Rapid Sliding Door System

Installation Manual

IM Version
Release date
2.3
2021-03-26
Document ID RS300002
Project name Rapid Sliding Door System
Project ID RS

File name RapidSlidingDoor_IM_RS300002.PDF

Template version 20210311R1.8
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Revision history
Revision Date By Description
Prepared:
2.3 2021-03-26 Torque setting can be checked by checking the torque marking.
M.Stoelinga
Minor text adjustments.
Added 'motion of the door system' subchapter.
Prepared:
2.2 2021-01-14 Changed order of positions in torque setting chapter.
M. Sandtmann
Updated contact page.
Updated House style.
Prepared: Adjusted references
2.1 2019-10-24
M.Stoelinga Minor text improvements.
Prepared:
2.0 2019-10-11 Torque settings changed.
M.Stoelinga
Prepared:
1.0 2019-08-19 Initial version
M.Sandtmann

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Preface
Installation Manual

Preface
The Quality System of Ventura Systems is accredited to EN ISO 9001:2015.

All rights reserved. Disclosure to third parties of this document or any part thereof, or the use of any information contained
therein for purposes other than provided for by this document, is not permitted, except with prior and express written
permission from Ventura Systems.

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Table of contents
Installation Manual

Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Purpose........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Scope .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 References ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.5.1 External documents ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.5.2 Ventura Systems documents .................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.6 Overview......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Door installation safety ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Safety alert symbols ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Door assembly kits............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Unpacking instructions ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Included kits ................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 Storage instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.4 Required documentation ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.5 Required tools .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.6 Description of the door system .................................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Mount the door mechanism ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.2 Mount the portal seal................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Mount the door shaft and bottom support ................................................................................................................................. 16
4.4 Mount the door arm .................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.5 Mount the door leaf ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.6 Mount the connection rod ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.7 Door leaf parallel with the outside surface of the bus ................................................................................................................ 22
4.8 Door leaf level and height adjustment......................................................................................................................................... 22
4.9 Adjustment of trailing edge at door leaf closed position ............................................................................................................ 24
4.10 Door leaf glass flush with the outside surface of the portal...................................................................................................... 26
4.11 Adjustment of leading edge at door leaf closed position .......................................................................................................... 27
4.12 Door leaf in fully open position .................................................................................................................................................. 29
5 Torque Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
6 Operational checks .............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
6.1 Operation and controls ................................................................................................................................................................ 33
6.2 Safety checks ................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Appendix A - Contact .............................................................................................................................................................................. 34

List of Figures
Figure 1: Door mechanism ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 2: Mounting kit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Figure 3: Door leaf .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 4: Overview RS door system width closed door ......................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 5: Overview RS door system width open door ........................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 6: Measure the portal ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 7: Mount additional adapter brackets ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 8: Positioning of the mechanism................................................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 9: Mount adapter bracket ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 10: Positioning of the axle ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 11: mounting with strip ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 12: mounting T-slot profile ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 13: Mount portal seal with strip ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 14: Mount portal seal with T-slot profile .................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 15: End result of this step ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
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Figure 16: Required parts for this step .................................................................................................................................................. 16

