Installation Instructions
Place the door in the opening. Push the door tightly
against the hinge side brick mold. Use a wedge between
the door and brick mold to keep the door plumb. Check
to make sure your door is square in the opening. Shims
may be used behind the hinges to adjust. Pre-drill a pilot
hole through each open hole in each hinge. Fasten the
door through the hinge and Z-bar to the brick mold using
the #10 x 2" screws provided. Remove the shipping
screws and replace with 2 additional #10 x 2" screws.
See Figure 2.
NOTE: Pre-drilling all screw holes with a 1/8" drill bit
may help avoid wood splits.
4 Place door in the opening.
Remove all screws holding the shipping clips in place. This will allow adjustment of the header & latch z-bars.
5
Remove Shipping Clips.
Z Bar
Door
Pre-drill Pilot Holes - 1/8”
#10x2” SCREW
Install the hardware set you have chosen per the manufacturer’s instructions. Check for interference with
your prime door hardware. You may need to reverse the handle and deadbolt positions to prevent interference.
6 Install Hardware.
Follow these step by step instructions for easy installation of your security door.
Carefully layout all parts provides. Conrm all parts with the parts list.
Follow the instructions as you unpack your door. This will help you to
identify each component.
Pre-Hung Security Door
Installation Instructions
Version1 6/13
TOOLS REQUIRED
Hacksaw
Hammer & Chisel
Electric Drill w/Phillips Bit & 5/16" Hex Bit
1/8” Drill Bit
Phillips Head Screw Driver
Tape Measure
PARTS LIST
1 - Closer Kit with Storm Chain & Installation Screw Pack
1- Hinge Side Z-bar (81" Solid bar Attached to Door)
1- Latch Side Z-bar (83" Bar with Hole Punched for Lock)
1- Header
1 -Bottom Expander
LEFT HINGE
RIGHT HINGE
CUT LINE
DETAIL
Carefully measure height of the door opening from
the header to the threshold on both sides of the frame.
2 Measure.
Use a hacksaw to cut the bottom of both Z-bars
(attached to door) 3/16" shorter than the door
opening. Make sure you cut from the bottom of the
z-bars. See Figure 1.
3 Cut bottom of Z-bars.
1
Your door has been pre hung at the factory to
simplify installation.
1 Conrm hinge side of the door.
FIGURE
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