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Aluminum Door Technical Manual
v. 08.16
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Table of Contents
Element Designs is the leading manufacturer of custom aluminum frame doors in North America. All of our doors
are built to our customers’ specifications within 1/16”. Our aluminum frame door program offers numerous profile
options in several finishes and a vast selection of inserts to accent virtually any interior application.
Element Designs can provide complete door systems with hardware options such as hinges, AVENTOS lift systems
and sliding hardware, making the door installation process simple.
Our customer service, quick lead times and quality are the foundation of our company. Our nationwide network
of sales representatives and distributor locations provide a superior level of support to our customers and they are
always available to assist with all orders.
Aluminum Frame Doors At A Glance ................................................. 3
Profile AF001 ........................................................................................... 4
Profile AF002 ........................................................................................... 5
Profile AF003 ........................................................................................... 6
Profile AF004 ........................................................................................... 7
Profile AF005 ........................................................................................... 8
Profile AF006 ........................................................................................... 9
Profile AF007 ........................................................................................... 10
Profile AF008 ........................................................................................... 11
Profile AF009 ........................................................................................... 12
Profile AF010 ........................................................................................... 13
Profile AF011 ........................................................................................... 14
Divider Rail .............................................................................................. 15
Insert Options .......................................................................................... 16
°elusion Border Options ........................................................................ 18
Functional Hardware ............................................................................. 19
Hinge Boring Specifications .................................................................. 20
Hinge Quantity Requirements .............................................................. 21
Door Weight Calculation ...................................................................... 22
AVENTOS Hardware At A Glance ........................................................ 23
AVENTOS HF ............................................................................................ 25
AVENTOS HS ............................................................................................ 26
AVENTOS HL ............................................................................................ 27
AVENTOS HK ............................................................................................ 28
AVENTOS HK-S ......................................................................................... 29
AVENTOS HK-XS ....................................................................................... 30
Decorative Hardware ............................................................................ 31
Handle Boring Specifications ................................................................ 32
Cleaning and Care Instructions ............................................................ 33
Warranty ..................................................................................................
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Aluminum Doors
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Frame Profiles
AF001
AF002
AF003
AF004
AF005
AF006
AF007
AF008
AF009
AF010
AF011
Door weight calculator can be found online: www.element-designs.com/support/
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Profiles
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AF001
Design Guidelines:
- Maximum width & height = 48” (1219mm)
- Minimum width & height = 5.5” (102mm)
- Maximum square footage = 8 sf
3/4” (19mm)
- NOT recommended for drawer fronts
- Contact Element Designs for dimensions
exceeding recommended maximums
13/16” (20.5mm)
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
natural
aluminum
Powder Coat
brushed stainless
steel look
black
white
oil rubbed
bronze
Insert Specifications:
- 4mm (.156”)
- Handle hole can be drilled through the frame
To Calculate Insert Size:
- Insert Width = Door Width - 1.188”
- Insert Height = Door Height - 1.188”
Hinge Information:
Profile AF001 utilizes special European narrow aluminum frame door hinges.
Element Designs offers the following narrow frame door hinges:
- Blum Narrow Frame Aluminum Door Hinge H73T550A
- Blum Narrow Frame Aluminum Door Hinge H71T950A
- Blumotion Narrow Frame Aluminum Door Hinge H71B950A
- Salice Narrow Frame Aluminum Door Hinge HC2Z6A99
Contact your local hardware distributor for other available hinge options.
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Profiles
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AF002
Design Guidelines:
2 1/8” (54mm)
- Maximum width & height = 96” (2438.4mm)
- Minimum width & height = 5.5” (102mm)
- Maximum square footage = 24 sf
5/16” (8mm)
- Contact Element Designs for dimensions
exceeding recommended maximums
13/16” (20.5mm)
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
natural
aluminum
Powder Coat
brushed stainless
steel look
black
white
oil rubbed
bronze
Insert Specifications:
- 4mm (.156”)
- Handle hole locations must be specified at
time of order if insert is tempered glass
To Calculate Insert Size:
Insert Width = Door Width - .25”
Insert Height = Door Height - .25”
Insert Handle Hole Location (Center of hole) =
Door Width and Height - .125”
HANDLE HOLE LOCATION(S) MUST BE SPECIFIED AT TIME OF ORDER
Hinge Information:
This profile utilizes standard 35mm cup screw-on hinges
Element Designs offerst he following wide frame door hinges:
- Blum 35mm Cup Hinge H71T5550
- Blum Blumotion 35mm Cup Hinge H71B3550
- Salice 35mm Cup Hinge HC2P9A99
Contact your local hardware distributor for other available hinge options.
