Instructions / Assembly

NEEDED MATERIALS & TOOLS
REMOVE PACKAGING & INSPECT DOOR
REMOVE PACKAGING
Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks or pads.
Note! Be sure to remove the shipping clips from the door before beginning the installation.
INSPECT DOOR
Cosmetic damage
Product squareness (diagonal measurements must be within 1/4" dierence)
Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing, glazing, energy eciency requirements, etc.)
Correct Handing. To determine door swing (left or right), face the door from the side where hinges cannot be seen.
Right handed doors open to the right, while left handed doors open to the left.
If any of the above conditions represent a concern, do not install the door.
Contact your dealer or distributor for recommendations.
MATERIALS
• 10d Finish nails
• 4d Finish nails
• Shims
• Wood putty
• Sandpaper
• Finishing materials
100% polyurethane sealant
(for two piece frames)
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’
instructions for proper use and compatibility.
TOOLS
• Hammer
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (4 ft. minimum recommended)
Circular saw or jigsaw (for trimming
jambs if necessary)
• Nail punch
• Screwdrivers
INSPECT ROUGH OPENING
Verify the width and height of the door frame are each 1/2" smaller than the
rough opening width/height.
Verify the rough opening is square. The (A) and (B) measurements should be
the same. Maximum allowable deviation from square is 1/4".
Verify the rough opening is level and plumb (C) and (D). The maximum
allowable deviation is 1/8".
The rough opening sill must not be crowned or sagged (D).
The exterior face of the rough opening must be in a single plane (E) with less
than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.
Minimum double studs should be used at all rough openings.
The header must be supported by trimmer studs. Do not install the door unless
the rough opening meets the above conditions. Professional assistance may be
necessary to correct problems before installation.
IMPORTANT! The door should be nished either before installation or
immediately after (whichever is more convenient).

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