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SIDE RAILS: PREPARING THE OPENING
Ensure the planning and evaluation stage is complete. Identify the products you require and carry out any
remedial work that is necessary to square and even wall reveals and ground area. If your frame is not secure
or is uneven, then installing side rails (optional) may be necessary.
Installing the Side Rails
Ensure the right and left jamb edges are square with the oor at least 30 inches (76 cm) high.
(See illustration E and illustration F). When the corners are squared, you can install the Side Rails.
(See illustration G and illustration H).
IMPORTANT: Before you drill and install the Side Rail screws, you must apply a generous coat
of silicone caulk to the full length of each surface of the Side Rail where it comes in contact
with the backing surfaces (e.g. reveal, doorstop, jamb plate, brick molding).
Illustration H: Screw selection will depend on the mounting surface*. For wood, use #10 x 1-1/4in
woodscrewssuitableforoutdooruse.Formasonry,3/16inatheadscrewsshouldbeused.Besure
to apply silicone to all surfaces that will be screwed to the structure
Note the design of the Side Rails: There is a larger access hole for the drill bit. The cap
on top of the side rail prevents the Flood Gate from riding up when tightening the
tension bolts on the lower edge of the Flood Gate, reducing the amount of horizontal
pressure required to secure the Flood Gate in place.
If you are fastening against a masonry surface, use a carbide tipped drill bit. Use screws suitable for
wood and concrete. If threading into wood, you need to drill a pilot hole rst.
90º 90º
FRONT VIEW
90º
30”
TOP VIEW
DOOR STOP
JAMB PLATE
SIDE RAILS
(OPTIONAL EXTRA)
THE 2 SIDE RAILS
MUST BE IN ALIGNMENT
RIGHT SIDE DOOR FRAME TOP VIEW
DOOR
1 1/4”
BRICK
MOLDING
SIDE RAILS
(OPTIONAL EXTRA)
DOOR JAMB
DOOR STOP
APPLY SILICONE THE
FULL LENGTH OF
BOTH FACES
90º 90º
FRONT VIEW
90º
30”
TOP VIEW
DOOR STOP
JAMB PLATE
SIDE RAILS
(OPTIONAL EXTRA)
THE 2 SIDE RAILS
MUST BE IN ALIGNMENT
RIGHT SIDE DOOR FRAME TOP VIEW
DOOR
1 1/4”
BRICK
MOLDING
SIDE RAILS
(OPTIONAL EXTRA)
DOOR JAMB
DOOR STOP
APPLY SILICONE THE
FULL LENGTH OF
BOTH FACES
90º 90º
FRONT VIEW
90º
30”
TOP VIEW
DOOR STOP
JAMB PLATE
SIDE RAILS
(OPTIONAL EXTRA)
THE 2 SIDE RAILS
MUST BE IN ALIGNMENT
RIGHT SIDE DOOR FRAME TOP VIEW
DOOR
1 1/4”
BRICK
MOLDING
SIDE RAILS
(OPTIONAL EXTRA)
DOOR JAMB
DOOR STOP
APPLY SILICONE THE
FULL LENGTH OF
BOTH FACES
90º 90º
FRONT VIEW
90º
30”
TOP VIEW
DOOR STOP
JAMB PLATE
SIDE RAILS
(OPTIONAL EXTRA)
THE 2 SIDE RAILS
MUST BE IN ALIGNMENT
RIGHT SIDE DOOR FRAME TOP VIEW
DOOR
1 1/4”
BRICK
MOLDING
SIDE RAILS
(OPTIONAL EXTRA)
DOOR JAMB
DOOR STOP
APPLY SILICONE THE
FULL LENGTH OF
BOTH FACES
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*Consult with contractor for recommendations on correct hardware for cement or stone surfaces