Installation Guide

Determining Your Build Out Area (continued)Install the threshold plate
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1. The contour of door framing varies, making it necessary to cut the threshold plate (F) to t. We recommend cutting a cardboard template to t the
opening rst, to avoid cutting the threshold plate incorrectly.
2. Lay provided cardboard template (M) on top of the bottom bar and push into existing threshold, as far as it will go. Using a straight edge, mark the
template at the various widths of your existing moulding and trim at both ends.
3. Move template so that front edge is ush to the front edge of bottom bar (it is okay to bend template to allow to t the shortest width between your
moulding and trim). Mark at the various corners of your existing moulding and trim.
4. Using a box knife, cut template to shape of moulding and trim revealed by the markings. Test t the template. (It should lay across the bottom bar, with
the front edge ush to the front edge of the bottom bar, and t in and around the corners of the existing moulding and trim.)
5. Once you have created a good template, use the template to mark the threshold plate.
6. Using tin snips/aviator snips, cut threshold plate to match the shape of the template (6). Position threshold plate to extend across the bottom bar
and into the existing threshold. Use 1/8” drill bit to pre-drill holes for mounting screws. Attach threshold plate to existing threshold using the provided
screws (L).
Existing door contour Make cardboard template Fit template to contour Cut template to contour Mark threshold plate Cut threshold plate to t
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Determining Your Build Out Area (continued)Install the door
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Jamb side (A) hinge
Door side (B) hinge
Leveling
Washers
Hang the security door (B) on the jamb hinges (A),
holding the door open at more than a 90° angle
(see diagram below), starting with the bottom pin rst.
More than 90°
Top View
A
B
Determining Your Build Out Area (continued)Install the bug sweep
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Open the door. Slip the multi-blade bug sweep (G) onto the bottom of the door. Hold sweep in place and
close the door. Allow the sweep to fall and sit resting on the threshold plate (F). Note: Be sure there is not
a gap between the sweep and the threshold plate and that the sweep is centered on the bottom of the
door. Use a 1/8" drill bit to pre-drill the two outer holes for mounting screws. Using the screws provided
(L), attach the sweep to the bottom of the door through the two outer holes. Test that the door opens and
closes freely. If not, loosen the screws and make necessary adjustments. Retighten screws and test again.
Repeat until successful. Pre-drill remaining holes and install the rest of the provided screws (L).