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Profiles
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AF003
Design Guidelines:
2 1/8” (54mm)
- Maximum width & height = 96” (2438.4mm)
- Minimum width & height = 5.5” (102mm)
- Maximum square footage = 24 sf
- Contact Element Designs for dimensions
exceeding recommended maximums
13/16” (20.5mm)
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
natural
aluminum
brushed stainless
steel look
chrome look
Powder Coat
arctic gold
black
white
oil rubbed
bronze
Insert Specifications:
- 4mm (.156”)
- Handle hole can be drilled through the frame
To Calculate Insert Size:
Insert Width = Door Width - 3.938”
Insert Height = Door Height - 3.938”
Hinge Information:
This profile utilizes standard 35mm cup screw-on hinges
Element Designs offers the following wide frame door hinges
- Blum 35mm Cup Hinge H71T5550
- Blum Blumtion 35mm Cup HIne H71B3550
- Salice 35mm Cup Hinge HC2P9A99
Contact your local hardware distributor for other available hinge options.
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Profiles
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AF004
Design Guidelines:
1 3/4” (45mm)
- Maximum width & height = 96” (2438.4mm)
- Minimum width & height = 5.5” (102mm)
- Maximum square footage = 24 sf
9/16” (14mm)
- Contact Element Designs for dimensions
exceeding recommended maximums
13/16” (20.5mm)
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
natural
aluminum
Powder Coat
brushed stainless
steel look
black
white
oil rubbed
bronze
Insert Specifications:
- 4mm (.156”)
- Handle hole locations must be specified at time of
order if insert is tempered glass
To Calculate Insert Size:
Insert Width = Door Width - .8125”
Insert Height = Door Height - .8125”
Insert Handle Hole Location (center of hole) =
Door Width and Height - .4375”
HANDLE HOLE LOCATION(S) MUST BE SPECIFIED AT TIME OF ORDER
Hinge Information:
This profile utilizes standard 35mm cup screw-on hinges
Element Designs offers the following wide frame door hinges
- Blum 35mm Cup Hinge H71T5550
- Blum Blumtion 35mm Cup HIne H71B3550
- Salice 35mm Cup Hinge HC2P9A99
Contact your local hardware distributor for other available hinge options.
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Profiles
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AF005
Design Guidelines:
1 3/4” (45mm)
- Maximum width & height = 96” (2438.4mm)
- Minimum width & height = 5.5” (102mm)
- Maximum square footage = 24 sf
- Contact Element Designs for dimensions
exceeding recommended maximums
13/16” (20.5mm)
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
natural
aluminum
Powder Coat
brushed stainless
steel look
black
white
oil rubbed
bronze
Insert Specifications:
- 4mm (.156”)
- Handle hole can be drilled through the frame
To Calculate Insert Size:
Insert Width = Door Width - 3.188”
Insert Height = Door Height - 3.188”
Hinge Information:
This profile utilizes standard 35mm cup screw-on hinges
Element Designs offers the following wide frame door hinges
- Blum 35mm Cup Hinge H71T5550
- Blum Blumtion 35mm Cup HIne H71B3550
- Salice 35mm Cup Hinge HC2P9A99
Contact your local hardware distributor for other available hinge options.
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Profiles
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AF006
Design Guidelines:
2 1/8” (54mm)
- Maximum width & height = 96” (2438.4mm)
- Minimum width & height = 5.5” (102mm)
- Maximum square footage = 16 sf
- Contact Element Designs for dimensions
exceeding recommended maximums
13/16” (20.5mm)
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
natural
aluminum
Powder Coat
brushed stainless
steel look
black
white
oil rubbed
bronze
Insert Specifications:
- 4mm (.156”) with flat edge polish
- Only available with opaque backpainted glass & mirror glass inserts
- Handle hole locations must be specified at time of order if
insert is tempered glass
To Calculate Insert Size:
Insert Width = Door Width - .125”
Insert Height = Door Height - .125”
Insert Handlee Hole Location (center of hole) =
Door Width and Height - .063”
*Inserts are permanently adhered to AF006 profile. Doors cannot be disassembled.
*Customer is responsible for insert bonding solution for frame only orders.
Hinge Information:
This profile utilizes standard 35mm cup screw-on hinges
Element Designs offers the following wide frame door hinges
- Blum 35mm Cup Hinge H71T5550
- Blum Blumtion 35mm Cup HIne H71B3550
- Salice 35mm Cup Hinge HC2P9A99
Contact your local hardware distributor for other available hinge options.
