for Premium Aluminum (A-500) and Premium Atlantic Aluminum
Sliding Patio Doors (JII020)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY
Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are
JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for Premium
Aluminum Sliding Patio Doors with two or three tracks and up to
six panels. Read these installation 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
wind borne debris region have specic anchoring requirements. For
information on specic products, visit www.oridabuilding.org or
www.tdi.texas.gov.
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 to the weather barrier
(typically building wrap) and uses a sill pan to capture and drain
incidental storm water from under the patio door.
Not all patio door types can be installed into every wall condition in all
areas. Consult your local building code ofcial for applicable building
codes and regulations. Local building code requirements supersede
recommended installation instructions.
Note! Installation such that the sill is higher than 35 feet above ground
level or any product installation into a wall condition not specically
addressed in these full instructions must be designed by an architect or
structural engineer.
Failure to install square, level and plumb and on a at surface (without
peaks and valleys) 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 product warranty as part of the terms of the
sale.
GLOSSARY
Astragal
The vertical trim attached to one of the panels of a sliding patio door
that bridges the gap between the panels when closed and provides
weather protection.
Buck
A wood framework attached to the masonry inside a window or patio
door rough opening.
Continuous slab
A concrete oor that is continuous through the door opening.
Interlock
A weatherstrip component that runs vertically along the stiles of
either horizontal sliding sashes or sliding patio door panels. When the
window/door is closed, the interlocks engage, locking together, to
create a weather barrier.
Pilot hole
A drilled hole that is no larger than the body of the screw (minus the
threads).
Sill pocket
A cavity recessed into a concrete oor to hold the sill of a patio door.
Step-down landing
A condition in which the interior oor surface is higher than the
exterior surface.
Please allow sufcient time to properly prepare the rough opening,
install the patio door, and ensure its proper operation. Professional
installation assistance is recommended.
Estimated Install
Time for New
Construction
First Time: 4.0 hr.
Experienced: 2.5 hr.
Professional: 1.5 hr.
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LANDINGS
These instructions cover three patio door sill conditions: the step-down
landing, the recessed sill pocket slab landing, and the continuous
slab. The installation
methods vary slightly
Step-Down Landing
between landing
types.
Recessed
Sill Pocket
Landing
Continuous
Slab
ROUGH OPENINGS
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Premium Aluminum (A-500) and Premium Atlantic Aluminum Sliding Patio Doors (JII020)
These installation instructions specically address masonry/block wall,
sheathed wall and open-stud construction. In each case, the door will be
mounted by fastening through the jambs into the rough opening.
MASONRY/BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION
For installation in a
masonry/block wall
Masonry/Block Wall Construction
construction, a buck
(a wood framework
attached to the
masonry) is required.
We will refer to this
buck as the rough
opening.
Buck
FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUC TION
The wall framing is
covered by sheathing.
Sheathed Wall Construction
Header
OPEN-STUD CONSTRUCTION
Covering the wall
framing with
backing support
is recommended
before the patio
door is installed.
This backing support
should be a non
water-degradable,
thin (max. 1/8" thick)
sheet material such
as plywood, or vinyl
sheeting. Completely
surround the rough
opening with the
backing support
as shown. Backing
support must be
applied before building wrap.
Open-Stud with Backing
Cripple
stud
King
stud
Trimmer
stud
Sheathing
SAFETY AND HANDLING
SAFETY
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow proper assembly and installation
instructions may result in the denial of warranty claims for
operational 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.
• Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer’s operating
instructions.
• Use caution when working at elevated heights.
PATIO DOOR HANDLING
• 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 on oor.
• 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.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
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MATERIALS AND TOOLS
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A
B
G
C
D
E
PARTS (INCLUDED WITH PATIO DOOR)
A #8 x 1" Phillips pan head sheet metal screw
B #8 X 3/4" Phillips pan head screw
C Offset T clip (DP50 / DP80 doors only)
D Panel bumper
E Adhesive weather strip pad
F Head frame
G Left and right side frame
H Sill riser (DP 65/80 doors, only)
I Sill track
Items not shown:
- Handle package
- Door panel(s)
- Screen – (optional, on some congurations)
H
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NEEDED MATERIALS
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility. When using ashing, spray adhesive/primer, sealant
and foam products, we recommend using the same manufacturer and
verifying compatibility.
• 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.
• Non-compressible or water degradable shims, such as high-density
plastic or composite.
• Backer rod 1/8" larger than the widest portion of the gap (used in
conjunction with sealant bead).
• Liquid applied ashing (Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent).
• 4", 6", or 9" (as required by local code and window conguration)
wide self-adhesive ashing: We recommend OSI® QUAD® Butyl
Flashing Tape or equivalent.
