Instructions / Assembly

Gap between door and both side
jambs should appear equal
(minimum 1/8", up to 1/4")
Hinge side
Lock side
Phillips-head screwdriver
Flat blade screwdriver
Tape measure
Level
Pencil
Safety glasses
Sheet metal snips
Drill and 1/8", 5/32", 3/16" drill bits
Square
One-way driver
Box knife
2x4 wood blocks
1x3 wood blocks
Wood shims
Touch-up paint
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before beginning installation Tools Required:
Premium Steel Security Door Installation Instructions
Guardian and Sylvan models
A) Door/Hinge-side jamb assembly
B) Lock-side jamb
C) Top header jamb
D) Bottom bar
E) Threshold plate
F) Multi-blade bug sweep
G) 4" One-way screws (10)
H) #10 painted self-tapping screws (2)
I) #8 black self-tapping screws (6)
J) #8 painted self-tapping screws (6)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Screen hardware:
K) #8 painted screws (30)
K
Position hinge-side jamb assembly
2
Wood blocks and shims
placed underneath door,
will help to hold position
1/8" gap
1/8"
gap
Position door/hinge-side jamb assembly (A) in front of opening. Allow for
a 1/8" gap between the lock-side edge of door and inside-edge of your
mounting surface, as well as a 1/8" gap between the top-edge of door
and bottom-edge of your mounting surface (see illustration).
Note: There should be a minimum of 1-3/8" space below hinge-side
jamb to allow space for the bottom bar (attached in Step 6). If this space
is not there after positioning the door as directed above, it is okay to
move the door up, so long as the top of the jamb does not go beyond
the top-edge of your framing.
Important: All jambs must be positioned to allow secure mounting to
your framing around the opening.
Make certain door/hinge-side jamb assembly is plumb, and mark the
location of the mounting holes for hinge-side jamb. Set door aside and,
where marked, pre-drill 3/16” holes. Return door to position and fasten to
house using the provided one-way screws (G).
Install lock set (sold separately)
3
Attach your choice of locksets with 2-3/8” backset. Fully extend the lock bolts into the “locked” position.
Install lock side jamb
4
Align the lock holes in the lock-side jamb with the lock bolts extended. Maintain a space between door (A) and the lock-side jamb (B) equal or
similar to the space between the door and hinge-side jamb, from top to bottom. Making sure the lock-side jamb is plumb, mark the location of
the mounting holes. Set the jamb aside and, where marked, pre-drill 3/16" holes. Return jamb to position and fasten to house using the provided
one-way screws (G).
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Install screen or glass inserts
1
Lay the door/hinge-side assembly at with outside of the door face down on the door’s
cardboard packaging to avoid damaging the paint.
Fit screens into the door, so that the atter side of the screens are face up (See illustrations).
Hold screens in place and mark position of a hole at the top and bottom of each screen. Set
the screens aside and use 1/8" drill bit to pre-drill holes at each mark. Using 2 of the provided
screws* for each screen, attach the 3 screens to the door, fastening at the pre-drilled holes.
Once secured, nish pre-drilling remaining holes and install the rest of the screws.

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