Installation Guide

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Step 6: Caulk and Finish Unit
a) Caulk around the brickmold and the joint between the sill, jamb and mull post. Use a
high-quality silicone or non-hardening caulk.
b) Nail set and putty all nail heads. Ensure corner seals are securely in place in both
lower corners of the unit.
Finishing Steel Doors
c) sand entire surface of the door with a #220 grit sandpaper and wipe clean with a soft
cloth.
d) Clean door with a mild detergent solution rinse and let dry.
e) Use only an exterior acrylic latex paint on the exterior side of the door. the interior side
can accept either an exterior or interior acrylic latex
paint. Apply per the paint manufacturer's instructions.
f) Do not paint the weatherstrip or hinges. Do not close the door until the paint is
completely dry.
g) All 6 sides of the door should be painted or sealed to prevent damage or warping.
Fiberglass composite doors are to be sealed and or painted inside and out. Do Not
Leave the Inside Unfinished. Failure to finish all sides of the door will void all warranties.
Step 7: Install Hardware
a) install lock, deadbolt and strike plates per manufacturer’s instructions.
Door and Sidelite Installation
Step 8: Align Unit
a) Complete steps 1 and 2.
b) Plumb, align, shim and secure the unit similar to steps 3 and
4. begin with the sidelite jamb nearest the door hinge jamb
(step 3) then secure remaining side jamb (step 4). Note: shim
above both door jambs at the head jamb prior to securing the
unit.
c) Follow steps 5 and 6
.