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PRODUCT GUIDE

Vinyl Patio Doors (JPG008)

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SLIDING/ROLLING PATIO DOOR ANATOMY

SWINGING PATIO DOOR ANATOMY

This guide contains procedures for common user serviceable

repair tasks found on vinyl patio doors. If a condition arises that

is not covered in this guide, please contact us for professional

help. This product guide covers our current JELD-WEN Premium

and Builders Series patio doors as well as our historical products

with the following names: Seasonshield, Windowmaster, Wenco

and Summit. For help identifying your patio door model, refer to

your product purchase paperwork or call us for additional help.

Sliding patio doors consist of at least two side-by-side panels, one

may be a xed panel and at least one is an operating panel (options

also include multiple panel patio doors with three or more panels).

The operating panel(s) slide back and forth horizontally to open and

close. An insect screen is mounted on the exterior side of the operating

panel(s). Swinging patio doors swing out on side hinges and may have

single-panel or double-panel congurations.

BASIC OPERATION

Sliding patio doors usually have an interior lever or a lever and key lock

near the handle. To unlock the door, move the lever up; down to lock.

Key cylinders are usually rotated counterclockwise to unlock; clockwise

to lock. Some doors may have a foot lock located on the lower corner

of the operating panel opposite the handle. Pressing the button on the

face in will release the lock. Pressing the button on the top down will

engage the lock. When unlocked, slide the handle toward the center to

open.

Swinging doors will have a key lock on the exterior and a thumb turn

on the interior. When unlocked, the handle can be rotated and the door

swung open.

For questions, feel free to contact us by phone or email:

•Email:customerserviceagents@jeld-wen.com

•Phone:1-(800)-JELD-WEN/1-(800)-535-3936

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions and Safety .............................................................................. 2

Needed Materials and Tools ...................................................................... 2

Sliding Screen and Panel Removal & Installation ..................................... 2

HardwareAdjustment ...............................................................................3

Weatherstrip Replacement ..........................................................................6

Check for Proper Installation ..................................................................... 7

Troubleshooting Operational Problems ...................................................8

Glossary .........................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION

Do-It-Yourself Technician

(12/11)

Top rail

Operating

panel

Operating

panel

Check/Meeting

stile

Fixed

panel

Foot lock location

(optional)

Sill

Sidejamb

Bottom rail

Frame Headjamb

Headjamb

Sidejamb

Fixed panel

Summary of content (9 pages)

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PRODUCT GUIDE Vinyl Patio Doors (JPG008) This guide contains procedures for common user serviceable repair tasks found on vinyl patio doors. If a condition arises that is not covered in this guide, please contact us for professional help. This product guide covers our current JELD-WEN Premium and Builders Series patio doors as well as our historical products with the following names: Seasonshield, Windowmaster, Wenco and Summit.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Vinyl Patio Doors (JPG008) PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY • Follow all manufacturers’ instructions and labels. • Use proper and safe equipment and precautions when cleaning and servicing the exterior side of patio doors above ground level. • Insect screens are not security devices and will not prevent a child, other person, or pet from falling through. • Use caution when tightening screws to avoid stripping the screw holes.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Vinyl Patio Doors (JPG008) PANEL REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - CONTINUED SWINGING PANEL REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Panels can be heavy and awkward-use Hinge additional help pin when removing and reinstalling. REMOVAL 1. Loosen the set screw in each hinge. Set screw 2. Starting on the bottom, pull the hinge pins out of the top of each hinge. 3. Remove panel. INSTALLATION 1. Align the panel hinges and slide the hinge pins back into the top of each hinge. 2. Tighten the set screw on each hinge. 3.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Vinyl Patio Doors (JPG008) HARDWARE ADJUSTMENT - CONTINUED ROLLER ADJUSTMENT Note! Adjusting door too high may allow water and air leakage. Adjust rollers just high enough to clear sill track and keep the weatherstrip hidden when the door is closed. Face adjustment End adjustment 1. Builders doors have an adjustment screw on each lower end of the operating panel(s). Premium doors (and some older Builders doors) have access holes on the face of each lower end of the operating panel(s).
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PRODUCT GUIDE Vinyl Patio Doors (JPG008) HARDWARE ADJUSTMENT - CONTINUED MULTI-PANEL SLIDING PANEL SHOOT BOLT ADJUSTMENT This door consists of two operating panels: an active panel with Fixed Inactive Active Fixed panel panel panel panel a handle and locking mechanism and an inactive panel with just a handle. The inactive panel contains a shoot bolt that is designed to secure the inactive panel in place and allow the active panel to lock into it. Shoot Bolt Adjustment: 1.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Vinyl Patio Doors (JPG008) WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT ORDERING NEW WEATHERSTRIP Possible Weatherstrip Locations on Sliding Doors Dust pads, weatherstrip gaskets and other weatherstrip placement are critical to water and air infiltration control. Check placement and quality of weatherstrip. Sliding door weatherstrip is usually located around the perimeter of the operating panel(s), and in interlocks.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Vinyl Patio Doors (JPG008) PROPER PATIO DOOR INSTALLATION • Proper installation is essential for keeping patio doors operating smoothly. If a patio door fails to operate properly, an inspection is necessary to determine if it was installed correctly. • A contractor or installer can assist in determining the cause of a patio door being “out of specification” and possibly correct it. Patio door problems due to improper installation are usually not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Vinyl Patio Doors (JPG008) PROPER WINDOW INSTALLATION - CONTINUED STRAIGHT SIDE JAMBS FRAME/PANEL BOW Place level against inside of side jamb. Look for gaps anywhere between level and side jamb. Repeat steps for other side jamb. Inspect interior and exterior frame jambs, or stiles/rails of panel (not glass) to determine if bowed. String 1. Cut piece of string slightly longer than Frame/ Panel height of frame or Gap panel. 2.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Vinyl Patio Doors (JPG008) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS The patio door surface fogs up Condensation. If condensation is on an interior surface: • Raise the average temperature of the house one or two degrees and do not block vents. • Vent all appliances to the outdoors and run exhaust fans. • Open patio door blinds for air circulation. • Turn humidifiers down as the temperature gets colder (unless used for medical purposes).