Installation Guide

STEP 1. SELECT DOOR AND SIDELITE COMBINATIONS
• All doors pictured assume you are standing on the • Rough opening width is measured from the inside of the stud • Rough opening size allows 1/4” shim space on each side
outside of the building. frame to the inside of the opposite stud. Do not measure from of the door.
gyproc, moulding, or casings.
• Door sizes used for this form are: 32” x 80” and 36” x 80”. • To measure the rough opening on a door that is being
• Rough opening height is measured from the floor to the replaced, remove interior casings to ensure accurate
• Rough openings are calculated using 14” wide sidelites. bottom of the header (top of rough opening). Rough opening measurements from stud to stud and from floor to header.
Deduct 2” from the rough opening width for each 12” sidelite height required is 82” for all doors which open in and 81 1/8”
or deduct 3-3/4” from RO width for each 10” sidelite. for doors which open out. • Note: It is easier to reduce the rough opening size by shimming
or adding wall studs than it is to enlarge a rough opening.
• RO = Rough Opening (door viewed from the outside of building) Rough Opening Heights Inswing – 82”, Outswing – 81 1/8”.
• When selecting a transom consult a store associate for rough opening height specification.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREHUNG ENTRY DOORS
STEP 2. DETERMINE DOOR FRAME SIZE
• 2” x 4” or 2” x 6” construction simply refers to the width of lumber used to frame the rough opening.
• Jamb is wider than framing lumber to allow the jamb to overlap the wallboard, panelling, siding etc.
• Brickmold covers the gap between the rough opening and the door jamb on the exterior wall and
door casing should be applied on the interior.
IMPORTANT: Read and understand the entire procedure before attempting to install the unit. Please note that this is a supplemental instruction. Installation
instructions will also be attached to the purchased unit.
• All double door systems allow for both doors to open. However,
during normal usage one door is stationary (inactive door) while
the other door opens and closes (active door).
• Outswing units supplied with a bumper type threshold.
• All doors pictured assume you are standing on the outside of
the building.
STEP 3. DETERMINE DOOR SWING
How to measure for your new Prehung Entry Door
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Measure width at top, center, and bottom of opening between the studs.
What is the smallest measurement? (Rough Opening Only)
❷ Measure height at both sides of the opening from the floor up
to the bottom of the header. What is the smallest measurement?
(Rough Opening Only)
STEP 4. TOOLS AND SUPPLIES STEP 5. COMPONENTS OF A PREHUNG ENTRY DOOR UNIT
NOTE: Rough openings shown for 14” sidelites. For 12” sidelites deduct 2” for each sidelite. For 10” sidelites deduct 3-3/4” for each sidelite.
For rough openings for doors with transoms, please see a Millwork Associate.
SINGLE DOOR
RO WIDTH
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34-1/4"
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38-1/4"
DOOR SIZE
32"
36"
SINGLE DOOR w 1 S/L
RO WIDTH
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49-3/4"
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53-3/4"
SINGLE DOOR w 1 S/L
RO WIDTH
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49-3/4"
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53-3/4"
SINGLE DOOR w 2 S/L
RO WIDTH
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65-1/4"
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69-1/4"
DOUBLE DOORS
RO WIDTH
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66-3/4"
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74-3/4"
E
F
B
A
D
C
I
J
G
H
Figure 1
Figure 2
Required tools are as follows -
level (24”), framing square,
hammer, nail set, 3” galvanized
finishing nails, 10-2" plated
screws (
see Figure 11 ) wooden
shims, wood filler, putty knife,
caulking gun, exterior caulk,
measuring tape and phillips
screwdriver.
A - Primed Jamb
B - Compression Weatherstripping
C - Thermally Broken Sill
D -Door Sweep (installed)
E - Screw Bag and
Installation Instructions
F- Hinges (3)
G- Lock Side Jamb
H- Hinge Side Jamb
I- Header
J- Glass Insert
STEP 6. SQUARE AND PLUMB
ROUGH STUD OPENING
STEP 9. TEMPORARILY NAIL HINGE
SIDE OF FRAME
STEP 7. APPLY WATER
PROOF CAULKING
STEP 8. INSTALL PREHUNG UNIT
INTO ROUGH OPENING
Make sure:
i) The threshold is level.
ii) The hinge side of the
rough opening is plumb.
iii)
The head is square to the
hinge side of the rough opening.
Note:
Unit is typically shipped
with skid board under sill -
remove before installation
Variations in threshold designs may require that the
caulk lines be applied directly to the bottom of the unit
to ensure a weather-seal. Inspect the bottom of the sill
for any flat surfaces or sill grooves.
Apply caulk to sill bottom flat surfaces and grooves and
also bottom of jambs.
Apply a triple bead of caulk along sub-floor where unit
will be positioned.
Center the prehung unit into the rough opening, sill
first. Don’t disturb the caulking compound.
Figure 3
Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 6
Starting about 6” from the top of the
frame, nail the hinge side in place
first, through the jamb and shim
ensuring that the frame is square
and plumb. Use a 3” finishing nail.
To permit easy withdrawal at a later
stage of installation, do not drive the
nail all the way in but leave part
sticking out. Place a second nail 6”
from the bottom and a third in the middle of the frame.
DOOR SIZE
64"
72"
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❶
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Wooden Shims
STEP 10.
TEMPORARILY NAIL LOCK-SIDE OF FRAME
STEP 11.
TEMPORARILY NAIL REMAINDER OF FRAME
Move to the lock side of
the frame. Shim and then
repeat Step 7. Nail
through the jamb face and
the shim 6” from the top,
6” from the bottom and at
the strike. Use a 6” shim
behind each nail.
Secure header with shims and
nails. Position wooden shims
between the rough opening and
the header. Nail into position
through the shims using the 3”
finishing nails (Figure 8).
NOTE: Leave the nail heads stick-
ing out slightly as they may have
to be removed later.
Figure 7 Figure 8
STEP 12.
CHECK WEATHERSTRIP SEAL
To check the seal of the
weatherstrip against the door,
hold the door slightly away
from the weatherstrip. If the
distance is equal all the way
down the door, positioning is
correct and no
adjustment is required.
Figure 9
Wooden Shims
Wooden
Shims