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Profiles
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AF007
Design Guidelines:
- Maximum width & height = 96” (2438.4mm)
- Minimum width & height = 6.75” (102mm)
2 3/4” (70mm)
- Maximum square footage = 24 sf
- Contact Element Designs for dimensions
exceeding recommended maximums
13/16” (20.5mm)
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
natural
aluminum
Powder Coat
brushed stainless
steel look
black
white
oil rubbed
bronze
Insert Specifications:
- 4mm (.156”)
- Handle hole can be drilled through the frame
To Calculate Insert Size:
Insert Width = Door Width - 5.188”
Insert Height = Door Height - 5.188”
Insert Hole Location = Width or Height - 2.563”
Hinge Information:
This profile utilizes standard 35mm cup screw-on hinges
Element Designs offers the following wide frame door hinges
- Blum 35mm Cup Hinge H71T5550
- Blum Blumtion 35mm Cup HIne H71B3550
- Salice 35mm Cup Hinge HC2P9A99
Contact your local hardware distributor for other available hinge options.
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Profiles
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AF008
Design Guidelines:
- Maximum width & height = 48” (1219mm)
- Minimum width & height = 5.5” (102mm)
3/4” (19mm)
- Maximum square footage = 8 sf
- NOT recommended for drawer fronts
3/8” (9.5mm)
- Contact Element Designs for dimensions
exceeding recommended maximums
13/16” (20.5mm)
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
natural
aluminum
Powder Coat
brushed stainless
steel look
black
white
oil rubbed
bronze
Insert Specifications:
- 4mm (.156”)
- Can fit 6mm (.236”) inserts with special gasket
- Handle hole locations must be specified at time of
order if insert is tempered glass
To Calculate Insert Size:
Insert Width = Door Width - .25”
Insert Height = Door Height - .25”
Insert Handle Hole Location (center or hole) = Door
Width and Height - .125”
*HANDLE HOLE LOCATION(S) MUST BE SPECIFIED AT TIME OF ORDER
*HOLES CANNOT BE LOCATED ON FRAME
Hinge Information:
Profile AF008 utilizes special European narrow aluminum frame door hinges.
Element Designs offers the following narrow frame door hinges:
- Blum Narrow Frame Aluminum Door Hinge H73T550A, 15mm Overlay
- Blum Narrow Frame Aluminum Door Hinge H71T950A, Full overlay
- Blumotion Narrow Frame Aluminum Door Hinge H71B950A, 15mm overlay
- Salice Narrow Frame Aluminum Door Hinge HC2Z6A99, 19mm overlay
Contact your local hardware distributor for other available hinge options.
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Profiles
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AF009
Design Guidelines:
- Maximum width & height = 96” (2438.4mm)
- Minimum width & height = 6.25” (102mm)
2 1/2” (63.5mm)
- Maximum square footage = 32 sf
- Contact Element Designs for dimensions
exceeding recommended maximums
13/16” (20.5mm)
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
natural
aluminum
Powder Coat
brushed stainless
steel look
black
white
oil rubbed
bronze
Insert Specifications:
- 6mm (.236”)
- Can fit 4mm (.156”) inserts with special gasket
- Handle hole can be drilled through the frame
To Calculate Insert Size:
Insert Width = Door Width - 3.75”
Insert Height = Door Height - 3.75”
Hinge Information:
This profile utilizes standard 35mm cup screw-on hinges
Element Designs offers the following wide frame door hinges
- Blum 35mm Cup Hinge H71T5550
- Blum Blumtion 35mm Cup HIne H71B3550
- Salice 35mm Cup Hinge HC2P9A99
Contact your local hardware distributor for other available hinge options.
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Profiles
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AF010
Design Guidelines:
2 1/8” (54mm)
- Maximum width & height = 96” (2438.4mm)
- Minimum width & height = 5.5” (102mm)
- Maximum square footage = 16 sf
- Contact Element Designs for dimensions
exceeding recommended maximums
13/16” (20.5mm)
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
natural
aluminum
brushed stainless
steel look
Powder Coat
chrome look
black
white
oil rubbed
bronze
Insert Specifications:
- 4mm (.156”) with flat edge polish
- Only available with opaque backpainted glass and
mirror glass inserts
- Handle hole locations must be specified at time of
order if insert is tempered glass
To Calculate Insert Size:
Insert Width = Door Width
Insert Height = Door Height
HANDLE HOLE LOCATIONS(S) MUST BE SPECIFIED AT TIME OF ORDER
*Inserts are permanently adhered to AF010 profile. Doors cannot be disassembled.
Hinge Information:
This profile utilizes standard 35mm cup screw-on hinges
Element Designs offers the following wide frame door hinges
- Blum 35mm Cup Hinge H71T5550
- Blum Blumtion 35mm Cup HIne H71B3550
- Salice 35mm Cup Hinge HC2P9A99
Contact your local hardware distributor for other available hinge options.
