Installation Guide

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4. CUT HINGE SIDE Z-BAR TO LENGTH:
To fit the hinge side Z-bar into the opening, you will need to cut the hinge side Z-bar to same length as the opening
height of your door.
A. Measure the door opening height on hinge side from the underside of the rain cap to the top of the door sill.
This is the measurement that you will use to cut hinge side Z-bar to length.
B. Using this height, measure down from the top of the hinge side Z-bar, which was marked with tape in step 4A.
Mark a cutting line at door opening height and cut to length with a hacksaw at bottom of hinge side Z-bar. If bottom
of door opening (sill) has an angled slope, you may wish to cut the
hinge side Z-bar at a slight angle to match.
RAIN CAP
ENTRY
DOOR
SILL
MEASURE
HINGE SIDE
OPENING
DOOR
HEIGHT
MEASURE FROM
TOP DOWN TO
MARKED CUTTING
LINE
HINGE
HINGE
HINGE SIDE
Z-BAR
HINGE
SIDE
Z-BAR
BOTTOM
OF DOOR
DISCARD
Be sure to cut hinge side Z-bar from the
bottom of the door so the top will be flush
with the rain cap.
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HINGE SIDE
OPENING
DOOR HEIGHT
STEP 4A
STEP 4B
TOP OF
DOOR
CUT
HERE
Hinge Side Door Opening Height
END OF RAIN CAP
TOP MOUNTING
HOLE FOR PAINTED
#8x1" SCREW
HINGE SIDE Z-BAR
EXTERIOR VIEW
Z-BAR
INTERIOR VIEW
HINGE
DOOR
#8x1" UNPAINTED
SCREW
DOOR
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5. PLACE DOOR IN OPENING:
STEP 5C
Overtightening the screws may deform the hinge side Z-bar. If the hinge side Z-bar is deformed
from overtightening, the screws may be loosened until the hinge side Z-bar is straight.
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CAUTION
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MOUNTING
HOLE
STEP 5A/B
Steel will corrode when used with ACQ Pressure Treated Lumber. Obtain and use the appropriate
size stainless steel fastener as called out in the installation guide to fasten unit to any rough open-
ing made from ACQ Pressure Treated Lumber. Failure to use stainless steel fasteners may result
in injury, property, or product damage.
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CAUTION
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A. Set door in opening so hinge side Z-bar is flush with end of rain cap and is tight against the under-
side of the rain cap. Pre-drill an 1/8" pilot hole through the top mounting hole of the hinge side Z-bar
into the brickmold and install one (1) #8 x 1" painted screw.
B. Using a level, make sure the hinge side Z-bar runs straight up and down. Drill 1/8" pilot holes and
install the five (5) #8 x 1" painted screws in the remaining holes. Make sure the door opens and clos-
es freely before proceeding.
C. Open the door and drill 1/8" pilot holes through the mounting holes on the inside of the hinge side
Z-bar into the door jamb. Install eight (8) #8 x 1" unpainted screws.
Weight of window and door unit(s) and accessories will vary. Use a reasonable number of people
with sufficient strength to lift, carry, and install window and door unit(s) and accessories. Always
use appropriate lifting techniques. Failure to do so may result in injury.
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CAUTION
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