Installation Guide

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To install the retractable insect screen door, you must verify that the opening width,
height and mounting surface are of a suitable size to properly install it into the opening.
1. Measure the width at the top (W1), middle (W2), and bottom (W3) of the opening (see Figure 1).
Measure from the inside of the exterior trim. Utilizing the narrowest width, reference chart below.
2. Measure the height at the center of the opening, from the bottom of the exterior trim at the top
of opening down to the sill at the bottom of opening. Reference chart for height compliance.
Configuration (for Step 1b) Opening Widths Opening Height
36 Configuration 34" – 36 ⁄"
80” – 80 ⁄"32 Configuration 31 ⁄" – 33 ⁄"
See Appendix A (Pg. 6) Less than 31 ⁄"
3.
Make sure that the exterior trim meets the mounting surface requirements to accommodate the
retractable insect screen assembly (see Figure 2). The assembly needs 3/4" at surface on exterior
trim face and 3/4" minimum depth of mounting surface.
SAFETY FIRST: Please read and follow all Cautions and Warnings in this guide.
MEASURE - VERIFY MOUNTING SURFACE REQUIREMENTS AND MEASURE DOOR OPENING
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RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Drill
Safety Glasses
Tape Measure
Sealant
Figure 1
Metal components of the retractable
insect screen may become hot when
exposed to sunlight.
WARNING
Improper use of hand or power tools could
result in injury and/or product damage. Follow
equipment manufacturer’s instructions for
safe operation. Always wear safety glasses.
WARNING
Windows and doors can be heavy. Use safe lifting techniques
and a reasonable number of people with enough strength to
lift, carry, and install window and door products to avoid injury
and/or property damage.
WARNING
The retractable insect screen is intended for reasonable insect
control and not the retention of objects, persons, or pets within
the interior. The retractable insect screen will not stop a person
from falling through the door.
WARNING
Metal fasteners and other hardware components may corrode when exposed to preservative treated and re-retardant treated
lumber. Obtain and use the appropriate size stainless steel fasteners and hardware as called out by the installation guide to fasten
unit to any rough opening made from pressure treated and re-retardant treated lumber. Failure to use the appropriate materials
for the installation may cause a failure resulting in injury, property or product damage.
WARNING
⁄" Drill Bit
Provided in Screw Pack
Screwdriver
!
!
1/2”
1/2”
1/2”
1”
1 1/2”
2”
1 1/2”
5/8”
5/8”
W3
H
W2
For installs less than 31-⁄" wide
Hacksaw
!
!
1/2”
1/2”
1/2”
1”
1 1/2”
2”
1 1/2”
5/8”
5/8”
W1
Figure 2
Figure 3a
No Modication Required See Appendix B
Figure 3b
3/4" MIN
DEPTH
3/4" MIN FLAT
SURFACE ON FACE
Verify that the exterior brickmould, trim board or casing (exterior trim) is rmly attached to the
opening structure and is a material that is suitable to suciently fasten the retractable insect
screen to the door opening. The performance of the retractable insect screen could be eected
over time if it is not suciently fastened to the opening.
#2 Phillips Bit
Provided in Screw Pack
!
!
1/2”
1/2”
1/2”
1”
1 1/2”
2”
1 1/2”
5/8”
5/8”
Work Gloves
Metal File
If the Door Sill doesn’t extend past the Mounting Surface or doesn’t have
sucient support, product damage, injury or both may occur.
•
If the Door Sill extends past your exterior trim Mounting Surface and is
supported, no modication is required (see Figure 3a).
•
If the Door Sill is not extended or supported (see Figure 3b), you will need to
add support blocking. See Appendix B (on page 6).
IMPORTANT
* Andersen retractable insect screens are designed to be installed on the exterior of
the home. However, the door can be installed on the interior (i.e. for outswing door
openings) as long as the opening meets the sizing and mounting surface requirements.
For changing handle orientation, see page 7.
MOUNTING
SURFACE
MOUNTING
SURFACE
DOOR
SILL
DOOR
SILL