Figure 17: Top Bracket ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 18: Securing the bottom support ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Figure 19: End result of this step ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 20: Required parts of this step .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 21: Connecting the door arm onto the door mechanism........................................................................................................... 18
Figure 22: Rotation point ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 23: End result of this step ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 24: Required part for this step .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 25: Fitting the bottom of the door leaf on the door shaft ......................................................................................................... 19
Figure 26: Fitting the top of the door leaf on the door shaft ................................................................................................................ 19
Figure 27: Mount the door leaf to door arm ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 28: End result of this step ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 29: Required part for this step .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 30: Connection Rod ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 31: Position 2 ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 32: Position 3 ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 33: End result of this step ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 34: Connecting the door arm onto the door mechanism........................................................................................................... 22
Figure 35: Rotating the door leaf ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 36: Distance between door mechanism and portal ................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 37: position 2: adapter bracket ................................................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 38: Distance between door leaf and portal ................................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 39: Adjusting the door leaf .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 40: Top bracket ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 41: Position overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 42: Position 1: leading edge seal and portal seal ........................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 43: Position 2: Closed position end stop..................................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 44: Position 3: Connection rod.................................................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 45: Position 4: Bottom support ................................................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 46: Position overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 47: Position 1: Bearing plate ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 48: Position 2: transition leading edge seal and portal seal ....................................................................................................... 26
Figure 49: Position overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 50: Position 1: leading edge seal and portal seal ........................................................................................................................ 28
Figure 51: Position 2: Closed position end stop..................................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 52: Position 3: Connection rod.................................................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 53: Position overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Figure 54: Position 1: Top bracket ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 55: Position 2: Bottom support ................................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 56: Position 3: guide roller and end rubber ................................................................................................................................ 30
Figure 57: Position 4: End stop open position ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 58: mark the fasteners with a torque marker............................................................................................................................. 31
Figure 59: torque setting overview. ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 60: World map Ventura locations ............................................................................................................................................... 34

List of Tables
Table 1: Acronyms and abbreviations ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 2: External documents .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 3: Ventura Systems documents ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 4: General contact information .................................................................................................................................................... 34
Table 5: Parts contact information......................................................................................................................................................... 34

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Introduction
Installation Manual Purpose

1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This installation manual describes installation procedures for the Ventura rapid slide system. Together with the commissioning
manual and the system drawings makes a complete set of installation documentation. It is important to follow all instructions. All
instructions must be conducted without air pressure/electric power unless mentioned otherwise. The instructions should be
executed for both door leaves when the system contains two door leaves. A well-adjusted door system is less vulnerable to failure.
The right maintenance is crucial for the durability of the door system.

1.2 Scope
The purpose of this document is to guide trained mechanics trough the installation steps of the rapid slide system.

1.3 Definitions
No definitions.

1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description
DCU Door Control Unit
HQ Headquarters
IATF International Automotive Task Force
ISO International Standardization Organization
RS Rapid Slide
QM Quality Manual
Table 1: Acronyms and abbreviations

1.5 References
1.5.1 External documents
Reference Description Date
IATF 16949:2016 Automotive quality management system standard 2016-10-01
ISO 9001:2015 ISO Standard for Quality Management Systems – Requirements. 2015-10-01
Table 2: External documents

1.5.2 Ventura Systems documents

Reference Type Description Revision Date
QM000001 DG Documentation Guideline 4.0 2021-01-04
Table 3: Ventura Systems documents

1.6 Overview
Section 1 gives an introduction, definitions and overview of this document.
Section 2 contains the general door system safety instructions, safety symbols and disclaimer.
Section 3 contains information about the door assembly kit.
Section 4 contains the installation instructions.
Section 5 contains the torque settings.
Section 6 contains operational checks before applying power.

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Door installation safety
Installation Manual General

2 Door installation safety

2.1 General
Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment.
Ventura's door systems have the proper safety features for common use of the system. An accident can often be avoided by
recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. As you install, operate, or maintain the door system, you
must be alert to potential hazards. Make sure you have the necessary training, skills and tools to perform any assembly, or
maintenance procedures. Improper operation and maintenance of this door system may result in a dangerous situation that may
cause injury or death.

Ventura Systems cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that may involve a potential hazard. The warnings in this
document and on the product are not all-inclusive. If a method of installation or operation is used, which is not specifically
recommended by Ventura Systems, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and for others. You should also ensure that the
door system will not be damaged or be made unsafe by the installation and/or operational methods you choose. The information,
specifications and illustrations in this document are based on the information that was available at the time this document was
written and can change at any time without notice.