For installation in sheathed wall or open stud construction:
• #8 x 1 1/4" corrosion-resistant, at-head screws; (length of screw must
penetrate at least 1" into the framing).
For buck framing in a concrete (masonry) structure:
• 3/16" diameter self-tapping concrete screws (Tapcon®, or equivalent);
length of screw must penetrate at least 1 1/4" into the concrete
For step-down and Continuous Slab landings:
• 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 self adhesive ashing, metal or vinyl sheet
material with the proper tools and materials.
NEEDED TOOLS
• Cutting shears (sill pan)
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (4' minimum
recommended)
• J-roller
• Caulking gun
• Drill with bits (assembly)
• Construction stapler
• Putty knife
• Phillips screwdriver
• Hammer drill and masonry bits
for masonry applications
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REMOVE PACKAGING
Remove packaging materials.
REMOVE PACKAGING AND INSPECT DOOR
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INSPECT DOOR
• Cosmetic damage
• Included parts (See Parts List above)
• Correct product (size, color, number of panels, grid pattern, glass type,
etc.)
If any of the above represents a concern, BEFORE installing, contact
your dealer or distributor for recommendations.
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• Verify the rough
opening (inside the
buck) is no larger
than 1/2" wider and
1/4" taller than the
patio door frame.
• Verify the rough
opening is square.
The (A) and (B)
measurements
should be the same.
Maximum allowable
deviation from
square is 1/4".
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DP 80 doors come with
a sill riser accessory
which is installed
as follows. Apply a
bead of sealant in
the groove of the
sill riser. Snap the sill
riser to the sill so the
pieces lock together
as shown. Using a rag,
clean up any excess
sealant.
INSPECT ROUGH OPENING
ASSEMBLE FRAME
Verify Square, Level, and Plumb
A
C
B
D
Sealant
• Verify the rough opening is plumb (C). The maximum allowable
deviation is 1/8".
• The rough opening sill must not be crowned or sagged (D). A 5 degree
sloped sill is recommended.
• The exterior face of the rough opening must be in a single plane with
less than 1/8" twist from corner to corner (E).
• In wood frame construction, the header must be supported by
E
trimmer studs and designed to ensure that no load is transferred to
patio door unit.
• Correct any deviations before installing the patio door. Consult a
building professional as needed.
• Verify the rough opening is clean and dry.
1. Using the supplied
1" screws, fasten
the sill to the right
and left frame
parts. The predrilled holes in the
sill will line up with
the screw bosses
(grooves in the
frame sides). Make
sure the attached
gasket lies at
and the screws are
inserted properly
into the screw
bosses.
2. Using the supplied
1" screws, fasten
the header to
the right and left
frame parts by
inserting screws
into the screw
bosses through
the pre-drilled holes in the header. Verify handing of parts to ensure
the inside jamb pocket is fully weatherstripped; the lock keeper is
typically installed in this jamb pocket.
3. Seal the screw
heads, screw bosses,
and the outside of
each corner joint
with polyurethane
or 100% silicone
sealant as shown.
4. Dry t the door
frame by inserting
the door frame into
the rough opening
to verify proper t.
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PREPARE ROUGH OPENING
PREPARE BUILDING WRAP
(For masonry/block wall
construction, skip to SILL
PANS)
Trim building wrap ush
with the edge of the
rough opening at the
head and sides.
SILL PANS
(For a recessed sill pocket, skip to COMPLETE OPENING PREP)
The sill can be prepared using one of two methods: We recommend
SureSill™ Sloped Sill Pan™ available from SureSill at www.suresill.com,
building supply stores, and some manufacturing locations or fabricate
a sill pan on site. If installing a SureSill™ sill pan, follow SureSill™'s
instructions for installation and skip to section 5 “INSTALL FRAME“. If
fabricating a sill pan on the job site, follow the instructions below.
JOBSITE FABRICATED SILL PAN
(For a recessed
sill pocket, skip
to COMPLETE
OPENING PREP)
Note! If using self-
adhesive ashing in
place of a metal pan,
the ashing must be a
Length of rough opening sill plus 1"
1/2"
Frame
width
+9/16"
1/2"
minimum of 40 mils and
have a proper back dam,
such as a metal angle.
Use primer if adhering
to concrete.
• Cut a piece of sheet
material to the length
shown.
• Lightly crease folding
Measure
frame
width
lines 1/2" in from the
two short sides and
one long side.
• Measure the width
Fold sides and back up
of the exterior edge
of the frame and add
9/16".
• Take this distance from
the back edge of the
sheet material and
lightly crease a folding
line.
