Assembled Patio Door Installation Guide 2-Panel Door with Non-Welded Frame 50 Series americancraftsmanwindows.
Installation Guide Project Requirements: • Failure to follow these instructions may void product warranty. • Wall and sill must be structurally sound and weather-resistant barrier must be adequate. • Read guide before starting installation. Read all warnings and cautions during installation. • Door must be installed to be plumb, level and square. • Due to ongoing product changes, updated test results and/or new industry best practices, this installation procedure may change over time.
Installation Guide Tools & materials required: Safety glasses Work gloves Tape measure Framer’s square 6' level Phillips hand screwdriver Minimum expanding foam sealant Power driver and bits Caulk gun Interior and exterior window/door grade sealant Shims Self-adhesive flexible flashing Formable self adhering sill flashing Removable tape (Minimum 6" wide depending upon installation) J-roller (Minimum 6" wide) or Sill pan recommended Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door www.
Installation Guide Warnings and Cautions: Use caution when working at elevated heights and around unit openings. Follow manufacturers’ instructions for ladders and/or scaffolding. Failure to do so may result in injury or death. Follow manufacturers’ instructions for hand or power tools. Always wear safety glasses. Failure to do so may result in injury and/or product damage. Windows and doors can be heavy.
Installation Guide Warnings and Cautions: When insulating between unit frame and rough opening or between units when joining, DO NOT overpack batt insulation or overfill with foam. Bowed jambs will result affecting product performance and/or proper operation of unit. Do not apply any type of film to glass. Thermal stress conditions resulting in glass damage could occur. Do not overfill with low expanding foam or overpack with backer rod to avoid bowed jambs.
Installation Guide Fasteners: Metal fasteners and components may corrode when exposed to preservative-treated and/or fire-retardant treated lumber. Use approved fasteners and components to fasten unit. Failure to do so may cause a failure resulting in injury, property or product damage.
Installation Guide Finishing, Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions: Do not stain or paint weatherstrip, vinyl, glass or hardware. Product damage may occur. ▶ Read and follow finishing product instructions and warnings on finish material. Acid solutions used for cleaning masonry or concrete will damage glass, fasteners, hardware, vinyl and metal flashing. Protect unit and follow cleaning product instructions carefully. If acid contacts unit, wash all surfaces with water immediately.
Installation Guide Step 1 Inspect new door and verify opening. Inspect for proper size and condition and verify that all parts are included. Inspect existing wall and rough opening for structural decay. Repair as needed.
Installation Guide Step 2 Prepare rough opening. Tape measure Inspect opening for correct size. Opening should be 1/2" larger than door size in width and height. Correct size Framer’s square Check sill plate for level. Sill must be level. If sill is not level, correct before continuing. Check rough opening for plumb and level. If rough opening is not plumb or level, correct as necessary.
Installation Guide Step 3 Installation Flange Installation flange Apply installation flanges. Place attachable installation flanges into the accessory grooves on both jambs and on the head frame. Make sure flange is positioned toward the exterior of the building. Interior Frame Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door 10 888-504-0005 www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Step 4 Installation Flange Non-adhesive side Apply installation flange corner gaskets. (Uses clear hardware bag) Remove adhesive backing from one installation flange corner gasket. Position the installation flange corner gasket onto the installation flange. Fold section 1 upwards, then align corner gasket with front and side edges of the door frame and apply sections 1 and 2 simultaneously.
Installation Guide Step 5 Installation Flange Apply sealant to opening. Apply two 1/4" beads of exterior window/door grade sealant to sill and 2" up each side of rough opening. The exterior sealant bead should be at the exterior edge of the opening. The beads of sealant should be 2" apart. 2" 2" Exterior Exterior Silver Line strongly recommends that you use a membrane or vinyl-based sill pan for a weathertight seal. Follow the sill pan manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Installation Guide Step 7 Installation Flange Place door frame in opening. Place door frame into the opening from the exterior. Place sill of frame into place, then tip head into place. NOTE: The installation flange is closer to the EXTERIOR side of the frame. The narrow screen track is on the exterior side. NOTE: Be sure the installation flange and sealant are tight against the exterior substrate before attaching the frame. Exterior Step 8 Installation Flange Shim door.
Installation Guide Step 9 Installation Flange Fasten frame. (Uses blue hardware bag) #10 x 2" pan head screws Attach frame to opening using (16) #10 x 2" pan head screws in all pre-drilled holes in interior track of head and jambs. Unlock and open the moving door panel as needed to access all pre-drilled holes. Interior Step 10 Installation Flange Insulate frame. Insulate around door. Do not overfill with low expanding foam or overpack with backer rod to avoid bowed jambs.
Installation Guide Step 11 Installation Flange Seal installation flange to frame. Sealant Apply sealant where installation flange connects to frame on head and jambs. Make sure installation flange corner gaskets are fully sealed at the corner. Exterior Interior Sealant Exterior Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Step 12 Installation Flange Self-adhesive flexible flashing Apply self-adhesive flexible flashing to cover the installation flange. J-roller Apply to the sides first and make sure it extends beyond the top of the door. Then apply to the top, extending beyond the sides. NOTE: Use J-roller to make sure the self-adhesive flexible flashing bonds properly.