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Profiles
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AF011
Design Guidelines:
- Maximum width & height = 96”
2 1/4” (57.2mm)
(2438.4mm)
- Minimum width & height = 5.5” (102mm)
- Maximum square footage = 24 sf
- Contact Element Designs for dimensions
exceeding recommended maximums
3/4” (19.05mm)
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
natural
aluminum
Powder Coat
brushed stainless
steel look
black
white
oil rubbed
bronze
Insert Specifications:
- 4mm (.156”)
- Handle hole can be drilled through the frame
To Calculate Insert Size:
Insert Width = Door Width - 4.1875”
Insert Height = Door Height - 4.1875”
Hinge Information:
This profile utilizes standard 35mm cup screw-on hinges
Element Designs offers the following wide frame door hinges
- Blum 35mm Cup Hinge H71T5550
- Blum Blumtion 35mm Cup HIne H71B3550
- Salice 35mm Cup Hinge HC2P9A99
Contact your local hardware distributor for other available hinge options.
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Divider Rail
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Divider Rail
• Divider rails can be used with large
sliding doors to provide additional
design options
• Contact Element Designs for panel
height and width limitations with
integrated divider rails
• Multiple inserts may be used per
door with divider rail
• Rail measures 25/32” (20mm) wide
• For use with the following profiles:
- AF001
.375” (9mm)
- AF003
- AF005
- AF009
.781” (20mm)
- AF007
- AF011
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
natural
aluminum
Powder Coat
brushed stainless
steel look
black
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white
oil rubbed
bronze
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Insert Options
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Standard Glass Inserts
satin
clear
reeded
master carre
low-iron satin
listral D
low-iron clear
smoked grey
austral
mirror glass
•Glass inserts are 5/32” (4mm) thick
•Etched and patterned side facing in
•Glass is tempered safety glass without a tempered logo, unless otherwise specified
•Mirror glass is not tempered, but includes safety backer
Backpainted Glass Inserts
white gloss
white matte
black gloss
black matte
sand gloss
sand matte
olive gloss
scarlet gloss
scarlet matte
silver gloss*
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charcoal
gloss
charcoal
matte
olive matte
mocha gloss
mocha matte
silver matte*
bronze gloss*
bronze matte*
High quality water based paint on low iron glass
All glass is tempered safety glass without a tempered logo unless otherwise specified
177 Non-Standard and Custom colors available
All backpainted glass has a light grey backer for added durability
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*metallic
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Insert Options
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High Gloss PARAPAN® Inserts
alpine white
5910
white
5907
opal white
5196
latte
5772
pale ivory
5525
stone grey
5295
cappuccino
5773
mint
5421
kiwi
5440
turquoise
5471
cobalt blue
5380
orange
5570
bordeaux
5600
signal red
5655
oxide red
5771
brown
5776
black
5299
•High gloss solid surface PARAPAN® material
•PARAPAN® inserts not available with AF006 or AF010
•Inserts are 5/32” (4mm) thick
light grey
5290
•UV and fade resistant
•Easy to clean and water resistant
•Complimentary clearner provided with order
*Images may not be exact representations of solid surface color options. Contact Element Designs to obtain samples.
Architectural Resin Inserts
•Inserts are 5/32” (4mm) thick
•Sandstone finish on front and back
•Resin inserts contain organic materials and
may vary in color and density due to natural
conditions
bear grass
thatch
ting ting
quattro
carbon
fossil leaf
linea ivory
pop clear
wisp silver
brushed
stainless
laminate
platinum
ice
acrylic
Metallic Insers
•Inserts are 5/32” (4mm) thick
•NOT available with AF006 or AF010
aluminum
laminate
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°elusion Border Doors
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Frame Profiles
Contact Element Designs for
availability of other profiles in
the °elusion door system
AF010
AF006
Profile Finishes
Anodized Aluminum
Powder Coat
Chrome
AF010
ONLY
Standard Glass Insert Options
* Smoked glass tint may affect
painted border color
smoked grey*
low-iron satin
low-iron clear
Backpainted Glass Border Options
white gloss
silver gloss*
black gloss
mocha gloss
charcoal gloss
bronze gloss*
• Standard painted border = 2 1/4”
• Custom painted borders widths are possible,
min = 2 1/4”
• Matte side facing in for satin glass unless
olive gloss
sand gloss
scarlet gloss
Also available
with non-standard
colors (see Pg. 95)
and custom color
matches
•Glass inserts are 5/32” (4mm) thick
•Glass is tempered glass without logo
unless otherwise specified
otherwise specified
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Functional Hardware
