Installation Instructions

4-Wide – Inactive Insert Installation (cont.

Weight of door unit(s) and accessories will vary.

Use a reasonable number of people with sufficient

strength to lift, carry and install door unit(s) and

accessories. Always consider site conditions and

use appropriate techniques when installing.

Secure Inactive Inserts Through

Bottom of Sill

1. Very carefully lay frame, with inactive inserts

installed, down to gain access to underside of sill.

NOTE: If 9/16" diameter holes are not present in

bottom of sill, perform Step 2 followed by

Steps 3 and 4. If holes are present, start

with Step 3; then perform Step 4.

2. In area below inactive insert drill a set of 9/16"

diameter holes through sill’s outer wall ONLY

(FIGURE 1). Locate first hole 1-1/2" from edge

of stile. Locate second hole 6" to 8" from first hole

(FIGURE 1).

NOTE: Panels over 30" wide should be drilled for

three screws following above spacing

guidelines.

3. Drill 1/8" pilot holes through center of each 9/16"

hole. These smaller holes should penetrate sill and

extend up into inactive inserts (FIGURE 2).

4. Apply a 1/8" bead of silicone sealant into and

over each pilot hole to seal the screw to the

fiberglass sill (FIGURE 3).

5. Secure sill to inactive insert with a #10 x 1-1/2"

Phillips pan head stainless steel screw applied

through each 9/16" hole (FIGURES 4 & 5). Tighten

screws until heads are flush with the sill.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 4

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PLACE A 1/8" BEAD OF SILICONE

OVER THE 1/8" PILOT HOLE TO SEAL

THE SCREW TO THE FIBERGLASS SILL.

FIGURE 3