Installation Instructions

a
)
All MASTERCRAFT® doors are set up with a 2-1/8"
bore hole set at either a 2-3/8" or a 2-¾" backset (depending on
door size). All crossbores are set for a 1" drivepoint latch. This is
done to allow installers to utilize drive point latch systems, radius
plate systems, or square plate systems(fig.34)
DOUBLE EXTERIOR DOOR SYSTEM
b
)
Close the door unit and
re-check the margin around
the door unit, it should be
even horizontally across the
top of the header and verti-
cally from the header to the
sill. Make adjustments to the
shimming as needed.
(
fig.28)
a
)
Place shims in 3 locations
across the head of the door
unit. Make sure not to over-
shim the head of the unit or it
will interfere with the margin
across the top of the door.
Open both doors and hold
back the weatherstrip.
(
fig.27
)
.
Install one 2-1/2" construc-
tion screw into the head and
through each of the shim loca-
tions. Screw holes can be filled
for a more finished look.
c
)
If your door system has an adjustable sill: Using a
#2 phillips screw driver, adjust the set screws on the
top of the sill crown to allow your door to operate
properly and create a proper seal
(
fig.30
)
. A good
test for the compression of the sweep on the sill crown
is to 1.) Close the door on a piece of paper. 2.) Pull
the paper from between the sweep and the threshold
(
fig.31
)
. You should be able to pull the paper out
slowly, while feeling the tension on the door. If the pa-
per tears, the threshold is adjusted too high and it will
prematurely wear out the sweep. If there is no tension
on the paper, there will be potential for water leakage.
b
)
Close both doors and re-check the margin around
the door unit. It should be even horizontally across the
top of the head jamb and vertically from the head to
the sill. Make adjustments to the shimming as needed.
(refer to fig.28)
a
)
Remove the installation clips by opening both doors
and removing the two screws that extend through the
clip into the door head on each door. (fig.29)
a
)
The top catch (fig.32) and bottom catch (fig.33) will be
pre-installed on the door unit. The catch plates are oval and allow for 1/16"
tolerance in each direction. If the top and bottom pins do not fit into the catch
plate holes, re-check the margins on the installation. (refer to fig.28)
10
)
Installing the Lockset
7
)
Fasten the Head Jamb
8
)
Adjusting the Frame
9
)
Operating the Astragal
g. 27
a
)
Retract the head and foot pins for the inactive door slab.
(fig. 25)
6
)
Fastening the Inactive Door Side Frame
g. 28
b
)
Carefully open the inactive door and re-check for plumb.
Make sure the bubble is dead center on the level, even a slight
variation can cause major installation issues. Finish screwing the
hinge jamb into place by removing one screw from the middle
and bottom hinges and installing a 2-1/2" construction screw
into those hinges at the shim locations and into the rough
opening
(
fig.26
)
. Install two 2-1/2" screws into the top hinge
to prevent the door from sagging .
a
)
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.38
)
.
11
)
Insulating the Door Unit
g. 38
g. 25
g. 26
g. 29
g. 30
g. 31
g. 32 g. 33
g. 36
g. 35
g. 34
g. 37
b
)
To install the backset as a drivepoint system,
simply follow the lock manufacturers instruc-
tions for converting to a drivepoint. Hammer
the drivepoint into place making sure the
angled portion of the backset faces the jamb
(
g.35
)
.
c
)
Using the manufacturers instructions,
install the lockset
(
g.36
)
.
d
)
Your double door unit will arrive with
strike plates pre-installed on the astragal.
Depending on the installation of the door
unit, these plates can be adjusted using a #2 phillips
screwdriver. Loosen the plates and slide them up or down
as needed
(
fig.37
)
.