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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION — FRENCH DOORS
1. Pre-drill
for all fasteners approximately 1" above each hinge and at the same heights on
the opposite side frame. Use a long
3
⁄
32
" drill bit. (Fasteners on the top and bottom may
also be needed for final adjustment.)
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It is highly recommended that you pre-drill from the back to the front of the frame to
get the greatest angle possible. (If possible, use a piece of scrap wood on the face to
limit splitting of the face.)
2.
Secure the side frame next to the knob.
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Center the frame on the opening.
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Place the first screw by the door knob, second screw near the top, and third screw near
the bottom.
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Make sure that the overlap (if any) is the same in the middle, top, and bottom. This will
assure that the vertical line of the door will match the vertical line of the shutter.
IMPORTANT:
Place the cut-out in the appropriate location to fit around the door
hardware.
Step C. Mount the Panel
1.
Carefully support the frame while inserting the panel into the hinges.
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Use supports under the hinged side of the frame to support the weight of the panel.
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If necessary, tap up the hinge pins on one or more of the hinges in order to easily install
the panels.
2.
After the panels are installed, tap the pins down.
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Be sure to use a tapping block to avoid damage to the panel or the pin.
Step D. Racking and Securing
1.
Close the panel and check for proper alignment.
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If the panel is misaligned, grasp the hinged side of the frame and rack up and down until proper alignment is achieved.
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Open the panel and insert a screw above the top hinge in the pre-drilled hole.
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Close the panel and check alignment. If misaligned, remove the screw and re-align.
2.
Secure the bottom of the side frame through the pre-drilled holes.
3.
Close the panel and adjust the center of the hinged side frame so that the gap between the other side frame and the panel is
consistent. Mark the proper position of the frame, open the panel, and attach the frame through the pre-drilled hole.
4.
Attach all remaining fasteners.
IMPORTANT:
With each fastener that is placed, close the panel and check the alignment. If the alignment is lost, remove the
fastener, re-align the panel, and re-install the fastener.
Step E. Magnet Mounting — French Door Cut-Out (FDC) and L-frame
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Magnets may be pre-installed, if not see “No-Measure Magnets” on page 24.
IMPORTANT:
A minimum of two magnets are required on all French Door installations. An additional magnet may be needed
at the center of the panel.
Step F. Magnet Mounting — French Door with Hang Strip Frame (FD Frame)
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Magnets for French door shutters with hang strip frame will not be pre-installed.
IMPORTANT:
A minimum of two magnets are required on all French door installations.
1.
Mark the top and bottom frame where the rail and the stile meet, as shown below.
Pre-Drill
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