Installation Instructions

Open the door carefully and check for plumb on the side
of the door that does not have a sidelite
(
fig.11a
)
.
If the sidelite is on the lock side of the door, place
shims behind the top hinge
(
fig.12a
)
and tack the unit
into place by removing one screw and installing a 2-½ "
wood screw through the top hinge and into the rough
opening. Add a second 2-1/2" screw to prevent the door
from sagging
(
fig.13a
)
.
If the sidelite is on the hinge side , place shims
behind the jamb directly across from the top hinge
(
fig.14a
)
and tack the unit into place by folding back
the weatherstrip and installing one 2-½ " wood screw
through the jamb and into the rough opening
(
fig.15a
)
.
a
)
Re-check for plumb on the
side of the door unit without
the sidelite
(
fig.11a
)
. Open
the door carefully and finish
screwing the jamb into place
by either installing 2-½" wood
screws through the remaining
shim locations on the strike or
hinge side depending on the
placement of the sidelite.
a
)
Moving the door frame as little
as possible, carefully close the door unit.
Begin shimming the door unit. Place
shims behind each of the three hinge
locations and each of the three
corresponding strike locations.
(
fig.16a
)
.
NOTE: We recommend the use of screws when
installing your Prehung unit. Screws allow you the
opportunity for easy removal if adjustments need
to be made to the installation.
b
)
Shim the door unit until the margin
between the door and the head jamb is
even and the margin between the door
and the strike jamb is even. The margin
should equal about 1/8".
(
fig.17a
)
.
NOTE: An even margin across the top of the
header and down the strike side of the door
will ensure that the door unit is square in the
opening. Uneven margins will result in the door
unit being out of square.
b
)
Close the door unit and re-check for plumb on the sidelite
side. Using a 1/8" drill bit, pre-drill two 1/8" holes at a 45º angle
through the mulled jambs and into the subfloor
(
fig.18a
)
.
Repeat this process for the head of the door where the door and
sidelite are mulled together and at each sidelite jamb locations.
Using a countersink bit, countersink the holes drilled in order to
allow the screw heads to sit flush with the jambs.
(
fig.19a
)
.
c
)
Install one 2-½" wood screw into each of the predrilled
locations. Be careful not to over tighten the screws so that
you do not crack the jambs
(
fig.20a
)
.
d
)
Once the head and sill of the door are held into place, use
the 1/8" drill bit to pre-drill a hole through the jamb and into
each of the shim locations at a 45º angle. Once the holes have
been drilled, install one 2-½" wood screw at each of the shim
locations
(
fig.21a
)
.
NOTE: We recommend the use of screws when installing your Prehung unit.
Screws allow you the opportunity for easy removal if adjustments need to be
made to the installation.
NOTE: Because of the angle of the screws, be careful not to draw the door
unit out of plumb when tightening the screw heads. Do not over-tighten.
4a
)
Shimming the Door Unit
FOR DOORS WITH
ONE SIDELITE
6a
)
Securing the Door Unit
5a
)
Adjusting the Door Margins
g. 11a
g. 15a
g. 20a g. 21a
g. 19a
g. 18a
g. 14a
g. 14
g. 15
g. 16a g. 17a
g. 13a
g. 12a