A.D.S. is an attractive, patented, household version of the long-proven industrial retractable door sweep.  It replaces stiff, dragging weather stripping that scars floors and wears down rugs.  A.D.S. retracts completely when the door is opened so it doesn't pull in dirt, moisture and other debris.  A decorative, molding-like cover plate protects and hides the mechanism and mounting screws.  The unit is an easy 10 to 15 minute installation on any door, wood, fiberglass or metal, up to 36" wide.  The soft EPDM rubber blade seals even irregular surfaces with gaps up to 3/4".  A.D.S. is 2 1/8' high x 7/16" wide.  A.D.S. can mount on the interior or exterior, left or right hinge sides.

EXTERIOR MOUNTED

INTERIOR MOUNTED

POLISHED BRASS COVER PLATE PAINTABLE WHITE COVER PLATE

The A.D.S. is a passive device that, when properly mounted, functions simply by opening and closing the door.  When the door is closed, the contact wheel fully engages the stainless steel strike plate which forces the entire length of the A.D.S. (including the fixed rubber gasket) to lower to the door sill.  Upon opening the door, the geometry of the piece, with the aid of two stainless steel coil springs, causes the weather stripping to retract up into the housing.  Do-it-yourself installation is simple with common household tools.  Easy-to-follow instructions with marked ruler and trimming templates are included.

A.D.S. SPECIFICATIONS

Get A.D.S. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS (pdf file)
Instruction sheet included with every Door Sweep

Last updated 13 March 2001

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