2.2 Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is based upon reliable technical data at the time the document was published. These
instructions are intended for use by persons having the technical knowledge to install, maintain or repair this door system. The
instructions are to be used at the mechanic’s own discretion and risk. Ventura Systems assumes no responsibility for results
obtained or damage incurred from the use of this material either in whole or in part by the installer. This document provides basic
instructions for handlings of the door system in a step-by-step sequence that will work in most situations. While effort has been
made to ensure the information in this document is correct and complete, we would appreciate it if you would contact us in case
of errors.

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Door installation safety
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2.3 Safety alert symbols

This document contains safety messages which alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages in this
document to avoid possible injury or death. The following key words and layouts calls for your attention: DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTICE. Below are examples of these safety messages. The NOTE message is used for additional information but
these are not threatening for the mechanic, bystanders, nor the door system.

DANGER! NOTICE

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if Indicates that equipment or property damage can
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This result if instructions are not followed.
signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.

WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTE
Additional information important but not
threatening for people or to the system.

CAUTION!

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if

not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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2.4 Safety instructions
WARNING!
This door system is designed for a specific
application;
DO NOT modify or use this unit for any application
other than for which it was designed.
Door systems operated improperly or by untrained
personnel is dangerous. Lack of operation knowledge
may cause high risk.
Do not install this door system if it is damaged. If you
are in doubt if the door system has a defect,
immediately stop the installation and contact
Ventura Systems.
Do not connect the door system to air or electric
supply during the maintenance process. If the
manual states otherwise, follow the manual.
Do not attempt to install the door system under
influence of drugs or alcohol.
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NOTICE
Do not modify the door system or safety devices.
Unauthorized modifications may impair its function
and safety.
If equipment has been altered in any way from the
original design, Ventura Systems does not accept
any liability for injury or warranty.
If replacement of parts is necessary, genuine factory
replacement parts must be used to restore the door
system to its original specifications.
*always disconnect the air and/or electric power
while replacing parts. Safety features may not be
active while replacing parts.
Ventura Systems will not accept responsibility for
damages as a result of the use of unapproved parts.
While working on the Ventura door systems wear
appropriate personal protective equipment.
This list may include but is not limited to:
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective goggles, glasses or face shield
• A hard hat
Follow the regional and country laws and safety
precautions.
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 Rapid Sliding Door System Door assembly kits
Installation Manual Unpacking instructions

3 Door assembly kits

A complete door system consists of three to four assembly kits. A mounting kit, one/two door leaves and a door mechanism. Also,
you should have a full set of documentation. A set of documentation contains a mechanical installation manual, commissioning
manual, system drawing, repair manual, maintenance manual and parts overview.

3.1 Unpacking instructions

Unpack the door system carefully. Watch for possible damage that may have occurred during shipment. Make sure all electrical or
pneumatic components and wiring are not damaged. Check if all electrical and pneumatic connections are still fixed. If anything is
damaged, replace these parts. Otherwise, continue the installation.

NOTICE
Do not remove the factory installed white zip ties. If the manual states otherwise, follow the manual. Never remove black zip
ties.
Read and follow the instructions written on the parts to see which zip ties are not allowed to be removed.

3.2 Included kits

Figure 1: Door mechanism Figure 2: Mounting kit

Figure 3: Door leaf

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Door assembly kits
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3.3 Storage instructions

If the equipment is not installed immediately, store in a clean and dry location. Care should be taken moving the equipment from
a warm to a cold location, as condensation may occur. If condensation does occur, and the equipment is wet, allow it to dry
thoroughly before applying power. Store the Ventura door system following these instructions.
• Stack the crates to a maximum of 3.
• Prevent external load.
• Do not store under humid or wet conditions.
• Do not stack any other product on top of the crates.
• Store the crates horizontal.
• Protect the door system from dust and dirt.

3.4 Required documentation

Use the right documentation as guidance for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the door system.

