Instructions / Assembly

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FOUNDATION PLATES
3x11 3x11
3x8
3x14
3x14
3x5
3"
8"
Foundation openings on older homes are often much
wider than standard door widths. Foundation plates are
used in this situation to reduce the width of the opening
to accept a standard model door.
Foundation plates on older homes are often too narrow
for standard door widths. Foundation plates are used in
this situation to extend the width of the foundation to
accept a standard model door.
Foundation plates are not precut, use a reciprocating or
circular saw with a metal cutti
ng blade to cut plates to
desired length. Cut the base plate
1
/4” wider than
foundation, then cut the side plates to overall length.
NOTE: Side plates overlap base plate. For best
appearance cut the ends that go against the house
Choose plates wide enough to extend foundation to
accommodate overall width of door. Cut base plate to overall
desired width. Side plates are then cut to overall length.
NOTE: Side plates overlap base plate. For best appearance
cut the ends that go against the house.
Plates are not predrilled, all holes should be drilled with
1
/4” sheet metal
drill bit. Holes opposite to arrows in above diagram indicate where plates
are fastened to the foundation. Foundation plates are fastened by drilling
holes in the foundation 1
3
/4” deep with a
1
/4” masonry drill bit, inserting
rawlplugs and 1
1
/2” sheet metal screws. The door frame is attached to the
foundation plates with 1/4” nuts and bolts. Extra nuts and bolts should be
purchased for this installation.
NOTE:
This installation procedure is identical for CD and RD model doors.
Drill and attach plates to foundation using rawl plug and
1
1
/2” sheet metal screws provided with the door. Drill
1
/4”
holes in plates through prepunched holes in frame and
attach frame to plates with
5
/16” self tapping screws (self
tapping screws are not included with door).
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