Instructions / Assembly

Installation Guide
Door Installation Instructions:
1. Verify that the rough opening (r/o) is at least
½” wider on all sides of the outside of the jamb.
This means your r/o will need to be 1’’ wider
and ½’’ taller than the outside measurements of
the jamb.
2. Make sure the framing surrounding the door
is solid and free of movement. If the walls
surrounding the door are not properly secured,
this could allow for unwanted movement of the
door after it is installed in the r/o. This could
result in damage of the door unit.
3. Check the r/o for any security wires that may
need to be installed into the jamb of the door
and the slab. Drill and install wires and contacts
as necessary.
4. Check the height of the finished floor in
relation to where the sweep on the door slab
will be. It may be necessary to raise the area
under where the threshold of the door will rest.
Keep in mind any rugs or floor coverings the
customer is considering placing at the interior
entrance area of the door and allow for
clearance of the door slab and the sweep. If
extra room is required, you will need to add this
to the height of the r/o.
5. Place the door jamb, or frame, in the r/o.
Make sure the threshold portion of the frame is
resting completely flat on the subfloor and that
no debris is under the jamb.
6. After making sure the jamb is plumb, square,
and level, mark the studs or sheetrock where -
the mounting flanges are and the bolt holes of
the flanges. For retro-fit installations, it is
necessary to remove the sheetrock behind the
flanges so the bolts do not hinder the ability to
install casing on the inside after the door is
installed.
7. Next, pre-drill pilot holes for the mounting
bolts to keep the studs from splitting, which
would weaken the integrity of the installation.
Now you are ready to secure the jamb into the
r/o with 3/8” x 2” lag bolts (not provided)
through the mounting flange into the studs.
8. Before hanging the slabs on the hinges, make
sure to install the washers (and a little grease)
on the hinge pins. Removing the glass from the
door slab makes the door lighter and easier to
handle when re-hanging the doors. Placing the
slab on the hinges is best done with two
installers. Pay close attention to where you
handle the door, especially if you are holding
the door by its scroll work. The scroll work
could become bent or broken if pressure is
applied in the wrong fashion.
9. With the slab(s) on the hinge(s), hang the
glass sash on the slab and secure the sash with
the cam locks. Ensure the cam lock is tight as
this is a compression type lock. If it is not tight,
daylight may be visible allowing water to come
through the glass panel.
10. All that is left is to install the handle(s) and
you are ready to enjoy your iron door from Iron
Doors Unlimited.
Installation questions?
You can find helpful videos on installation,
adjustments, and touch up on our website
under the support tab.
Magnetic Screens
If you ordered our magnetic screens with your
custom order Iron Door, please do not leave
your screens installed while the glass is closed.
Our magnetic screens are meant for use while
the glass is open only. If you attempt to close
the glass sash while the screens are still
installed you will risk bending your screens and
scratching your door.
IDU Warranty
If you do not have a copy of your IDU warranty,
one can be found at
www.irondoorsunlimited.com/warranty. If you
need to submit a warranty claim, please submit
the following information to
[e-mail]. Please allow 24-48
hours for a response.
Required Information for Warranty Claims:

PO#
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Photos of problematic area

Description of warranty issue

Name and phone number

Address of where the door is installed