Installation documentation:
• Commissioning manual
• Door system drawing
• Door mechanism installation manual
• Optional: DCU system manual
After sales documentation:
• Maintenance manual
• Repair manual
• Parts overview

3.5 Required tools

It is important to use (calibrated) tools of good quality to prevent damage to the door system and prevent personal injury. No
special tools are necessary. These are tools which could help with the adjustments of the door.
Tool Usage
Door speed adjustment (cylinder)
Allen key set (metric)
and door alignment adjustment.
Socket or wrench set Door installation and cylinder rod
(metric) adjustment

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Door assembly kits
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3.6 Description of the door system

The illustration of the door system to the right represents the

rapid slide door.

1. Door mechanism
2. Connection rod
3. Portal
4. Door arm
5. Door shaft
6. Door leaf
7. Bottom support

Figure 4: Overview RS door system width closed door

Motion of the door system

The rapid slide door opens in 2 steps. The first step plugs the
doors out of the vehicle. Then the doors slide open along the
vehicle. Depending if the system is a left or right system, the
door opens to the left or the right.

NOTICE
The portal is including all covers, strips etc. which
are not part of the Ventura Systems door system.

Left and right are defined looking from the inside

of the vehicle.

Illustrations or images in this document may differ

from reality. Electrical and pneumatic systems have
the same mechanical installation.

Figure 5: Overview RS door system width open door

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
Installation Manual Mount the door mechanism

4 Installation
Execute the following steps to install the system.

4.1 Mount the door mechanism

WARNING!
Falling hazard.
The door mechanism is heavy. It is the installer’s
responsibility to securely fasten the door mechanism
to the portal. Severe injury and possible death can
occur if the mechanism falls.
CAUTION!
The door mechanism is heavy. We advise to lift this
piece with a lifting tool, or with two persons to
prevent personal injury and to prevent damage to the
mechanism.

Check the portal size.

• The height of the portal needs to be within tolerance
over the complete width of the portal (1, 2).
• The width of the portal needs to be within tolerance
over the complete height of the portal (3, 4).
• Check the portal diagonals by measuring 5 and 6.
• Check the mounting points at the system drawing 0.3A
• Check the mounting point dimensions according to
system drawing. 2.2B.

Figure 6: Measure the portal

Mount adapter brackets and portal finishing

1. If applicable, mount the additional adapter brackets (1)
to the portal.

Figure 7: Mount additional adapter brackets

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
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Mount the door mechanism, onto the mounting points.

The mechanism is heavy and we advise to use a mechanical lift
or two persons to hold the door mechanism in place.
1. Position the door mechanism onto the adapter
brackets, if applicable. Otherwise mount it to the
connection points.
2. Mount the door mechanism but do not tighten the
fasteners yet.
3. Install the door mechanism according to system
drawing 2.1. Distance 2 is equal along the entire length
of the mechanism. Figure 8: Positioning of the mechanism

4. Mount the adapter bracket (4) to the side of the door

mechanism at position 3 (of the previous image) using
the fasteners on the door mechanism.
5. Mount the adapter bracket (4) to the portal.

Figure 9: Mount adapter bracket

6. Level the door mechanism using the adjustment bolts.

Position the axle in the middle of the range. Distance
(5) is equal at both sides. Check if the axle does not
have the tendency to move inwards or outwards.

Figure 10: Positioning of the axle

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
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4.2 Mount the portal seal

Required parts for this step:

1. 1x portal seal
2. portal strips
Figure 11: mounting with strip
3. tapping screws

NOTE
In case of a T-slot profile then the portal strips and tapping
screws do not apply.

Be aware the seals are neat onto the body of the vehicle.
Figure 12: mounting T-slot profile

Execute the following steps in case of a portal seal with strips.

Installing the portal seal with strip

• Push the portal seal (1) with portal strip (2) against the
correct side of the portal. (Clamps could be used to
hold the seal in place.)
• Drill Ø4,2 mm holes through the rubber and profile.
There are predefined holes in the portal strip at the
right distances.
• Screw the portal strip (2) onto the portal. Do not
deform the strip while installing it on the portal.

Figure 13: Mount portal seal with strip

Execute the following step in case of a T-slot profile.

