Instructions / Assembly

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PORTES | DOORS

DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Required Tools and Materials

• Level (for sub-sill only)

• Shims

• Hammer

• Drill

• #2 Flat and Philips Screw Driver

• Low-expansion foam (or ﬁberglass) insulation

+ Important Point: Although all steps are critical, this symbol identiﬁes

procedures requiring extra attention.

Check Your Work: This symbol identiﬁes when the work should be checked

for correctness before continuing with installation.

Ensure the following conditions are met:

• The rough opening is ideally 1” wider and ½” taller than the outside frame

dimensions of the door system.

• The RO is plumb, square and level

• The old frame has been completely removed in retroﬁt installation

• The existing sub-sill is at least 6” deep for 4 5/8” frames and at least 8 ¾”

deep for 7 ¼” frames.

+ Because a solid, level sub-sill is absolutely essential for proper door

system installation, do not proceed with the until the sub-sill is both solid and

level.

Stand on the outside of the doorway. With the door facing out, tilt the door

back toward the outside. Place the sill in the RO and tilt the door up and into

the opening.

+ Do not leave the door wide open during installation.

The weight of the door may cause it to fall and cause injury.

Apply three ¼” lines of caulk (acrylic caulk is recommended) along the length

of the sub-sill, the ﬁrst line starting approximately 1” from the inside edge.

The lines should be about 1” apart.

Remove the top screw from each hinge.

With the door closed and from the inside shim directly behind the vacant

hinge screw hole in each hinge, until there is a consistent 1/8”gap between

the hinge-side jamb and the door slab edge along the entire height of the

door. There should be a 1/8” gap between the latch-side jamb and the door

slab edge at the top and bottom of the door only. Drive a 3” installation

screw through the vacant hole in each hinge, through the jamb, shims and

into the stud.

From the outside and with the door closed,

ensure that the frame is in a straight vertical

plane (not twisted). To do this check that the

weather-stripping on the latch side is evenly

compressed along the entire height of the door

slab without any pinching or gaps.

Stand on the inside of the door and center the door in the opening. Shim

tightly at the bottom corners of the door unit. This will keep the door cen-

tered and the frame tight against the sill. Shim the top of the door on the

latch side. Install shims until there is a consistent 1/8” gap between the top

of the door slab and the frame header.

Shim the hinge side of the frame. This will hold the door tight in its position

relative to the frame. The door should operate freely with nothing but shims

holding it in place.

Remove all packaging materials such as nails, staples and screws

Make sure the door swings freely in the frame.

STEP 1: PREPARE ROUGH OPENING

STEP 4: PLACE DOOR IN ROUGH OPENING

STEP 5: SHIM AND FASTEN

STEP 2: CAULK THE SUB-SILL

STEP 3: REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of content (2 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PORTES | DOORS DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4: PLACE DOOR IN ROUGH OPENING Stand on the outside of the doorway. With the door facing out, tilt the door back toward the outside. Place the sill in the RO and tilt the door up and into the opening.
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PORTES | DOORS C When the shims are properly installed, the frame should not move or twist at all when the screws are tightened and counter-sunk thereby maintaining the 1/8”gap. If there is any movement, loosen the screws and shim tighter to maintain the 1/8”gap, and then re-tighten the screws. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 7: INSULATE Score the shims with a utility knife and then snap where scored. Trim any excess.