EMCO E3TT-36AL Installation Guide
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1. Boe ea AA A A A In this step you will install the insect screen and ventilating glass panels 12 Now that the door is hanging install the insect screen and two ventilating Figure 16 glass panels in the reverse order of Figure 16 what was done in step 2 Figures 5 amp 6 5 INSTALL REMAINING FRAME COMPONENTS Tools needed gt a 8 8x1 9 SESS LEFT HINGE EXTERIOR VEW In this step you will finish fastening the rain cap to the top mounting surface 1 Close the storm door 2 Adjust the rain cap so that the gap between the rain cap and door frame is the same along the entire length of the rain cap 3 Using the 1 8 drill bit drill holes in the mounting surface through the pre drilled holes in the rain cap Figure 17 4 Fasten the rain cap to the mounting surface using two 2 8 x 1 painted screws Figure 17 Figure 17 In this step you will cut the bottom of the latch rail to its proper length 5 Measure the height of the door opening measuring from the underside of the rain cap to the door sill You will use this measurement to cut the latch rail to its proper length 6 Locate the top of the latch rail Figure 18 7 Measure the latch rail starting at the top and then marking the BOTTOM bottom with the measurement BOTTOM Figure 18 that you took of the door Figure 182. 8x1 LEFT HINGE EXTERIOR Vevs In this step you will hang the storm door in the opening 1 Position the door in the opening so that the edge of the hinge rail is flush with the end of the rain cap and the top end of the hinge rail is butted up against the underside of the rain cap Figure 14 2 While holding door in position mark onto the mounting surface the location of the top most pre drilled hole in the hinge rail Once marked remove door from opening and set aside 3 Using the 1 8 drill bit drill a hole in the mounting surface where you placed the mark 4 Reposition the door in the opening and align the pre drilled hole in the hinge rail with the hole that you drilled in the mounting surface 5 Fasten the door to the mounting surface using one 1 8 x 1 painted screw 6 Using the level make sure that the door is plumb straight up and down 7 While holding door in position use the 1 8 drill bit to drill holes in the mounting surface through the pre drilled holes in the hinge rail 8 Fasten the hinge rail to the mounting surface using five 5 8 x 1 painted screws Figure 15 9 Open the storm door 10 Using the 1 8 drill bit drill holes in the door jamb through the pre drilled holes in the hinge rail 11 Fasten the hinge rail to the door Figure 15 jamb using eight 8 8 x 1 unpainted screws Figure 16 Do not overtighten the screws SPF
3. Figure 19 opening Figure 19 8 Using the hacksaw cut the latch rail to its proper length Figure 19 In this step you will attach the latch rail to the mounting surface tA 9 Position the latch rail so that the top end of the latch rail is butted up against the underside of the rain cap Figure 20 10 Close the storm door 11 Measure the space between the latch rail and the storm door This space should be 1 4 along the entire length 12 Using the 1 8 drill bit drill holes in the mounting surface through the pre drilled holes in the latch rail Use the pre drilled holes in the latch rail as guides Figure 20 13 Fasten the latch rail to the door Figure 20 opening using six 6 8 X 1 painted screws AL A A C C i II JAALA 6 INSTALL WEATHER SEALING COMPONENTS Tools needed r SSS LEFT HINGE inrerior Viens For doors with a Brass or Nickel finish TENENTE sweep only in this step you will install the bottom sweep fin Figure 21 1 Slide the sweep fin into the fin track flush with the sweep end 2 Use pliers to crimp the ends of the track legs both ends to secure the fin 3 Trim off excess sweep fin material In this step you will install the sweep 4 Open the door and slide the sweep onto the bottom of the door frame Make sure that the screw slots on the sweep are towards the interior 5 Position the door sweep so that it is f
4. acts of God including wind damage 4 Products not manufactured by EMCO EMCO Enterprises Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of Andersen Corporation EMCO manufactures Andersen and EMCO storm doors EMCO supports the limited warranties cov ering Andersen Storm and Screen Doors Andersen EMCO and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation 2011 Andersen Corporation All rights reserved Reprinted and effective as of May 2011