Install the T-slot portal seal

• Tap the portal seal (1) in place with a plastic mallet
starting at the top of the portal.
NOTE
Use a mixture of soap and water or a similar product as a
lubricant to mount the seal. Do not use an oil-based lubricant
nor use grease.

Figure 14: Mount portal seal with T-slot profile

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
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End result of this step:

1. The portal seal is attached to the portal.
2. In case of portal strips, the strips are not deformed.

Figure 15: End result of this step

4.3 Mount the door shaft and bottom support

Required parts for this step:

1. 1x door shaft
2. 1x bottom support

Figure 16: Required parts for this step

Mounting the top of the door shaft.

1. Apply multi-purpose grease onto the pivot of the top
bracket.
2. Slide the top of the door shaft on the top bracket.

Figure 17: Top Bracket

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
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Mounting the bottom of the door shaft and the bottom support
1. Apply multi-purpose grease on the pivot of the bottom
support
2. Fit the door shaft on the pivot on the bottom support.
3. Hold the bottom support with the door shaft in place
and position it against the portal.
4. Hand tighten the fasteners.
Figure 18: Securing the bottom support

End result of this step:

1. The door shaft is connected to the door mechanism.
2. The bottom support is in place with the pivot bolt
inside the bearing bush and mounted to the portal.

Figure 19: End result of this step

4.4 Mount the door arm

Required parts for this step:

• 1x door arm

Figure 20: Required parts of this step

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
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Mount the door arm

1. Use the cable tie on the end of the spiral cable to pull
the spiral cable through the door arm. Do not cut-off
the cable tie afterwards.
2. Mount the door arm with the supplied fasteners.

Figure 21: Connecting the door arm onto the door mechanism

Straighten the door arm

1. Make sure the fasteners are fitted nominal into the
slotted holes. Use the rotation point (1) to ensure the
door arm is mounted as straight as possible onto the
bearing house.

Figure 22: Rotation point

End result of this step:

• The door arm is connected to the door mechanism.

Figure 23: End result of this step

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
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4.5 Mount the door leaf

Required parts for this step:

1. 1x door leaf
2. Hex key M6
3. Torx T50

CAUTION!
The door leaf is heavy. We advise to install the door leaf with
two persons to prevent personal injury and prevent severe
damage to the door system.

Figure 24: Required part for this step

Fitting the bottom of the door leaf onto the door shaft
1. Loosen the lever block (3) and rotate it. Fit the door
leaf over the outer guide roller (1) and lower lever.
Make sure the outer guide roller (1) is inside the rail
and the inner guide roller (2) is on the outside of the
rail.
2. Simultaneously fit the upper rail of the door leaf on the
upper lever of the door shaft as described below.
Figure 25: Fitting the bottom of the door leaf on the door shaft

Fitting the top of the door leaf onto the door shaft
1. Place the door leaf over the door shaft upper lever and
make sure the guide roller (4) on the upper lever fits
well inside the door leaf upper guiding rail.
2. Make sure the guide roller (4) is able to move freely
inside the upper guiding rail.
3. Rotate the lever block (3) back in place and fasten it.

Figure 26: Fitting the top of the door leaf on the door shaft

Mount door leaves to door arms

1. Connect the connector of the sensitive edge on the
door leaf to the spiral cable that runs through the door
arm.
2. If applicable connect loose connectors from the door
leaf onto the connectors of the spiral cable. (for
example buttons or a sensored lock.)
3. Mount the top of the door leaf to the door arm using
the supplied fasteners and make sure to place any
loose cable inside of the door arm so it is not caught Figure 27: Mount the door leaf to door arm
between the door leaf and the door arm.

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
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End result of this step:

1. The door leaf is connected to the door shaft.
2. The door leaf is connected to the door arm.

Figure 28: End result of this step

4.6 Mount the connection rod

Required parts for this step:

1. 1x Connection rod

Figure 29: Required part for this step

Fitting the connection rod (1) between the door mechanism

and the door shaft
1. Link the connection rod (1) from the door mechanism
at position 2 and the door shaft at position 3.

