Infrared Pro — Glass Door Is Misaligned

A glass door that sits crooked, rubs the frame, or won't close flush can usually be brought back into line by adjusting the hinges. Plan for two people — one to steady the door while the other works the hardware — since a loose glass door can swing without warning.

Before you start: take photos or a short video at each step in case any part needs to be replaced under warranty.

1. Check the hinge bases

Look at the pivot points at the top and bottom of the door and confirm each hinge base is sitting fully in its recess in the threshold. A base that has crept out of its pocket will throw the whole door off no matter how you adjust the hinges.

2. Realign the door

Have your helper hold the door steady for this entire step.

1. Using the supplied hex key, loosen the cover on the lower hinge.
2. Loosen the upper hinge cover the same way. With both loosened, the door should have a little play in it.
3. Guide the door until it sits square in the opening and closes flush against the fixed glass panels.
4. Hold that position and retighten both hinge covers firmly.

If the door still won't move with both covers loose, the top hinge may be clamping the glass. Back off the two screws holding the top hinge to the threshold just enough to free it, reposition the door, then retighten those screws before the covers.

3. Test it

Open and close the door several times. It should swing smoothly, close flush, and let the magnets make full contact. Make small corrections and repeat until it sits right.

If it still won't line up after a few tries, contact us and we'll help. Email info@calore.ca or call us anytime.