Owner Manual

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PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION TIPS
• Framing
- Rough opening should be framed with 2"x 4" studs.
- 2"x 6" studs can only be used with out-swing doors.
- If using metal studs,
replace the included 3" screws with (8) 3" self-tapping
screws.
- Make sure your studs are parallel (measure top, middle, and bottom of
the jamb RO) and square (by putting a square in all four corners). If they
are not, your Murphy Door will not function properly and may appear
bowed.
• Threshold
- For best results install the door on a level surface.
DO NOT install the
bottom threshold over carpeting. Carpet will aect levelling and prevent
proper function of the door.
- If you must shim the threshold, it is best to have a shim that is the width
of the threshold and runs the entire length of space needed to shim.
• Jamb
- DO NOT over or under tighten jamb. When installing the jamb you need
to make sure it is shimmed properly. It should be level and square with
the threshold and header. If the jamb is not square it may cause your
door to function improperly or appear to sag.
• Hinge Pin Installation
- On out-swing doors make sure the pin goes up through the hole in the
top of the door and through both hinges. DO NOT put the pin in from
the top down. If properly installed the pin
will countersink and the button
will be fully extended (not depressed)
. If it protrudes below the header it
is not properly seated and may fail causing the door to fall out.
BE CERTAIN that the hinge pin is seated and goes through both hinges.
• Out-swing Door
- For the best results cut the sheet rock edge as straight and clean as possible
on the non-hinge installation side; left edge for a right out-swing, right
edge for a left out-swing. Install the jamb tight to prepped edge. Shim the
hinge edge as needed. This will make for less nish work.
• Casing (aka Trim)
- Make sure your door opens, closes, and swings properly prior to installing
the casing.
- Attach vertical casing rst then top casing. This will make it easier to
visually center the top casing.
- The MD casing is designed so the top casing goes past the side casings
1-1/2" per side.
• Finishing
- Make sure your door works properly before you nish the wall.
- Caulk, mud, or tape to nish the edge where the wall meets the jamb.
Non-hinge edge
Shims
Out-swing Door