• Cut 1/2" in at this line
Fold corner
forward
Fold front
ap down
on both sides of the
sheet material.
• Fold the three back
sides up to make a
3-sided box.
For continuous
slab, remove ap
• For step-down
landings, fold the
front ap down. For
continuous slabs, remove the front ap.
PREPARE SILL
• Set the sill pan in place
and mark a line across
the back of the sill pan
with a pencil as shown.
Remove sill pan.
• Apply three 3/8" beads
of sealant between the
Sealant
marked line and the
exterior edge of the
rough sill.
INSTALL SILL PAN
Note! If installing
a metal sill pan on
concrete, the bottom
surface must be covered
with self-adhesive
ashing.
• Set the sill pan in place
pressing it down rmly
into the sealant. Use
a J-roller if necessary
to ensure a smooth,
secure seal.
• Apply a 3/8"
continuous bead of
sealant across the sill
pan back dam.
Sealant
• For step-down landing
apply a layer of liquid
ashing across the
lower lip of the sill
pan, joining it to the
face of the foundation.
Liquid
ashing
COMPLETE OPENING PREP
Waterproof the rough
opening with one of the
following methods:
• Wrap the buck or stud
Self-adhesive
ashing
completely with selfadhesive ashing, then
seal the joint between
the ashing and the
structure, and at the
Sealant
corners as shown.
OR
• Apply liquid applied
ashing in a smooth
1/16" thick layer
covering the exterior
Sealant
Selfadhesive
or liquid
ashing
face of the structure
in a 6" width. Apply
1/16" thick layer
to cover the entire
surface of the head and jambs, extending onto the sides of the sill
pan or across the entire surface of the sill pocket.
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INSTALL FRAME
Caution! A minimum of two (2) people are needed for installation.
Note! These steps apply to all landing types.
1. Tilt patio door frame into the rough opening. Make sure the back of
the sill makes solid contact with the sealant on the sill pan back dam.
Hold door frame in place until fully fastened.
2. Pre-drill fastener holes, if applicable, using the following patterns
(some products have holes already pre-drilled):
• Premium Aluminum (A-500) Patio doors will be fastened 4" from
each corner and every 24" on center.
• Premium Atlantic Aluminum doors are fastened according to the
Florida approval by visiting www.oridabuilding.org.
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INSTALL PANELS
DETERMINE DOOR CONFIGURATION
Each panel will be labeled with a number indicating the order of
installation into the frame. Refer to the sections below for detailed
instructions on installing each interior and exterior panel into the
frame. After all panels are installed, follow the instructions for adjusting
the rollers and xing the stationary panels in place.
Note! Panels are not reversible or interchangeable.
INTERIOR
XO
OXO - RH
OXO - LH
OXXO
OXX
XXO
OXXXXO
X - 1
O - 2
O - 3
O - 3
X - 1
O - 2
OX
X - 1
X - 1
X - 2
X - 2
EXTERIOR
O - 2
O - 3
O - 2
X - 2X - 1
X - 1
O - 3
X - 2X - 1
X - 4X - 3
X - 1
O - 4O - 3
O - 6O - 5
INSTALL INTERIOR PANEL(S)
Interior panels must be installed rst. Using the conguration diagram
above, install each interior panel. All panels are marked numerically, in
order of installation. Make sure the panel interlock (when present) is
facing the exterior. Two panel doors are shown, but also apply to three
or more panels.
3. Pre-drill installation holes in oor and ll with sealant prior to
anchoring screws into sill.
4. Shim at each pre-drilled hole (next to hole in the header) until
the frame is square, level and plumb. Shims must be 1" narrower
than the frame jamb to allow 1/4" backer rod and sealant to be
installed later. Use sealant if necessary to secure shims in place while
anchoring.
5. Fasten patio door frame with appropriate screws (see Materials
section above) through every pre-drilled jamb, head and sill hole, and
through any needed shims.
6. Inspect frame for square, level, and plumb (remove and reinstall if
necessary).
1. Working from the
outside, place the
slot of the panel
head over the
interior guide leg of
the frame head.
2. Raise the panel and
swing the bottom
in so the wheels are
properly located
over the interior
track.
3. After installing an
interior operating
panel, move the
panel to a closed
position.
4. Locate one or more
adhesive weather
strip pads with peel
off backs in the
enclosed hardware
pack. Peel off
backing and place
into the frame head
where any panel
interlocks will meet.
5. If weatherstrip is
not already preinstalled at the
bottom of each
interlock, apply a
second weatherstrip
pad on the sill
below the panel.
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INSTALL PANELS - CONTINUED
INSTALL EXTERIOR PANEL(S)
1. Insert exterior
panels, making sure
the panel interlock
is facing the
interior.