5. minimum deep holes into the door frame where you removed the screws in the previous step 10 Locate the top of the hinge rail Figure it 11 Position the hinge rail along the hinge side edge of the door frame extending the top of the hinge rail 1 4 beyond the top of the door frame Figure 12 12 The top hole of the second hinge and the bottom hole of the third hinge should line up with the holes drilled in Step 9 13 Use 8 x 1 unpainted screws to fasten the second and third hinge Do not overtighten screws 14 Using a 1 8 drill bit drill 1 minimum deep holes into the door frame through the remaining holes in the hinges 15 Attach hinges to the door frame using unpainted 8 x 1 screws Do not overtighten screws In this step you will cut the bottom of the hinge rail to its proper length 16 Measure the height of the door opening on the hinge side measuring from the underside of the rain cap to the door sill You will use this measurement to cut the hinge rail to its proper length 17 Measure the hinge rail starting at the top and then marking the bottom with the measurement that you took of the door opening Figure 13 18 Using the hacksaw cut the hinge rail to its proper length 4 Figure 9 HINGE SIDE MIDDLE SCREWS BOTTOM INTERIOR Figure 13 4 HANG HINGED STORMDOOR m 6 z 8x1 35 i i AAAANANA Tools needed ee U u ee 8
6. the door from the exterior a right hinged storm door will have the hinge rail on the right side of the storm door Refer to the illustrations in the column on the right side of the installation guide under this heading EXTERIOR Fiqur Remember any mis cuts during your storm door installation can be Figure 7 VIEWS gure 8 replaced free of charge Just call our Solution Center at 1 800 933 3626 3 PREPARE STORMDOOR FOR HANGING Tools needed 4 F LEFT HINGE Exterior Vew Ficure 9 HINGE SIDE MIDDLE Fi BOTTOM INTERIOR Figure 13 t 1 8x1 8 8x1 In this step you will hang the rain cap against the top mounting surface Figure 1 Center the rain cap in the door opening 2 Using a pencil mark the hinge side hole on the mounting surface Set rain cap aside 3 Using the drill and 1 8 drill bit drill a hole in the mounting surface 4 Place the rain cap back on the door opening 5 Screw a 8 x 1 color matched screw in the hole as indicated by the red arrow fastening the rain cap to the mounting surface 6 Do not install the remaining screws at this time In this step you will attach the hinge rail to the door frame 7 Place latch side edge of door frame on the ground TIP Lay on door carton 8 Remove the two 2 middle screws from hinge side edge of door frame Figure 10 9 Using a 1 8 drill bit drill 1
7. Installation Guide for EMCO Woodcore Triple Track and Colonial Triple Track Storm Doors Please Do Not Return Product to Store PLEASE call the storm door Solution Center at 1 800 933 3626 with any questions regarding installation mis cut part replacement lost part replacement or anything else related to your storm door purchase e If your abilities do not match the requirements of this installation contact an experienced contractor EMCO has no responsibility in regard to the post manufactured assembly and installation of EMCO products PARTS OVERVIEW Your storm door should contain the following parts Rain Cap Door Frame Hinge Rail with 4 hinges Hinge Side Z bar Ventilating Glass panel 2 Insect Screen Latch Rail Handle Side Z bar Sweep vinyl Sweep metal Sweep Fin Not Shown Hardware Kit includes Door Mounting screws Handle Set Closer Kit Figure 1 EMCO Enterprises Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of Andersen Corporation EMCO manu e Inc factures and supports the limited warranties for Andersen and EMCO doors Andersen EMCO and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation ve SORE 2011 Andersen Corporation All rights reserved 3 i P N 503571 1 EE NEN SAFETY FIRST PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THIS GUIDE Entry door Improper use of hand Windows and doors The insect screen is M
