Installation Guide

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STEP 4 (continued): Plumb Hinge Side Jamb
Work from side of the door that is weather-stripped.
Use a 6-foot level and plumb the hinge side jamb both ways
(right to left and inside to outside).
Place screws through the hinge side jamb into the studs, at each remaining hinge
location, as shown in the diagrams. Use #8 X 2-1/2 inch or 3 inch exterior grade screws.
IMPORTANT! For Composite jambs, additional support is required.
Mirror the hinge jamb leg with shim and screw placement for a total of
5 screws (supported by shims). 6'8" doors will have a total of 5 screws (supported by
shims) per jamb leg, 8'0" doors will have a total of 7 screws (supported by shims)
per jamb leg.
DO NOT drive the screws completely in at this time.
For Single or Double Doors, place screws at each hinge location, so shims can be
placed behind hinges above screws. The screws will keep the shims from falling down
while adjustments are being made.
For Sidelite units, fasten the jamb on the hinge side of the door.
For Double Door and Patio Units, fasten the xed or passive side of the unit rst.
STEP 5: Shim at Hinge Locations & Secure Hinge Jamb
Leave door fastened and closed with transport clip.
Shim above screws, behind each hinge location, between the opening and the jamb.
Use a 6-foot level and re-check hinge jamb to ensure it is plumb and straight.
Finish driving screws tight in the middle rst then top and bottom last.
STEP 6: Adjust Rest of Frame & Fasten
From the weatherstrip side of the door, check weatherstrip margins and contact.
Make frame adjustments so the weatherstrip contacts the door surface equally
at the top, middle and bottom, an even 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch when fully closed.
Secure the lock side jamb with #8 X 2-1/2 or 3 inch screws through the pre-drilled
holes at the top and bottom. DO NOT drive screws tight at this time.
IMPORTANT! For Composite jambs, additional support is required.
Mirror the hinge jamb leg with shim and screw placement for a total of
5 screws (supported by shims). 6'8" doors will have a total of 5 screws (supported by
shims) per jamb leg, 8'0" doors will have a total of 7 screws (supported by shims)
per jamb leg.
From the swing side of the door, shim above the screw locations and make
adjustments so the margins between the door and frame are even top to bottom.
NOTE: For Double Doors, make adjustments that effect the alignment, margins
and weatherstrip contact between the doors. Also follow the Astragal Site Package
Instructions for details on properly setting the slide bolt hole locations. Re-check
everywhere for plumb and square, and an even weatherstrip contact.
Finish driving all screws tight.
Single Unit
Sidelite Unit
Double Unit