Figure 30: Connection Rod

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
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Placing the washer (4) at position 2

2. Make sure the washer (4) is placed between the
connection rod (1) and the connection to the door
mechanism. The profile of the washer (4) should be
facing downwards.

Figure 31: Position 2

Placing the washer (4) at position 3

3. Make sure the washer (4) is placed between the
connection rod (1) and the connection to the door
shaft. The profile of the washer (4) should be facing
upwards.

Figure 32: Position 3

End result of this step:

1. The connection rod is fitted into place between the
door mechanism and the door shaft.

Figure 33: End result of this step

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
Installation Manual Door leaf parallel with the outside surface of the bus

4.7 Door leaf parallel with the outside surface of the bus

• Put the door in open position and check if the door leaf is
parallel to the the outside surface of the bus (2). If the
door leaf is not paralell to the outside surface, follow the
next steps to adjust the door.

Figure 34: Connecting the door arm onto the door

mechanism

1. Loosen the rotation point (3) slightly and fully loosen the
other 3 fasteners but do not remove them.
2. Turn the door leaf / door arm around the rotation point
(3) until the door leaf is parallel to the outside surface of
the bus
3. Tighten all the fasteners.

Figure 35: Rotating the door leaf

4.8 Door leaf level and height adjustment

Before adjusting the height of the door leaf, the door leaf needs to be level with the portal.

• Check if the distance (1) between the door mechanism and the
portal is equal at both sides of the door mechanism. If the
distance (1) is not equal on both sides follow the next steps to
adjust this with the adapter brackter at position 2.

Figure 36: Distance between door mechanism and

portal

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
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Leveling the door mechanism

1. Loosen the fasteners between the door mechanism and the
portal on the side of the door shaft.
2. Loosen the fasteners (3).
3. Level the mechanism by turning the adjustment bolts (4) upwards
or downwards.
4. Tighten the fasteners (3).
Figure 37: position 2: adapter bracket

• Check if the height between the portal and the door leaf (5) is
50±2 mm and parallel across the entire length of the door
mechanism. If not, follow the next steps.

Figure 38: Distance between door leaf and portal

Leveling the door leaf with the portal

1. Loosen all the fasteners which hold the door leaf to the door arm,
except the rotation point (6 see note) or the default rotation
point (7).
2. Rotate the door leaf using the adjustment screw (8) until the door
leaf is parallel to the portal (5). If the door does not have an
adjustment screw, then rotate the door leaf by hand.
3. Tighten all the fasteners.

NOTE
Rapid sliding door systems usually have an adjustment screw Figure 39: Adjusting the door leaf
(8) inside the door leaf upper rail when the door leaf is wider
than 1 meter. In this case the rotation point is at position 6
instead of the default rotation point at position 7

Removing vertical play of the door shaft

1. Loosen the fasteners of the top bracket (9).
2. Position the top bracket into the bearing bush (10)
3. Tighten the fasteners.

Figure 40: Top bracket

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
Installation Manual Adjustment of trailing edge at door leaf closed
position
4.9 Adjustment of trailing edge at door leaf closed position
Apply power and/or pressure to the system and place the door in closed position

CAUTION!

Be aware the system could move when applying power and/or pressure to the system

Figure 41: Position overview

• Check if the leading edge seal (2) is touching the portal

seal (1).
• In the next steps a gap has to be created between the
leading edge seal (2) and the portal seal (1). This is needed
to correctly position the inward/outward position of the
door leaf. This gap will be removed in the following
chapters to finalize the adjustments of the trailing and
leading edge (2) of the door.
• Before continuing remove power and/or pressure from
the door system. Figure 42: Position 1: leading edge seal and portal seal

WARNING!

Remove the power and/or pressure from the system before making any adjustment.

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
Installation Manual Adjustment of trailing edge at door leaf closed
position

Creating a gap between the portal seal and the leading edge seal
1. Adjust the position of the end stop closed position (3) on
the door mechanism to created a gap between the portal
seal (2) and the leading edge seal (1). This gap will be
removed in the next chapters.

