TENSOR Double-Acting Hinge
Wall and glass mount
Installation instructions
812001 – 01-2018
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dormakaba TENSOR - Wall and Glass Mount Installation Instructions Table of Contents
Table of contents
1 Technical specifications 3
1.1 Overview 3
1.1.1 General information 3
1.1.2 Intended use 3
1.1.3 Glass requirements/fittings/mounting 3
1.1.4 Requirements for glass panel 3
1.1.5 Safety instructions 3
1.1.6 Symbols used - Safety/Installation 3
1.1.7 Maintenance, care, repair 3
1.1.8 Disposal 3
2 Application variations 4
3 Installation instructions - wall mount 5
3.1 Disassemble and prep hinges 5
3.2 Secure wall plate/Secure hinge to glass 5
3.3 Mount door to wall 6
4 Installation instructions - glass mount 7
4.1 Prep door frame, disassemble and prep hinge 7
4.2 Secure hinge to sidelite 7
4.3 Secure glass door hinge 8
4.4 Install door stops (not provided) 8
5 Adjustments 9
5.1 Adjust door to “0” position 9
5.2 Install cover caps 9
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dormakaba TENSOR - Wall and Glass Mount Installation Instructions Technical specifications
1 Technical specifications
1.1.6 Symbols used - Safety/Installation
1.1 Overview
CAUTION
These instructions are for installation of TENSOR Double-Acting
Hinges for the following mounting and style versions: Mounting components must meet the requirements of
substructure/wall and door weight. Please read the
1. Wall and glass mount technical information for fittings.
1.1.1 General information
• dormakaba requires use of tempered monolithic glass.
WARNING
• dormakaba glass hardware is not suitable for harsh
environment; for example, applications where chemicals (e.g. Risk of breaking glass. When installing the door,
chlorine) are used such as indoor swimming pools, saunas, or support the door panel with a block of wood or similar
salt-water pools. object.
• Do not swing doors with excessive force. Ensure proper
installation of limiting stop to prevent door from opening too
far. CAUTION
1.1.2 Intended use Due to the reset-mechanism, a low degree of
• For swinging doors in dry indoor and covered areas only. operational sounds can be expected.
• For manual slow opening and closing only.
TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1.1.3 Glass requirements/fittings/mounting
• The substructure/wall must be able to bear permanent loads, Information note
be level (max. tolerance: 1/16” [2] per 39” [1m]).
• Fasteners must be sufficiently dimensioned for the
substructure/wall and weight of the door. TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• When adjusting glass elements, always stick to the required
clearance for the respective hardware. Adjust clearance so
glass does not come in contact with any hard surfaces such
as glass, metal or concrete. No further warranty is provided if the identification
• Do not use excessive force when installing the glass (avoid label has been damaged or removed.
over tightening screws.)
1.1.4 Requirements for glass panel CLOSING EDGE OF DOOR
• Heat-soaked thermally tempered monolithic glass
• Clamping area must be flat and uncoated (no self-cleaning
1.1.7 Maintenance, care, repair
coating!)
• Immediately replace damaged parts.
• Never use glass with conchoidal fractures and/or damaged
• Always use original dormakaba parts.
edges.
• Clean clamping area with alcohol-based standard commercial
cleaning agent before mounting the glass hardware.
1.1.5 Safety instructions
• Use a damp cloth for occasional cleaning.
• Installation requires two people.
• Always use silicone - and oil-free cleaners (e.g. acetone).
• Only properly qualified and specially trained staff are
• Lightly grease bushings during maintenance using multi-
authorized to mount dormakaba glass hardware.
functioning oil (silicone-, resin-, teflon-free, acid-free only)
• Due to crushing hazards and possible injury caused by
(example: white lithium grease).
breakage of glass during mounting, corresponding protective
• Check glass hardware at regular intervals for proper
clothing (especially gloves and protective goggles) is required.
positioning, smooth operation and correct adjustment.
• Never clamp metal fitting hardware directly to glass surface.
• High traffic door systems require inspection by properly
qualified staff (specialized companies or installation firms.)
• Function of fittings is recommended to be inspected annually
or every 100,000 movements by a specialist.
1.1.8 Disposal
Disposal in accordance with local, state and national regulations.
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dormakaba TENSOR - Wall and Glass Mount Installation Instructions Applications
2 Application variations
Fig 1
Wall mount Double-
acting
hinge
1/8”
[3]
1/8” 1/8” Gaskets
[3] [3] [x4 each]
1/32” [1]
1/16” [2]
1/8” [3]
1/4” Wall
[6] plate
M6x12 Cover
flat head cap
screws (x8)
Fig 2
Glass mount Sidelite
Double- gaskets
acting [x4 each]
hinge 1/32” [1]
1/8” 1/16” [2]
[3] 1/8” [3]
1/8” 1/8”
[3] [3]
Door
panel
gaskets
[x4 each]
1/32” [1]
1/4” 1/16” [2]
[6] Cover 1/8” [3]
cap
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dormakaba TENSOR - Wall and Glass Mount Installation Instructions Wall mount - disassemble
Wall mount - secure wall plate
Wall mount - secure hinge to glass
3 Installation instructions - wall mount
3.1 Disassemble and prep hinges
Fig 3
Gasket Gasket size reference chart
adhesive Glass thickness 1/2” [12] 3/8” [10] 5/16” [8]
Gaskets 1/32” [1] 1/16” [2] 1/18” [3]
3.1.1 Disassemble hinges.
3.1.2 Determine appropriate
gasket size. Hinge
plate
• Use chart for reference.
