Instructions / Assembly

NOTE: On out-swing units the ﬂange must be

pre-drilled to accommodate the hinge screws.

NOTE: The transport clip is removed after the jambs are secured with the ﬁnish head

screws on center hinged units. French Double Doors - The transport clip may be

removed to secure the jamb to conceal the screws under the weatherstrip.

Important!

Shim the door before it has been opened. Margins should be consistent around

the door. French Double Doors - Place shims between the doors in the center to

prevent the shims at the jambs from over compressing the door in the center.

Shim and screw locations: (See picture for recommended shim

and screw locations). Examples are explained below.

Example:

Hinge jamb – Shim from interior side of the unit and screw through at

each hinge location. Then install screws through the shim locations that

are centered between each hinge location (5 screws).

Lock jamb – Shim from interior side of the unit and screw at each strike

plate. Install additional screws through the shim locations that are cen-

tered between the strike plates (5 screws).

Blank side jambs (to the exterior side of stationary panel) – Shim

from interior of the unit and install screws through the shim locations, as

seen in the picture (5 screws).

Head jamb – Shim from interior side of the unit at 6" from each corner

of the doors. Center additional shims at the top of each door panel and

where doors meet. Install screws adjacent to shims and then remove all

shims in head jamb.

French Double Doors - Shim above strike plate where the doors meet.

Install screws adjacent to shims. Once they are secured, remove all

shims in head jamb to prevent head jamb from sagging.

After all shims are in place and the door jamb is secured, screw through

the hinges and shims to hold them in place. Long hinge screws are pro-

vided and the holes in the hinges are left open for this purpose; they are

the hole locations closest to the weatherstrip.

Shimming and securing perimeter of the door jamb

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Adjust frame and complete fastening ﬂange to wall

Important!

Re-check for plumb, level and square. Open and close door(s)

frequently to ensure door(s) operate properly.

After plumb conditions are veriﬁed, secure the remaining screws

through the nail ﬂange on all three sides.