JELD-WEN JII101 User Manual
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Custom Wood & Fiberglass Exterior Folding Door Systems (JII101)
Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are
JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for Custom
Wood and Fiberglass Exterior Folding doors. 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. 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 weather barrier (typically
building wrap) and uses a sill pan to capture and drain incidental storm
water from under the door.
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.
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 three-sided box made of sheet material. The door sill sits inside the sill
pan in the rough opening. It is designed to catch water that inltrates
into the rough opening and divert it to the outside.
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: 4 hr.
Experienced: 3 hr.
Professional: 2 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 Custom Wood & Fiberglass Exterior Folding Door Systems (JII101)
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/
masonry wall.
Buck
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 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.
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.
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 and sheathing
are dry.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
King
stud
Trimmer
studs
Sill area
Sheathing
Header
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
PROVIDED MATERIALS
• #10 x 2 1/2" corrosion resistant at head screws for frame assembly
• #12 x 3" at head installation screw for track assembly. These must
have a minimum 2" embedment into solid header material. If these
screws are not long enough, use longer screws.
• #9 x 1 1/2" at head screws to fasten hinges to panels
NEEDED MATERIALS
• Non-compressible or water degradable shims
• Pre-formed sill pan or sheet metal ashing/bendable vinyl sheeting
for sill pan
• 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).
• 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.
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For installations into a Buck:
• Liquid applied ashing (Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent)
For installations into a stud-framed wall:
• 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.
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
NEEDED TOOLS
• Cutting shears (sill pan)
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (3' and 6' recommended)
• J-roller
• Caulking gun
• Drill with bits and a long Phillips
driver
• Denatured alcohol (for installing
clad astragal covers)
• Plumb bob (for U-Channel sills
only)
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Custom Wood & Fiberglass Exterior Folding Door Systems (JII101)
1
REMOVE PACKAGING
Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks
or pads.
INSPECT DOOR
• Cosmetic damage
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Note! The most
important criteria for
a successful job are
a square opening, a
properly engineered
header (evaluated and
structurally designed
to carry the combined
weight of all the panels)
and a clean track.
• We recommended
that the head be
installed with a slight
bow upward (typically
1/8" at the center
of the opening) to
allow for the door’s
weight pulling down.
The frame should be
checked for square and
twist.
• Verify the width and height of the door are each 1/2"- 3/4" smaller
than the rough opening width/height.
• 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). The maximum
allowable deviation is 1/8".
• The rough opening sill must not be crowned or sagged (D) and be
level or sloped (positive slope) to the exterior.
REMOVE PACKAGING AND INSPECT DOOR
INSPECT ROUGH OPENING
Verify Square, Level, and Plumb
A
C
B
D
E
• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing, glazing, energyefciency requirements, etc.)
If any of the above conditions represent a concern, or if you expect
environmental conditions to exceed the door's performance rating,
do not install the door. Contact your dealer or distributor for
recommendations.
• The exterior face of the rough opening must be in a single plane (E)
with less than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.
• If using an ADA sill, a
recess will need to be
available in the rough
opening sill for the
channel to sit in and
allow the sill legs to
sit at on the rough
opening.
• If using a U-Channel
sill, Fashion the recess
using the dimensions
shown. Position the
head track in place of
nal installation and
use a plumb bob to
nd the exact location
of the sill recess.
Hang the plumb bob
from the center of
the roller track. The
center of the recess
will be 23/32"from the
plumb line towards the
interior.
ADA Sill
1/2"
Floor
U-Channel Sill
Exterior Interior
23/32"
Finished oor
Sub
15/16"
oor
6 9/16"
7/16"
1"
Channel
2 1/8"
7/8"
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A sill pan can be ordered with some products (check with a salesperson),
found in building supply stores or online (search “sill pan”), or fabricated
on the job site (details below) with the proper tools and materials. Note!
Sill pans are not designed to be used with ADA or U-Channel type sills.
Weather-proong these types of sills is the responsibility of the installer.
An adequate overhang and a positive slope are recommend with these
sill types. If installing into a stud-framed wall and using a drip cap, at
each corner of the head, slit building wrap 6" at 45° and tape up. Skip
to Section 6, “INSTALL DOOR.”
JOB SITE FABRICATED SILL PAN
1. Cut a piece of
2. Lightly crease
INSTALL SILL PAN
sheet material to
the length shown.
folding lines 1/2"
in from the two
short sides and
one long side.
Length of rough opening sill plus 1"
Frame
width
+9/16"
Folding Line
1/2"
1/2"
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3. Measure the width
of the frame and
add 9/16".
Measure
frame
width
Interior
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