2. Place the slot of the
panel head over the
middle guide leg of
the frame head.
3. Raise the panel and
swing the bottom
in so the wheels are
properly located
over the track.
ADJUST ROLLERS
Lift each panel and
adjust the rollers
with a #2 Phillips
head screwdriver by
turning the bottom
screw on the ends of
both panels. Do not
use a power driver. All
door panels, including
stationary panels,
have wheels that need
to be adjusted. Adjust
door to ensure jambs,
interlocks and grid patterns line up.
Note! Turn clockwise to raise the panel, counterclockwise to lower
the panel.
PG20 ONLY - SECURE STATIONARY PANEL(S)
1. Working from the
inside, slide the
PG 20 Door (Interior)
stationary panel into
the jamb pocket.
2. For PG 20 units only:
From the interior,
pre-drill holes 3"- 4"
from each corner
and one at center.
Secure with 3 screws
3"- 4"
Screw
Center
through the jamb
into the panel frame
using the provided
3"- 4"
#8 x 3/4" screws.
Seal screw points
with polyurethane
or 100% silicone
sealant.
Screw
DP 50/65/80 ONLY - SECURE STATIONARY PANEL(S)
On units with a
stationary panel in
the exterior track, the
DP 50/65/80 Door (Interior)
xed “O” panel will
need to be secured as
follows.
Clip
1. Working from the
inside, slide the
stationary panel
into the jamb
pocket.
2. For DP 50/65/80
units, secure using
offset T clips located
at the head and sill,
6" from the jamb as
Clip
shown. DP80 units
have additional
clips that must be
installed in the
same positions on
the exterior. First,
position the clip
with the short leg
under the panel.
Pre-drill through
the clip and frame,
coat the screw threads with sealant, and then screw the clips into the
head and sill of the door frame. Then, secure the other end of each
clip through the pre-drilled holes to the interior side of the panel;
seal screw points with polyurethane or 100% silicone sealant.
6"
Bumper(s)
Fixed
panel
Secondary
operating
panel
Primary
operating
panel
Bumper(s) must be installed 6" from each jamb in the head track behind
operating panel(s). Secure in place using frame installation screws to
anchor into the building structure.
An additional bumper must be installed on the secondary operating
panel of any set of stacking panels.
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INSTALL HANDLE
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions supplied in the handle package.
OXXO congurations will require interior handles on both operating panels.
INSTALL SCREEN
Note! Screen is
designed to be placed
in front (on the same
side) of the interior
panel for normal use
in all congurations.
• Install the screen
from the exterior.
• Put the head of the
screen lip onto the
outside header rail.
• Lift the screen and
swing the bottom
onto the screen
track.
• OXXO screens may require an astragal to be attached for latching
purposes.
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INSTALL AND ADJUST HARDWARE
COMPLETE INSTALLATION
• Adjust the wheels at both the top and bottom in order to center the
screen between the head and track.
Note! Too much
tension will not allow
the screen to roll
properly.
• Locate the screen
keeper in the plastic
bag attached to the
screen.
• Install the keeper
into the screen track
of the jamb, so it
is aligned with the
latch on the screen
panel. Pre-drill holes
if necessary.
VERIFY OPERATION
• Test the door panel(s), screen and lock to verify proper operation.
Note! If the screen does not travel evenly, check to ensure top and
bottom are level and parallel to the head or sill.
CONTINUOUS AIR SEAL
Create a continuous
air seal on the interior
between the rough
opening and the
door frame with low
expansion foam. Allow
the foam to fully cure
and cut ush with a
sharp knife. Make sure
the foam cuts cleanly
and doesn't tear. On
the exterior, seal the
gap between the
door frame and rough
opening with backer
rod and sealant.
• Ensure sealant on back dam of the sill pan or recessed slab fully seals
to the inside face of the sill. Apply more sealant as necessary.
Please visit www.jeld-wen.com for warranty and care and maintenance information.
Sealant
joint
Gap
Backer
rod
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INSTALL SUPPORT TRIM (STEP-DOWN LANDING ONLY)
On the exterior, install support trim underneath the sill where it extends
over the landing. Position trim snugly against the bottom of the sill toe.
AFTER INSTALLATION
• Allow for an expansion joint of 1/4"- 3/8" between door frame and
nal exterior wall surface (siding, stucco, etc.).
• Apply sealant to the exterior of the sill leaving a 1" gap located 4" 6" from each corner. Leave additional 1" weep gaps at each interlock,
or every 4 feet, whichever is less.
• Protect recently installed units from damage from plaster, paint,
debris, etc. by covering the unit with plastic.