INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Swinging French - Jeld-Wen
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1. DOORS Ey COMPLETE IN 2 The foam wedges included with French and Patio doors are used to complete the weatherstrip seal at each bottom corner of the operating ts door panel s Doors H will be provided i with one of two T types of wedges One has an up turned L shaped leg shown and the other is a simple wedge For both types gently pull the weatherstrip flap away from the frame and position the wedge behind the weatherstrip and against the sill so that the thin edge faces the edge of the door as it swings closed Remove the backing paper and stick the wedge to the frame Apply a bead of sealant at the intersection of the jambs brickmoulds thresholds and floor as shown 3 Apply sealant at the bottom where the sill meets the frame on both sides If a sill extender is used apply a bead of Sealant sealant between the sill and the extender Apply sealant around any mulls at the intersection of the mull and door sill INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Swinging French and Patio Doors J11105 4 Apply sealant around the outside of the door unit between the siding and brickmould and between the brickmould and the jamb Also apply sealant between the jamb sides and the threshold Run a bead of sealant leaving 1 gaps every 2 along the front side of the threshold where it meets the slab rough opening 5 Create a continuous air seal on the interior between the rough opening and the frame with low expansio2. sill cap E INSTALL SCREEN SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Swinging French and Patio Doors J11105 3 Drill 3 8 holes 1 deep at these spots and apply the strike plates provided to the sill cap and head jamb as shown 4 With the inactive door closed mark the head jamb weatherstrip with a sharp utility knife at the edge of the T Astragal where it touches the weatherstrip Open the inactive door and cut through the weatherstrip so that when the door is closed the weatherstrip clears the T Astragal Note Some doors are shipped with a screen track pre installed For those doors follow these instructions to install the screen system If the screen track was not previously installed follow the instructions provided with the screen to install the screen track and the screen system For French Doors 1 Position smaller inactive screen on the inner track at the top and bottom Inner screen track 2 Secure inactive screen to the side jamb with 2 of the provided 8 x 3 screws through the pre drilled screen edge holes RELIABILITY for real life pa A JELB WEN WINDOWS amp DOORS EI INSTALL SCREEN SYSTEM CONTINUED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Swinging French and Patio Doors JII105 3 Position larger active screen on the outer track at the top and bottom 4 Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver adjust outer screen rollers at
3. the door until completely fastened 1 Apply a 3 8 bead of sealant where the back of the trim meets the frame Tool into a fillet shape Run another bead of sealant along the back of the fin trim where it will contact the structure 2 Tilt the door into the rough opening making sure the inside of the door sill is fully seated into the sealant on the sill pan back dam A 3 Secure the door in the rough opening by pre drilling holes and then driving 8 x 3 drywall deck screws into the thick part of the jamb where shown Do not fully seat screws 5 RELIABILITY for real life pa A the length of the sill and apply over SHIM PATIO DOOR Note Secure all shims with sealant From the interior shim the head and side jambs 6 from the corners and m at 8 intervals Install shims at the strike plate and at each hinge Strike installed later will plate FW location so the screws each penetrate a shim If installing a door with a hinge jamb in the middle shim underneath the mull for support Shim so the door is square level and plumb Verify there is a 1 8 margin between the frame and the door panels oo JELB WEN WINDOWS amp DOORS SECURE THE DOOR Note Vinyl door instructions later in this section All others begin here Double door units are shown however the fastening instructions also apply to triple quad and
4. top and bottom until screen slides properly Turning the screws counter clockwise retracts the rollers into the frame 5 Adjust the wheels at both the top and bottom in order to center the screen between the head and the sill Note Excessive tension may cause binding Adjust so the top and bottom are parallel with the head and sill For Patio Doors 1 Position screen on the screen track at the top and bottom For Both Doors 1 Trim bug flap on screens to desired length Adjust the upper and lower adjustment screws to ensure smooth screen operation Ey COMPLETE IN Outer screen track 2 Mark where active screen securing hardware should Mark here be mounted and apply strike plate Door frame must be pre drilled to accept screws INSTALL DRIP CAP 1 Install drip cap above the brickmould header trim 2 Cut a piece of drip cap the length of the header trim 1 8 to allow for 1 16 overlap on each end of the trim 3 Apply 1 4 bead of sealant to header trim as shown 4 Nail drip cap in place as shown 5 Apply sealant underneath the drip cap where it meets both ends of the trim 1 Apply sealant along both sides and top of the door unit where the exterior trim rests against the outside of the house and where the brickmould meets the jambs Interior sheeting Wall exterior RELIABILITY for real life pa A JELB WEN WINDOWS amp
