Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Swinging French and Patio Doors (JII105)
2
OPEN-STUD CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing
needs to be covered
by backing support
before the door can
be installed. The door
will be mounted with
the nailing n/exterior
trim ush against
the applied backing
support.
This backing support should be a thin (max. 1/8" thick) sheet material
such as plywood or lauan. Completely surround the rough opening with
the backing support as shown. Backing support must be applied before
building wrap.
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.
FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing is
covered by sheathing
and the door will be
mounted with the
nailing n/exterior
trim ush against
the sheathing. This
installation assumes
building wrap is
properly installed
prior to installation.
ROUGH OPENINGS
Open-Stud
with Backing
Sheathed
Wall
Trimmer
studs
Header
Sheathing
Sill area
King
stud
SAFETY
•ReadandfullyunderstandALLmanufacturers’instructions
before beginning.
•Donotworkalone.Twoormorepeoplearerequired.Usesafelifting
techniques.
•Usecautionwhenhandlingglass.Brokenorcrackedglasscancause
serious injury.
•Wearprotectivegear(e.g.safetyglasses,gloves,earprotection,etc.).
•Operatehand/powertoolssafelyandfollowmanufacturer’s
operating instructions.
•Usecautionwhenworkingatelevatedheights.
SAFETY & HANDLING
MATERIALS & DOOR HANDLING
•Makesuretheoperatingpanelissecuredpriortoinstallation.
•Heedmaterialmanufacturers’handlingandapplicationinstructions.
•Protectadhesivesurfacesfromdirt,moisture,directsunlightand
folding over onto themselves.
•Donotputstressonjoints,cornersorframes.
•Storedoorindry,well-ventilatedareainvertical,leaningpositionto
allow air circulation; do not stack horizontally or drag on the oor.
•Protectfromexposuretodirectsunlightduringstorage.
•Installonlyintoverticalwallsandwhenconditionsandsheathing
are dry.
•Neverusesolvent-basedsealantsonvinylproducts.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
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