Instructions / Assembly

06/15/18
Assembly and Installation Instructions
for F-2500 Fiberglass Folding Patio Doors (JII-90008)
3
LANDINGS
Landings
These instructions cover two door sill conditions: the step-down landing
and the continuous slab landing. The installation methods vary slightly
between landing types.
Continuous Slab LandingStep-Down Landing
ROUGH OPENINGS
SAFETY AND HANDLING
Safety
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturer’s instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow proper installation and nishing instructions
may result in the denial of warranty claims for operational or
performanceproblems.
• Do not work alone. Two or more people are required. Use safe
liftingtechniques.
• Use caution when handling glass. Broken or cracked glass can cause
serious injury.
• Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.).
• Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer’s
operatinginstructions.
• Use caution when working at elevated heights.
• If disturbing existing paint, take proper precautions if lead paint is
suspected (commonly used before 1979). Your regional EPA
(www.epa.gov/lead) or Consumer Product Safety Commission ofces
provide information regarding regulations and lead protection.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including
styrene and wood dust, which are known to the State of California to
cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products
can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State
of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a
dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.
Materials and Door Handling
• Heed material manufacturer’s handling and application instructions.
• Protect adhesive surfaces from dirt, moisture, direct sunlight and folding
over onto themselves.
• Handle in vertical position; do not drag on oor.
• Do not put stress on joints, corners or frames.
• Store door in dry, well-ventilated area in vertical, leaning position to allow
air circulation; do not stack horizontally.
• Protect from exposure to direct sunlight during storage.
• Install only into vertical walls and when conditions are dry.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
Fully Sheathed and Open-Stud Wall Construction
The door will be mounted
inside of the rough opening.
This installation assumes
building wrap is properly
installed prior to installation.
This installation guide specically 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.
Trimmer
studs
Header
Sheathing
Sill area
Building
wrap
King
stud
Fully Sheathed Wall Construction
Masonry/Block Wall Construction
Buck