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To install the storm door, you must verify that the opening width, height and mounting surface
are suitable size to properly install into the opening.
1.
Measure the width at the top (W1), middle (W2), and bottom (W3) of the opening
(see Figure 1)
.
Measure from the inside of the exterior trim. Utilizing the narrowest width, reference chart below.
2.
Measure the height at the left and right of the opening, from the bottom of the exterior trim at the
top of opening down to the sill at the bottom of opening. Reference chart for height compliance.
Nominal Storm Door Widths
*
Opening Widths
Opening Heights
36
"
x 80
"
35 7/8" – 36 3/8"
80"
(80" – 80 7/8")
34
"
x 80
"
33 7/8" – 34 3/8"
80"
(80" – 80 7/8")
32
"
x 80
"
31 7/8" – 32 3/8"
80"
(80" – 80 7/8")
30
"
x 80
"
29 7/8" – 30 3/8"
80"
(80" – 80 7/8")
3.
Make sure that the exterior trim meets the mounting surface requirements. The assembly needs
a minimum of 3/4" flat surface on exterior trim face, 1" minimum depth of mounting surface
(see
Figure 2)
. A minimum depth of 3 1/8 inches for storm door handle clearance.
(see Figure 3)
.
•
3/4" minimum flat surface on exterior trim face
(see Figure 2)
•
1" minimum depth of mounting surface
(see Figure 2)
•
minimum depth of 3 1/8 inches for storm door handle clearance
(see Figure 3)
If your opening does not fit within these dimensions, call the Solution Center at 1-800-933-3626,
as there may be a solution that will work for your opening. .
* Nominal storm doors sizes are listed. The actual storm door frame width and height will be less.
Example: A nominal size of 36” x 80” may have an actual storm door frame size of 35 1/8” x 79 1/8”.
Figure 1
W
3
H
1
H
1
W
2
W
1
Figure 2
Figure 3
1
"
MIN DEPTH
3 1/8
"
MIN DEPTH
3/4
"
MIN
FLAT SURFACE
Verify that the exterior brickmould, trim board or casing (exterior trim) is firmly attached to the opening
structure and is a material that is suitable to sufficiently fasten the storm door to the door opening. The
storm door will sag over time if the mounting surface is not sufficiently fastened to the entryway.
SAFETY FIRST: Please read and follow all Cautions and Warnings in this guide.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Drill
Safety Glasses
1/8 Drill Bit
!
!
1/2”
1/2”
1/2”
1”
1 1/2”
2”
1 1/2”
5/8”
5/8”
!
!
1/2”
1/2”
1/2”
1”
1 1/2”
2”
1 1/2”
5/8”
5/8”
Work Gloves
Pliers
The insect screen is intended for reasonable insect
control and not the retention of objects, persons, or
pets within the interior. The insect screen material
will not stop a person from falling through the door.
Follow manufacturers' instructions for hand and power
tools. Always wear safety glasses. Failure to do so could
result in injury, product or property damage.
Windows and doors can be heavy. Use safe lifting techniques and a reasonable number of people with enough
strength to lift, carry, and install window and door products. Heavier windows and doors will require mechanical
assistance. Failure to do so could result in injury, product or property damage.
Metal fasteners and components could corrode when exposed to preservative-
treated or fire-retardent treated lumber. Use approved fasteners and components
to fasten window or door. Failure to do so could cause a failure resulting in injury,
product or property damage.
Fastener must attach to a structural framing member with a 1" minimum fastener
embedment. Failure to do so could result in injury, product or property damage.
DO NOT
remove screws that attached installation clips or gusset plates to window
or door frames. Doing so could result in injury, product or property damage.
Storm doors have small
parts. Small parts if
swallowed could pose a
choking hazard to young
children. Dispose of unused,
loose, or easily removed small
parts. Failure to do so could
result in injury.
Metal components of the entry and the storm door
may become hot when exposed to sunlight.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
Major Injury / Death
Product or Property
Damage
Minor Injury
Procedure and Product
Information
This is the Safety Alert Symbol used to alert you to
potential injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possilbe injury or death.
WARNING
NOTICE
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Signal Word and Consequence
COULD
Result in:
COULD
Result in:
COULD
Result in:
Tape Measure
!
!
1/2”
1/2”
1/2”
1”
1 1/2”
2”
1 1/2”
5/8”
5/8”
!
!
1/2”
1/2”
1/2”
1”
1 1/2”
2”
1 1/2”
5/8”
5/8”
Phillips
Screwdriver
Straight head
Screwdriver
MEASURE -
VERIFY MOUNTING SURFACE REQUIREMENTS AND MEASURE DOOR OPENING*
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