Installation Instructions

SERIES 5001
SLIDING GLASS DOOR
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Step 10. Install the “X” (operable panel) head cover:
• Check the weather stripping at the head. None should be in the way at the interior head
track (see Figure M).
• Back seal the center track across the head and down the panel and jamb about 1
3
⁄
8
" down
(see Figure M).
• Butter the ends and the sealant track on the head cover and snap into place (see Figure N).
• The ends are critical sealant areas. Marry the weather stripping ends with silicone sealant.
• Aesthetically clean excess sealant, as not to break any seals, and smooth any joints.
Figure M
BACKSEAL FRAME TRACKS
PRIOR TO COVER AND
TRESHOLD INSTALLATION
APPLY SEALANT TO COVER
AND THRESHOLD PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION, ALSO BUTTER
THE ENDS OF THE TWO
COVERS AS SHOWN. SEALANT
NEEDS TO BE PRESSED OUT
TO ENSURE A WATER TIGHT
SEAL TOOL AND CLEAN
SEALANT AESTHETICALLY
AFTER INSTALLATION.
INSTALL HEAD COVER AND TRESHOLD
BAM-2036
BAM-2008
BAM-2002
BAM-2008
BAM-2002
BAM-2038
END SEALS ARE CRITICAL
FIGURE J
Apply sealant to cover and threshold prior to
installation, also butter the ends of the two
covers as shown. Sealant needs to be pressed
out to ensure a watertight seal. Tool and clean
sealant aesthetically after installation
Backseal frame tracks
prior to cover and
threshold installation
End seals are critical
Install head cover and threshold
Figure N
FIGURE K
HEAD COVER
Q-LON WEATHER
STRIPPING
Q-LON WEATHER
STRIPPING
MARRY WEATHER STRIPPING
W/ SILICONE SEALANT
BUTTER EDGES W/ SEALANT
TYPICAL BOTH ENDS
Marry weather stripping with
silicone sealant
Head Cover
Q-Lon Weather Stripping
Butter edges with sealant
typical both ends
Q-Lon Weather Stripping