Installation Guide

Assembly and Installation Instructions
for Custom Wood, EpicVue
™
and Fiberglass Exterior Folding Door Systems (JII101)
2
PROVIDED MATERIALS
• #10 x 2-1/2" corrosion resistant at head screws for frame assembly.
• #12 x 3" at head installation screws for track assembly. These must
have a minimum 2" embedment into solid header material. If these
screws are not long enough, use longer screws.
• #9 x 1-1/2" at head screws to fasten hinges to panels.
NEEDED MATERIALS
Note! JELD-WEN exterior window and door products should be
installed in accordance with JELD-WEN’s recommended installation
and ashing directions, which are shipped with the products or can
be found on our website: www.jeld-wen.com. Note that alternative
installation methods and ashing systems may be utilized at the
installer’s or owner’s discretion and, in such situations the installation
should be done in accordance with the ashing manufacturer’s
instructions. Follow all material manufacturer’s instructions for
proper use and compatibility. When using ashing, spray adhesive/
primer, sealant and foam products, we recommend using the
same manufacturer and verifying compatibility. It is the End User’s
responsibility to determine if dissimilar materials are compatible to the
substrates in the application.
• Non-compressible or non-water degradable shims.
• Sill pan: It is best practice to use a pre-formed, rigid, positively sloped,
pvc pan that provides continuous support. We recommend using
SureSill
™
Sloped Sill Pan
™
, manufactured by SureSill
™
, Ltd. An alternative
would be a non-sloped pre-formed sill pan or one that can be fabricated
on site from metal or vinyl sheet material with the proper tools.
• Sealant: We recommend OSI
®
QUAD
®
Max Sealant or equivalent. This
can be used in any application and can be painted or ordered in a
color matched product, if desired.
• Polyurethane low expansion Window and Door foam: We recommend
OSI
®
QUAD
®
Foam or equivalent.
• Drip cap if required because of door location and exposure. Doors
with an adequate overhang (see our Appropriate Protection
document at www.jeld-wen.com) may not need a drip cap.
For installations into a Buck:
• Liquid applied ashing (Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent).
For installations into a stud-framed wall:
• 4", 6", or 9" (as required by local code and window conguration)
wide self-adhered ashing: We recommend OSI
®
Butyl Flash Tape
orequivalent.
Note! Follow all material manufacturer’s instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
NEEDED TOOLS
• Cutting shears (sill pan)
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (3' and 6' recommended)
• J-roller
• Caulking gun
• Drill with bits and a long
Phillipsdriver
• Denatured alcohol (for installing
clad astragal covers)
• Plumb bob (for U-Channel
sillsonly)
SAFETY
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturer’s 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 required. 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.
• Use caution when working at elevated heights.
• 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.
MATERIALS AND DOOR HANDLING
• Heed material manufacturer’s handling and application instructions.
• Protect adhesive surfaces from dirt, moisture, direct sunlight and
folding over onto themselves.
• Handle in vertical position; do not drag on oor.
• Do not put stress on joints, corners or frames.
• Store door in dry, well-ventilated area in vertical, leaning position to
allow air circulation; do not stack horizontally.
• Protect from exposure to direct sunlight during storage.
• Install only into vertical walls and when conditions and sheathing
are dry.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing is
covered by sheathing and
the door will be mounted
inside of the rough
opening. This installation
assumes building wrap is
properly installed prior
toinstallation.
This installation guide specically addresses masonry/block wall,
sheathed wall and open-stud construction.
MASONRY/BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION
This installation assumes
that a building professional
has already properly
fastened and sealed a
framework of studs (often
called a buck) to the
concrete/masonry wall.
Buck
Trimmer
studs
Header
Sheathing
Sill area
King
stud
ROUGH OPENINGS
SAFETY AND HANDLING
MATERIALS AND TOOLS