IMPORTANT INFORMATION & GLOSSARY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Wood Patio Doors without Exterior Trim or Nailing Fin (JII027)
Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are
JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for wood patio
doors without exterior trim or nailing 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.
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 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 ofcial 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 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
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.
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).
Shiplap
The layering method in which each layer overlaps the layer below it so
that water runs down the outside.
Please allow sufficient time to properly prepare the rough opening,
install the patio door, and ensure its proper operation.
Estimated Install
Time for New
Construction
Professional: 1.5 hr.
First Time: 4.0 hr.
Experienced: 2.5 hr.
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LANDINGS
These instructions
cover two patio door
Step-Down Landing
sill conditions: the
step-down landing
and the continuous
slab landing. The
installation methods
vary slightly between
landing types.
Continuous
Slab
Landing
ROUGH OPENINGS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Wood Patio Doors without Exterior Trim or Nailing Fin (JII027)
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.
Buck
SAFETY & HANDLING
SAFETY
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions
beforebeginning.
• Do not work alone. Two or more people are required. Use safe
liftingtechniques.
• 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
operatinginstructions.
• Use caution when working at elevated heights.
FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUC TION
The wall framing is covered
by sheathing and the door
will be mounted inside of
the rough opening. This
installation assumes building
wrap is properly installed
prior to installation.
OPEN-STUD CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing is not covered by sheathing.
MATERIALS & 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 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
aredry.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
King
stud
Trimmer
studs
Sill area
Sheathing
Header
NEEDED MATERIALS & TOOLS
MATERIALS
• #10 x 3" pan head corrosion-resistant screws. Fasteners must
penetrate at least 1" into framing.
• 3/16" x 2 1/2" self-tapping concrete screws (for concrete suboors)
• Non water degradable or compressible shims
• 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.
• Spray adhesive/primer for self adhesive ashing. Such as Loctite® 300
or equivalent
• 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.
• Polyurethane low expansion Window and Door foam: We recommend
OSI® QUAD® Foam or equivalent).
• Plastic drain screen with crisscross or woven pattern (sold in 6" widths
to protect rain gutters) for step-down landings
• Sheet metal ashing or bendable vinyl sheeting for sill pan (6" wide
for 2" x 4" wall)
• 3/8" staples for step-down landings
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
TOOLS
• Cutting shears (sill pan)
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (4' minimum
recommended)
• J-roller
• Caulking gun
• Hammer/drill
• Construction stapler
• Flat head screwdriver
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Wood Patio Doors without Exterior Trim or Nailing Fin (JII027)
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REMOVE PACKAGING
Remove shipping
materials such
as corner covers,
shipping blocks or
pads. Remove the
skid board attached
to the bottom of the
door and save screws
for securing the sill.
Remove any staples
exposed on the frame,
but leave any glass
protective films on.
2
• 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 1/8" for doors less than 20 square feet and 1/4" for doors
over 20 square feet.
REMOVE PACKAGING & INSPECT PATIO DOOR
Skidboard
INSPECT ROUGH OPENING
Verify Square, Level, & Plumb
A
C
B
D
INSPECT PATIO DOOR
• Cosmetic damage
• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing, glazing, energyefciency requirements, etc.)
• Drip cap that extends the length of the frame plus 1/16" overhang on
each end is required
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.
• Verify the rough opening is plumb and level (C) and (D). 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 (E)
with less than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.
E
• Minimum double studs should be used at all wood framed rough
openings.
• The header must be supported by trimmer studs.
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1. Cut a piece of sheet
material to the
length shown.
2. Lightly crease
folding lines 1/2" in
from the two short
sides and one long
side.
3. Measure the width
of the frame and
add 9/16".
4. Take this distance
from the back edge
and lightly crease a
folding line across
the sheet material.
5. For step-down
landings, cut 1/2" in
at the folding line
on both sides of the
sheet material.
PREPARE SILL PAN
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Length of rough opening sill plus 1"
1/2"
Frame
width
+9/16"
Folding line
1/2"
Interior
Measure
frame
width
6. Fold the three back
sides up to make a
3-sided box, and,
for step-down
landings, fold the
front ap down.
7. For a continuous
slab, cut across the
folding line.
Fold sides and back up
Fold corner forward
For continuous
slab, remove ap
Fold
front ap
down
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Wood Patio Doors without Exterior Trim or Nailing Fin (JII027)
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INSTALL SILL PAN
If installing into
masonry:
1. Cut a piece of selfadhesive ashing
the length of the
sill.
2. Cut a notch out of
each end and apply
to the sill as shown.
Both installations:
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 edge of the rough opening.
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PREPARE BUCK
Note! This section covers installations into a buck only. For, stud-framed
wall installations skip to section 6, “PREPARE STUD-FRAMED WALL.”
