~4~
~5~
PREPARE FOR OVER THE DOOR CUTOUT (A)
Open drywall on warm side. Measure distance
from HEADER to TOP PLATE and MOLDING. Follow
the typical installation described in
STEPS 2-6
if
clearance is 10” and the HEADER is at least 3/8”
higher than the molding. (
SEE PROFILE)
1
THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE COMMON FOR 8’ FOOT CEILINGS
This manual is only a guide, house structure may vary. (For high ceilings install an upper horizontal brace)
ONLY
if clearance conditions are not met, custom-
ize the installation, assure the required dimen-
sions indicated in the
DETAIL
.
TIP: - Replace
FOAM
isolator with Shim (plywood).
- Increase headroom (cut TOP PLATE with
utility saw)
START ON THE WARM SIDE
DOOR
CENTER
max 14”
6”
2”
TOP PLA
TE
HEADER
HEADER
FOAM
1/2” WOOD SPACER
Door
Molding
Drywall
Drywall
WARM
SIDE
COOL
SIDE
PROFILE OF INSTALLED UNIT
TOP PLATE
Drywall
Drywall
10”
3/8”
Door
Molding
King Stud
Cripple Stud
Cripple Stud
HEADER
TOP PLATE
SHIM
H
=
9
3/8
”
100-300 Series use :
W
=
16”
600-900 Series use :
W
=
19
3/8
”
Min.1”from molding
DOOR FRAME MOLDING
DETAIL
MUST BE LEVELED!
King Stud
DRYWALL CUT-OUT
1
1/2
”
