Instructions / Assembly

ManualsBrandsFeather River Doors ManualsDoors & Windows63.5 in. x 81.625 in. Mission Pointe Zinc 3/4 Oval Lite Unfinished Smooth Fiberglass Prehung Front Door with Sidelites

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

1. Do not remove the plastic door plug until instructed to do so.

It keeps the door closed and aligned during shipping. The door plug

is in the hole for the door lock set. If the door unit has handles on the

latch and hinge jambs, remove them.

2. Make sure that the new door will properly ﬁt in your frame

opening. The recommended frame opening is 3/4" wider and 1/2"

higher than the door unit. Resize the opening if needed. It is important

that the ﬂoor is level without any bumps. Use the two foot long level

to make sure ﬂoor is within 1/16" of perfectly ﬂat. Use a carpenter’s

square and six foot long level to check the frame opening for square

and plumb. Minor (less than 1/4") out of plumb and square conditions

at the sides and top can be corrected by using shims. Larger

misalignments must be corrected before installation. Diagonal

measurements must be equal to within 1/4" (as shown in Figure B).

WEATHER BARRIER INSTALLATION

An installation that is resistant to air and water leaks depends

upon properly ﬂashing the frame opening and installing a sill pan

before installing the door unit. Building codes vary as to actual

requirements. Also, different siding types require different ﬂashing

details. Please check with local building professionals for best

ﬂashing practices and regional code requirements.

STORM DOORS

Non-Vented Storm Doors will void the Feather River Door warranty.

A Non-Vented Storm Door will build up enough heat to permanently

warp the door. Our doors are energy efﬁcient and storm door

protection is not necessary. If installing a storm door, it must be

ventilated to reduce the amount of heat buildup. Installing a

Non-Vented storm door in an area with sun exposure will cause

issues due to extreme heat (UV deterioration, color fading, warping,

caulk/sealant oozing).

FIBERGLASS DOOR SYSTEM

Installation Instructions

Thank you and congratulations! You have just purchased a premier ﬁberglass entry door system. If you have an unﬁnished door

system, we recommend that you paint/stain before installation. Refer to the Finishing Instructions section. Please read all the

instructions before beginning installation. CAUTION: Some door units are heavy and may require two people to lift and install.

Use proper lifting techniques and follow safe working practices.

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TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Tape Measure

• Hammer

• Carpenter Square

• Two and Six foot long Levels

• Wooden Shims

• #2 Phillips Screwdriver

• #10 (#8 minimum) x 3"

Exterior Grade Flathead

Screws For #2 Phillips

• Power Drill With 3/16" (0.188")

Diameter Drill Bit

• Safety Glasses

• Caulking Gun

• Quality Clear Exterior Sealant

• Putty

Equal

Figure B

Figure A

PARTS OF A DOOR SYSTEM

Latch

Jamb

Latch

Brickmould

Square

Door Sill

Door Sweep

Head Jamb

Head Brickmould

Hinge

Brickmould

Hinge

Jamb

Plumb

Level

Summary of content (8 pages)

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FIBERGLASS DOOR SYSTEM Installation Instructions Thank you and congratulations! You have just purchased a premier fiberglass entry door system. If you have an unfinished door system, we recommend that you paint/stain before installation. Refer to the Finishing Instructions section. Please read all the instructions before beginning installation. CAUTION: Some door units are heavy and may require two people to lift and install. Use proper lifting techniques and follow safe working practices.
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INSTALLATION: Figure 1a (inswing) 1 Bead Caulk IMPORTANT: Before setting the door unit into the rough opening, apply generous beads (1/2" minimum diameter) of caulk to the underside of the door sill at locations shown in Figure 1a/1b, including the bottom of jambs (or plastic jamb adapters as shown) and brickmoulds. Apply at least four lines of bead along the full length of the sill. If Brickmould is already attached to the jamb, apply a 1/2" bead of caulk around the entire perimeter.
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Installation screw locations change depending upon configuration and finish. Sidelite jambs are different than Hinge or Latch Jambs. PVC jambs are different than wood jambs. Use the table to choose a method depending upon jamb type and jamb finish. METHOD ONE: Open Door and remove jamb weatherstrip to minimize damage. For each hinge or latch jamb next to a frame opening, drill two 3/16" holes. Locate one 8" from the top and one 8" from the bottom. Drill the holes 1/4" from the jamb stop (Figure 3b).
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ALL HINGE JAMBS: Place additional shims at top of middle hinge (6/8) or hinges (8/0). Install two #9 x 2-1/4" screws (included in installation kit) through the top hinge at the locations shown in Figure 3g. Install one screw through each of the lower two (6/8) or three (8/0) hinges (Figure 3h). Install in holes closest to weatherstrip groove. If there is a screw already in the hole, replace it with a 2-1/4" screw. Use the shorter screw in any other empty hinge hole.
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Shims Additional shims may be used to keep the jamb aligned (Figure 4c). Open and close door to find any points where door hits jamb. Adjust shims to eliminate hitting points. When adjustments are complete, drive #10 x 3" screws through previously drilled holes in the latch jamb.
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INSTALLING ASTRAGAL RETAINING PLATE & GROMMET FOR DOUBLE DOOR UNITS: After the double door is properly aligned, use the astragal bolts to mark and drill 3/8" diameter x 1-3/8" min. deep hole through the head jamb and 5/8" diameter x 1-3/8" min. deep hole through the sill, per Figures 4g, 4h, and 4i. Pre-drill (2) 1/16" pilot holes for the mounting screws for the head jamb. Install the retaining plate in the head jamb using the included hardware and insert the grommet into the 5/8" diameter hole in the sill.
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6 IMPORTANT: Reinstall weatherstrip. Remove excess shims. Do not shim or screw through the head jamb of the single door unit. For in-swing doors, install a corner seal pad (included in the installation kit) at each bottom corner of a hinge or latch jamb per Figure 6a. For a double Figure 6a door system, verify that a corner seal pad is installed at the bottom of the (inswing) astragal. The corner seal pad should be tucked underneath the weatherstrip.
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PAINT FINISH: Tan woodgrain or unpainted/pre-painted smooth fiberglass doors are paintable with most high quality oil or water based exterior paints. For the unpainted smooth doors, we recommend lightly sanding with 220-grit sandpaper for the best results. Before applying a paint, wipe the fiberglass door and door lite frame with a damp cloth to remove any dirt, oil, or debris. Allow the surface to fully dry before painting. Paint the door in the directions shown in Figure 6 (previous page).