5. weep channel The visible exit or entry part of a water drainage system used to drain water out of a door Please allow sufficient time to properly prepare the rough opening install the patio door and ensure its proper operation First Time 4 0 hr Estimated Install Time for New Construction Experienced 2 5 hr Professional 1 5 hr LANDINGS These instructions cover two sill conditions the step down landing and the continuous slab landing The installation methods vary slightly between landing types Step Down Landing quails Continuous Slab Landing RELIABILITY for real life pa a JELB WEN WINDOWS amp DOORS ROUGH OPENINGS This installation guide specifically addresses masonry block wall sheathed wall and open stud construction MASONRY BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION This installation assumes that a building professional has already properly fastened and sealed a framework of studs often called a buck to the concrete masonry wall FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUCTION The wall framing is covered by sheathing and the door will be mounted with the nailing fin exterior trim flush against the sheathing This installation assumes building wrap is properly installed prior to installation F SAFETY amp HANDLING SAFETY e Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers instructions before beginning e Do not work alone Two or more pe
6. JELB WEN WINDOWS amp DOORS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Swinging French and Patio Doors JII105 a IMPORTANT INFORMATION amp GLOSSARY Not all exterior door types may be installed into every wall condition in all areas Consult your local building code official for applicable building codes and regulations Local building code requirements supersede recommended installation instructions Please Note Any French or patio door installation such that the sill is higher than 35 feet above ground level or into a wall condition not specifically addressed in these instructions must be designed by an architect or structural engineer Failure to install square level and plumb and on a flat surface without twist or warp could result in denial of warranty claims for operational or performance problems Note to Installer Provide a copy of these instructions to the building owner By installing this product you acknowledge the terms and conditions of the limited warranty as part of the terms of the sale GLOSSARY Active Panel The primary panel or the one that opens and locks into the other panel Astragal The vertical trim attached to one of the panels of a French door that bridges the gap between the panels when closed to provide weather and overswing protection Backer Rod backing material A material e g foam rod placed into a joint primarily to control the depth of the sealant Brickmould A form of exterior casi
7. RE BUCK Apply three 3 8 Place the sill pan in 2 Mark a line across the front and back of the sill pan beads of sealant between the lines the rough opening Firmly press the sill pan into the sealant with a J roller Note This section applies to installations into a buck only For installations into a stud framed wall begin with section 6 PREPARE STUD FRAMED WALL 1 Seal any joint larger than 1 16 1 5 mm in the buck and between the buck and the concrete masonry with sealant 2 Cover the buck and the surrounding concrete masonry at the head and jambs and sill with liquid applied flashing as shown 3 Apply diamond lath to all flashed surfaces to be covered by stucco END of Buck Instructions SKIP to section 7 INSTALL DOOR Liquid applied Diamond lath flashing Sealant joints RELIABILITY for real life pa A JELB WEN WINDOWS amp DOORS 6 PREPARE STUD FRAMED WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Swinging French and Patio Doors J11105 FOR RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS Remove the old door Remove sufficient siding to expose at least 9 of intact building wrap If damaged apply new building wrap in a shiplap manner Verify header and trimmer studs are structurally sound Continue with instructions PREPARE BUILDING WRAP Verify these steps do not void the building wrap manufacturer s warranty 1 Trim building wrap flush with the edges
8. clicks twice Adjust jamb jack screws on the 4 side to plumb jamb Again check unit for level plumb and square 5 Tighten jamb jack screws 5 and 6 being careful not to bow the side jambs 6 Check unit for plumb square and level and adjust as necessary ADJUST SILL CAP IF NECESSARY Verify the sweep properly contacts the threshold with 1 8 overlap as shown Door units are manufactured so that if installed level and square the sweep will contact the threshold properly making adjustments to the sill cap unnecessary However if adjustments are needed use a flat head screwdriver to remove screw covers and turn screw clockwise to adjust the sill cap up Sills are shipped with sill cap adjusted all the way down Door panel Threshold RELIABILITY for real life pa A JELB WEN WINDOWS amp DOORS INSTALL DOOR CONTINUED T ASTRAGAL FLUSH BOLT STRIKE PLATES FRENCH DOORS ONLY To install the T Astragal flush bolt strike plates follow the instructions that came with the product If they are missing complete the next four steps otherwise skip to section 8 INSTALL SCREEN SYSTEM 1 Locate the T Astragal attached to the edge of the inactive door panel that secures the panel when the door is closed There are flush bolts at the top and bottom of the T Astragal 2 With the inactive door closed mark where the flush bolts touch the head jamb and
