Installation Instructions

PREHUNG SINGLE-SWING 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.25
)
.
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.
For more information, including troubleshooting help, please visit
www.midwestmanufacturing.com
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Insulating the Door Unit
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Troubleshooting Help
It is very important
that you finish
your prehung unit
properly. To insure
maximum efficiency,
please caulk at the
following locations:
a
)
Where the brickmould
contacts the exterior wall.
(
fig.25
)
.
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.29
)
.
f
)
Remove all excess shimming
material by first scoring the shims
and then breaking them off with a
hammer
(
fig.30
)
.
g
)
Apply casing to the unit as
desired
(
fig.31
)
.
b
)
Where the brickmould
contacts the frame.
(
fig.26
)
.
c
)
Where
the frame
contacts the sill.
(
fig.27
)
.
d
)
At the nose of the sill,
where it contacts the sill plate.
(
fig.28
)
.
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