Instructions / Assembly

6
INSTALL DOOR
6
PREPARE FRAME
If holes are not pre-drilled in the frame components, pre-drill side jamb
holes behind the weatherstrip 4" from the corners and then every
16" on center. Pre-drill the head and sill tracks 4" from the corners
and every 8" for the span of pivot panel(s). Remaining holes should
be 16" on center for the entire track span. If installing on a concrete
oor, prepare the sill track per manufacture’s instructions based on
chosenfastener.
ASSEMBLE FRAME
1. On a clean and at
surface, carefully
position head,
jambs and sill
with the interior
facingdown.
2. Run a bead of
sealant on all
surfaces of both
ends of the sill as
shown. Remove
backing paper from
gaskets applied
to jambs. Repeat
application for the
head where the
ends will contact
the jambs.
3. Clamp the frame corners as needed to ensure that the frame sections
t together ush and secure through the pre-drilled holes in the
jambs with the provided #10 x 2-1/2" at head screws.
INSTALL FRAME
Warning! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install.
1. If the door includes
a center pivot
(additional hinge
provided on certain
doors to be installed
mid way on a jamb
with a pivot panel),
remove center pivot
housing from the
frame if installed.
Set aside for re-
installation later.
2. If installing a job site
fabricated sill pan,
run a continuous 3/8"
bead of sealant along
the sill pan back dam.
When the frame is
installed, make sure
the frame makes
solid contact with the
sealant. Add more
sealant if necessary.
3. Tilt the frame into the
rough opening. Install
a temporary fastener
to adequately support
frame until fully installed.
Sill
Jamb
SHIM THE JAMBS
Note! Secure all shims with sealant if necessary.
1. From the interior, shim
the side jambs at each
pre-drilled hole or
at maximum 16" on
center. Shim head track
next to pre-drilled
holes. Shim units with
strike plate(s) so that
strike plate screws
(installed later) will
each penetrate a shim.
2. Inspect the frame for
square, level, and
plumb (remove and
reinstall if necessary).
FASTEN FRAME
1. To secure the head,
fasten through each
pre-drilled hole using
#10 x 2-1/2" at head
screws. Fasteners
should not go
through shims, but
next to shims. Move
shims accordingly
to be next to
fastenerholes.
2. To secure the sill, put
a generous amount
of silicone sealant
in each pre-drilled
hole and drive a
#10 x 2-1/2" at head
screw (wood oors
only, for concrete
oors, see the Needed Materials section for masonry fasteners)
through each hole.
3. Secure the side jambs through each pre-drilled hole using #10x2-1/2"
at head screws.
4. Once the frame is completely fastened, remove head shims.
5. If the door includes
a center pivot: Using
a 3/4" spade bit,
drill a hole through
the center pivot
housing hole in to the
rough opening deep
enough to allow the
housing to t ush
against the jamb.
Install the housing in
the frame with two
providedscrews.
6. Remove plastic
protective sill cover.
Set aside and save for
future use if desired.
Main roller
track fastener
locations
Sealant
Top track
fastener locations
6"
6"
Interior
Plastic protective
sill cover
Center pivot
housing
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for W-4500 Folding Door Systems (JII041)