9. ior face of the rough opening must be in a single plane E with less than 1 8 twist from corner to corner e Minimum double studs should be used at all wood framed rough openings e The header must be supported by trimmer studs RELIABILITY for real life pa A JELB WEN WINDOWS amp DOORS 1 Cut a piece of sheet material to the Length of rough opening sill plus 1 length shown lt gt 2 Lightly crease M hae folding lines 1 2 in ae from the two short 9 16 sides and one lon wa side g Folding Line 3 Measure the width of the frame from the interior to the nailing fin trim and add 9 16 4 Take this distance from the back edge and lightly crease a hcl folding line across width the sheet material 4 INSTALL SILL PAN EJ PREPARE SILL PAN For continuous slab INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Swinging French and Patio Doors J11105 5 For step down landings cut 1 2 in at this line on both sides of the sheet material Fold sides and back up cut across the folding line Fold corner Fold front Fold the three back forward flap down sides up to make a 3 sided box and for step down landings w Continuous slab fold the front flap lt down Step down 1 Set the sill pan in the rough opening aligning the front edge for continuous slab or folded down edge for step down with the exterior of the rough opening 5 PREPA
10. n foam COMPLETE INSTALLATION 1 Ensure sealant on back dam of the sill pan fully seals to the inside face of the sill Apply more sealant as necessary 2 Install lockset hardware per supplied instructions 3 On the exterior of step down landings install support trim underneath the sill where it extends past the landing Position trim snugly against the bottom of the sill toe 4 Fill any nail screw holes in wood and sand smooth 5 Finish all six sides of the door panel s as well as the frame AFTER INSTALLATION e Install exterior wall surface within seven days of installation e Maintain gap of 1 4 3 8 between door frame and final exterior wall surface siding stucco etc e Seal this gap on the sides with backer rod and sealant For step down landings also seal under the door sill with a discontinuous joint Do not apply sealant on top of the drip cap e Remove protective film if applicable on glass within one year e Protect recently installed units from damage from plaster paint etc by covering the unit with plastic e Install any interior trim as desired Please visit jeld wen com resources for finishing instructions warranty and care and maintenance information Thank you for choosing JELB WEN WINDOWS amp DOORS 2011 JELD WEN inc This publication and its contents are owned by JELD WEN inc and are protected under the U S Copyright Act and other intellectual property laws All tradema
11. ng for windows and doors that serves as an aesthetic boundary between the siding and the frame Buck A wood framework attached to the masonry inside a window or patio door rough opening Mull mullion A wood or metal part used to structurally join two window or door units Mulled Unit Two or more door units structurally joined together Pilot Hole A drilled hole that is no larger than the body of the screw minus the threads Thank you for selecting JELD WEN products Attached are JELD WEN s recommended installation instructions for Steel Fiberglass Vinyl and Wood French and Patio Doors Read these instructions thoroughly before beginning They are designed to work in most existing applications however existing conditions may require changes to these instructions If changes are needed they are made at the installer s risk For installations other than indicated in these instructions contact a building professional Newer construction methods have led to an increase in air and water tightness in buildings This frequently leads to negative air pressure inside the house which can draw water through very small openings Our installation method seals the door to the weather barrier typically building wrap and uses a sill pan to capture and drain incidental storm water from under the door Shiplap The layering method in which each layer overlaps the layer below it so that water runs down the outside Weep Hole
12. of the rough opening 2 At the head slit building wrap 6 at 45 Tape up as shown 3 Apply spray adhesive primer to the sill pan and surrounding area Follow manufacturer s instructions for application methods 4 Cut a piece of JELD WEN self adhesive flashing 5 Cut two pieces of JELD WEN self adhesive flashing 6 wide by the sill pan width 3 long a For continuous slab landings only cut out the inside corner b Adhere the pieces of flashing to the inside corners Stretch flashing as needed to cover corners and lay flat Smooth gaps or bubbles beneath self adhesive flashing with a J roller remove and replace if necessary Seal back corners of sill pan with sealant For step down landings only cut plastic drain screen to length of sill 2 and staple 1 2 below sill edge 4 Discard for continuous slab only Step Down Landing Continuous Slab Landing The drain screen provides a path for the sill pan as shown The bottom of the sill pan should be completely air to dry any incidental moisture in the rough opening covered by the self adhesive flashing For step down landings fold END of Stud Framed Wall Instructions continue with section 7 INSTALL flashing down as shown For continuous slabs trim flush with rough DOOR opening INSTALL DOOR Warning To avoid injury use at least two people to install Adequately support
