Installation Instructions

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General Installation and DPR Attainment
4-Wide
All
Wd Bk Mld
Cld Nail Fin
Gen - All
IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and follow these instructions, failure to install as
recommended will void any warranty, expressed or implied. Check building codes
for the area in which the doors are being installed before installation to ensure
proper compliance. The installation instructions that follow are based on typical frame
construction. Specific applications may differ. The door manufacturer recommends that
you consult a qualified installation professional. The door manufacturer is not responsible
for installation.
IMPORTANT: A number of jurisdictions have adopted building code design pressure
requirements that require door products be installed in the same way they were installed
for laboratory testing. To comply with these requirements, we are pleased to supplement
the installation instructions with the following:
Sealant must be applied in all installations. There must be continuous contact
with a generous bead of sealant between bare
sheathing and the door unit’s
brick mould or nailing fin around the door’s perimeter.
The following additional steps must be taken as appropriate.
• Exterior house wrap must be cut and temporarily taped back away from
rough openings.
• When sealant is applied to the rough opening it must be applied directly to
the building’s sheathing and NOT
the building wrap.
• The nailing fin or brick mould must contact the sealant continuously along the
entire perimeter of the unit and must fully contact exterior face of the wall
around the door’s entire perimeter.
• Exterior housewrap must be trimmed and reapplied over the nailing fin. It
must be sealed to the fin along the entire perimeter with silicone sealant.
• For brick mould units, housewrap must be trimmed and reapplied so it butts
tightly to the brick mould. Cut edges of housewrap must be sealed around
the entire perimeter of the door.
Refer to the chart on Page v to select a fastening method that meets test
specifications.
INSTALL NOTES:
A shim space, not to exceed 1/4", is required. If a shim space greater than 1/4"
exists on the interior or exterior of the unit, use solid material to fill this space until
the maximum 1/4" shim allowance is achieved. Doors do not require a 1/4" shim
space at the sill.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
• For brick mould units, or any installation that has exposed fasteners, it is
recommended to use fasteners made of 300 series stainless steel. Follow
your local codes if they specify a different series of stainless steel.
• Certain options, accessories and warranty considerations require the unit be
installed using installation clips. The clip install method has not been tested for
design pressure ratings and should not be used where design pressure ratings
must be maintained. Contact your customer service representative for assistance.