Installation Instructions

a
)
Clean the floor area around the
door opening. If necessary, scrape
off mortar or plaster spills
(
fig.1
)
.
Double check the rough opening
dimensions. The rough opening should
be roughly ½" taller and ¾" wider
than the outside frame dimensions of
the door unit.
a
)
Remove all packaging materials from
the door unit. This includes all cardboard
and banding materials.
b
)
Remove the installation plug
(
fig.5
)
from the door unit. These will not be able
to be removed once the unit is installed.
c
)
Determine if the nailing fin will be
used. We recomend the nailing fin for
new construction. It should be used as
b
)
Make sure the floor is level
(
fig.2
)
. If the sub-floor is not level
it will adversely affect the rest of
the installation.
c
)
Check the opening for plumb
and square. Check both walls for
plumb and all four corners for
square in the rough opening. Make
the necessary corrections prior to
installing the door unit
(
fig.3&4
)
.
PREHUNG, ALUMINUM CLAD, OUT-SWING, EXTERIOR DOOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REQUIRED TOOLS
Safety Glasses • Gloves • 48"-72" Level • Hammer • Tape Measure • 24" Square • Screw Gun • Tin Snips
Exterior Caulk
(Paintable Silicone Recommended) • 2-½" Wood Screws Qty: 6 • Wood Shims (1pkg.) • Fiberglass Insulation
WARNING
Door Units Are Heavy! Use an adequate number of people to set the unit and prevent injuries or damage to the door.
1
)
Preparation of Rough Opening and Door Unit
2
)
Preparation of the Door Unit
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additional support for
the door, and not as
the primary means of
installation. If it is not
used, remove the two
side fins by sliding them
out of the brickmould
channels. Using a tin
snips, remove the header
railing fin
(
fig.6
)
.