Installation Instructions

ManualsBrandsMastercraft ManualsDoors36" W x 80" H Prefinished Moorish Teak Fiberglass Arched 2-Panel Exterior Door System - Right Inswing

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Clean the ﬂoor area around the

door opening. If necessary, scrape

off mortar or plaster spills

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ﬁg.1

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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.

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Remove all packaging materials

from the door unit. This includes all

cardboard and banding materials.

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Remove the installation plug

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ﬁg.5

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or shipping nails

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ﬁg.6

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from the door unit. These will not

be able to be removed once the

unit is installed.

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Make sure the ﬂoor is level

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ﬁg.2

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. If the sub-ﬂoor is not level

it will adversely affect the rest of

the installation.

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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

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ﬁg.3&4

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SINGLE-SWING EXTERIOR DOOR SYSTEM

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

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Preparation of Rough Opening and Door Unit

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Preparation of the Door Unit

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WARNING

Door Units Are Heavy! Use an adequate number of people to set the unit and prevent injuries or damage to the door.

Note: These instructions are recommended installation methods and not a substitute for local building codes. Please consult your local building

codes prior to any door installation.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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SINGLE-SWING EXTERIOR DOOR SYSTEM 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.
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SINGLE-SWING EXTERIOR DOOR SYSTEM 3) Setting the Door Unit fig. 7 a) Apply a triple bead of Silicone caulking to the sub-floor of the rough opening (fig.7). fig. 8 b) Apply a second bead of caulking around the perimeter of the door sill (fig.8). fig. 9 c) Apply a bead of caulking around the backside perimeter of the door’s brickmould (fig.9 ). fig. 10 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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SINGLE-SWING EXTERIOR DOOR SYSTEM 5) Fastening the Hinge-Side Frame 6) Fastening the Lock-Side Frame a) Open the door carefully and re-check for plumb. Finish screwing the hinge jamb into place by removing one screw from the middle and bottom hinges and installing a 2-½" drywall screw into those hinges at the shim locations into the rough opening. Install a second 2-½" screw into the top hinge to prevent the door from sagging (fig.16). a) Re-check plumb on the lock jamb.
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SINGLE-SWING EXTERIOR DOOR SYSTEM 9) Insulating the Door Unit Before applying casing to the interior of your door unit you will need to insulate around the frame opening. We recommend using “Fiberglass Blanket Insulation”. Do not use expanding foam, it will affect the margin around the door unit (fig.25 ). fig. 25 10) Final Installation It is very important that you finish your door system properly. To ensure maximum efficiency, please caulk at the following locations: fig. 26 fig.