8. appropriate replacement part installation is not included Please locate the door serial number and written proof of purchase and contact EMCO Consumer Support at 1 800 933 3626 GENERAL LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION The limited warranties set forth in this document are the only express warranties whether written or oral applicable to EMCO storm doors and no one is authorized to modify or expand these limited warranties All warranty claims must be made during the applicable warranty periods ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATION BUT IN NO CASE WILL THEY EXTEND BEYOND THE TERM OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE EMCO EXCLUDES AND WILL NOT PAY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE AND ITS LIABILITY WILL IN ALL INSTANCES BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental and consequential damages or limitation of the duration of an implied warranty so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state and in Canada What is NOT covered by this limited warranty Damage caused by 1 improper installation maintenance or use 2 chemicals or airborne pollutants such as salt or acid rain 3
9. etal fasteners and other hardware components may hardware or power tools could can be heavy Use safe intended for reasonable corrode when exposed to preservative treated and and handle resultin injury and or lifting techniques and insect control and not the _ fire retardant treated lumber Obtain and use the product damage a reasonable number retention of objects or appropriate size stainless steel fasteners and hardware Follow equipment of people with enough persons within the interior as called out by the installation guide to fasten unit manufacturer s strength to lift carry and The insect screen material to any rough opening made from pressure treated instructions for safe install window and door will not stop a person from and fire retardant treated lumber Failure to use the operation Always products to avoid injury falling through the door appropriate materials for the installation may cause a wear safety glasses and or property damage failure resulting in injury property or product damage RECOMMENDED TOOLS e Safety Glasses e Drill e Drill Bits e Tape Measure Hacksaw gf e Square e Hammer 3 32 Ma e 1 8 e 5 32 e Center Punch e 5 16 P e 7 16 e 5 8 e Scissors e Level Q L VERIFY MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS To install the storm door you must verify that there is the necessary opening width and height and a sufficient mounting surface e Pencil 1 Measure the width a
10. lush with the latch side of the door frame Figure 22 6 Close the door 7 From the interior adjust the sweep up or down until the sweep fins come into contact with the door sill 8 Using the drill and 1 8 drill bit drill a Starter hole into the door using the pre drilled hole slots as guides CAUTION Do not drill completely through door This will create an Figure 21 Figure 21 unnecessary hole in the door and may cause water and air infiltration 9 Fasten the sweep to the door using Figure 22 two 2 or four 4 8 X 1 2 color Figure 22 matched to sweep screws 7 INSTALL CLOSER AND HANDLE SET 1 Refer to the instructions in the hardware kit box to install the closer and the handle set Many home improvement stores or locksmiths can make duplicate keys amp AD UST THE CLOSER Tools needed In this step you will adjust the door closer 1 Locate the adjustment screw at the end of the LEFT HINGE INTERIOR Vevs closer that attaches to the door frame Figure 23 2 Open the door and then let it close to note the speed at which the door closes 3 Using a Phillips head screwdriver to adjust the closer to the desired speed e For a faster closing speed turn the adjustment screw to the left counterclockwise e Fora slower closing speed turn the adjustment screw to the right clockwise asten DP 4 Test the speed at which the door closes after each adjustment Adju
11. or k For opening widths up to 1 wider or for mounting surface depth between 5 8 3 4 please call our Solution Center at 1 800 933 3626 to purchase a special kit to accommodate your situation Figure 4 In this step you will remove the ventilating glass panels 1 Lay the door flat on a protected surface with the exterior side down TIP Lay on door carton Figure 5 2 Remove the lower ventilating glass panel by pulling the latches at the bottom toward each other Lift the lower portion of the ventilating glass panel up and then rotate it to remove Figure 5 3 Repeat the previous step to remove the upper ventilating glass panel 4 Stand each glass panel on its edge and out of the way to prevent damaging them In this step you will remove the insect screen 5 Remove the insect screen by pulling the two pins toward each other then pull the insect screen up Rotate the insect screen out of its track Figure 6 6 Stand the insect screen on its edge and out of the way to prevent damaging to it In this step you will determine which side of the opening to use as the hinge side 7 Left hinged door Figure 7 Looking at the door from the exterior a left hinged storm door will have the hinge rail on the left side of the storm door Refer to the illustrations in the column on the left side of the installation guide under this heading LL OO 8 Right hinged door Figure 8 looking at