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BLUMOTION Blum® narrow frame hinge
straight arm, 95°, 5/8” (15mm) overlay, soft close
with deactivation switch
(PN H71B950A)
Blum® narrow frame hinge
straight arm, 120°, 5/8” (15mm) overlay, self close
(PN H73T550A)
Blum® narrow frame hinge:
straight arm, 95°, 11/16” (17mm) overlay, self close
(PN H71T950A)
Additional narrow frame full and partial overlay
hinges available, contact Element Designs for details
BLUMOTION Blum® 35mm cup hinge:
straight arm, 110°, soft close with deactivation switch
(PN H71B3550)
Blum® 35mm cup hinge:
straight arm, 120°, self close
(PN H71T5550)
• TIP-ON for doors by Blum also available
• Contact Element Designs for availability of other hinge options and applications
• Complimentary hinge screws shipped with every order
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Hinge Boring Specifications
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Narrow Frame Doors (AF001 & AF008)
(standard = 3 .5”)
(minimum = 3”)
Require special narrow frame hinge for aluminum frame doors
Customer must specify hinge manufacturer and provide boring pattern at time of order
Special aluminum frame hinge screws will be provided with each door
For hinge cutout: 3” minimum from top and bottom of door to center of cup (X2)
X2
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X1
Wide Frame Doors (AF002, AF003, AF004, AF005, AF006, AF007, AF009, AF010 & AF011)
(standard = 3.5”)
(minimum = 3”)
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Supports any type of concealed (European) screw on hinge for framed and frameless cabinetry
Customer must specify hinge manufacturer and provide boring pattern at time of order
Must be screw-in type hinge
Special aluminum frame self tapping machine hinge screws will be provided by Element Designs with each
door
Maximum hinge cup depth of 12.7mm
For hinge cutout: 3” minimum from top and bottom of door to center of cup (X2)
B dimension (door edge to cup edge) can be 3 - 9mm (depends on profile)
X1 = B + 17.5 (1/2 of cup diameter)
(3-9mm)
BB (3-9mm)
Contact Element Designs for boring instructions with other hinge cup sizes
X2
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X1
(standard = .875”)
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Hinge Quantity Recommendations
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The number of hinges required is dependent on the size and weight of the door.
Use the diagram below to determine the required number of hinges.
90” (2286mm)
78 3/4” (2000mm)
63” (1600mm)
35 1/2” (900mm)
18 lbs
18 - 30 lbs
30 - 45 lbs
45 - 60 lbs
2 hinges
3 hinges
4 hinges
5 hinges
Hinge quantity and location requirements may vary by hinge manufacturer.
. Contact hinge manufacturer for exact specifications
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Door Weight Calculation
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* Visit ED website for automated door weight calculator
Approximate Door Weight Calculation (all weight in lbs)
Profile (X)
AF001 Profile/ Linear Foot
.217/ lf
AF002 Profile/ Linear Foot
.413/ lf
AF003 Profile/ Linear Foot
.428/ lf
AF004 Profile/ Linear Foot
.390/ lf
AF005 Profile/ Linear Foot
.390/ lf
AF006 Profile/ Linear Foot
.390/ lf
AF007 Profile/ Linear Foot
.591/ lf
AF008 Profile/ Linear Foot
.214/ lf
AF009 Profile/ Linear Foot
.679/ lf
AF010 Profile/ Linear Foot
.390/ lf
AF011 Profile/ Linear Foot
.390/ lf
Internal Hardware (Y)
Internal Door Hardware AF001 & AF008
.23
Internal Door Hardware AF002,03,04,05,06,07,09,10,11
.53
Insert (Z)
Glass Insert/ Sq. Ft. (4mm or .156”)
2.05
Glass Insert/Sq. Ft. (6mm or .25”) AF009 only
3.0
Door Weight Calculation Formula
(Online Calculator Can Be Found On Our Website: www.element-designs.com/downloads.html)
Door Weight = ((2W+ 2H)/12)X + Y + ((IW x IH)/144)Z
W = Door Width IW = Insert Width (See insert subtract chart below to calculate insert size)
H = Door HeightIH = Insert Height*
Example: 24”W x 36”H AF002 Door with Satin Glass
= ((((2 x 24) + (2 x 36))/12) x .413) + .53 + (((35.6875 x 23.6875)/144) x 2.05)
= (120/12 x .413) + .53 + ((845.3)/144) x 2.05)
= (10 x .413) + .53 + (5.9 x 2.05)
= 4.13 + .53 + 12.1
= 16.7 lbs
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AVENTOS Lift Systems
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AVENTOS at a Glance
HF
HS
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HL
HK
HK-S
HK--XS
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Area of Application
Tall wall cabinets
Medium wall cabinets
Small wall cabinets
Above refrigerator cabinets
Room Planning
Minimal top space requirement
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18 7/8” -
13 3/4” -
Design
Cabinet height range
Cabinet width range
11 13/16” -
11 13/16” -
7 3/8” -
42”
31 1/2”
22 13/16”
24”
15 3/4”
15” - 72”
15” - 72”
15” - 72”
15” - 72”
15” - 39”
AVENTOS is
9 3/8” 24”
15” - 72”
available with Blum’s SERVO-DRIVE
opening feature. SERVO-DRIVE for AVENTOS allows a
cabinet with lift up doors to open with just a light touch.
