Instructions / Assembly

Preparation:
1) Remove the handle box(es), setting blocks, pre-cut door and screen astragal as well as pre-cut glazing
bead from the patio door frame. Ensure all parts are present before removing existing door.
2) Tools required: Vinyl snips, 2lb. dead blow non-scuffing hammer (see fig.2).
3) Install the frame into the designated opening.
4) Once the frame has been properly installed and leveled, proceed to glaze the patio door fixed panels.
Glazing your Contemporary Patio Door:
1) Peel off the backing of the glazing tape.
2) Apply sealant where the glazing tape meets at each corner.
3) Apply setting blocks provided to the bottom of the fixed panel 3” to 4” away from
jamb ensuring that weep hole is not covered by the setting block. (see Fig 1)
Note: White setting blocks are for French Rail doors and grey setting blocks are
for Contemporary doors.
4) Identify the appropriate insulated glass unit to be glazed.
5) Ensure that the insulated glass unit is installed with surface 4 facing the inside of
the house. Follow the indications on the label on surface 4 of the insulated glass
unit. Warning: Insulated glass units are heavy and difficult to handle. More than
one person might be required to perform this operation.
6) Notch snapping leg at a 45 degree angle from the tip of the bead so it does not
interfere with the weld.
7) Install the top glazing bead first and then the bottom glazing bead.
8) Install the glazing bead on the sides of the fixed panel as shown in (Fig. 2)
Note: Applying glass cleaning solution between the glass and the bead could
ease the bead installation.
9) Apply caulk to fill any gaps at the corners after the glazing bead has been
installed. Wipe off any excess caulk. Note: If the gap is bigger than 1/16” the
bead will have to be re-ordered or re-cut.
Operating sash and screen installation:
On 3 Panel Doors:
1) Adjust the sash wheels to the fully recessed position before installing the sash into the frame.
2) Install the sash into the patio door frame. Warning: Patio door sashes are heavy and difficult to handle.
More than one person might be required to perform this operation.
3) Adjust sash wheels for proper operation ensuring that the sash is squared and leveled to the patio door
frame and/or fixed sashes. Note: Improper wheel adjustment will lead to handle, grids, and/or reveal
misalignment.
Glass
Unit (2)
Handle(s) (a)
Glazing
bead (b)
Setting
blocks (c)
Frame
(a)
(b)
(c)
Astragal
Astragal top (b) Flush bolt (c)
CONTEMPORARY PATIO DOOR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Parts Identification:
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
For more information, please contact Simonton Service Solutions at 1-877-789-4617 or email [e-mail]
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