5F
EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
Drill 1/8” diameter pilot
holes through the clearance
hole in the frame.
5C
Out-Swing
#10 x 3-1/2"
corrosion resistant wood screw
5D
EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
5G
5E
5D
SILL
HEAD
D.
Secure the jambs and head of the door.
Drive #10 x 3-1/2” corrosion resistant
wood screws through the door frame and
shim, into the rough framing. Drive the
screws until snug but DO NOT over-
tighten the screws. DO NOT bend or
bow the unit frame.
E.
Drill 13/64” clearance holes
through the threshold
but not into the rough opening, at the locations shown
in illustration on previous page (5E & 5G). Install #
10 x 3/1-2” corrosion resistant wood screws through
the threshold into the floor. For Masonry applications
use masonry screws that are a minimum size of 3/16”
diameter x 3” and pilot drill per screw manufacturers’s
recommendations.
NOTE: Not required on In-swing Fixed doors.
Installation clip method:
F.
Fasten the door to the opening
by
driving two #8 x 1-1/4” corrosion
resistant screws into the pre-punched
holes in the clips. If the clips are bent
and fastened to the interior stud/
block, install the screws as close to
the bend as possible.
Note: DO NOT shim above
the door. For masonry openings
use two masonry screws that
are a minimum size of 3/16”
x 1-1/2” per clip. Pre-drill the
masonry per screw manufacturer’s
recommendations before attempting
to drive the screws in.
PERFORMANCE UPGRADE & HURRICANESHIELD DOORS
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PERFORMANCE UPGRADE
Frame Screw and Installation clip methods:
G.
Drive #10 x 3-1/2” corrosion resistant wood screws
through the holes in the threshold
into the floor.
Note: For concrete floors, use masonry screws that are a minimum size of 3/16”
diameter x 3”.
