Installation Instructions

DOUBLE EXTERIOR DOOR SYSTEM
a
)
Apply a triple bead of silicone
caulking to the sub-floor of the rough
opening
(
fig.14
)
.
b
)
Apply a second bead of caulking
around the perimeter of the door
sill
(
fig.15
)
.
c
)
Apply a bead of caulking around the
backside perimeter of the
door’s brickmould
(
fig.16
)
.
d
)
Using two people, set the sill into
the rough opening. Center the
frame into the opening and tip the unit
into place
(
fig.17
)
.
e
)
Remove the bore clip, by bending
the handle of the bore clip toward you
and pulling it out through the bore
hole. (fig. 18)
f
)
Using a 6' level, plumb the hinge
side of the door unit. (fig. 19)
Note: A door that is installed "Out Of Plumb"
is the most common reason for a door unit to
leak air or water.
g) Place shims behind the top hinge on
the active door. (fig.20) Tack the unit
into place by opening the active door,
and removing one hinge screw from the
top hinge and installing a 2½" wood
a
)
Moving the door frame as little
as possible, carefully close the active
door. Place shims behind the middle
and lower hinge locations and at each
of the three corresponding hinge loca-
tions on the inactive door.
(
fig.22
)
.
NOTE: An even margin across the top of the header and down the cen-
ter 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: The door slabs are heavy! During the initial installation,
the weight will cause the jambs to twist, increasing the
margin between the active door and the astragal. This twist
must be shimmed out to ensure proper 1/8" margin between
the active door and the astragal. (fig.23)
b
)
Continue adding shims until the
margin between the active door and
the head jamb is even and the mar-
gin between the active door and the
inactive door astragal are even.
(refer to fig 28 on next page)
3
)
Setting the Door Unit
4
)
Shimming the Door Unit
a
)
Open the active 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" construction screw into
those hinges at the shim locations and
into the rough opening
(
fig.24
)
. Install a
second 2-½" screw into the top hinge to
prevent the door from sagging.
5
)
Fastening the Hinge-Side Active Door Frame
a
)
Cut the cardboard to remove the
bracing board from the bottom of the
door.
(
fig.11
)
.
b
)
Remove the door handles from the
door unit
(
fig.12
)
.
Inswing Units only: Your door is shipped
with two installation clips at the top of
each door and a door plug in the lockset
location.
2
)
Preparation of the Door Unit
a
)
Remove the three screws connecting the top of the
clips to the frame but leave the clips connected to each of
the doors. The clips will help keep the door square during
installation. (fig.13)
b
) Leave the bore plug in place for now.
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screw through the top hinge and
into the rough opening.
(fig. 21)
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.
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JAMBS TWISTED
TOP VIEW
CORRECTED WITH SHIMS