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.
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.
a
)
Remove the door handles from the door unit
(
fig.5
)
.
The door unit cannot be installed until they are removed.
b
)
Use a hammer to remove the bracing boards
(
fig.6
)
.
NOTE: Remove bracing boards carefully. They are secured
with staples that can scratch the door's surface.
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 EXTERIOR SIDELITE DOOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REQUIRED TOOLS
Safety Glasses • Gloves • 48"-72" Level • Hammer • Tape Measure • 24" Square • Screw Gun
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
2
)
Door Unit Prep 3
)
Setting the Door Unit
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g. 6
a
)
Apply three 1/4"
beads of silicone caulking
to the sub-floor of the
rough opening
(
fig.7
)
.
b
)
Apply a bead of caulking around the
perimeter of the door sill
(
fig.8
)
.
c
)
Apply a bead of caulk around the back-
side perimeter of the brickmould
(
fig.9
)
.
d
)
Using two people, set the sill
into the rough opening. Center the
frame into the opening and tip the
unit into place
(
fig.10
)
.
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g. 8
g. 9
g. 10