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SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR
A.
Remove plastic wrap and cardboard packaging from door. DO
NOT
remove plastic shipping spacers. The shipping spacers will help
keep the door square during installation.
DO NOT
unlock or open the
door until it is fully fastened.
Note: If screens, grilles or hardware are removed from the door at
this time, label them and store them in a protected area.
B.
Fold out installation fin to 90°.
Be careful not to remove or tear the
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Note: If the fin is not at 90°, the door will not line up correctly on
the interior. If using the optional fin at the sill, apply the fin and fin
corners, then proceed to Step D. Sealant lines from Step C are not
required when using the optional fin at the sill.
C.
Place three 3/8" beads of sealant.
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bead should be placed so it is under the wood interior threshold of the
door. Placement will vary depending on wall thickness and door
type. Place a third bead of sealant in the groove of the sill support
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TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE
FOLLOWING STEPS.
D
. Insert the door from the exterior of the building.
DO NOT
slide the bottom of the door into the opening. Sliding
will damage the sealant lines. Place the bottom of the door at the
bottom of the opening, then tilt the top into position. Center
the door between the sides of the opening to allow clearance for
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the door in place while shimming it plumb and square.
E.
Apply sill flashing tape #1.
Cut a piece of flashing tape 12"
longer than the opening width. Apply at the bottom of the
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Note: The tape is cut 12" longer than the width so that it will
extend 6" up each side of the opening.
F.
Tab the sill flashing tape and fold.
Cut 1" wide tabs at each
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Apply sill flashing tape #2.
Cut a piece of flashing tape 12" longer
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piece of flashing tape. The flashing tape should come to within 1"
of the interior face of the framing.
Note: The flashing tape may not fully cover the framing
members. When using the optional fin at the bottom of the door,
do not install the aluminum sill support or wood blocking until
after the doors have been installed in the rough opening.
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Attach the aluminum sill support or wood blocking
to the
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Place the sill support flush with the subfloor.
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