SERVO-DRIVE also has an easily accessible switch to
close the door quietly with BLUMOTION.
SERVO-DRIVE is available with the following lift systems:
• HF
• HS
• HL
• HK
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AVENTOS Lift Systems
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AVENTOS HF - Bi-Fold
• Two part door front that folds in the center when opening
• Ideal for wall cabinets with large fronts because the handle stays within reach
• Can combine different door front styles (wood and aluminum)
• Innovative release feature that ensures finger safety
AVENTOS HS - Up and Over
• Single door front that swings over the top of the cabinet
• Ideal for wider wall cabinets with single fronts
• Suitable for wall cabinets with crown moulding
AVENTOS HL - Lift Up
• Single door front that lifts up parallel to the cabinet
• Suitable for wall cabinets in kitchens with high ceilings
• Ideal for counter top appliance garage applications
AVENTOS HK - Stay Lift
• Single door front that swings upward
• Ideal for small wall cabinets or accent cabinets 11 13/16” to 24” tall
• Suitable for wall cabinets with crown mouldings
AVENTOS HK-S - Stay Lift
• Single door front that swings upward
• Best suited for smaller wall cabinets 7 3/8” to 15 3/4” tall
• Ideal for applications above a refrigerator or pantry
• Suitable for wall cabinets with crown mouldings
AVENTOS HK-XS - Stay Lift
• Single door front that swings upward
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Ideal for small wall cabinets or accent cabinets 9 3/8” to 24” tall
• Symmetrical Lift Mechnanism - can be used on one or both sides
• Designed for use with BLUMOTION hinges
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AVENTOS HF Bi-Fold System
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Step 1 - Check clearances
Step 2 - Mount the lift mechanisms
Bore for locating
pins
Lift mechanism
clearance
Life mechanism positioning
and attachment
TR
Ø5
5 min
192
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TR = Top reveal
TDH = Top door height
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Ø5
Top door height
Y + 72 min.
22 minimum
A
278 minimum
Reveal
Y = See table below to right
Z = Top door height x .44 + 23
A = Top door height x .9 + (1.5 bottom door thickness)
Top Door Height
Y
231 - 271
TDH x .6 minus 28 + TR
272 - 531
TDH x .6 minus 57 + TR
Step 4 - Determine telescopic arm mounting plate position
and attach to bottom door
(Typically pre-attached by Element Designs)
Step 3 - Prepare the cabinet and doors for hinges
(Doors typically prepared by Element Designs)
Telescopic Arm Mounting Plate Location
Top Door Hinge (Wide Frame)
Top Door Hinge (Narrow Frame)
Wide Frame Doors
Narrow Frame Doors
Top
height
Topdoor
door
height
19
19
21
Overlay
15
B
1.
7
1.7
66
*Bore at 3 then adjust 1
Top door height
Clip Top Hinge
15
16
17
3
3
4
5
6
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B = bore distance
Bottom Door Hinge (Narrow Frame)
17
min.
21
21
17
min.
Bottom Door Hinge (Wide Frame)
XX
14
XX
Overlay
13*
6666
Reveal
12
.5 + Overlay
12.5
+ Overlay
Top Door Height
X (Wide Frame Doors)
X (Narrow Frame Doors)
231 - 271
Top door height x .5 + 68
Top door height x .5 + 70
272 - 531
Top door height x .5 + 45
Top door height x .5 + 47
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B
479 (18 7/8”) - 1067 (42”)
Y
Z
Door and hardware
clearance
12.7
Reveal
6
3
5
4
3
4
5
6
Note: Three hinges are required for cabinet widths over 1219 (48”) or 26.5
lb combined door weight
Step 5 - Assemble the cabinet
Follow the assembly instructions included in the lift
mechanism set or on www.blum.com
B = bore distance
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AVENTOS HS Up and Over System
®
Step 1 - Check clearances
Door and hardware
clearance
15
Reveal
800
96
144
Lift mechanism
clearance
600
350
227
22 minimum
22
152 minimum
225 minimum
350 (13 3/4”) - 800 (31 1/2”)
Crown moulding
clearance
Door protrusion for common
cabinet heights
135
460
646
38
278 minimum
Reveal
Max. X
Max. Y
3 (1/8”)
35 (1 3/8”)
101 (4”)
2 (1/16”)
31 (1 1/4”)
101 (4”)
1.5 (1/16”)
28 (1 1/8”)
101 (4”)
Step 2 - Mount the lift mechanisms
Lift mechanism positioning
Bore for the locating pins
5 min.
80
Ø5
Ø5
192
37
The included #7
x 35mm (1 3/8”)
wood screws are
required in the
five holes marked
in orange.