1. On the exterior,
coat the buck
1.5"
and surrounding
concrete/masonry
with selfadhesive ashing
Head/Sill piece
Rough opening head/sill +3"
3"
primer. Follow
manufacturer’s
instructions
for application
procedures.
2. Seal the joint
Side piece
Side piece
1.5"
3"
Top
between the buck
and the concrete/
masonry with
JELD-WEN self-
Rough opening side jamb +3"
= Remove for step down only
adhesive ashing as
follows:
a. Cut four pieces
of self-adhesive
ashing for the
sill, sides and
head as shown.
b. Apply the sill
pan piece of
self-adhesive
ashing over
the sill pan
as shown. The bottom of the sill pan should be sealed by the
ashing.
2. Mark a line across
the front and back
of the sill pan.
3. Apply three 3/8"
beads of sealant
between the lines.
4. Place the sill pan in
the rough opening.
Firmly press the sill
pan into the sealant
with a J-roller.
Sealant
Note! Do not allow gaps or bubbles beneath the ashing (remove and
replace if necessary).
c. Remove the
upper end
corner of each
side piece, and
for step-down
landings,
remove the
lower end
corner.
d. Apply the
side pieces of
self-adhesive
ashing.
e. Remove the
corners of the
header piece
and apply.
3. Apply sealant across
ashing/masonry
Sealant
joints at corners of
masonry opening.
4. Apply diamond
lath to all ashed
surfaces to be
covered by stucco.
Diamond lath
(if applicable)
END of Buck Instructions, SKIP to section 7, “PREPARE PATIO DOOR.”
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PREPARE STUD-FRAMED WALL
FOR RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS
After removing the old patio 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.
PREPARE BUILDING WRAP
Verify these steps do
not void the building
wrap manufacturer’s
warranty.
1. Trim building wrap
ush with the
edges of the rough
6"
opening.
2. At the head, slit
45˚
building wrap 6"
at 45°. Tape up as
shown.
3. Trim the sides
sufciently to allow
the nailing n to be
mounted against
the sheathing.
4. Apply spray
adhesive/primer
to the sill pan
and surrounding
area. Follow
manufacturer’s
instructions
for application
methods.
5. Cut a piece of self-adhesive ashing the length of the sill and apply
over the sill pan as shown. The bottom of the sill pan should be
completely covered by the self-adhesive ashing. For step down
landings, fold ashing down as shown. For continuous slabs, trim
ush with rough opening.
6. Cut two pieces
of self-adhesive
ashing 6" wide by
the sill pan width +
3" long.
a. For continuous
slab landings
only, cut out
Sill pan
width
3"
Discard
(for
continuous
slab only)
6"
the inside
corner.
b. Adhere the
pieces of
ashing to the
Sill pan
width
3"
3"
Step-Down
Landing
exterior corners.
Stretch ashing
as needed to
cover corners
Sill pan
width
and lay at.
7. Smooth gaps or
bubbles beneath
self-adhesive
Continuous Slab
Landing
3"
3"
ashing with a
J-roller (remove
and replace if
necessary).
8. Seal back corners of
sill pan with sealant.
9. For step-down
landings only, cut
Sealant
1"
1/2"
plastic drain screen
to length of sill +
2" and staple 1/2"
below sill edge. The drain screen provides a path for air to dry any
incidental moisture in the rough opening.
End of Stud-Framed Wall Instructions continue with section 7 “PREPARE
PATIO DOOR.”
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PREPARE PATIO DOOR
APPLY DRIP CAP
1. With the exterior
face up, apply a
1/4" bead of silicone
across the header as
shown.
2. Center the drip cap
on the header and
mechanically fasten
with appropriately
sized nails or screws.
Be sure the fastener
does not completely
penetrate the frame
header.
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Sealant
3. Inswing/outswing
doors will need
a strip of selfadhesive ashing
applied over the
dead bolt hole on
the exterior side of
the frame as shown.
Dead bolt
hole
2"
2"
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INSTALL PATIO DOOR
Warning! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install. Adequately
support the door until fully installed.
1. Apply a 3/8"
continuous bead
of sealant across
the sill pan back
dam and over the
Sealant
ashing joints as
shown.
2. Tilt patio door into
the rough opening.
Make sure the back
of the door makes
solid contact with
the sealant.
SHIM THE JAMBS
Note! Each location must be shimmed with two opposing shims. Secure
all shims with sealant.
1. From the interior,
shim the hinged
side jamb at every
hinge (swinging
doors). Shim the
latch jamb 6" from
6"
the corners and at
the strike plate.
2. Shim all other jambs
Strike
plate
6" from the corners
and at center.
3. Shim the head jamb
6" from the corners
of each panel and
6"
at the strike plate
if present. Position
shims so that strike plate screws will penetrate shims.
4. Inspect the patio door for square, level, and plumb. Test for proper
operation (remove and reinstall if necessary).
