Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – EXTERIOR DOORS

Tools Required: Supplies Required:

6’ Construction Level Wood Shims

Claw Hammer 3 Tubes of Elastomeric or Polyurethane Caulk

Power Screw Gun and Bits 12 #8 x 3” Exterior Grade Flathead Screws

Hand Screwdriver 12 #10 Galvanized Finish Nails

Caulk Gun Length of Aluminum Flashing (same width of door)

Framing Square

Tape Measure

Drill

Safety Glasses

Step #1 – Rough Opening Preparation

a) Check the rough opening correct size. The rough opening needs to be 1/2” wider and 3/4” taller than the outside

jamb dimension of the unit.

b) Check the wall framing for plumb and square. Use a 6’ level to check both the inside and outside of the opening top

to bottom and right to left to ensure that the opening is plumb and square. Check the sub floor for level. Correct any

out of square/plumb conditions before proceeding to the next step.

Note: Out of square/plumb wall framing conditions are one of the most common reasons for door units that leak air or water.

Step #2 – Setting and Fastening the Unit

a) Temporarily fit the unit into the opening to check for proper fit. After fit has been verified remove the unit from the

opening and pre-drill a 1/8” hole at each hinge location on the exterior side of the unit centered in the frame.

b) Caulk the sub floor by applying three 3/8 beads of a high quality elastomeric or polyurethane caulk.

c) Apply a 1/2” bead of high quality elastomeric or polyurethane caulk to the back side of the brickmould.

d) Insert the unit into the opening from the exterior side of the building. Set the unit, bottom first into the opening and

tip the unit up into the opening. This method will prevent the caulk from being pushed out from under the unit.

1a 1b

2b 2c 2d2a

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – EXTERIOR DOORS Tools Required: 6’ Construction Level Claw Hammer Power Screw Gun and Bits Hand Screwdriver Caulk Gun Framing Square Tape Measure Drill Safety Glasses Supplies Required: Wood Shims 3 Tubes of Elastomeric or Polyurethane Caulk 12 #8 x 3” Exterior Grade Flathead Screws 12 #10 Galvanized Finish Nails Length of Aluminum Flashing (same width of door) Step #1 – Rough Opening Preparation a) b) Check the rough opening correct size.
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e) Center the unit into the opening to allow clearance for shimming. Install a #8 x 3” exterior grade flat head screw into the pilot hole (see step 2a) at each hinge location. Do not fully set the screws at this time. f) From the interior side of the unit, install shims at each hinge location between the frame and stud wall. Adjust the shims to plumb and square the unit into the opening. After the unit is plumb and square in the opening, the screws in the hinge side of the frame can be set.
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k) Check the spacing between the bottom of the door and sill. The sweep should be slightly compressed against the top of the sill riser. If an adjustment is necessary remove the plastic screw covers on the sill riser and turn the adjusting screws clockwise to raise the sill riser. 2k l) Nail through the brickmould into the wall sheathing using #10d galvanized finish nails evenly spaced around the perimeter of the unit. A minimum of 12 nails must be used.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – INTERIOR DOORS Tools Required: 6’ Construction Level Hammer Hand Screwdriver Framing Square Tape Measure Nail Set Safety Glasses Supplies Required: Wood Shims #10 Finish Nails Step #1 – Remove Packaging and Inspect Door Unit a) b) c) Remove all packaging materials from door unit. Inspect the unit to ensure correct size, swing and style. Inspect the door unit for any handling damage.