Instructions / Assembly

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Exterior Door Slabs (JII107)
Newer construction methods have led to an increase in air and water
tightness in buildings. This frequently leads to negative air pressure
inside the house, which can draw water through very small openings.
Our installation method seals the door to the weather barrier (typically
building wrap) and uses a sill pan to capture and drain incidental storm
water from under the door.
Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are JELD-WEN’s
recommended installation instructions for exterior steel, berglass,
and wood door slabs. Read these instructions thoroughly before
beginning. They are designed to work in most existing applications
however; existing conditions may require changes to these
instructions. If changes are needed, they are made at the installer’s
risk. For installations other than indicated in these instructions, contact
a building professional. Areas such as Florida and the Texas TDI region
have different anchoring requirements based on product certification.
For information on specific products, visit www.floridabuilding.org
or www.tdi.texas.gov and follow the anchoring schedule given in
the drawings for the product instead of the anchoring schedule in
this document.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY
SAFETY AND HANDLING
Estimated Install
Time for New
Construction
First Time: 1½ hr
Experienced:
¾ hr
Professional:
½ hr
12
6
1
11
2
10
3
9
8 4
7 5
Not all exterior door types may be installed into every wall condition
in all areas. See our Appropriate Protection document for overhang
requirements at www.jeld-wen.com. Consult your local building code
official for applicable building codes and regulations. Local building
code requirements supersede recommended installation instructions.
Note to Installer: Provide a copy of these instructions to the building
owner. By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty as part of the terms of the sale.
GLOSSARY
Head Jamb
The horizontal jamb across the top of the opening.
Hinge
Metal component that attaches the slab to the jamb and allows the slab
to swing open and closed.
Hinge Jamb
The side jamb the hinges are mounted in.
Hinge Leaves
The at parts of the hinge that mount to the jamb and slab.
Hinge Pin
Pin that holds the hinge leaves together and allows them to pivot.
Hinge Route
Mortise in the jamb and slab the same prole as the corresponding
hinge leaf.
Jambs
Framework attached to the structure that the slab is mounted to, or
hung in.
Panel
Component of the slab lling the spaces between the stiles and rails.
Pilot Hole
A drilled hole that is no larger than the body of the screw (minus the
threads).
Rail
Horizontal members of the door slab.
Slab
The operating part of the door assembly that swings open and closed
inside a frame.
Stile
Vertical members of the door slab.
Stop
Component xed to the inside the jamb that the slab closes against.
Strike Jamb
The side jamb that contains the latch strike to hold the slab closed.
Please allow sufcient time to properly prepare the rough opening,
install the entry door, and ensure its proper operation.
SAFETY
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow proper installation and nishing
instructions may result in the denial of warranty claims for
operational performance problems.
• Do not work alone. Two or more people are recommended. Use safe
lifting techniques.
• Use caution when handling glass. Broken or cracked glass can cause
serious injury.
• Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.).
• Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer’s
operating instructions.
• If disturbing existing paint, take proper precautions if lead paint is
suspected (commonly used before 1979). Your regional EPA (www.
epa.gov/lead) or Consumer Product Safety Commission ofces provide
information regarding regulations and lead protection.
• WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products
generates wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to
cause cancer. Use a respirator or other safeguards to avoid inhaling
wood dust.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!