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Old 8th Jan 2024, 02:35
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Originally Posted by tsumini
Need the door itself to answer most questions. Dimension between LH and RH upper roller guides ( existing opening) would be of interest. Too far apart implies too wide of a door opening.
I think the guide roller on at least the side shown in photos was not long enough to reliably engage the door. The four bolts really do nothing to secure the door , rather prevent movement of the mechanism.
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