INSTALLATION GUIDE Pre-Hung Exterior Wood Doors © 2020 OrePac Building Products. All rights reserved.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Pre-Hung Exterior Wood Doors HANDLING AND STORAGE OF WOOD DOORS 1. Deliver doors in a clean truck and under cover. 2. Do not deliver or install doors until foundations, concrete floors, and plaster or texture walls are completely dry. 3. Allow doors time to acclimate to the conditions at the job site prior to installation. Never subject doors to abnormal heat, dryness or humidity for prolonged periods (i.e. forced heat). 4.
BUILDER, SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER: Please forward these instructions to the homeowner. The application performance standards for these products may be governed by the International Residential Code, International Building Code and other state and jurisdictional requirements. BEFORE YOU BEGIN READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND REVIEW DIAGRAMS BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION TO GET A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROCESS.
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIALS 90° Eye Protection 2-Foot & 6-Foot Levels Hammer Putty Knives (firm & flexible) Framing Square Sturdy Ladder Sill Pan (Optional) Shims Razor Knife Stapler Water Resistive Barrier Insulating Material 1/8" Tape Measure Screw Gun/Drill 1/8" Drill Bit Flashing Material Caulking Gun Sealant (Elastomeric or Polyurethane) #2 #2 Phillips Bit #3 #3 Phillips Bit #8 #8 x 2-1/2" Exterior Grade Screws USE WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER AND FLEXIBLE FLASHING: We recommend the
STEP 1: CHECK DOOR UNIT Check width and height. Measure size of frame (width and height), not brickmould. Remove cleats and packaging, but keep door fastened closed with the transport clip. DO NOT remove the transport clip until instructed to do so, later in Step 7. STEP 2: CHECK & PREPARE OPENING Is the opening the correct size for the door unit? Check it against the door frame size now, before installation. The opening should be frame height plus 1/2 inch, and frame width plus 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch.
STEP 3: PREPARE THE OPENING On the subfloor at opening, place three very large beads of sealant. Run the beads the full width of the opening. Use only elastomeric or polyurethane sealant. Use an entire tube when caulking along the subfloor. STEP 3A: INSTALLATION WITH A SILL PAN 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.
STEP 4: PLACE UNIT IN OPENING & TEMPORARILY FASTEN 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 the opening. For all door unit configurations, 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.
STEP 5: SHIM AT HINGE LOCATIONS & SECURE HINGE JAMB Leave door fastened and closed with the transport clip. Shim above the screws, behind each hinge location, and 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 first, then top and bottom last. STEP 6: ADJUST REST OF FRAME & FASTEN From the weatherstrip side of the door, check weatherstrip margins and contact.
STEP 7: REMOVE THE TRANSPORT CLIP & OPEN DOOR Remove the transport clip. 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.
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.
STEP 11: WEATHERPROOFING Provide and maintain a properly installed cap or head flashing to protect top of surfaces from water intrusion and damage. Tape and properly seal the top flap of the water resistive barrier (WRB) over the head flashing. Caulk around entire “weather” side of unit, sealing along the brickmould to the flashing material or siding and seal all joints between the jambs and moldings. Seal the joints between the exterior hardware trim and the door face to prevent air and water infiltration.
PREPARATION AND FINISHING IMPORTANT! All six sides of the door must be properly sealed including all edges of any cut openings (speak easy, mail slot, pet door, vent, peep site, etc.) for warranty to apply. For out-swing doors the sides, top and bottom must be inspected and maintained as regularly as all other surfaces. Note: please follow your paint or stain manufacturer's application instructions 1. Inspect door carefully for defects before finishing. 2.
