Instructions / Assembly
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
for Pre-Hung Exterior Entry Doors (JII106)
2
FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing is 
covered by sheathing 
and the door will be 
mounted with the 
exterior trim ush 
against the sheathing. 
This installation 
assumes building wrap 
is properly installed 
prior to installation.
OPEN-STUD CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing needs to be completely surrounded by backing 
support (non water-degradable, thin (max. 1/8" thick) sheet material 
such as plywood or lauan) before installing building wrap and the 
door. The door will be mounted with the exterior trim ush against the 
applied backing support.
This installation guide specically addresses masonry/block wall, 
sheathed wall and open-stud construction.
MASONRY/BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION
This installation 
assumes that a 
building professional 
has already properly 
fastened and sealed 
a framework of studs 
(often called a buck) 
to the concrete/
masonry wall. 
ROUGH OPENINGS
Buck
Trimmer 
studs
Header
Sheathing
Sill area
King 
stud
MATERIALS
•Lockset
•10dgalvanizedcasingornishingnails(ifplantostain)or#8x3"and
#10x21/4"drywallscrews(ifplantopaint)
•Non-compressibleorwaterdegradableshims
•Sealant(polyurethaneifpainted,100%siliconeifleftexposed)and
backer rod
•Closedcellpolyurethane low expansion foam (Dow Great Stuff™ 
Window and Door or equivalent)
•Sheetmetalashingorbendablevinylsheetingforsillpan
•Plasticdrainscreenwithcrisscrossorwovenpattern(soldin6"widths
to protect rain gutters) for step-down landings
•3/8"staplesforstep-downlandings
NEEDED MATERIALS & TOOLS
For installations into a Buck:
Liquidappliedashing(ProtectoWrapLWM200orequivalent)
For installations into a stud-framed wall:
•ProtectoWrapSafsealSystems5500sprayadhesive/primer(oras
recommended by the self-adhesive ashing manufacturer)
•JELD-WEN6"wideself-adhesiveashing(part#08987)orequivalent
(9"ifrequiredbylocalcode)
•Dripcapifrequiredbecauseofdoorlocationandexposure.Doors
with an adequate overhang (see our Appropriate Protection 
document at www.jeld-wen.com/learn/resources/care-maintenance) 
may not need a drip cap.
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use 
and compatibility.
SAFETY & HANDLING
SAFETY
•ReadandfullyunderstandALLmanufacturers’instructionsbefore
beginning. Failure to follow proper installation and nishing 
instructions may result in the denial of warranty claims for 
operational performance problems.
•Donotworkalone.Twoormorepeoplearerequired.Usesafelifting
techniques.
•Usecautionwhenhandlingglass.Brokenorcrackedglasscancause
serious injury.
•Wearprotectivegear(e.g.safetyglasses,gloves,earprotection,etc.).
•Operatehand/powertoolssafelyandfollowmanufacturer’soperating
instructions.
•Usecautionwhenworkingatelevatedheights.
MATERIALS & DOOR HANDLING
•Makesuretheoperatingpanelissecuredpriortoinstallation.
•Heedmaterialmanufacturer’shandlingandapplicationinstructions.
•Protectadhesivesurfacesfromdirt,moisture,directsunlightand
folding over onto themselves.
•Handleinverticalposition;donotdragonoor.
•Donotputstressonjoints,cornersorframes.
•Storedoorindry,well-ventilatedareainvertical,leaningpositionto
allowaircirculation;donotstackhorizontally.
•Protectfromexposuretodirectsunlightduringstorage.
•Installonlyintoverticalwallsandwhenconditionsandsheathingare
dry.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!








