JELD-WEN JII041 User Manual
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for W-4500 Folding Door Systems (JII041)
Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are JELD-WEN’s
recommended installation instructions for W-4500 Folding doors. Read
these instructions thoroughly before beginning. They are designed to
work in most existing applications, however; existing conditions may
require use of alternative methods 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. To
adequately protect your door, please refer to “Appropriate Protection
for Exterior Doors” for information on protection requirements at
www.jeld-wen.com.
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 rough opening and uses
a sill pan to capture and drain incidental storm water from under the
door to the exterior.
Not all exterior door types may be installed into every wall condition
in all areas. See our Appropriate Protection document for overhang
requirements at www.jeld-wen.com. Consult your local building
code ofcial (or Authority having jurisdiction) for applicable building
codes and regulations. Local building code requirements supersede
recommended installation instructions.
Please Note! Any door installation such that the sill is higher than
35 feet above ground level or into a wall condition not specically
addressed in these instructions must be designed by an architect or
structural engineer. We recommend that all non pre-nished wood or
berglass components be nished with an appropriate paint or stain
prior to installation. See our Finishing document for details at
www.jeld-wen.com. Failure to properly nish or install square, level
and plumb and on a at surface (without peak 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 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 a 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).
Rough Opening
The framed opening in a wall where a door is to be installed.
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.
Please allow sufcient time to properly prepare the rough opening,
install the door, and ensure its proper operation.
Estimated Install
Time for New
Construction
First Time: 6 hr.
Experienced: 5 hr.
Professional: 4 hr.
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LANDINGS
These instructions
cover two 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
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for W-4500 Folding Door Systems (JII041)
This installation guide specically 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/
Buck
masonry wall.
SAFETY AND HANDLING
SAFETY
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow proper installation and nishing
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 ofces provide
information regarding regulations and lead protection.
FULLY SHEATHED AND OPEN-STUD WALL CONSTRUCTION
The door will be
mounted inside of the
Header
rough opening. This
installation assumes
building wrap is
properly installed
prior to installation.
King
stud
Trimmer
studs
Sill area
Sheathing
Building
wrap
MATERIALS AND 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 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 are dry.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
PROVIDED MATERIALS
Note! Specic parts shown are dependent upon product conguration
and every part will not apply to all congurations.
• #8 x 3/8" screws for cover plate
• #6 x 1" at head screws for pivot hardware installation
• #10 x 1" screws for center wall pivot and housing
• #10 x 1 1/2" at head screws to fasten hinges to panels
• #10 x 2 1/2" at head screws for frame assembly and securing the
door frame (side jambs, head and sill track) into framing. If installing
the sill onto concrete, these screws will need to be replaced with
masonry fasteners. See the Needed Materials section for appropriate
fasteners to use in concrete.
#8 x 3/8"
#6 x 1"
#10 x 1"
#10 x 1.5"
#10 x 2.5"
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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for W-4500 Folding Door Systems (JII041)
MATERIALS AND TOOLS - CONTINUED
INCLUDED PARTS - CONTINUED
ATTACHED TO PANELS
• Hinge set (may include handle) - #10 x 1.5" screws
• Flush bolt(s)
• Multipoint locking hardware strikes
• Astragal
SHIPPED LOOSE
• Head track
• Sill track
• Top and bottom intermediate
(4-wheel) carrier guide set with
hinge leaf (dependent upon
conguration)
• Top and bottom intermediate
(2-wheel) carrier with hinge leaf
(dependent upon conguration)
• Upper wall pivot - #6 x 1" screws
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.
• 3/16" masonry screws (such as Tapcon® ) for sill installation onto
concrete. Screws must penetrate at least 1 1/2" into substrate.
• 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 conguration)
wide self-adhesive ashing: We recommend OSI® QUAD® Butyl
Flashing 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).
• Lower wall pivot - #6 x 1" screws
• Center wall pivot and housing
with screws - #10 x 1"
• Sill track seal
• Handle set (optional and/or
dependent upon conguration)
• Lower pivot cover and screws #8 x 3/8"
• Clad astragal cover (2) (dependent upon conguration)
ATTACHED TO PANELS
Flush
Bolt
Handle
SHIPPED LOOSE
Head Track
Intermediate Carrier Set
(Four Wheel)
Lower
Wall Pivot
Directional Carrier Set
(Two Wheel)
Top Intermediate
Guide
Upper
Wall Pivot
Top
Directional Guide
Center Pivot
Hinge Leaf
Sill Track
Center Wall Pivot
with Housing
Hinge
Set
Lower
Pivot Cover
Sill Track
Seal
NEEDED TOOLS
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (3' and 6' recommended)
• J-roller
• Caulking gun
• Vacuum for removing debris
from sill track
• Drill and Impact driver (optional)
with bits
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• Spade bit (3/4" for center pivot)
• Denatured alcohol (for installing
clad astragal covers)
• Screwdrivers (small) for sill carrier
adjustment
• 14 mm open end wrench (panel
adjustment only)
• Step Ladder (2)
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