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 install-
ing 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.
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
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 install
-
ing your door system.
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.
NOTE: Leaving the Installation Clip in place (mentioned in Step 2) will help with this process.
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 pre-
drilled 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 door system. 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. 20a g. 21ag. 19a
g. 18a
g. 16a g. 17a
Installation Clip
g. 11a
g. 15a
g. 14a
g. 13a
g. 12a
a
)
Leave the door closed
and check both sides
of the door for plumb
(
fig.11b
)
.
b
)
Place shims across
from each of the three
hinge locations on both
the strike and hinge
side of the door unit
(
fig.12b
)
.
a
)
Re-check the unit for plumb
(
fig.15b
)
and then 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.16b
)
. 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.17b
)
.
b
)
Install one 2-½" wood screw
into each of the pre-drilled locations.
Shim the door unit un-
til 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.13b
& 14b
).
NOTE: Leaving the Installation Clip in place (mentioned in Step 2) will help with this process.
Be careful not to over tighten the screws so that you do
not crack the jambs
(
fig.18b
)
.
c
)
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.19b
)
.
NOTE: We recommend the use of screws when installing
your door system. 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.
4b
)
Shimming the Door Unit
FOR DOORS WITH TWO SIDELITES
6b
)
Securing the Door Unit
5b
)
Adjusting the Door Margins
g. 19b
g. 18b
g. 17b
g. 16b
g. 15b
g. 11b
g. 12b
g. 14bg. 13b
Installation Clip