HOW TO INSTALL DOOR DAM FOR SHEDS

SAFETY

Safety glasses, gloves and ear protection to be worn. 

WARNING

It is vital for the safety of persons to follow all instructions.

During the installation procedure ensure children and any other person/s not directly involved with the installation procedure, are kept clear of the work area and well away from the garage door opening area.

Failure to comply with the installation instructions and safety warnings may result in serious personal injury or damage to property.

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Door Dam G3 installation options: 

(each option requires slightly different components)

Choose Installation Type 

Start by looking at the inside of your garage to decide what is the best solution to install Door Dam either wall to wall, catchment, or catchment to wall. 

1. Wall to Wall if there is less than 300mm of wall on either side of the door opening

2. Wall to Catchment If there is less than 300mm of wall on one side, and more than 500mm on the other side of the door opening.

3. Double Catchment If there is more than 500mm of wall on both sides of the door opening.

Step 1 

Clean and prepare area 

Clean the garage floor surface and remove any objects that will obstruct your installation area. This includes any uneven surfaces which could affect the Door Dam seal attaching to the floor. 

Step 2 

Measure and cut lengths required 

Cut the Door Dam to length safely using the appropriate tools. A drop-saw with a tungsten tip aluminium saw blade will result in a cleaner, more accurate cut than either a hacksaw or a grinder. Use a file to remove any burrs 

Step 3 

Check and mark your placement 

Place your Door Dam assembled with any straight joiners and corner catchments into position. We recommend placing Door Dam 50mm away from any garage door guide tracks. A chalk line will give you an accurate placement. Check and mark where you are going to fix your screw to the floor. We recommend 50mm at each end of the Door Dam length and approximately 300mm between each screw along each entire length. 

See Diagram. For the catchment method, you will be provided with a 150mm Door Dam return leg to meet your brick wall opening. Mark under 50mm from each end for drilling. This should be enough length, along with the corner component, in most cases to install the main length of the Door Dam past any garage door guide tracks. The catchment kit will provide 2 screws for the return leg and one screw for the corner component. Mark the corner component for drilling at the centre right angle. Door Dam G3 Installation instructions Wall to wall Catchment 

Step 4 

Pre-drill and drill

Using your cordless drill with a 1/4” metal drill bit, drill through your markings on the Door Dam. Once the holes are drilled into your Door Dam, place back into position and use holes to mark your concrete. Remove Door Dam from position and use a masonry drill with a 3/16” drill bit to drill the concrete to match the depth of your screws. Clean the concrete surface with a vacuum once this is complete. 

Step 5 

Insert cup seals 

With your Door Dam assembled, turn all the components upside down. Check all joins are butted up next to each other and start inserting the two lengths of cup seal along the whole length of the Door Dam. The cup seal must remain in one piece along the length of the Door Dam aluminium carrier for water sealing efficiency. Cut any excess cup seals at each end to be flush with the Door Dam ends. Then flip your Door Dam back into position for installation. 

Step 6 

Fixing your Door Dam to floor 

If your concrete floor surface has surface grooves-cracksjoins-uneven, silicone should be generously applied to the central area where the fixing holes are on the bottom of the Door Dam just before installation. Once you have your Door Dam in its final position, we recommend injecting silicon at each end of each length and all moulded corners. Use a cordless drill with a 5/16” Tek bit to fix your Door Dam to the concrete. DO NOT over-screw the fixings. Wipe away any excess silicone for a cleaner appearance.

Step 7 

Insert yellow strip 

Layout your provided yellow strip to measure, and cut the required length. If you are installing Door Dam as a catchment method, you will need to cut the yellow strip at a 45-degree angle as neatly as possible, with a strong pair of scissors.

The yellow strip will now need to be inserted into place starting from one end to the other to complete your installation. 

The yellow strip is removable for temporary use of housing low voltage cables to protect against damage from vehicles.

DO NOT HOUSE ANY CABLES WHEN WATER IS PRESENT.

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