The most difficult part of installing an air curtain is mounting them. Getting it perfectly aligned and accurate is a struggle for many first-time installers. If you make a mistake it can be nearly impossible –– not to mention very costly –– to fix. In fact, you could end up destroying the very doorway that you are attempting to improve. Air Door Distributors understands all of the proper mounting methods and can recommend the most effective method for you and your business.
Human beings are by nature creative engineers that find solutions to the problems presented to them. There is an endless number of ways that an air curtain can be mounted to provide the proper air flow to a doorway. The most common ways that air curtains are mounted are either via the wall or via the ceiling. However, the most common ways don’t always work for everyone. Engineers have developed other mounting methods to get around environments where the conventional methods do not work.
Properly mounting an air curtain to a wall is arguably the easiest method of mounting. It is almost as simple as mounting a television to a wall. The first step is to remove the mounting plate from the back of the air curtain. This is generally accomplished by unscrewing the screws that hold the two pieces together.
From there, you can use the mounting plate as a guide to mark and drill the correctly sized holes for the air curtain to fit. Next, you will go ahead and fasten the mounting plate to the wall with fasteners that can hold the air curtain. Lastly, you will screw the air curtain into the mounting plate and your air curtain will be secured.
The ceiling mount can be an attractive but tricky mounting option for your air curtain. The first step is to make sure that your ceiling can hold the weight of the air curtain while operating. After that, you must find the proper threaded rods for your air curtain. Certain air curtain models will come with threaded rods specifically for ceiling mounting. In other cases, you will have to go out and buy the proper threaded rods. Regardless of the scenario, you must then find a spot in the ceiling where the threaded rods and air curtains can be properly installed. Next you must drill the correct size holes into the ceiling.
Install the threaded rods into the ceiling by using the proper mounting device. A good rule of thumb is that the mounting device that holds the rod will be able to hold three times the weight of the air curtain. If you are uncertain, it never hurts to go with a steadier mounting device. Once the threaded rod is secured into the ceiling, the threaded rod will be properly fitted into the air curtain.
Angle brackets are another way to properly mount an air curtain. This method of mounting is generally used when there is an obstruction preventing the air curtain from doing its proper job.
The angle brackets are not included in most air curtains and will have to be purchased separately. Make sure that you purchase an angle bracket that will be able to support the weight of the air curtain while it is operating. Additionally, you must ensure that the bracket will fit properly into the air curtain. This mounting method is very similar to the wall mount.
There will be two seperate angle brackets that you need in order to properly install the air curtain. Line up the angle brackets against the wall. Make sure that you properly measure the space between the angle brackets. If it is off by even an inch, your air curtain will not be properly lined up over the doorway.
Once you are certain of the measurements, go ahead and drill the holes into the wall and add fasteners that are capable of holding the required weight. Finally, when the angle brackets are properly secured, all you have to do is screw the air curtain into the angle brackets.
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Side extension brackets are a popular mounting method as well. This mounting method is often used in tandem with a wall mount. Side extension brackets are needed to further extend the outboard mounting hole on certain air curtain models. This step serves as an efficient way to clear existing lines and tracks over a doorway. You can custom order side extension brackets, but the standard brackets let you clear up to 9 inches on either side of the curtain.
Mounting side extension brackets is almost identical to regular wall mounting. Use the entire side extension brackets as a template as to where to drill the holes. The side extension bracket bolts on to the back of the unit, utilizing the 4 original mounting holes. This makes the proper mounting easy if you have installed a wall-mounted unit before.
Mounting air curtains can be a difficult task. Air Door Distributors has 20 years of experience in the air curtain industry. We pride ourselves on offering the best brands possible and helping our customers find the right products for their business. If you have any questions about air curtains or air doors, don’t hesitate to contact us at 866-402-1642 or by filling out our online contact form.