Aluminium Screen Door
Installation Guide
Introduction
Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your Hills Aluminium Screen Door, built to provide
you with years of trouble free service, provided it is installed and maintained correctly.
The door is available in two sizes, 2024mm x 806mm (Imperial) and 2032mm x 813mm
(Metric) to existing door frames.
The Hills Aluminium Screen Door is easy to install by a handyman using ‘everyday’ tools.
Installation generally takes about one hour, so please take time to read this guide to help
you achieve a professional result.
Thank you for choosing Hills.
Carton Contents
Part Name
2
Qty.
Door (with lock body pre-assembled)
1
Accessory carton including:
1
Exterior handle assembly
1
Interior handle assembly (with snib)
1
Lock cylinder
1
Keys
2
Square connecting rod
1
Handle assembly screw
2
Screw cover cap
2
Lock cylinder screw
1
Striker plate
1
Striker plate mount screw
2
Lock
assembly
Door
Installation
Installation
There are five easy steps to installing your Hills Aluminium Screen Door.
Step 1
Ensure you have all the tools and fasteners you will need. Tools you may need:
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Pencil
Ruler
Tape measure
Utility knife
Screwdriver – Philips No. 2
Set square
Spirit level
Small wedges or spacers
Hammer
Chisel (sharp)
Electric drill
Drill bits
Fasteners you will need
Suitable screws or rivets to mount the hinges to your existing door frame.
Two screws are supplied for fastening the striker plate to a timber door frame.
If your door frame is made from a different material, you may need to purchase
different fasteners.
If you have any doubt or are unsure about hanging this door, prior to starting we suggest
you contact an installer or appropriate tradesman to assist.
These instructions are an assembly ‘guide’ only as all door frames, materials and
construction may differ.
Warning
• When using power tools always ensure they are connected to an approved earth
leakage protected power supply.
• Do not use 240 Volt power tools outdoors if it’s raining or the job site is exposed to
rain or water.
• Always wear protective safety equipment (goggles or safety glasses) when using
power tools and ensure that loose items of clothing, hair and jewellery are retained.
• Clear the work area of any potential hazards before commencing work.
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Step 2
2.1 Decide if your door will be hinged on the right or left hand side (when viewed from
outside).
2.2 The vast majority of screen doors are hinged on the right hand side, with the lock
assembly on the left hand side (Fig. 1).
2.3 Your Hills Aluminium Screen Door can be installed with the hinges on the left hand
side. Just position the door to suit the hinging requirements of your doorway.
Note: always ensure the grille is positioned on the outside of your door.
Fig. 1
Hinges
Lock
assembly
Lock
assembly
Hinges
Hinged – right hand side
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Hinged – left hand side
Installation
Step 3
3.1 These installation details are a guide and suggested method only.
3.2 If your door does not fit properly
and / or your door frame is ‘out of square’, we recommend you contact an
installer, carpenter or trained professional.
3.3 Having decided which side you are going to hinge your door, you will need to
position your door (with hinges closed) into your door frame.
We suggest leaving approximately 3.0mm clearance on all sides of the door (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
3.0mm
3.0mm
3.0mm
*3.0mm
(refer to page 6)
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Step 3 (continued)
3.4 *You may want to leave a bit more clearance along the bottom edge to ensure
the door opens freely.
3.5 You should check to ensure the area the door opens into is flat and free from
obstructions (Fig. 3).
3.6 Using small wedges or spacers, position and adjust your door in the door frame.
3.7 Use a pencil to mark the position of the hinges on your door frame.
3.8 Remove the door, open the hinges and align them with the pencil marks
on the frame.
3.9 Using a pencil, trace around the hinges and through the hinge mount holes.
3.10 When assembled your Aluminium Screen Door and hinges should fit to your door
frame as shown in (Fig. 4).
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Door frame
Section view showing hinge attachment
Door stop
1-2mm clearance
Use appropriate fasteners
(not supplied)
Hinge
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Step 3 (Continued)
3.11 If you are mounting to a timber door frame, rebate the hinge area by approx. 2mm
(the thickness of the hinge) using a chisel and hammer to enable it to sit flush.
3.12 Drill appropriate size holes (to suit the fasteners being used) in the 3 screw hole
positions in each hinge.
3.13 Fasten the door at each hinge position with one screw only.
3.14 Check to ensure the door opens and closes freely and sits correctly within your
door frame.
3.15 Fasten the rest of the screws into the hinges.
3.16 Check that the lock is installed in the orientation shown (cylinder hole towards
the bottom of door). If not, undo the two lock body screws, invert the lock and
re-fasten (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
Door cut-out
Lock body screw
Auxiliary bolt
Main bolt
Lock body
Cylinder hole
Do not push in the auxiliary bolt as this
may activate the locking mechanism.
Do not remove filament tape securing
main bolt.
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Installation
Step 4
Fit the handle assembly to your door.
4.1 Select the interior handle assembly (with the snib) (Fig. 6).
4.2 Ensure the handle points toward the door hinges. If necessary, rotate the handle.
4.3 While holding the snib ‘up’, fit the interior handle assembly onto the inside
of the door.