12. st the screw more if Figure 23 needed to achieve the desired door closing Figure 23 speed iS gt 7 REGULAR MAINTENANCE WINDOW GLASS The glass may be cleaned with any household glass cleaner Keep glass cleaners away from painted parts and brass nickel components PLASTIC PARTS Plastic door components may be cleaned using a mild soap and water mixture and by gently rubbing the affected area Do not use harsh abrasives or any product that contains chlorine ALUMINUM PARTS Aluminum parts on the door may be cleaned using a mild soap and water mixture and by gently rubbing the affected area Mineral spirits may be used and will not harm the paint This will remove many items such as glue residue Do not use harsh abrasives or any product that contains chlorine LIMTED WARRANTIES PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY DOOR FRAME EMCO Enterprises Inc EMCO warrants the door frame hinges and painted finish on EMCO storm door products to be free from defects in manufacturing materials paint adhesion or workmanship under normal use for ten 10 years or as long as the original consumer purchaser owns the home in which the door was initially installed whichever is shorter COMPONENTS EMCO warrants the non glass and non insect screen fabric components of EMCO storm doors including brass and nickel hardware finish and the mechanical func tions of locksets closers windows and insect screens to be free from defects in manufact
13. t the top middle and bottom of the opening Figure 2 Measure from the inside of the brick mold or exterior trim 2 Measure the height at the center of the opening Measure from the inside of the brick mold or exterior trim down to the top of the bottom sill Use the this table to determine if your storm door will fit into the opening Nominal Storm Opening Sizes Door Sizes W 1 3 width H height 36 x 80 35 3 4 TO 36 3 8 34 x 80 33 3 4 TO 34 3 8 33 x 80 32 3 4 TO 33 3 8 80 TO 80 7 8 Figure 3 32 x 80 31 3 4 TO 32 3 8 30 x 80 29 3 4 TO 30 3 8 36 x 78 35 3 4 TO 36 3 8 32 x 78 31 3 4 TO 32 3 8 78 TO 78 7 8 30 x 78 29 3 4 TO 30 3 8 3 Make sure that the brick mold or exterior trim meets the mounting surface requirements to install the rain cap hinge rail and latch rail Figure 3 You must have a minimum of e 1 mounting surface depth K e 3 mounting surface front 2 1 2 space between the existing door and the mounting surface for the handle set installation 4 Most homeowners prefer to have the storm door handle on the same side as the entry door handle In shallow door openings this can cause the two handles to interfere Check for potential interference using the rough measurements Figure 4 If you anticipate that there will be interference hinge your storm door on opposite side of your entry do
14. uring materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original retail pur chase or for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns the home in which the door was initially installed whichever is shorter Kick panel retention within the frame is not covered under this warranty In the event a door frame hinges insulated glass or a component fails as a result of a defect in manufacturing materials or workmanship within the limited warranty period specified above and upon written proof of purchase EMCO at its option will provide a replacement door frame hinge and or components without charge installation is not included Such replacement or repair is warranted for the remainder of the original limited warranty period Please locate the door serial number and written proof of purchase and contact EMCO Consumer Support at 1 800 933 3626 OOPS PROOF INSTALLATION LIMITED WARRANTY EMCO Enterprises Inc EMCO warrants that any part lost or mis cut during the original installation of your EMCO storm door will be repaired or replaced at no additional charge within ninety 90 days of the date of original purchase This limited warranty will not apply if the part has been misused abused or altered Cutting parts not specified by the installation guide or mis drilled parts are not included in this warranty In the event a part is lost or mis cut within the limited warranty period EMCO at its option will provide the
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