Figure 43: Position 2: Closed position end stop

Figure 44: Position 3: Connection rod

Adjust trailing edge against bottom support
1. Adjust the connection rod (4) by turning the adjustment
bolt until the door leaf side touches the end stop (5) on
the bottom support.

Figure 45: Position 4: Bottom support

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
Installation Manual Door leaf glass flush with the outside surface of the
portal
4.10 Door leaf glass flush with the outside surface of the portal

Only the leading edge side of the door system can be adjusted in
order to make the door leaf glass flush with the outside surface of
the portal.

Figure 46: Position overview

1. Place the door in closed position.

Figure 47: Position 1: Bearing plate
2. Adjust the bearing plate (1) inward/outward to move the
leading edge (2) of the door leaf flush with the outside
surface of the portal.
3. The leading edge seal (2) needs to fit behind the lip of
the portal seal (3) and should not be pressed by the lip.
4. If needed, re-adjust the portal seal (3) by hand for a
smooth looking transition.

Figure 48: Position 2: transition leading edge seal and portal

seal

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Installation Manual Adjustment of leading edge at door leaf closed
position
4.11 Adjustment of leading edge at door leaf closed position

Figure 49: Position overview

Apply power and/or pressure to the door system.

CAUTION!

Be aware the system could move when applying power and/or pressure to the system

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
Installation Manual Adjustment of leading edge at door leaf closed
position

Remove the gap between the leading edge seal and the portal seal
at the top of the door leaf
1. Shorten the end stop (3) by steps of 1 mm and test if the
gap between the leading edge seal (2) and the portal seal Figure 50: Position 1: leading edge seal and portal seal
(1) is closed by opening and closing the door.
2. The leading edge seal (2) should not be pressed too tight
against the portal seal (1) because the sensitive edge in
the leading edge seal (2) could be activated.
3. To test this a piece of paper can be placed between the
leading edge seal (2) and the portal seal (1). The leading
edge seal (2) should hold the paper in place, but the piece
of paper needs to be removable by hand without tearing.

Figure 51: Position 2: Closed position end stop

WARNING!

When testing the pressure with a piece of paper as explained above, make sure to keeps hands and other body parts away
from the moving door leaf.

Remove the power and/or pressure from the system before making any adjustment.

Remove the gap between the leading edge seal and the portal seal
at the bottom of the door leaf
1. Loosen the fasteners (4) which holds the door shaft to the
bottom support.
2. Move the pivot (4) on the bottom support to the left or
right until the pressure of the leading edge seal (2) against
the portal seal (1) is equally divided over the top and
bottom part of the leading edge seal (2).
3. This can be tested with a piece of paper as explained
earlier in this chapter.
4. Tighten the fasteners. Figure 52: Position 3: Connection rod

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
Installation Manual Door leaf in fully open position

4.12 Door leaf in fully open position

This step is needed to ensure the door system is able to fully open and to prevent the door leaf from shaking.

Figure 53: Position overview

Adjust clearance of the door shaft levers

1. Loosen the fasteners (1) of the top bracket. Figure 54: Position 1: Top bracket
2. Loosen the fasteners of the bottom support (4).
3. Move the bottom support and therefore the door shaft into a
position where the distance (2) between the door shaft lever
and the door leaf rails is between 4 mm and 8 mm.
4. Remove vertical play of the door shaft by adjusting the top
bracket and tighten all fasteners afterwards.

Figure 55: Position 2: Bottom support

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Installation
Installation Manual Door leaf in fully open position

Adjust guide rollers of open position against the end rubber of the door
rail
1. When the system has pressure the distance (5) between the
door rail and the outer guide roller needs to be adjusted to a
maximum of 1 mm. This is important to ensure that the outer
Figure 56: Position 3: guide roller and end rubber
guide roller is able to move freely and is not being damaged by
to much pressure when opening and closing the door.
2. Place the door in almost open position and adjust the distance
(5) by adjusting the end stop (3) under the bottom lever of the
door shaft.
3. Place the door system in fully open position where the outer
guide roller (7) touches the end rubber (6).
4. Adjust the end stop open position (8) so that the distance (9)
between the end stop open position (8) and the mechanism is
3 mm. This ensures a tight fit of the door leaf.

