Specification
PRODUCT GUIDE
Interior & Exterior Doors (JPG013)
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PROPER DOOR INSTALLATION - CONTINUED
STRAIGHT SIDE JAMBS
Place level against 
inside of side jamb. 
Look for gaps 
anywhere between 
level and side jamb. 
Repeat steps for other 
side jamb.
FRAME/SLAB BOW
Inspect interior 
and exterior frame 
jambs, or stiles/rails 
of slab (not glass) to 
determine if bowed.
1. Cut piece of string 
slightly longer than 
height of frame or 
slab.
2. Pull tightly and 
stretch string to 
upper and lower 
corners of jambs, or, 
stiles or rails of slab. 
Tape securely.
3. Look for gap between string and frame or slab. If gap measures more 
than1/4"atanypoint,theslabisbowed.
String
Gap
Frame/
Slab
TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS
Note! Please check each possible cause, including verifying proper installation, before contacting us for assistance.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Door will not 
open
Knob locked Make sure lock is in unlocked position, try again.
Obstructions Remove obstructions/shipping blocks
Slab damaged Repair or replace slab
Lockset damaged or broken Replace lockset
Strike plate loose or damaged Tighten if loose. Replace if damaged.
Improper installation Inspect installation
Door will not 
close
Sill track dirty Clean sill track then lubricate with silicone spray on cloth. Clean and lubricate 
hinge track.
Deadbolt in locked position Make sure lock latch is in unlocked position. Try again.
Obstructions Remove obstructions/debris/shipping blocks.
Strike plate loose or damaged Tighten if loose. Replace if damaged.
Lock strike plate misaligned Realign. Create new screw holes and chisel bore if necessary.•
Make shoot bolt lock strikes ush to sill (double doors)•
Weatherstrip loose or damaged Reattach If loose, replace if damaged.
Frame bowed Inspect Installation
Improper installation Inspect installation
Door swings 
open by itself
Slab not plumb Inspect Installation
Hinge plates not ush with frame or slab Make hinge plates ush
Hinge screws not ush with hinge plates Ensure proper hinge placement; tighten screws
Uneven reveal 
(gap) between 
slab & frame
Slab(s) not aligned properly •Adjustthresholdifadjustable
•Makehingeplatesush(hingeddoors)
•Ensureproperhingeplacement(hingeddoors)
Improper installation Inspect installation
Door stuck 
shut
Slab(s) misaligned Remove obstructions/shipping blocks
Slab painted to weatherstrip Un-stick painted-over weatherstrip









