Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Swinging and French Patio Doors
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REMOVE PACKAGING AND INSPECT DOOR
INSPECT ROUGH OPENING
• Verify the width and
height of the door
are each 1/2"- 3/4"
smaller than the rough
opening width/height,
respectively. Mulled
units should be 3/4"
smaller.
• Verify the rough
opening is square.
The (A) and (B)
measurements should
be the same. Maximum
allowable deviation
from square is 1/4".
• Verify the rough opening is level and plumb (C) and (D). The
maximum allowable deviation is 1/8".
• The rough opening sill must not be crowned or sagged (D).
• The exterior face of the rough opening must be in a single plane (E)
with less than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.
• Minimum double studs should be used at all wood framed
rough openings.
• The header must be supported by trimmer studs.
REMOVE PACKAGING
Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks
or pads.
Note! Be sure to remove the shipping clips from the door before
beginning the installation.
INSPECT PATIO DOOR
• Cosmetic damage.
• Product squareness (diagonal measurements must be within
1/4" difference).
• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing, glazing, energy-
efciency requirements, etc.).
• Splits, cracks, holes, missing sections or other damage to the nailing
n longer than 6" and/or within 1/2" of door frame.
• A drip cap that extends 1/8" past the end of the frame is
recommended for all products; required for side-by-side mulled units.
If any of the above conditions represent a concern, or if you expect
environmental conditions to exceed the patio door’s performance
rating, do not install the patio door. Contact your dealer or distributor
for recommendations.
NEEDED MATERIALS AND TOOLS
MATERIALS
• #8 x 3" deck/drywall screws
• Non-compressible or water degradable shims
• Sealant (polyurethane if painted, 100% silicone if left exposed) and
backer rod
• Closed cell polyurethane low expansion foam (Dow Great Stuff™
Window and Door or equivalent)
• 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 (4" wide for
2" x 4" wall)
• 3/8" staples for step-down landings
For installations into a Buck:
Liquid applied ashing (Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent)
For installations into a stud-framed wall:
• 6" wide self-adhesive ashing or equivalent (9" if required by
local code)
• Protecto Wrap Safseal Systems 5500 spray adhesive/primer (or as
recommended by the self-adhesive ashing manufacturer)
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
TOOLS
• Cutting shears
(sill pan)
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (4 ft. minimum
recommended)
• J-roller
• Caulking gun
• Drill with bits
• Construction stapler
• Screwdriver
A
B
D
C
E
Verify Square, Level,
and Plumb