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Product Guide
Interior and Exterior Doors (JPG013)
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Needed Tools
NOTE: Each tool is not required for every task.
• #2 Phillips head,
square drive,
and/or at head
screwdrivers
• Hammer
• Nail set/punch
• Tape measure
• Level
• Utility knife
• Putty knives
• Allen wrenches
• Power drill with bits
• Chisel
• Gloves
• Pliers/side cutters
• 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 sharp tools with care to avoid damage to wood surfaces.
• Use extra care when driving screws near glass unit to avoid breakage.
• Use caution when tightening screws to avoid stripping the screw holes.
• Slab removal can be awkward and could cause physical injury or
product damage; we recommend the help of a second person.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
SLAB AND ASTRAGAL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Needed Materials
• String
• Tape
• Pencil & paper
• Scissors
• Brad nails
• Shims
• Replacement parts
For Hardware Replacement:
• Wooden toothpicks or dowels
• Wood glue
• Wood putty
• Fine sandpaper
• Finishing supplies
• Silicone sealant
Astragal Replacement
1. Open the active slab.
2. Remove the screws that
attach theastragal.
3. If the astragal doesn't come
off, there may be adhesive
tape holding it in place. If
so, carefully score the joint
between the astragal and
the slab.
4. Remove the astragal.
5. Fasten the new astragal
through the pre-drilled
holes in the same location
as the old astragal.
6. Install a foam wedge on the
passive slab at the bottom
with the thick part against
the leg of the astragal
asshown.
Because slab removal can be awkward and could cause
physical injury or product damage, we recommend the help of
additionalpeople.
1. Open slab about half way
and hold steady with the
help of a second person.
2. Only inswing standard door
hinges have removable
hinge pins. With a small
screwdriver or nail punch
and hammer, drive hinge
pin from bottom hinge,
then working up to the
top hinge. Doors with
automatically closing hinges
or outswing doors require
removing the screws from one side of the hinge to remove the slab.
Take extra precautions when removing the spring loaded automatically
closing hinges.
3. Remove slab from frame.
4. To install slab, perform removal steps in reverse order.
Active
Foam
wedge
Screw
Passive
Passive
slab
Foam
wedge
Astragal
Hinge
pin
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY