How do you install the door sensors on a door with heavy molding/trim? I can't get the two pieces to align.
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I would recommend using a spacer, perhaps even using a layer of mounting tape to get the lower side lined up.
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Karen, I would use layers of double sided tape to raise the sensor or reed to align properly. The Swann Wireless alarm system is a great alarm system.
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You need to cut the trim out in one spot or make a shim to raise the two together, thats what i did, I just cut the end off a 2x4 to length
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Once assembled, raise it up and hang the shorter end on the upper rear part of the door-frame, so that the longer section and the curved handles face the front, with the two pads braced against the front part of the door-frame for support. I hope this helps you visualize it.
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I just trimmed them to fit. A little off of each side. They worked fine. I kept the trimmed pieces as fillers if I need them for a wide mount.
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I don't see any screw holes on either the Motion Sensor or the Entry Sensor, and regardless, they won't do any good for a metal window frame. I had to rig the latter to ensure that it would stay in place. No tape is dependable on a cold metal window frame.
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Both of mine were weak so I replaced both. Your concern is a good one because they are VERY stiff when first installed. It took both hands to pull the rear "door" down. However, after a few months it becomes easier to pul down. Hope that helps.
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The door on mine fits very loosely. It looks like it was made that way and it seems to work fine. I assumed it had something to do with the ventilation.
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Yes. I have it installed this way. However, its possible there are exceptions to this. My door had pre-drilled holes and mortises, which I believe are standardized.
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The round part fits in the hole, but the screw holes on these do not align with the old holes - you will have to drill 2 more holes. Don't know why. Other replacements I bought had the screw holds on the door side in the center of the place. These holes are offset just a tad. Other than that they fit. For new installation they should be fine-- I just don't want to be re-drilling all the time. Actually I want all these euro-hinges gone from the house, but there must be 60 of them all told. Seems like at least one or two have broken springs at any given time and make a cracking noise when opening and closing the door. I hate them... but hey, that's just me. The round part fits in the hole, but the screw holes on these do not align with the old holes - you will have to drill 2 more holes. Don't know why. Other replacements I bought had the screw holds on the door side in the center of the place. These holes are offset just a tad. Other than that they fit. For new installation they should be fine-- I just don't want to be re-drilling all the time. Actually I want all these euro-hinges gone from the house, but there must be 60 of them all told. Seems like at least one or two have broken springs at any given time and make a cracking noise when... » Read More The round part fits in the hole, but the screw holes on these do not align with the old holes - you will have to drill 2 more holes. Don't know why. Other replacements I bought had the screw holds on the door side in the center of the place. These holes are offset just a tad. Other than that they fit. For new installation they should be fine-- I just don't want to be re-drilling all the time. Actually I want all these euro-hinges gone from the house, but there must be 60 of them all told. Seems like at least one or two have broken springs at any given time and make a cracking noise when opening and closing the door. I hate them... but hey, that's just me. « Show Less
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I had this same issue and it was an issue with the door. You can have amazon send a replacement.
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i have an issue with the middle door on mine, not with overlapping but i have tried and tried to get it to hang straight , even removed and reinstalled but it hangs crooked.
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I left the stock plastic sheet in place and trimmed the Thermo TEC to fit the door panel. It is easier to apply this way versus trimming around all of the mechanical actuators on the door
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I bought two. My doors were too high and went over them. My husband added hight to them and moved the rubbery bottom to the new bottom. Now when the doors open, the alarms just slide with the door and don't go off... I'm thinking it won't work for you either... Sorry.
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Mount the sensor on the door facing not the door. Then use shims to raise the magnet until it aligns with the sensor. You can buy nylon shim material from the box stores. It normally used to shim and aluminum door catch so you can find it where they sell door hardware. Use some scotch tape to temporarily hold the maginet in place and test your alignment several times to make sure it aligns properly. Scotch also makes a double sided outdoor mounting tape that will hold 10 lbs. I suggest using this in place of the screws in particular if you have a metal door or a good hard wood door.
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Put it all the way up on your door. I guest you need to adjust it to make it fix. Take me a few times to get it right.�
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You need to put the top, bottom, back and sides together. The back in nailed on and the sides and top are attached with pins and screws. The doors are a bit tricky to install. I had to attach the hinges loosely before installing as the hinges are european and they are a very tight fit. Once you get the mounting screws installed, then tighten the hinge mounting screws. If you put the hinge on as directed, you can strip out the hinge mounting predrilled holes. If you damage the holes, you may not be able to tighten the screws. Also, the hinges need to be adjusted so the doors line up properly. Hope this helps. You need to put the top, bottom, back and sides together. The back in nailed on and the sides and top are attached with pins and screws. The doors are a bit tricky to install. I had to attach the hinges loosely before installing as the hinges are european and they are a very tight fit. Once you get the mounting screws installed, then tighten the hinge mounting screws. If you put the hinge on as directed, you can strip out the hinge mounting predrilled holes. If you damage the holes, you may not be able to tighten the screws. Also, the hinges need to be adjusted so the doors line up... » Read More You need to put the top, bottom, back and sides together. The back in nailed on and the sides and top are attached with pins and screws. The doors are a bit tricky to install. I had to attach the hinges loosely before installing as the hinges are european and they are a very tight fit. Once you get the mounting screws installed, then tighten the hinge mounting screws. If you put the hinge on as directed, you can strip out the hinge mounting predrilled holes. If you damage the holes, you may not be able to tighten the screws. Also, the hinges need to be adjusted so the doors line up properly. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes, that's what keeps the bottom of the door aligned as it slides. You either have to cut a groove in the bottom of the door or I added two pieces of hardwood to the bottom of the door (I set them back from the side a little bit so they aren't so noticeable) but you'll need to raise the door a little to compensate for the added pieces.
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We did not seem to have any problem when we assembled this door. Bothe panels fit tightly -- very well. Maybe you should try again (follow instruction), if still have problem, you should contact the manufacturer and get help from them. It might be a defect part that they can replace it for you, ...