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Use of glass for the doors:
Different types of glass can be used, tempered safety glass or
laminated glass. Safety glass is pre-stressed and hardened and
provides a certain degree of safety in the event of breakage.
Pure float glass (basic glass or window glass) is not recommended
for safety reasons.
A basic distinction is made as to whether the sliding door fitting
is glued or clamped, or whether glass preparation is required.
If glass preparation is required, this is usually specified when the
glass is ordered. Additional holes cannot be made in safety glass
after the glass has been manufactured. It is important to ensure
the correct drill hole specifications are provided before the glass
is manufactured. If the fitting is going to be glued on, a suitable
adhesive as well as the correct procedure must be used when gluing.

Types of Running Gear Installation

Sliding doors are “top running” and “bottom running”, meaning the
7 running gears and the running track of the sliding door fitting are
positioned either at the top or base of the cabinet. A guide is also
installed opposite the running gears at the top or bottom.

If a top running fitting is selected, the track is attached to the top
of the cabinet, and the entire weight of the door is transmitted to
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the top of the cabinet. During construction it must be ensured that
the weight of the door is sufficiently distributed or that supporting
intermediate panels are used in order to prevent sagging.
The running track does not prevent the cabinet top from sagging.

Bottom running fittings are often used for extremely heavy doors,
or if the structural situation makes it impossible to use a top running
door. In this case the running track is attached to the base of the
cabinet, and the weight of the door is transmitted via the base of
the cabinet into the plinth on the floor. This type of structure is
extremely stable.

Installation and Assembly Dimensional data not binding. Dimensions in mm, inches are approximate. We reserve the right to alter specifications without notice.

It is important in all sliding door applications for the running track
and cabinet to have perfect horizontal alignment! With the majority
of fittings, the door is adjusted using either threaded or eccentric
screws or via a slot. In order to prevent the cabinet from toppling it
must be secured to the wall.

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