Instructions / Assembly

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Pre-Hung Exterior Entry Doors (JII106)
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5. Cut two pieces
of self-adhesive
ashing6"wideby
the sill pan width +
3"long.
a. For continuous
slab landings
only, cut out the
inside corner.
b. Adhere the
pieces of
ashing to the
inside corners.
Stretch ashing
as needed to
cover corners
and lay at.
6. Smoothgapsor
bubbles beneath
self-adhesive
ashing with a
J-roller(remove
and replace if
necessary).
7. Seal back corners of
sill pan with sealant.
8. For step-down
landings only, cut
plastic drain screen
to length of sill +
2"andstaple1/2"
below sill edge. The
drain screen provides a path for air to dry any incidental moisture in
the rough opening.
End of Stud-Framed Wall Instructions, continue with section 6,
“INSTALL DOOR.”
FOR RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS
After removing the old door, remove sufcient siding to expose at least
9"ofintactbuildingwrap.Ifdamaged,applynewbuildingwrapina
shiplap manner. Verify header and trimmer studs are structurally sound.
PREPARE BUILDING WRAP
Verify these steps are allowed by the building wrap manufacturer.
1. Trim building wrap
ush with the
edges of the rough
opening.
2. If installing a drip
cap, (recommended
because this
integrates the
building wrap and
drip cap to protect
the structure and
the product from
incidental water)
at the head, slit
buildingwrap6"
at 45°. Tape up as
shown.
3. Applyspray
adhesive/primer
to the sill pan
and surrounding
area. Follow
manufacturer’s
instructions
for application
methods.
4. Cut a piece of
self-adhesive ashing the length of the sill and apply over the sill
pan as shown. The bottom of the sill pan should be completely
covered by the self-adhesive ashing. For step down landings, fold
ashing down as shown. For continuous slabs, trim ush with rough
opening.
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PREPARE STUD - FRAMED WALL
45˚
6"
Sill pan
width
3"
6"
Discard
(for
continuous
slab only)
Continuous Slab
Landing
Sill pan
width
3"
3"
Sealant
1"
1/2"
Step-Down
Landing
Sill pan
width
3"
3"
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PREPARE BUCK
Note! This section applies to installations into a buck only. For
installations into a stud-framed wall, begin with section 5, “PREPARE
STUD-FRAMED WALL.”
1.Sealanyjointlargerthan1/16"inthebuckandbetweenthebuck
and the concrete/masonry with sealant.
2.Coverthebuckandthesurroundingconcrete/masonryatthehead
and jambs and sill with liquid applied ashing as shown.
END of Buck Instructions, SKIP to section 6, “INSTALL DOOR.”
Sealant joints
Liquid applied
ashing