Installation Instructions

DOUBLE EXTERIOR DOOR SYSTEM
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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Finishing Recommendations
a
)
Apply flashing tape along the edges of
the brickmould by cutting two pieces of
flashing tape 4" longer than the height of
the brickmould. The tape should extend 2"
above and 2" below the door. Bend the
tape so that it covers about 1/2 of the
brickmould thickness. (fig.39)
a
)
Remove all excess shimming material by
first scoring the shims, then breaking them
off with a hammer. (fig.48)
a
)
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.gov
e
)
Make sure the corner seals are in place.
If they have been removed during finishing,
please make sure they are replaced. There
will be one seal per hinge jamb, and one
applied to the bottom of the astragal flush
with the bottom of the rubber astragal boot.
(fig.43)
f
)
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.44)
d
)
Cut two pieces of flashing tape at least
1" longer than the diagonal cuts in the
water barrier. Apply them over the diagonal
cuts overlapping the top corners of the nail-
ing fin. (fig.42)
i
)
At the nose of the sill,
where it contacts the sill
plate. (fig.47)
b
)
Cut a third piece of flashing tape for the
header. It should be cut so that it extends
at least 1" beyond the edge of the two
flashing tapes applied in the previous step.
(fig.40)
b
)
Apply casing to the unit as desired.
(fig.49)
g
)
Where the brickmould
contacts the frame. (fig.45)
c
)
Fold the water barrier over the flashing
tape. (fig.41)
h
)
Where the brickmould contacts
the wall. (For existing construction
where the flashing tape could not be
used.) (fig.46)
12
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Sealing The Door Unit
13
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Casing The Door Unit
14
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Disposal of Waste Materials
It is very important that you finish your door system properly. To
ensure maximum efficiency please caulk at the following locations:
NOTE: Corner seals are an important part
of the sealing process. All door units have a
version of corner seals.
g. 40
g. 43
g. 41 g. 42
g. 44
g. 46
g. 45
g. 47
g. 39
g. 48
g. 49
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