Installation Guide

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STEP 7: Remove Door Plug & Open Door
Remove the door plug. Open and close door to check for smooth operation.
With the door open at the top hinge, drill 1/8 inch diameter pilot holes in the screw
hole locations closest to the weatherstrip (if no screws previously installed). If screws
are previously installed, remove 3/4 inch screws and install #10 x 2-1/2 inch screws.
For middle and bottom hinges, proceed to install one (1) #10 x 2-1/2" screw in the
bottom hole, closest to the weatherstrip. Make sure all installed screws go through
the hinge, into the stud, to anchor the door frame and prevent sagging.
For Sidelite and Patio Units that are hinged at the center:
With the door open, check to determine if the 2-1/2 inch long hinge screws were
pre-installed in the hinges. If not, drill 1/8 inch diameter pilot holes and install the long
hinge screws in the hole locations closest to the weatherstrip.
Close the door and carefully shim between the jamb and the opening behind the strike
plate area.
Then open the door and drill 1/8 inch diameter pilot holes and install the #8 X 2-1/2 inch
screws (provided) through the strike plate holes to secure the lock side jamb
and provide security.
STEP 8: Adjust Sill
Your door unit may have an adjustable threshold cap. When properly adjusted, it
should be snug and slightly difcult to pull a dollar bill out from under the door
when it is fully closed. The dollar bill should be able to be removed without tearing.
This check should be performed at each adjustment screw location.
After adjusting the threshold cap, ensure that the weatherstrip is ush with
the top of the threshold cap. Trim as necessary.
STEP 9: Install Corner Seal Pads* (Inswing Units Only)
Apply sealant (polyurethane or elastomeric) at the joint where the threshold
cap meets the door jambs.
Remove the self-stick paper from the corner seal pads and apply to the door jamb,
with the bottom lined up evenly with the top of the threshold cap. When the pad is
correctly installed, the tab is on top and the narrow part is on the bottom.
The bottom of the pad is the same width of the threshold cap to help
with alignment during installation.
*Doors shipped with pre-nished frames may have corner seal pads factory applied.