Terrastile ® Door Series t350i, t400i, t450i Installation Instructions Part NO.
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. General Notes and Guidelines A. General Notes B. Construction Notes C. Building Codes D. General Door Frame Installation E. Perimeter Anchorage II. Hinge Adjustment 3-8 9 III. Locking Hardware Installation and Adjustment 10-11 IV. Deglazing / Reglazing 12-13 Minimizing Condensation Note: Please reference EFCO's "Understanding Condensation" brochure which can be obtained through your EFCO representative.
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS These recommendations are for general erection procedures only. For actual job conditions, see the details on the shop drawings. For perimeter anchor type and spacing, refer to the approved shop drawings or consult the project design professional. SECTION I: General Notes and Guidelines TerraStile® doors are finished products and must be protected against damage. The following procedures and precautions are recommended: A. General Notes 1.
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS B. Construction Notes 1. Reference Shop Drawings a. Check the shop drawings and installation instructions to become thoroughly familiar with the project. The shop drawings take precedence and include specific details for the project. The installation instructions are general in nature and cover most common conditions. 2. Check Openings a. Make certain that the construction, which will receive the material, is in accordance with the contract documents.
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS C. Building Codes 1. Glass and glazing codes governing the design and use of products vary widely. EFCO does not control the selection of product configurations, operating hardware, or glazing materials; therefore, we assume no responsibility in these areas. It is the responsibility of the owner, architect, and the installer to make these selections in strict conformity to all applicable codes. D. General Door Frame Installation 1.
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Determine the high point of the masonry sill using string line or transit and shim the balance of the opening to match. Shims/blocking at the sill need to provide support to the threshold and the bottom ends of the jambs, particularly on the hinge side. The door leaf’s full weight is carried through the butt hinges into the jamb and the jamb into the sill. This is why it is very important to shim/block solid the bottom of the hinged jamb to the opening.
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Doors must be installed plumb and secure. All hinges must be securely blocked and anchored to the door opening or mullions through the hinge leaves or as close as possible to the hinges. Field Drill Hinge Anchor Holes Factory drilled hinge anchor holes for ¼” diameter countersunk fasteners. Fig. D Adjustable Hinge View Fixed Hinge View Field drill anchorage holes and countersink for flat head fasteners by installer.
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E. Perimeter Anchorage 1. From the approved shop drawings, determine the size, type, and quantity of perimeter fasteners required. EFCO will provide fasteners for EFCO material to EFCO material only. All perimeter fasteners are Not by EFCO and should be purchased prior to arriving at the job site. Due to varying opening conditions, window configurations, design pressures, and methods of anchorage (subframe, “F” anchors, etc.
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SECTION II: Hinge Adjustment Instructions for TerraStile® doors if equipped with adjustable hinges. Adjustments to the door leaf can be made in all directions (lateral, vertical, and compression). Lateral Adjustment: Side to Side Vertical Adjustment: Up and Down Compression Adjustment: The amount of compression on the weatherstrip. 1) Using a 5/32” hex wrench, break free this pin screw. Do not loosen the pin screw.
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SECTION III: Locking Hardware Installation and Adjustment Handle Installation Note: Handles and back plates vary in style. For proper operation, the hardware must be installed in the following order. 1. Apply the backplate gasket (8) to the inside of the exterior backplate (1). Push gasket firmly onto plate to ensure a tight seal. Apply the backplate gasket (8) to the inside of the interior backplate (2).
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Handle Operation Handle at Rest Use key or thumb turn to engage or disengage deadbolt lock. To Lock To lock, close door and lift handle to engage multipoint locks. Allow handle to return to the rest position then use key or thumb turn to engage deadbolt. To Unlock To unlock, disengage deadbolt with key or thumb turn while the handle is in the rest position. Push handle down to disengage multipoint locks, then open the door.
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SECTION IV: Deglazing / Reglazing A. Deglazing 1. Cut the cap bead and glazing tape away from the door and the glass. Next, remove the glass stops with the glazing tool. If heel beaded, cut the heel bead out as much as possible, and remove all shims and setting blocks. Lift the old glass out of the door and discard. 2. Scrape glazing leg clean from any remaining tape or sealant. B. Reglazing 1.
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. To install the wedge gasket, wet the glass with soapy water or window cleaner to prevent the gasket from rolling or tearing. Drive the wedge into the space between the glass and the stop, work from both ends then the middle to ensure proper gasket compression. Drive-in Glazing Gasket Fig. F Fig. F1 Note: If the original glass was heel beaded with silicone, apply a new heel bead before installing the glazing bead.
