Installation Instructions

DOOR SYSTEM CENTER HINGE PATIO DOOR
Remove all dust and debris from the surface of the door. Lightly sand the door surface with a
fine 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.
Note: Prefinished steel door products are produced using a protective film over the steel. This film
must be removed within 48 hours of installation.
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)
Insulating the Door Unit
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)
Finishing Recommendations
It is very important
that you finish your
door system properly.
To ensure maximum
efficiency, please
caulk at the follow-
ing locations:
c
)
Where the brickmould
contacts the exterior wall.
(
fig.33
)
.
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.35
)
.
f
)
Remove all excess
shimming material
by first scoring the
shims and then
breaking them off
with a hammer
(
fig.36
)
.
g
)
Apply
casing to the
unit as desired
(
fig.37
)
.
b
)
Where the brickmould
contacts the frame.
(
fig.32
)
.
a
)
Where the frame contacts the sill. From the nose of the sill
on the exterior of the house, over the crown, and to the edge of
the sill heel on the interior of the house
(
fig.31
)
.
d
)
At the nose of the sill,
where it contacts the sill
plate.
(
fig.34
)
.
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)
Final Installation
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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.30
)
.
For proper handling and disposal of construction waste materials please consult your local building codes. Additional disposal and recycling recommendations can be found
on the EPA website at www.epa.com
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)
Disposal of Waste Materials
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®
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