E.
Plumb and Square Door.
Shim unit in place by driving
in shims from the interior. Shim behind each hinge, at
each screw or clip location, and behind the dead bolt
lockstrike. Keep shims back 1/2" from the interior face of
the door frame.
Use a level to plumb the hinge side jamb both ways
(right to left and inside to outside) and check for square.
Make any necessary adjustments.
Note: It may be necessary to use additional fasteners
for the applicable fastening method to maintain
plumb in the inside to outside orientation.
Fasteners Through the Brickmould: Use 16d
galvanized nails or exterior grade finish screw as needed through
the brickmould.
Frame Screw Method: Insert additional screws as required through
the installation holes.
Installation Clip Method: Insert additional screws as required
through the holes in the installation clips frame to maintain plumb
in the inside to outside orientation.
Note: DO NOT over shim. (DO NOT bow the jamb inward.)
Fasteners Through Brickmould Method:
D.
Insert the door from the exterior of the building. DO NOT slide the bottom
of the door into the opening (2D). (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 shimming.
For doors with brickmould,
drive a 16d
galvanized finish nail or an exterior grade finish
screw through the brickmould in each upper
corner to secure the door.
For doors with NO brickmould,
Follow frame
screw or installation clip method.
Frame Screw Method:
Insert one #8 x 3" screw into the
top anchor hole on each side of the frame.
Installation Clip Method:
Insert one screw into one
hole in each of the top clips. These are used to hold the
door in place while shimming it plumb and square.
2D
#16 galvanized
finishing nails
3D
2C
2D
3D
3E
3
SETTING AND FASTENING
THE DOOR (CONTINUED)