Two locating
pins fit into
Ø5 x 5 holes
bored in the
side of cabinet
for proper
positioning.
Step 3 - Determine the arm assembly mounting plate position and attach to the door
Wide frame aluminum doors
12.5
19
7 ++ Overlay
Overl
ay
197
4-.
5
1
0.
1.
1
90°
15.5
15.5
33
38
31
19
–
21
Ov
er
la
y
Ø7 –
32
32
32
32
108
108
Reveal (1-4)
Overlay
8
16
16
38
32
64
64
32
32
32
32
197 + Overlay
13.5
13.5
12.5 + Overlay
Arm assembly mounting plate
15-19
Arm assembly mounting
plate position
31
Arm assembly
mounting plate
11.4
Arm assembly mounting
plate position
Narrow frame aluminum doors
R4
75.
1.
4m
in.
Step 4 - Follow the step-by-step assembly instructions included in the hardware set
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AVENTOS HL Lift Up System
®
Step 1 - Check clearances
Step 2 - Mount the lift mechanisms
Lift mechanism clearance
Door and hardware clearance
Lift mechanism positioning
Bore for the locating pins
5 min.
36
88
Z
Z
Ø5
Ø5
167 (6-9/
16")
A
37
Two locating pins fit into Ø5
x 5 holes bored in the side of
cabinet for proper positioning.
YY
B
192
56 minimum
278 minimum
Arm
Assembly
Cabinet Height Range
Min. Y
A
B
Z
20L3200
300 (11 13/16”) - 349 (13 3/4”)
262
114
76
260*
20L3500
350 (13 13/16”) - 399 (15 13/16”)
312
146.5
364.5
350*
20L3800
400 (15 3/4”) - 550 (21 5/8”)
362
178.5
453
438*
20L3900
450 (17 11/16”) - 580 (22 13/16”)
412
211
541
526*
The included #7 x 35mm (1 3/8”)
wood screws are required in the
five holes marked in orange.
Step 3 - Determine the arm assembly mounting plate position and attach to the door
Wide frame aluminum doors
Arm assembly mounting
plate position
Narrow frame aluminum doors
Arm assembly mounting
plate
Arm assembly mounting
plate position
Arm assembly mounting
plate
15.5
15.5
64
64
32
32
32
108
12.5 + Overlay
32
32
Overl
ay
XX++Overlay
13.5
X + Overlay
8
32
300 (11 13/16”) - 580 (22 3/16”)
300 11
( -13/16") — 580 (2213/16")
36
16
Arm Assembly
X
Arm Assembly
X
20L3200
153
20L3200
153
20L3500
203
20L3500
203
20L3800
253
20L3800
253
20L3900
303
20L3900
303
Step 4 - Follow the step-by-step assembly instructions included in the hardware set
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AVENTOS HK Stay Lift System
®
Step 1 - Space requirements
Step 2 WIDE FRAME - Mounting plate position
77
13.5
5
32
32
108
32
32
37
32
128
50 + Overlay
192 min.
572 max.
12.5+ Overlay
32
261 min.
8
16
Step 2 NARROW FRAME - Mounting plate position
Ø7
ø7
Overlay - 4.5
31
1.1
Narrow frame door fabrication requires CNC machining and should
be done by Element Designs
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64
64
50 + Overlay
15.5
4.6
15-19
11.4
31
38
12.5
7.5
Reveal (1-4)
min. 1.4
Overlay
20.5
Decorative moulding clearance
Minimum reveal
Minimum gap
max 7.5
1.5 min
55 MAX
20.5 min
2 min.
Step 3 - Follow the step-by-step assembly instructions included in the hardware set
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AVENTOS HK-S Stay Lift System
®
Step 2 - Boring for the locating pins
144
144
64
150 minimum
150
minimum
362 maximum
maximum
362
Z
5 min.
Ø5
186
(7 3/8”) - 400
3/4”)
186
(7-3/8")
400
— (5 (1
5-3/4")
52
Z
Z
Step 1 - Space requirements
165 minimum
165
minimu
m
door height
Door+ 1.5
height1.5+
Z = door height x .29 minus 23 + door thickness
Minimum 2mm top and bottom reveal required
Overlay
up to 20
24*
26*
Z
37
35.53
45
Note: Attach with three #7 x 35mm (1 3/8”) wood screws
* Face frame applications
Step 3 - Mounting plate position
Narrow Frame
Aluminum Doors
Narrow Frame Aluminum Door Mounting Plate
Boring Pattern
Overlay
7.5
1.1
31
12.5
12.5+ Overlay
4.6
11.4
+ Overlay
12.5
erla
y
12.5+ Ov
38
56+ Overlay
Overlay
Overla
y
OL - 4.5
31
32
32
+ Overla
5858+
Overlay y
Wide Frame
Aluminum Doors
OL
7.5 max.
