JELD-WEN JII015 User Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for Vinyl Patio Doors without Nailing Fin (JII015)

Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are
JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for vinyl patio
doors without nailing n, including ush n. 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. Areas such as Florida
and the Texas TDI region have different anchoring requirements
based on product certification. For information on specific products,
visit www.floridabuilding.org or www.tdi.texas.gov and follow the
anchoring schedule given in the drawings for the product instead of
the anchoring schedule in this document.

Newer construction methods have led to an increase in air and water tightness in
buildings. This frequently leads to negative air pressure inside the home, which
can draw water through very small openings. Our installation method seals the
patio door in a weather-tight manner and uses a sill pan to capture and drain
incidental storm water from under the patio door.

Not all patio 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 patio door installation where the sill is higher than

35 feet above ground level or into a wall condition not specically
addressed in these instructions must be designed by an architect or
structural engineer. Failure to install square, level and plumb and on a
at 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

Backer Rod (backing material)

A material (e.g. foam rod), placed into a joint primarily to control the
depth of the sealant.

Buck

A wood framework attached to the masonry inside a window or patio
door rough opening.

Continuous Air Seal

Backer rod and sealant or low expansion foam applied to the interior
gap between the product and the building in a continuous fashion
used to block air ow between the interior and exterior of the
buildingenvelope.

Pilot Hole

A drilled hole that is no larger than the body of the screw (minus
thethreads).

Score

Make a cut mark in the same location multiple times.

Shiplap

The layering method in which each layer overlaps the layer below it so
that water runs down the outside.

Sill Pan

A ashing component installed in the sill of the rough opening
underneath the door. Sill pans have upturned walls along the interior
edge and at both ends, creating a three sided box. This component
serves as a collection device to drain incidental water to the exterior of
the building and should be properly sealed to the opening. The best sill
pan design has a positive slope to the exterior and offers continuous
support to the door’s sill.

Weep Hole (weep channel)

The visible exit or entry part of a water drainage system used to drain
water out of a door frame.

LANDINGS

These instructions
cover two patio door
sill conditions: the

Step-Down
Landing

step-down landing

and the continuous

slab landing. The

installation methods
vary slightly between
landing types.

Continuous Slab
Landing

REVERSE PATIO DOOR HANDING

Only pre-installed 6'8" and 6'10" Builders sliding patio doors without
blinds between the glass that have weep holes on the top and bottom
are reversible (specially designed to be converted to be opened either
from the left or the right). Patio doors that are set up for left hand
operation (door opens from the left on the exterior) or vice versa, can be
converted to open from the opposite side by following the instructions
in our document SVC001, available at www.jeld-wen.com. Do not

install the patio door until after completion of the reversing
instructions and the xed panel is on the desired side. Please

contact us with questions:

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: (800)-JELD-WEN/(800)-535-3936

Please allow sufcient time to properly prepare the rough opening,
install the patio door and ensure its proper operation.

Estimated Install

Time for New

Construction

Professional: 0.75 hr.

First Time: 1.75 hr.

Experienced: 1.25 hr.

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ROUGH OPENINGS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for Vinyl Patio Doors without Nailing Fin (JII015)

This installation guide specically addresses masonry/block wall,
sheathed wall and open-stud construction.

MASONRY/BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION

This installation
assumes that a
framework of 2x studs
(often called a buck)
has already been
properly fastened and
sealed to the concrete/
masonry wall by a
building professional.

Buck

SAFETY AND HANDLING

SAFETY

• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow proper installation instructions
may result in the denial of warranty claims for operational or
performanceproblems.

• Do not work alone. Two or more people are required. Use safe
liftingtechniques.

• Use caution when handling glass. Broken or cracked glass can cause
serious injury.

• Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.).

• Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer’s
operatinginstructions.

• Use caution when working at elevated heights.

• If disturbing existing paint, take proper precautions if lead paint is
suspected (commonly used before 1979). Your regional EPA
(www.epa.gov/lead) or Consumer Product Safety Commission ofces
provide information regarding regulations and lead protection.

FULLY SHEATHED / OPEN-STUD WALL CONSTRUCTION

Fully sheathed wall
framing is covered
by sheathing. This
installation assumes
building wrap is
properly installed
prior to patio
doorinstallation.

Open-Stud walls are not
covered by sheathing.

MATERIALS AND PATIO DOOR HANDLING

• Make sure the operating panel is secured prior to installation.

• Heed material manufacturers’ handling and application instructions.

• Protect adhesive surfaces from dirt, moisture, direct sunlight and
folding over onto themselves.