13. ople are required Use safe lifting techniques e Use caution when handling glass Broken or cracked glass can cause serious injury e Wear protective gear e g safety glasses gloves ear protection etc e Operate hand power tools safely and follow manufacturer s operating instructions e Use caution when working at elevated heights INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Swinging French and Patio Doors JII105 lI ae Li The wall framing needs to be covered by backing support before the door can be installed The door will be mounted with the nailing fin exterior trim flush against the applied backing support This backing support should be a thin max 1 8 thick sheet material such as plywood or lauan Completely surround the rough opening with the backing support as shown Backing support must be applied before building wrap MATERIALS amp DOOR HANDLING e Make sure the operating panel is secured prior to installation e Heed material manufacturers handling and application instructions e Protect adhesive surfaces from dirt moisture direct sunlight and folding over onto themselves e Do not put stress on joints corners or frames e Store door in dry well ventilated area in vertical leaning position to allow air circulation do not stack horizontally or drag on the floor e Protect from exposure to direct sunlight during storage e Install only into vertical walls and when conditions and shea
14. re is 1 4 MATERIALS 2 INSPECT ROUGH OPENING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Swinging French and Patio Doors J11105 For installations into a stud framed wall e JELD WEN 6 wide self adhesive flashing part 08987 or equivalent 9 if required by local code e Protecto Wrap Safseal Systems 5500 spray adhesive primer or as recommended by the self adhesive flashing manufacturer Note Follow all material manufacturers instructions for proper use and compatibility TOOLS e Cutting shears sill pan e J roller e Tape measure e Caulking gun e Utility knife e Drill with bits e Level 4 ft minimum e Construction stapler recommended e Screwdriver e Correct product size color grid pattern handing glazing energy efficiency requirements etc Splits cracks holes missing sections or other damage to the nailing fin longer than 6 and or within 1 2 of door frame e A drip cap that extends 1 8 past the end of the frame is recommended for all products required for side by side mulled units If any of the above conditions represent a concern or if you expect environmental conditions to exceed the patio door s performance rating do not install the patio door Contact your dealer or distributor for recommendations e Verify the rough opening is level and plumb C and D The maximum allowable deviation is 1 8 e The rough opening sill must not be crowned or sagged D e The exter
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16. sidelight French and patio door units For French Doors Remove a screw from each hinge next to the weatherstrip and replace with one of the provided 8 x 3 screws seating all screws fully For Patio Doors Pre drill and install four more 8 x 3 screws through the thick part of the jamb where shown in a similar manner to those installed previously Seat all screws fully Vinyl French and Patio Doors Note Use the six screws that come in the hardware pack to install the door The hardware pack also contains six screw caps and a 25 torx bit to install the screws 1 Verify the door is level square and plumb Check for even margins around all panels and the frame and that the lockset holes if applicable align properly If not adjust shims Once the screws are captured in the jamb jacks they cannot be removed and reinstalled INSTALL DOOR CONTINUED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Swinging French and Patio Doors JII105 2 Use the jamb jack screws and TORX Rough bit provided to opening initially secure the frame to the opening at locations 1 amp 2 Turn jamb jack screws 1 amp 2 until they click twice Do the same for 3 3 Check the inside of jamb on the 1 side for plumb and adjust by turning jamb jack screws clockwise to move toward the jamb or counter clockwise to move away from the jamb Check unit for plumb square and level 4 Turn 4 jamb jack screw until it
17. thing are dry e Never use solvent based sealants on vinyl products IF INJURY OCCURS IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION RELIABILITY for real life pa A JELB WEN WINDOWS amp DOORS e 8 x 3 deck drywall screws e Non compressible or water degradable shims e Sealant polyurethane if painted 100 silicone if left exposed and backer rod e Closed cell polyurethane low expansion foam Dow Great Stuff Window and Door or equivalent e Plastic drain screen with crisscross or woven pattern sold in 6 widths to protect rain gutters for step down landings e Sheet metal flashing or bendable vinyl sheeting for sill pan 4 wide for 2 x 4 wall e 3 8 staples for step down landings For installations into a Buck Liquid applied flashing Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent a REMOVE PACKAGING amp INSPECT DOOR REMOVE PACKAGING Remove shipping materials such as corner covers shipping blocks or pads Note Be sure to remove the shipping clips from the door before beginning the installation INSPECT PATIO DOOR e Cosmetic damage e Product squareness diagonal measurements must be within 1 4 difference e Verify the width and height of the door are each 1 2 3 4 smaller than the rough opening width height respectively Mulled units should be 3 4 smaller Verify the rough opening is square The A and B measurements should be the same Maximum allowable deviation from squa
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