Installation Instructions

PREHUNG DOUBLE EXTERIOR DOOR
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.33
)
.
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 rise 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.
For more information, including troubleshooting help, please visit
www.midwestmanufacturing.com
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Insulating the Door Unit
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Finishing Recommendations 14
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Troubleshooting Help
It is very important
that you finish
your prehung unit
properly. To ensure
maximum efficiency,
please caulk at the
following locations:
c
)
Where the brickmould
contacts the exterior wall.
(
fig.36
)
.
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
)
. There will be
one seal per hinge jamb,
and one that needs to
be applied to the astragal.
The astragal seal is
included with the
parts bag.
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
)
.
b
)
Where the brickmould
contacts the frame.
(
fig.35
)
.
a
)
Where the frame contacts
the sill.
(
fig.34
)
.
d
)
At the nose of the sill,
where it contacts the sill plate.
(
fig.37
)
.
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