Installation Instructions

a
)
Clean the floor area around the door opening. If neces-
sary, scrape off mortar or plaster spills. 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.
(
fig.1-3
)
DOUBLE EXTERIOR DOOR SYSTEM
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REQUIRED TOOLS
Safety Glasses • Gloves • 48"-72" Level • Hammer • Tape Measure • Flashing Tape • 24" Square • Screw Gun • #2 Phillips
Screwdriver • Exterior Caulk
(Paintable Silicone Recommended) • 2-½" Wood Screws Qty.11 • Wood Shims(2pkgs.) • Fiberglass Insulation
1
)
Preparation of Rough Opening and Door Unit
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d
)
Cut the water resistive barrier.
d1)
Make (2) 45 degree, 6" cuts extending from the
corners of the rough opening
(
fig.7
).
d2) Following the front edge of the opening, cut the
barrier across the length of the header.
d3) Fold the water resistive barrier up and tape it in
place. It will be folded back down at the end of the
installation. (fig. 8)
g. 4
e
)
Apply sill flashing tape by:
e1)
Cut one piece of flashing tape 12" longer than the
width of the door opening.
e2) Begin applying the flashing tape 6" up from the
rough opening floor on one end and hanging over the
exterior side ½". At the corner cut a ½" wide tab
(fig.9-10). Repeat through the other side. Note:
Press the flashing firmly against the water resistant bar-
rier and the sub-floor.
e3) If necessary, apply a second strip of flashing to the
inside of the rough opening overlapping the first strip by
at least 1". Note: Do not extend the flashing beyond
the interior framing.
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b
)
CRITICAL STEP!!! Make sure the floor is level
(
fig.4
)
. If the sub-floor is not level it will adversely affect
the rest of the installation.
c
)
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
(
fig.5-6
)
.
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6"
Cut
½"
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.