Installation Instructions

PREHUNG EXTERIOR SIDELITE DOOR
Remove all dust and debris from the surface of the door. Lightly sand the
door surface with a ne sand paper. Wash the door with a mild detergent
and rinse very well. Allow the door to dry completely. Apply a finishing coat
of a high quality latex paint. Carefully follow all paint manufacturers’
preparation and finishing instructions. Do not paint the weatherstrip.
Do not close the door unit until the paint is completely dry. Please see
door window for finishing instructions for the window frame.
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Troubleshooting Help
a
)
Where the brickmould contacts
the exterior wall.
(
fig.34
)
.
Corner
Seal
e
)
Make sure the corner seals are in place. If they have been removed during
finishing, please make sure they are replaced
(
fig.38
)
.
f
)
Remove all excess shimming material by first scoring the shims and then
breaking them off with a hammer
(
fig.39
)
.
g
)
Apply casing to the unit as desired
(
fig.40
)
.
NOTE: Mull strips for the interior of the sidelite doors are not provided.
(
fig.41
)
Mull strips need to be
purchased at the same time as the casing to ensure that the correct species of wood is applied.
It is very important that you finish your prehung unit properly.
To insure maximum efficiency, please caulk at the following locations:
b
)
Where the brickmould contacts
the frame.
(
fig.35
)
.
c
)
Where the frame contacts
the sill.
(
fig.36
)
.
d
)
Along the entire length of the
nose of the sill, where it contacts the
sill plate.
(
fig.37
)
.
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Final Installation
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