Figure 57: Position 4: End stop open position

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Torque Settings
Installation Manual

5 Torque Settings
All generic rapid slide settings that require torque tightening are in this chapter. Check if all mentioned fasteners are on the
correct torque settings. The torque settings of marked fasteners may be verified by checking if the marking is intact.
The fasteners which connect Ventura parts onto the vehicle are, in most cases, non-Ventura parts. Therefor the torque of these
fasteners is not defined by Ventura.

After setting a part to torque specification, mark the connection

with a torque marker.

Figure 58: mark the fasteners with a torque marker.

The position in the system overview have details in the following part of this manual. In the second part the torque settings are
described.

Figure 59: torque setting overview.

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Torque Settings
Installation Manual

Position 1 Position 2 Position 3

M10=45±4 Nm,
45±4 Nm, 2pc 22±2 Nm, 2pc
M12=83±4 Nm, 4 pc
Position 4 Position 5 Position 5

22±2 Nm 22±2 Nm 13±1 Nm

Position 6 Position 7 Position 8

13±1 Nm, 2pc 59±5 Nm, 4-6pc 13±1 Nm, 2pc

Position 9 Position 10

22±2 Nm 45±4 Nm

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Operational checks
Installation Manual Operation and controls

6 Operational checks
Execute these checks before applying power.

WARNING!

Applying power to an unchecked system may result in a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

No. Check Verified by Approved

Be assured all fasteners are on torque as described in the installation manual of this
1.
system.
2. Check if no cables/tubes are loose on the system.
3. Check if all parts are in place.
4. Manually check if the door leaf/leaves open and close without obstructions.
5. All safety parts are connected.

After these checks, the power may be applied.

6.1 Operation and controls

These checks are all with power and/or pressure.
No. Check Verified by Approved
In case of Pneumatic parts: There is no leakage in the pneumatic system. Also, no leakage
1.
while opening and closing the doors.
2. In case of electric parts: Check if the electric parts and wires has no short circuits or damages.
3. Check if all settings match the installation manual.

6.2 Safety checks

These checks are all with power and/or pressure.
No. Check Verified by Approved
1. All emergency buttons are functioning.
2. Check pneumatic obstruction detections. (if applicable)
Apply an obstruction while closing. Doors open again. test left and right separately.
3.
*CAUTION!
Apply an obstruction while opening. Doors go to half open position. Test left and
4.
right separately. (if applicable) *CAUTION!
5. Check if the mechanism goes overcenter in closed position.

CAUTION!

Do not use body parts to apply an obstruction.

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 Rapid Sliding Door System Operational checks
Installation Manual Safety checks

Appendix A - Contact

Figure 60: World map Ventura locations

Ventura Systems Ventura Systems Ventura Systems Inc

Ventura Systems HQ
Asia Pacific Australia North America
Unit 10 on the 13/F
De Marne 216 PO Box 284 160 Gibson Ct
Fotan Industrial Centre
8701MH Bolsward Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212 NC 28034
26-28 Au Pui Wan Street
The Netherlands Australia Dallas
Hong Kong
+31 (0) 51 557 7750 +852 2712 6001 +1 704-691-0311

+31 (0) 51 557 3410 +852 2512 2325 +1 704-691-0313

support@venturasystems.com info@venturasystems.hk info@venturasystems.com.au info@venturasystems.com
www.venturasystems.com
Table 4: General contact information

Ventura Systems Ventura Systems Inc

Ventura Systems HQ Ventura Systems Australia
Asia Pacific North America
parts@venturasystems.com info@venturasystems.hk info@venturasystems.com.au info@venturasystems.com
+31 (0) 515 577485

Table 5: Parts contact information

Contact your local Agent for parts.

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