Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION SHEET

Exterior Entry Systems

Note: to install double door units see step 9; to install a door with sidelite(s) see step 8.

Step 1: Prepare Rough Opening

a) For rough opening dimensions, measure prehung unit from outside jamb to outside

jamb. Add 1/2" to width and 3/4" to height to determine

rough opening. if opening is oversize, fillers/shims may be required. (Rough opening sizes

are also listed in full line catalog.)

Step 2: Place Unit into Opening

a) set unit into rough opening to verify fit, then remove.

b) Thoroughly caulk floor/base area where the unit will be located with a high-grade

silicone or non-hardening caulk. See Figure A.

c) position unit into opening and center.

Step 3: Shim and Secure Hinge Jamb

a) plumb the hinge jamb and nail the brickmold at the hinge jamb with 16 d galvanized

finish nails.

b) Remove shipping bracket that holds door closed. Check to see that door swings freely.

c) From the interior side, wedge shims between frame and studding at the three hinge

locations and check for plumb (Figure B).

d) Nail with 16 d finish nails through the hinge jamb, shims and studding.

e) install two (2) security screws (#9 x 2-1/4" flat head wood screw) in the top hinge

(Figure C).

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION SHEET Exterior Entry Systems Note: to install double door units see step 9; to install a door with sidelite(s) see step 8. Step 1: Prepare Rough Opening a) For rough opening dimensions, measure prehung unit from outside jamb to outside jamb. Add 1/2" to width and 3/4" to height to determine rough opening. if opening is oversize, fillers/shims may be required. (Rough opening sizes are also listed in full line catalog.
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Step 4: Shim and Secure Lock and Head Jamb a) Close the door and adjust the jamb so the weatherstripping meets the door evenly from top to bottom. b) From the inside place three wood shims between the frame and the studding at three locations (Figure D). c) Be sure to adjust the three shims to plumb jamb and provide a 3/16" margin between the door and the jamb (Figure E). d) Nail with 16 d finish nails through the lock jamb, shims and studding. e) Nail head jamb and brickmold.
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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.
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Double Door Installation Step 9: Shim & Secure Inactive Hinge Jamb a) Complete steps 1 and 2. b) Add shims above the head jamb from the inside to maintain proper clearances and alignment. c) plumb and nail the brickmold from the outside on the inactive door side only. Step 10: Shim & Secure Active Hinge Jamb a) Do steps 3 c, d and e. b) Nail the head in place at the shim locations. c) Nail the head and hinge jamb brickmold. d) Follow step 5 and 6. Policy a.