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WOOD ENTRY SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


1. PREPARATION OF OPENING OPENING SHOULD BE:
  1. PLUMB. Use a 6' level (or shorter level with straight edge) to check plumb. Both sides of opening must be in same vertical plane. SHIM OUT OF PLUMB WALL NOW.
  2. LEVEL. Check to see that sill and header are level.
  3. SQUARE. Use a framing square to check that opening is square.
  4. CAULK. Apply a double bead of caulking along sub-floor or slab.


    5. We suggest that a 3/4" spacer board be attached to the bottom of the aluminum sill to provide proper clearance between bottom of door and finished floor. (For Double Door - see #8 below)





2. INSTALLATION BY TWO PEOPLE
  1. Two people should place door unit in opening (sill first) and tilt unit into place. DO NOT NAIL THROUGH CASING.




  2. Solid shims should be placed between jamb and stud, behind all three hinges and at sill level, for proper anchoring of unit. Inside installer make sure unit and sill are firmly in place.



3. INSTALL UNIT SQUARE
    You must plumb unit - then nail hinge jamb first!

    The unit is square when the head margin is even - any unit; single, double or sidelight. Inside installer check margin between top of door and head jamb. Shim unit as required until margin is even.



    NOW NAIL HINGE JAMB.



    DO NOT REMOVE CROSS BRACES FROM UNIT UNTIL JAMB IS SECURED.


4. ANCHOR HINGE JAMB FIRST
    Outside installer nail hinge side jamb to stud using two 16 penny galvanized finish nails at each hinge point. Do not nail lock side at this time. Use framing square to check squareness of unit. From this point, one person can complete installation.



    Extra length screws (2-1/4" long) included for top hinge.



    Now, remove bracing and open door. Install the two extra length screws provided in two top hinge holes closest to the weatherstrip. These extra length screws prevent sag by anchoring unit through jamb and into stud.

5. ALIGN LOCK JAMB
    NEXT ADJUST LOCK SIDE BEFORE YOU NAIL IT!



    UNIT IS PLUMB WHEN LOCK JAMB FITS DOOR (do not plumb jamb with level). Adjust lock jamb in/out until it meets door evenly from top to bottom. Done correctly, there will be an even margin between face of door and the frame stop, top to sill. (From inside, face of door will be flush with edge of lock jamb.) THIS STEP IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER SEAL OF WEATHERSTRIP.



6. NAIL LOCK JAMB
    Shim lock jamb to stud at four points and nail jamb using 16 penny galvanized finished nails. CHECK TO SEE THAT FRAME IS STILL PLUMB AND WAS NOT BOWED BY NAILING TO STUDS.



7. NAIL CASING
    NAIL HEAD AND SIDE JAMB EXTERIOR CASING TIGHT FROM OUTSIDE WITH 16d GALVANIZED FINISH NAILS. FLASHING (BY OTHERS) SHOULD BE APPLIED ON TOP OF HEAD CASING.



8. DOUBLE DOOR UNITS - ADDITIONAL STEPS
  1. Make sure that both doors are even across the bottom, and across the top. If they are not, the unit is not installed square. Move top or bottom of the unit to align doors.




  2. Nail inactive door jamb only and then adjust the active door jamb in or out until the door fits the "T" astragal from top to bottom before nailing.




  3. Shim the head jamb to provide an even margin between the top of the doors and the head jamb and then nail solid. NOTE: Caulk and install long screw (provided) in center of sill. Do not over-tighten and bow sill.
   



9. SIDELIGHT UNITS - ADDITIONAL STEPS
  1. Shim and nail the head jamb solid at two points with 16d galvanized finish nails.




  2. Shim the door jamb, if required, on the lock side so that the margin between the door and jamb is even from top to bottom before applying the interior trim.
   



FINISHING - PAINT DOOR, JAMB AND TRIM
  1. Caulk completely at junction of casing and exterior walls.
  2. Caulk under leading edge of sill on outside.
  3. Putty nail heads and any other places needed. DO NOT PAINT WEATHERSTRIP. Remember - Do not close door until paint is thoroughly dry.
  4. WOOD DOORS - SHOULD BE FINISHED IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION.
    1. Surfaces must be clean and dry.
    2. Sand lightly and clean before first coat of finish and between additional coats.
    3. Make certain that surfaces are dry before applying next coat.
    4. Use only high grade materials and follow manufacturer's instructions carefully.
    5. If you paint...
      Use 2 coats of primer, especially on top and all exposed edges followed by at least 2 coats of a high quality exterior latex paint on all surfaces. Be sure to lap paint onto glass for proper seal.
    6. If you stain...
      Use semi-transparent stain or clear undercoat followed by a minimum of 2 coats exterior varnish or urethane including top and all exposed edges.

    NOTE: Dark color finishes should be avoided on exterior surfaces of exterior doors. Manufacturer will not be responsible for failure of an improperly finished door.


SILL THRESHOLD
  1. Regular maintenance is recommended to retain appearance of HARDWOOD THRESHOLD... 2 coats of linseed or teak oil applied annually is recommended.
  2. If ADJUSTMENT is needed on aluminum sill...
    1. Turn SCREWS slightly to change height of threshold.
    2. Recaulk joint between jamb and sill.
    3. Relocate corner seal at proper height.



    The use of a Combination Storm/Screen door is recommended on exterior doorways to provide added protection against our rugged Northeast weather.