INSTALLATION GUIDE
TOOLS and SUPPLIES GENERALLY REQUIRED
Some of the tools listed below may be required for specific types of installations of Retro Kits. If you are unsure or have any questions contact the walk-in technical department.
- TAPE MEASURE
- 4’ LEVEL
- CHALK LINE
- MITER SAW
- ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
- SCREWDRIVERS
- SHIMS
- LAG ANCHORS or SUITABLE FASTENERS
- WRENCH and SOCKET SET
- HAMMER
- RAM SET GUN
- POWER DRILL NSF APPROVED SILICONE SEALANT IS PROVIDED FOR COOLER RETRO DOORS, BUTYL FOR FREEZERS.
THINK SAFETY
USE THESE SAFETY TIPS
- To avoid injury while installing the retro kit, Strivide recommends protective eye gear, hard hat, gloves, and steel toe foot wear.
- Prevent back injuries. Retro kits are heavy and care should be taken using ergonomic lifting and handling methods.
- Any electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician.
- Any refrigeration work should be done by a licensed refrigeration company.
- Never work alone. Always have another person helping or observing in case of an emergency.
- Follow installation instructions. The information provided will assist in the correct method of retro kit assembly & installation.
- If unsure about something, contact your local representative or the Strivide walk-in technical department at (888)207-2865
The operation of this Retro-Door Kit and the years of service you receive from it, will depend upon you and your installation. Please follow these few guidelines to ensure a proper installation. Instructions for wood frame walk-in.
- Open all the packages and check to make sure you received all parts called out in the packing list.
- Remove existing door and all hardware.
- To begin, some installers remove the retro door from its retro door frame. This is left up to the installers preference. If the door is removed, store it aside with care to prevent dents or damage.
- Place the retro door frame in front of the existing opening on the outside of the walk-in.
- The retro door frame must be aligned and squared up in reference to the existing walk-in and floor.
- Apply several beads of sealant to the interior surface of the door frame. This is to insure the retro door frame has a good seal to the existing walk-in. Butyl is preferred if the sealant can be unexposed.
- Connect the retro door frame to the existing door frame. Ensure that the fasteners are connecting with the existing wood frame. (Note fasteners not supplied by Strivide)
- Re-hang the retro fit door to the installed retro frame, making sure door swings smoothly. Keep in mind that the spring-loaded hinges are designed to over-close slightly. Rotate hex-shaped receiving mount outward approx. 130⁰ to assure proper hex design placement, thereby allowing the door to self-close).
- At this point it may be necessary to adjust the bottom sweep, and to run a bead of caulk around the perimeter of retro frame to ensure complete closure and adequate seal. Since this bead will be exposed, a high quality silicone sealant is recommended. Use NSF approved sealant if required.
- If the retro-door kit is for a freezer application, you will need to remove the top threshold to get to the sub-threshold. Next, anchor the sub-threshold to the finished floor, then re-install top threshold. Finally, connect the wire leads to 110 volt power. (Note: Utilize a qualified electrician for electrical connections. Do not connect heat wire up until refrigeration is running.)
Instructions for all foam walk-ins.
- Follow steps 1-6 in the above instructions.
- Drill through the retro frame, existing frame and interior frame.
- Using fasteners (not provided by Strivide) connect all three parts together. You want to ensure the frames are all sandwiched tightly to provide the best seal possible. If interior frame is not supplied by Strivide, you will need a fastening plate to the interior of existing frame so fasteners do not pull through.
- Follow steps 8 and 10 in the above instructions to complete installation of retro-door kit.