount

Recommended for Non-Freezer/Cooler Doors. This method involves placing 2 Door Panels on the inside of the doorway opening, but using the inside wall surface for mounting.

Diagram Description: Illustrates the placement for a wall/in-jamb mount, showing the door panels attached to the interior wall surface within the doorway opening. Key labels include "Wall", "LS (Left Side)", "21/4" or larger", and "RS (Right Side)".

Installation Procedures

#2 In-Jamb Mounting

CAUTION: Make sure that the door jamb is strong enough to support the weight and force of the door. If questionable, check with cooler/freezer manufacturer.

Do not disassemble the PVC panel from the bracket or remove the hinge pin from the mounting plate.

NOTE: There is a Left and Right Door Panel unless otherwise specified.

Procedure:

1. Remove the Wall Mounting Plate from the "U" Bracket. (See Fig. 3)
2. From inside the cooler/freezer, measure 21/4" in at the very top of the jamb and place a mark. Using a mason's level, draw a straight plumb line 7" down from the mark. (See Fig. 4)
3. Place the "U" Bracket, with the PVC panel attached, against the jamb, touching the header and using the line to keep the panel vertically straight. Mark the 4 holes. Remove the unit and drill the holes. (See Fig. 5)
4. NOTE: A 5/32" drill bit should be used.
5. Next, do the same procedure on the other side of the doorway opening.
6. Finally, put each bracket/panel in place and screw down tightly to the door jamb using the supplied 1/4" x 11/2" screws and washers. (See Fig. 6)

Diagram Descriptions:

• Fig. 3: Shows a "U" Bracket and a Wall Mounting Plate.
• Fig. 4: Illustrates measuring 21/4 inches from the top of the door jamb and drawing a vertical line 7 inches long. Labels include "Header", "Inside of Cooler/Freezer", and "Door Jamb".
• Fig. 5: Depicts placing the "U" Bracket against the jamb, aligned with the header, and marking hole positions. Labels include "Header" and "Door Jamb".
• Fig. 6: Shows the installed door panel bracket on the jamb, with labels "LS (Left Side)", "Header", "Jamb", "U" Bracket", and "RS (Right Side)". It indicates the use of 4 mounting screws and washers.

#3 Wall/In-Jamb Mounting

This method is primarily used for non-cooler/freezer doors.

CAUTION: Make sure that the door jamb is strong enough to support the weight and force of the door. If questionable, check with cooler/freezer manufacturer.

Do not disassemble the PVC panel from the bracket or remove the hinge pin from the mounting plate.

NOTE: There is a Left and Right Door Panel unless otherwise specified. However, when using this mounting method, the panels are reversed from Method #1.

Procedure:

1. Place the right Wall Mounting Plate with the PVC panel attached, against the inside right corner of the doorway opening. Mark the 6 holes. (See Fig. 7)
2. IMPORTANT: The panel must be able to move freely beneath the door header and there should be no gap between the door panel and the header.
3. Remove the unit and drill the holes.
4. NOTE: A 5/32" drill bit should be used.
5. Finally, put each unit in place and screw down tightly to the interior wall using the supplied 1/4" x 11/2" screws and washers. (See Fig. 8)

Diagram Descriptions:

• Fig. 7: Shows placing the Wall Mounting Plate against the inside right corner of the doorway opening and marking hole positions. Labels include "Header" and "View from Inside Cooler/Freezer". It indicates the use of 6 mounting screws and washers.
• Fig. 8: Depicts the installed door panel bracket on the interior wall, with labels "Header", "Wall Mounting Plate", "LS (Left Side)", "Jamb", and "RS (Right Side)". It notes that there should be no gap between the door panel and the header.

#1 Inside Surface Mounting

CAUTION: Make sure that the door jamb is strong enough to support the weight and force of the door. If questionable, check with cooler/freezer manufacturer.

Do not disassemble the PVC panel from the bracket or remove the hinge pin from the mounting plate.

NOTE: There is a Left and Right Door Panel, unless otherwise specified.

Procedure:

1. Place the right bracket mounting plate with the PVC panel attached, against the inside right corner of the doorway opening. Mark the 6 holes. (See Fig. 1)
2. IMPORTANT: The panel must be able to move freely beneath the door header and there should be no gap between the door panel and the header.
3. Remove the unit and drill the holes.
4. NOTE: A 5/32" drill bit should be used.
5. Finally, put each unit in place and screw down tightly to the interior wall using the supplied 1/4" x 11/2" screws and washers. (See Fig. 2)

Diagram Descriptions:

• Fig. 1: Shows placing the right bracket mounting plate against the inside right corner of the doorway opening and marking hole positions. Labels include "View from Inside Cooler/Freezer" and "Header". It indicates the use of 6 mounting screws and washers.
• Fig. 2: Depicts the installed door panel bracket on the interior wall, with labels "LS (Left Side)", "Header", "Wall Mounting Plate", "Jamb", and "RS (Right Side)". It notes that there should be no gap between the door panel and the header.

Final Adjustments

Sealing

If the door panels are too long, the PVC panel will buckle, allowing cold air to escape. To remedy this, the bottom of the panel should be cut accordingly. A clearance of 1/8" is recommended. (See Fig. 11)

Diagram Description (Fig. 11): Illustrates a PVC door panel being cut at the bottom edge.

Centering

If the panels are not aligning at the center overlap, a simple adjustment can be made.

Procedure:

1. Loosen (DO NOT REMOVE) the 2 adjusting nuts.
2. By moving the adjustment plate to one side or the other, it will force the panel to move in the opposite direction. For example, move the adjustment plate to the right, the panel will go left. (See Fig. 9, Fig. 10)
3. Once both panels are exactly perpendicular to one another, tighten the adjustment nuts.

Diagram Descriptions:

• Fig. 9: Shows the cam mechanism used for centering, with two adjusting nuts and an adjustment plate. Labels include "Cam", "Adjusting Nut (2)", "Adjusting Nut (1)", and "Adjustment Plate".
• Fig. 10: Illustrates the movement of the adjustment plate to shift the door panel's position. Labels include "Jamb".

Tension

If the door panels are not returning to a completely sealed position, increased tension might be needed.

Procedure:

1. To tighten or loosen the cam spring tension, first loosen the lock nut at the bottom of the mounting bracket.
2. Using an allen wrench, move the tension screw clockwise to tighten or counterclockwise to loosen.
3. Once the proper tension is determined, tighten the locknut.

Diagram Description: Shows the lower part of a mounting bracket with a "Lock Nut" and a "Tension Screw" for adjusting the door's spring tension.