1.4 min.
19-22
Step 4 - Follow the step-by-step assembly instructions included in the hardware set
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®
AVENTOS HK-XS Stay Lift System
Contact Element Designs for details.
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Decorative Hardware
®
Natural Aluminum Finish Knobs
K001
K005
K006
K008
K007
K009
Handles & Pulls
available lengths:
P1-127 Length: 7 3/8” (5” c. to c.)
natural aluminum finish
P1-190
Length: 9 13/16” (7 1/2” c. to c.)
P1-250
Length: 12 13/16” (9 13/16” c. to c.)
P1-380
Length: 17 5/16” (14 15/16” c. to c.)
P1-640
Length: 27 9/16” (25 3/16” c. to c.)
P1-880
Length: 37” (34 5/8” c. to c.)
brushed stainless steel look finish
available lengths:
oil rubbed bronze finish
P1-76S
Length: 5 5/16” (3” c. to c.)
P1-192S
Length: 9 15/16” (7 9/16” c. to c.)
P1-320S
Length: 15” (12 9/16” c. to c.)
available lengths:
P1-76ORB
Length: 5 5/16” (3” c. to c.)
P1-192ORB
Length: 9 15/16” (7 9/16” c. to c.)
P1-320ORB
Length: 15” (12 9/16” c. to c.)
Finger Pulls
P2-42
Length: 3” (2” c. to c.)
available finishes:
- natural aluminum finish
- brushed stainless steel finish
- black, white, and oil rubbed bronze powder
coated finishes
P2-42 pulls also available in custom lengths.
Contact Element Designs for details.
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Handle Boring Specifiations
®
W
K3
H
Back of Door Shown
K2
frame boring diameter = 11/64”
K1
Profile
K1 Standard
(Knob/ Pull
Center from
door edge)
K1 Minimum
K2 Standard
(Knob/ Pull
(centered on
Center from
profile)
door edge)
Std. Handle Boring
Location Through
Glass (If yes,
customer MUST
specify hole location
at time of order)
AF001
2.5” (63.5mm)
2”
.375”
NO
AF002
2.5” (63.5mm)
2.25”
1.063”
YES
AF003
2.5” (63.5mm)
2.25”
1.063”
NO
AF004
2.5” (63.5mm)
2.25”
.875”
YES
AF005
2.5” (63.5mm)
2.25”
.875”
NO
AF006
2.5” (63.5mm)
2.25”
1.063”
YES
AF007
2.5” (63.5mm)
2.25”
1.375”
NO
Contact Element
Designs
YES
AF008
2.5” (63.5mm)
2”
AF009
2.5” (63.5mm)
2.25”
.875”
NO
AF010
2.5” (63.5mm)
2.25”
1.063”
YES
AF011
2.5” (63.5mm)
2.25”
1.125”
NO
• Standard Aluminum Handle Boring Diameter = 11/64” (4.3mm)
• Standard Glass Handle Boring Diameter = 5/16” (8mm)
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Cleaning and Care
®
To insure proper cleaning and care of your product, please follow these simple suggestions for our
materials:
Glass (gloss or satin surfaces)
We recommend using 99% isopropyl alcohol, citrus or vinegar based cleaners on a clean, non-abrasive cloth or paper towel. If a heavy stain is present and does not come clean using the suggestions
above, use isopropyl alcohol with a Magic Eraser by gently scrubbing until the mark is removed.
Backpainted Glass
Follow instructions above for the gloss and/or satin surface of the glass, opposite the painted side. For
the backpainted water based coating, we recommend using a mildly damp (water only) on a nonabrasive cloth to gently clean the coated side of the glass.
Aluminum Extrustions
Use a clean cloth with a mild detergent to clean the aluminum.
NEVER use an abrasive cleaning pads such as a metallic sponge, solvents, strong detergents or other
chemical agents when cleaning glass or aluminum.
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Warranty
®
Element Designs’ aluminum frame cabinet door products are covered
by a limited liability warranty from defects in material and workmanship
over the functional lifetime of the doors. The warranty includes any defects
in the fabricated door size, boring locations, aluminum framing flaws
outside of quality standards, and glass imperfections outside of quality
standards. Element Designs also warrants its doors from deterioration,
discoloring, degrading, or overall changing through the course of the
product’s lifetime. This warranty does not apply if, in the judgment of
Element Designs, the product fails due to damage from shipment,
handling, storage, accident, abuse or misuse, or if it has been used or
maintained in a manner not conforming to product’s care instructions,
has been modified in any way, or has been defaced. Repair by anyone
other than Element Designs or an approved agent voids this warranty.
The maximum liability of Element Designs is the product purchase price.
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