4.4 Insert the square connecting rod through the lock body.
4.5 Locate the exterior handle assembly onto the outside of the door,
(again ensuring handle points towards the door hinges) (Fig. 7)
4.6 Fit the 2 handle assembly screws
Do not fully tighten yet.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Handle
Snib ‘up’
Interior
handle
assembly
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Square
connecting
rod
Handle
assembly
screws
Exterior
handle
assembly
Installation
Step 4 (continued)
4.7 With the key inserted in the lock cylinder, check the operation and rotation of the cam.
Ensure it rotates outward towards the edge of the door (Fig. 8 and 9). Rotate the cam
to its closed position, remove the key and insert into the lock body (Fig. 9).
4.8 Insert the M5 x 30 countersunk lock cylinder screw.
Do not fully tighten
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Screw cover cap
Auxiliary
bolt
Main bolt
Lock
cylinder
screw
Cam
Cam must be in closed position and face
towards the edge of the door (as shown).
4.9 Cut and remove the filament tape securing the main bolt. To do this we suggest you
use a utility knife and insert the blade between the lock body and door frame on
both sides.
Ensure all tape and glue is removed (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10
Slide knife in gap
between lock body
and frame to cut tape
(both sides)
Filament tape
Take care
when using
sharp tools.
4.10 Now push the auxiliary bolt in, to release the main bolt.
4.11 Turn the snib to the horizontal position.
4.12 Insert a key and ‘lock and then unlock’ the lock assembly to ensure the main bolt
is free to retract.
4.13 If your lock mechanism is not working correctly refer to page 11. Re-setting the
lock mechanism.
4.14 Tighten the lock cylinder screw first, then tighten the two (2) handle assembly screws.
4.15 Insert the two (2) screw cover caps.
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Step 5
Fit the striker plate into your door frame.
Note: These instructions only apply to timber door frames.
5.1 Rotate the handle lever to withdraw the main bolt.
5.2 Close the door and pencil mark the door jamb at the points opposite the top and
bottom of the main lock bolt (Fig. 11).
5.3 Open the door and place the striker plate on the two pencil marks and run a pencil
around the rectangular opening, through the two screw holes and around the
outline of the striker plate.
5.4 Drill two small pilot holes for the screws.
5.5 Chisel out the marked rectangle to a depth of 18mm and the outline to a sufficient
depth to allow the striker plate to sit flush with the door jamb.
5.6 Fit the striker plate with two screws.
5.7 Check that the lock bolt engages properly in the striker plate and that the recess is
chiselled out deep enough.
5.8 Check that the door can be locked and unlocked with the snib.
5.9 Check that the door can be locked and unlocked from the inside and outside.
Fig. 11
Door jamb
Striker plate
Rectangular
opening
Striker plate screw
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Re-setting the lock mechanism
Re-setting the lock mechanism
If your lock mechanism is not operating correctly the auxiliary bolt may have been
accidently ‘pushed in’ causing the mechanism to activate and lock out of sequence.
A To re-set your lock, you must remove the lock cylinder, handle assembly and lock
body from the door.
B If the mechanism is out of sequence, the spring loaded slide will be in the ‘up’
position as shown (Fig. 12).
C To re-set you will need to push the slide down with a screwdriver (Fig. 13).
D Now press in the main bolt.
Do not touch or push the auxiliary bolt.
E Re-assemble as per instructions starting at step 3.16 on page 7.
Note: This operation can be viewed on the Hills website, www.hills.com.au
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Slide ‘up’
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Lock Operation and Care and Maintenance
Lock Operation
Your lock has 3 positions, unlocked, snib-locked and key locked.
These are in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction depending on the left or right hand
hinging of your door.
Care and Maintenance
Your door is manufactured from aluminium to provide excellent resistance to corrosion.
However, it is good practice to wash the door twice a year to remove any grime/dirt build
up to maximise the life of your paint finish.
Use clean water (with a small amount of detergent added) and a soft brush. Do not allow
strong cleaning fluids (or agents), acids or solvents to contact the door.
Hinges should be oiled lightly twice a year. The lock is lubricated at the factory and should
not require further attention. Do not oil the lock cylinder.
Unlocked
Snib lock
Key lock
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Snib lock
Key lock
Guarantee and Contact Details
Hills Guarantee
Hills Industries Limited undertakes that if any part of its manufacture fails to operate
correctly due to faulty workmanship or defective material, it will repair or replace the part
free of cost for the following periods from date of purchase, given fair wear and tear:
• One (1) year for Hills Screen Door
• One (1) year for the Lock Assembly
and fly screen
Evidence of unfair usage or incorrect adjustment by the owner will void this promise.
Hills Industries Limited will not be responsible for any cost in connection with freight
or postage, or for the expenditure necessary to dismantle the article, replace the part
in position and reassemble the article.
This guarantee is in addition to any rights or remedies conferred on the consumer.
Unless any addition or attachment to this product has Hills specific approval or is sold
as a Hills product the warranty on this product is waived. The product is designed to
perform a specific task under established test loads and unauthorised attachments may
produce stresses for which the design is not appropriate.
Designs, specifications and colours are subject to change without notice.
Please retain this Owner’s Manual. Record the following information from the carton for
future reference.
Product Number:
Date of purchase:
Name and location of store:
Hills Contacts
As a proudly Australian company we are committed to provide you with complete
customer satisfaction. If you have questions about this product or find there are missing
or damaged parts please contact your nearest Consumer Advice Centre during their local
business hours.
Australia
1300 300 564 (Central)
info@hills.com.au
or visit www.hills.com.au
Made in China
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Hills Industries Limited
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Issue July 2009
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