3.1.3 Peel adhesive from back
of hinge plates.
3.1.4 Adhere gaskets to inside
of hinge plates.
Gaskets
Hex key size
Hinge
TENSOR 4mm
plate
3.2 Secure wall plate/Secure hinge to glass
Fig 4
Hex key size
Wall
TENSOR 4mm
plate
5mm
Hinge
plate
3.2.1 Secure wall plate to hinge. 3.2.2 Lay glass door panel flat.
• Use included fasteners. 3.2.3 Secure hinge plate to glass.
• Tighten at 8.8 ft lbs [12Nm]. • Use included fasteners.
• Tighten at 11 ft lbs [15Nm].
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dormakaba TENSOR - Wall and Glass Mount Installation Instructions Wall mount - install door
3.3 Mount door to wall
Fig 5
NOTE: Place glass door on setting blocks 2-3/4”
[70]
during installation.
2-3/8”
[60]
3.3.1 Tip glass up and into place, aligning door 3.3.2 Mark holes for drilling (upper and lower
vertically and perpendicularly. hinge).
3.3.3 REMOVE GLASS DOOR and set aside.
3.3.4 Drill holes using a bit appropriately sized
for your specific fastener.
Wall
plate 3.3.5 REPLACE GLASS DOOR and realign.
3.3.6 Secure wall plate to wall.
• Realign door.
• Use appropriate fasteners for your
application.
3.3.7 Remove settings blocks.
Setting
blocks
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dormakaba TENSOR - Wall and Glass Mount Installation Instructions Glass mount - disassemble
Glass mount - secure sidelite hinge plate
4 Installation instructions - glass mount
4.1 Prep door frame, disassemble and prep hinge
Fig 6
Gasket size reference chart
Glass thickness 1/2” [12] 3/8” [10] 5/16” [8]
Gasket
adhesive Gaskets 1/32” [1] 1/16” [2] 1/18” [3]
Hinge
plate
4.1.1 Disassemble hinges. Sidelite
4.1.2 Determine appropriate hinge
plate
gasket size.
• Use chart for
reference.
4.1.3 Peel adhesive from
back of hinge plates.
4.1.4 Adhere gaskets to Gaskets
inside of all hinge Hinge
plates. plate
Sidelite
hinge
plate Hex key size
TENSOR 4mm
4.2 Secure hinge to sidelite
Fig 7
Hex key size
Sidelite glass TENSOR 4mm
4.2.1 Secure sidelite hinge plate to sidelite
glass.
• Hand tighten ONLY.
4.2.2 Ensure hinge is level.
4.2.3 Now tighten fully.
• Tighten at 11 ft lbs [15Nm].
Sidelite
hinge
plate
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dormakaba TENSOR - Wall and Glass Mount Installation Instructions Glass mount - install door
Glass mount - install door stops
4.3 Secure glass door hinge
Fig 8
NOTE: Place glass door on setting blocks Hex key size
during installation.
TENSOR 4mm
4.3.1 Tip glass door up and onto
Sidelite glass
setting blocks.
4.3.2 Set glass door in place.
4.3.3 Secure hinge plate to glass
door.
• Use included fasteners.
• Tighten at 11 ft lbs [15Nm].
Hinge
plate
Glass door
Setting
blocks
4.4 Install door stops (not provided)
Fig 9
Door
stops
NOTE: Do not allow door to open
past 90°.
NOTE: Install door stops to prevent
door from opening past its
maximum swing angle.
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dormakaba TENSOR - Wall and Glass Mount Installation Instructions Adjustments
Cover caps
5 Adjustments
5.1 Adjust door to “0” position
Fig 10
Hex key size
TENSOR 3mm
Adjustment
screws
NOTE: Ideal “0” position
5.1.1 Remove all setting blocks. 5.1.3 Tighten adjustment screws
5.1.2 Bring door panel to ideal “0” position. See image (2x upper hinge and 2x lower hinge).
above for reference. • At 4 ft lbs [5Nm]
5.1.4 Check swing of door. Readjust if necessary.
5.2 Install cover caps
Fig 11
Cover caps
5.2.1 Snap cover caps into place.
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dormakaba USA, Inc.
1 Dorma Drive, Drawer AC
Reamstown, PA 17567
USA
T: 717-336-3881
www.dormakaba.com F: 717-336-2106