Installation Guide Step 13 Installation Flange Apply trim. Apply interior and exterior trim as desired. Apply sealant to the perimeter of interior and exterior for a weathertight seal. Interior Exterior Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Step 14 No Installation Flange Apply sealant to opening. Apply two 1/4" beads of exterior window/door grade sealant to sill and 2" up each side of rough opening. The exterior sealant bead should be at the exterior edge of the opening. The beads of sealant should be 2" apart. 2" 2" Exterior Exterior Silver Line strongly recommends that you use a membrane or vinyl-based sill pan for a weathertight seal. Follow the sill pan manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Installation Guide Step 15 No Installation Flange Place door frame in opening. Place door frame into the opening from the exterior. Place sill of frame into place, then tip head into place. NOTE: Be certain narrow screen track is on exterior side. Exterior Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Step 16 No Installation Flange Shim door. Shim so door is plumb, level and square. Shim at all pre-punched holes inside frame. Interior Shim Step 17 No Installation Flange Fasten frame. (Uses blue hardware bag) #10 x 2" pan head screws Attach frame to opening using (16) #10 x 2" pan head screws in all pre-drilled holes in head and jambs. Unlock and open the moving door panel as needed to access all pre-drilled holes. Interior Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door 20 888-504-0005 www.
Installation Guide Step 18 No Installation Flange Insulate frame. Insulate around door. Do not overfill with low expanding foam or overpack with backer rod to avoid bowed jambs. Foam insulation Interior Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Step 19 No Installation Flange Apply trim. Apply interior and exterior trim as desired. Apply sealant to the perimeter of interior and exterior for a weathertight seal. Interior Exterior Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door 22 888-504-0005 www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Step 20 Replace head fixed panel locator screws. (Uses clear hardware bag) Head fixed panel locator Remove the installed head fixed panel locator screw on the left and replace it with (1) #8 x 2" pan head truss SS screws. Repeat for the head fixed panel locator screw on the right. Exterior #8 x 2" pan head screw Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Step 21 Adjust moving panel rollers. Lift door panel slightly to minimize weight on rollers. Turn lower screws to adjust rollers so that door panel is plumb and level with frame and door slides smoothly. Lower Rollers Interior Raise Rollers Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door 24 888-504-0005 www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Step 22 Adjust keeper. Close and lock moving panel to make sure door locks correctly. If the door does not lock correctly, open door, loosen screws in keeper and slide keeper up or down to allow lock hook to properly nest in keeper. Tighten screws. Interior Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Step 23 Complete keeper installation. (Uses clear hardware bag) Once door slides and locks smoothly, secure the keeper to the door frame using (2) 2-1/2" pan head screws through the holes in the keeper. 2-1/2" pan head screw Power driver Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door 26 888-504-0005 www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Step 24 Install insect screen panel. 1 Push the top (2) guides into place on the top of the insect screen panel approximately 2" from each side. 2 Tilt the insect screen, put the top into the head track, then put the bottom into the sill track. 3 Adjust wheels so insect screen stays on track and operates smoothly. 1 2 Exterior 3 Exterior Lower Rollers Raise Rollers Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Step 25 Install insect screen keeper into jamb track. 1 Push insect screen panel handle all the way up. Mark 1/16" below bottom of screen latch with removable tape and transfer the mark to the door frame with removable tape. 2 Position top of keeper with mark on door frame. Keeper should be installed with the flange up. Attach keeper using included screw. 3 Adjust keeper as necessary for easy latching and releasing.
Installation Guide Appendix A Instructions to Operate Optional Blinds-Between-the-Glass Step A1 Tilt the blinds. To tilt the blinds, slide the upper control up and down. Upper Control For optimal operation of blinds, wait to adjust blinds for 24 hours after installation to allow the pressure between the panes of glass to equalize. Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Step A2 Lower the blinds. To lower the blinds, slide the lower control up. For peak performance, tilt the blinds to the open position before raising and lowering. Lower control Step A3 Raise the blinds. To raise the blinds, slide the lower control down. Unassembled 2-Panel Patio Door 30 888-504-0005 www.AmericanCraftsmanWindows.
Installation Guide Optional Blinds-Between-the-Glass Maintenance Step A4 Keep surface clean. For ease of operation, make sure the surface around the controls remains clean. Dirt can impact the smooth movement of the controls, requiring more force to adjust the blinds. Step A5 Level blinds. 1 If the blinds are not level, slide the lower control down to fully open the blinds. 2 Then slide the lower control up to lower and level the blinds. Repeat if necessary until the blinds are level.
Installation Guide Step A6 Re-engage operator magnets. If the operator magnets become disengaged, the blinds will not operate properly. To re-engage the magnets, slide the control that needs adjusting down as far as possible and then slide it up as far as possible. The controls will click into place when the magnets re-engage. 2 1 2 1 Step A7 Do not use excessive force or abrupt operation. Excessive force or abrupt operation can damage the blinds.
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