5. For center hinge
patio doors only,
check for proper
3/32"
reveal (clearance)
between the frame
and panels at the
side jambs and head
as shown.
1/4"
1/8"
SECURE PATIO DOOR
Note! Apply sealant to screw threads before installing. Countersink for
wood putty or plug covers if desired. On the Custom Wood Inswing
door the screws will have to be driven through the exterior door jamb
on the stationary side.
1. Fasten patio door
using #10 x 3"
screws through the
shims in the jambs
and next to the
6"
shims in the head:
6" from the corners
and 8" apart all the
way around the
8"
patio door.
2. Secure each strike
plate through the
shims with #10 x 3"
screws.
STEPS 3 and 4 are for
Dead
bolt
unlocked
Dead
bolt
locked
swinging doors only.
3. Unlock the deadbolt
with a small
athead screwdriver
and open doors.
4. Remove the spacer
button from the
bottom of the
panels, or pine
blocks from under aluminum sill.
STRUCTURALLY SECURE SILL (SWINGING DOORS ONLY)
Note! Apply sealant to the threads of all screws, and, after installation,
cover the tops of all screws with sealant. Use previously removed
screws (if present) for wood suboors or use 3/16" x 2 1/2" self-tapping
concrete screws for concrete.
1. For traditional
thresholds, secure
Traditional Threshold
the threshold 6"
from each end
of each panel.
For adjustable
6" from the end
of each panel
thresholds, also
place screws
through the
aluminum sill in
front of every other
adjustable threshold
screw.
Adjustable Threshold
2. For outswing patio
doors, replace the
screws on the sill
keeper with the #8
x 2 1/4" pan head
screws provided.
6" from the end of
each panel
In front
of every
other
screw
3. Fill any holes in the
sill with sealant.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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1. On the exterior,
apply backer
rod and sealant
between the frame
head/side jambs and
the rough opening.
2. Release the
building wrap from
above the header
(previously taped
up) and overlap
the drip cap. Seal
the ends with selfadhesive ashing or
building wrap tape.
3. Apply a 1/4" bead
of sealant around
the sill where it
meets the slab or
step. Leave 1" gaps
at weep holes as
shown.
4. Ensure sealant on
back dam of the sill
pan fully seals to
the inside face of
the sill. Apply more sealant as necessary.
5. Install lockset hardware per supplied instructions.
6. Some French double door units may require installing lock bolts at
the top and bottom of the inactive panel. Locate the center point of
each lock bolt, drill 3/8" bolt holes and install keeper plates.
COMPLETE INSTALLATION
Backer rod
and sealant
1"
ADJUST LOCK
1. Loosen the lock
hook screws in the
side jamb so it can
be moved up or
down.
2. Insert the alignment
guide into one of
the openings in the
faceplate.
3. Carefully close the
panel and raise
or lower the lock
hook until it aligns
with the slots in the
faceplate. Tighten the screws.
4. To lock the door, rotate the thumb turn 90°.
ADJUST SLIDING DOOR PANEL ROLLERS
Note! Adjust the panel high enough to avoid drag. Keep door panel
parallel to the jamb by almost closing the door and looking for an even
reveal/gap.
Remove both door roller adjustment plugs on the interior bottom
of the operating panel. Using a flat head screwdriver, turn the screw
counterclockwise to raise the panel or clockwise to lower it.
INSTALL EXTERIOR TRIM
For wood exterior
doors not assembled
with brickmold casing,
attach the pre-cut
brickmold 9/16" from
the interior frame edge
to the sides and head
with 2 1/2" casing nails.
Seal brickmold to frame
with silicone sealant
and tool into a fillet
joint.
Faceplate
Alignment
guide
Frame
Panel
Brickmould
9/16"
gap
Lock
hook
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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COMPLETE INSTALLATION
• 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.
• Adjust patio door for
best operation.
• Create a continuous
air seal on the interior
between the rough
opening and the frame
with low expansion
foam or backer rod
and sealant.
COMPLETE INSTALLATION - CONTINUED
Gap
Sealant
joint
Gap
Backer
rod
AFTER INSTALLATION
• Install exterior wall surface within seven days of installation.
• Maintain gap of 1/4"-3/8" between door frame and nal exterior wall
surface (siding, stucco, etc.).
• Seal this gap on the sides with backer rod and sealant. For step-down
landings, also seal under the patio door sill with a discontinuous joint.
Do not apply sealant on top of the drip cap.
• Seal any gaps or openings at end of horizontal mull joints with
sealant.
• Remove protective lm (if applicable) on glass within one year and
immediately from cladding.
• Protect recently installed units from damage from plaster, paint, etc.
by covering the unit with plastic.
• Finish all exposed wood surfaces immediately following installation.
Please visit jeld-wen.com for nishing instructions, warranty and care
and maintenance information.
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