• Handle in vertical position; do not drag.

• Do not put stress on joints, corners or frames.

• Store patio door in dry, well-ventilated area in vertical, leaning
position to allow air circulation; do not stack horizontally.

• Protect from exposure to direct sunlight during storage.

• Install only into vertical walls and when conditions and sheathing
aredry.

• Never use solvent-based sealants on vinyl products.

IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!

King
stud

Trimmer

Sill area

Header

studs

Sheathing

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

PROVIDED MATERIALS

• 4 - #10 x 2 1/2" screws (to secure the strike plate).

• Vinyl caps to cover screw holes.

NEEDED MATERIALS

Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use

and compatibility. When using flashing, spray adhesive/primer, sealant
and foam products, we recommend using the same manufacturer and
verifying compatibility. It is the End User’s responsibility to determine if
dissimilar materials are compatible to the substrates in the application.

• #8 x 1 1/4" (minimum) washer head or pan head corrosion-resistant
screws (stainless steel recommended). Fasteners must penetrate at
least 1" into framing.

• 3/16" x 2 1/2" self-tapping concrete screws (if required to secure the
sill into concrete/masonry).

• Non compressible or water degradable shims.

• Sill pan: It is best practice to use a pre-formed, rigid, positively sloped,
pvc pan that provides continuous support. We recommend using SureSill™
Sloped Sill Pan™ , manufactured by SureSill™, Ltd. An alternative would
be a non-sloped pre-formed sill pan or one can be fabricated on site
from metal or vinyl sheet material with the proper tools.

• Sealant: We recommend OSI® QUAD® Max Sealant or equivalent. This
can be used in any application and can be painted or ordered in a
color matched product, if desired.

• Backer rod 1/8" larger than the widest portion of the gap (used in
conjunction with sealant bead).

• Polyurethane low expansion Window and Door foam: We recommend
OSI® QUAD® Foam or equivalent.

• 4", 6", or 9" (as required by local code and window conguration)
wide self-adhesive ashing: We recommend OSI® Butyl Flash Tape
orequivalent.

• Drip cap if required because of door location and exposure. Doors with
an adequate overhang (see our Appropriate Protection document at
www.jeld-wen.com) may not need a drip cap. In addition to sill pans,
SureSill™ also offers types of head ashing.

For installations into a Buck:

• Liquid applied ashing (Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent).

NEEDED TOOLS

• Hacksaw (SureSill sill pan)
Cutting shears (fabricated
sillpan)

• Tape measure

• Utility knife

• Level (4' minimum
recommended)

• J-roller

• Caulking gun

• Drill with bits

• Clean rags

• Screwdrivers

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for Vinyl Patio Doors without Nailing Fin (JII015)

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REMOVE PACKAGING

Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks or
pads. Remove any temporary handles just prior to installation into the
rough opening. Flush n doors will have a wood or cardboard support
on the sill. Remove the support and then remove the nailing n if
present. To remove the nailing n, score the nailing n with a utility
knife as close to the frame as possible, then bend back and forth until it
snaps off.

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FOR RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS

For nless/block frame doors, remove the entire old patio door.
Removing the exterior wall surface is not necessary if the opening has
been evaluated to be structurally sound and water tight. Repair any
problems before continuing.

For ush n doors, remove the old door panels and the sill. Remove
enough of the bottom of both side jambs to allow for a sill pan to be
installed - details in following section.

Contact your local waste management entities for proper disposal or
recycling of products being removed.

REMOVE PACKAGING AND INSPECT PATIO DOOR

INSPECT ROUGH OPENING

INSPECT PATIO DOOR

• Cosmetic damage.

• Product squareness (diagonal measurements must be within
1/4"difference).

• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing, glazing, energy­efciency requirements, etc.).

• For side-by-side mulled units, a drip cap that extends the length of the
frame plus 1/8" overhang on each end is required.

• Included parts (See Parts List above).

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.

ALL INSTALLATIONS

• Verify the width
and height of the
patio door are each
1/2"-3/4" smaller than
the rough opening
width/height. 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 square is 1/4".

• Verify the rough
opening is level and
plumb (C) and (D). The
maximum allowable
deviation is 1/8".

• The rough opening sill must not be crowned or sagged (D), but rather
be level or sloped (positive slope) to the exterior.

• The exterior face of the rough opening must be in a single plane (E)
with less than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.

• Minimum double studs should be used at all wood framed
roughopenings.

• The header must be supported by trimmer studs.

Verify Square, Level, and Plumb

A

B

D

C

E

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