Installation Guide

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STEP 3A: Installation with a Sill Pan
STEP 4: Place Unit in Opening & Temporarily Fasten
Place the right and left sill pan ends onto the caulk beads and tightly against
the side of the opening.
Then, liberally coat the overlapped areas and the recessed areas of the pieces
with the PVC cement provided. Place center section(s) in position and hold pieces
together long enough to ensure a good bond.
For added protection, spread a bead of caulk along the glue joints and to prevent
air inltration, run a bead of caulk along the lower interior edge of the sill pan.
Additional caulking could affect the performance of the sill pan.
DO NOT caulk the bottom of the sill when using a sill pan.
STEP 3B: Installation without a Sill Pan
Lay the door unit on edge or face so that the bottom surface of the sill can be caulked.
Place very large beads of caulk across the full width of the sill. Additionally, place
beads of caulk along the junction of the sill and the jamb and on the bottom
surface of the jambs and brickmould.
NOTE: If a sill extender is used, place a large bead of caulk at the junction of the
extender and the sill approach.
IMPORTANT! Apply sealant to the back side of brickmould around the entire
perimeter of the door unit. A 1/2 – 5/8 inch bead of elastomeric or polyurethane
caulk is essential.
Lift the unit up. With top edge tilted away from opening, center the unit and place sill
down onto sill pan or caulk beads and tilt into opening.
For all door unit congurations, note the hinge locations and mark those locations
on the jamb faces near the door surfaces. Pre-drill 1/8 inch diameter holes at these
locations for screw placement. A counter sink bit will help to conceal the screw heads.
Install screws in the center pre-drilled hole locations on both jambs to temporarily
secure the unit in the place. DO NOT drive screws completely in at this time.
Use #8 x 2-1/2 inch or 3 inch exterior grade screws.
IMPORTANT! For composite jambs, additional support is required between the
hinge locations with the addition of shims and screw placement for a total
of 5 screws (supported by shims) per jamb leg.
DO NOT fasten through the Brickmould.