Instructions / Assembly
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Pre-Hung Exterior Entry Doors (JII106)
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5. Cut two pieces
of self-adhesive
ashing6"wideby
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. Smoothgapsor
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"andstaple1/2"
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 sufcient siding to expose at least
9"ofintactbuildingwrap.Ifdamaged,applynewbuildingwrapina
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
buildingwrap6"
at 45°. Tape up as
shown.
3. Applyspray
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.Sealanyjointlargerthan1/16"inthebuckandbetweenthebuck
and the concrete/masonry with sealant.
2.Coverthebuckandthesurroundingconcrete/masonryatthehead
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