User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Fiberglass Gliding Patio Doors with Applied Nailing Fin (JII104)
2
SAFETY
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning.
• Do not work alone. Two or more people are required. Use safe lifting
techniques.
• Use caution when handling glass. Broken or cracked glass can cause
serious injury.
• Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.).
• Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer’s operating
instructions.
• Use caution when working at elevated heights.
SAFETY AND HANDLING
FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing is
covered by sheathing.
This installation
assumes building wrap
is properly installed
prior to installation.
OPEN-STUD CONSTRUCTION
Wall framing is not covered by sheathing.
MATERIALS & PATIO DOOR HANDLING
• Make sure the operating panel is secured prior to installation.
• Heed material manufacturers’ handling and application instructions.
• Protect adhesive surfaces from dirt, moisture, direct sunlight and
folding over onto themselves.
• Handle in vertical position; do not drag on oor.
• Do not put stress on joints, corners or frames.
• Store patio door in dry, well-ventilated area in vertical, leaning
position to allow air circulation; do not stack horizontally.
• Protect from exposure to direct sunlight during storage.
• Install only into vertical walls and when conditions and sheathing
are dry.
• Never use solvent-based sealants on vinyl products.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
ROUGH OPENINGS
This installation guide specically addresses masonry/block wall,
sheathed wall and open-stud construction.
MASONRY/BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION
This installation
assumes that a
framework of 2x studs
(often called a buck)
has already been
properly fastened and
sealed to the concrete/
masonry wall by a
building professional.
Buck
Trimmer
studs
Header
Sheathing
Sill area
King
stud
NEEDED MATERIALS AND TOOLS
MATERIALS
• #8 x 1" truss head corrosion-resistant screws. Do not use drywall
screws.
• 3/16" x 2 1/2" self-tapping concrete screws (if securing into concrete/
masonry)
• Non compressible or water degradable shims
• 4", 6", or 9" (as required by local code and window conguration)
wide self-adhesive ashing: We recommend OSI
®
QUAD
®
Butyl
Flashing Tape or equivalent.
• Spray adhesive/primer for self adhesive ashing. Such as Loctite
®
300
or equivalent
• Sealant: We recommend OSI
®
QUAD
®
Max Sealant or equivalent. This
can be used in any application and can be painted or ordered in a
color matched product, if desired.
• Backer rod 1/8" larger than the widest portion of the gap (used in
conjunction with sealant bead).
• Plastic drain screen with crisscross or woven pattern (sold in 6" widths
to protect rain gutters) for step-down landings
• Sheet metal ashing or bendable vinyl sheeting for sill pan (6" wide
for 2" x 4" wall, 9" for a 2" x 6" wall)
• 3/8" staples for step-down landings
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
TOOLS
• Cutting shears (sill pan)
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (4' minimum
recommended)
• J-roller
• Caulking gun
• Drill
• Construction stapler
• Clean rags
• Phillips screwdriver