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)
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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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JOB SITE FABRICATED SILL PAN - CONTINUED
4. Take this distance
5. For step-down
6. For continuous
7. Fold the three back
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INSTALL SILL PAN - CONTINUED
from the back edge
and lightly crease a
folding line across
the sheet material.
landings, cut 1/2" in
at this line on both
sides of the sheet
material.
slab, cut across the
folding line.
sides up to make a
3-sided box, and, for
step-down landings,
fold the front ap
down.
Step-down
PREPARE BUCK
Fold sides and back up
Fold corner
forward
Fold front
ap down
Continuous slab
INSTALL SILL PAN
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 of
the rough opening.
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! This section applies to installations into a buck only. For
installations into a stud-framed wall, begin with section 5, “PREPARE
STUD-FRAMED WALL.”
1. Seal any joint larger than 1/16" in the buck and between the buck
and the concrete/masonry with sealant.
2. Cover the buck and the surrounding concrete/masonry at the head
and jambs and sill with liquid applied ashing as shown.
END of Buck Instructions, SKIP to section 6, “INSTALL DOOR.”
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FOR RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS
Completely remove the old door unit. Verify rough opening is structurally
sound and header is able to carry the combined weight of all the panels.
PREPARE BUILDING WRAP
Verify these steps are allowed by the building wrap manufacturer.
1. Trim building wrap ush with the edges of the rough opening.
2. If installing a drip
PREPARE STUD - FRAMED WALL
cap, (recommended
because this
integrates the
building wrap and
drip cap to protect
the structure and
the product from
incidental water)
at the head, slit
building wrap 6"
at 45°. Tape up as
shown.
45˚
6"
Liquid applied
ashing
3. Trim the sides
sufciently to allow
the nailing n to be
mounted against the
sheathing.
3. Apply spray adhesive/
primer to the sill pan
and surrounding
area. Follow
manufacturer’s
instructions for
application methods.
4. 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.
Sealant
joints
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PREPARE STUD - FRAMED WALL - CONTINUED
5. Cut two pieces
of self-adhesive
ashing 6" wide by
the sill pan width +
3" long.
a. For continuous
slab landings
only, cut out the
inside corner.
b. Adhere the
pieces of
ashing to the
inside corners.
Stretch ashing
as needed to
cover corners
and lay at.
6. Smooth gaps or
bubbles beneath
self-adhesive
ashing with a
J-roller (remove
and replace if
necessary).
Sill pan
width
3"
Sill pan
width
Continuous Slab
Discard
(for
continuous
slab only)
3"
Landing
7. Seal back corners of
6"
sill pan with sealant.
End of Stud-Framed
Wall Instructions,
continue with section
Sealant
6, “INSTALL DOOR.”
Step-Down
3"
Landing
Sill pan
width
3"
3"
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INSTALL DOOR
ASSEMBLE FRAME
1. On a clean and at
surface, carefully
position head,
jambs and sill with
the interior facing
down.
2. Run a bead of
Jamb
Sill
silicone on all
surfaces of the sill
as shown. If gaskets
are provided,
adhere to both ends
of the sill. Repeat
silicone application
for the head where
the ends will
contact the jambs.
3. Clamp the frame corners as needed to ensure that the frame sections
t together ush and secure through the pre-drilled holes in the
jambs with the provided #10 x 2 1/2" at head screws.
INSTALL FRAME
Warning! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install.
1. Apply a 3/8"
continuous bead of
sealant across the sill
pan back dam.
Sealant
2. Tilt the frame into
the rough opening.
Make sure the back of
the frame sill makes
solid contact with the
sealant on the sill pan
back dam. Adequately
support the frame
until fully installed.
SHIM THE JAMBS
Note! Secure all shims
with sealant.
1. From the interior,
shim the side and
head jambs 6" from
6"
the corners and then
every 16" on center.
Also shim at the strike
plate(s) if applicable.
Align shims so that
strike plate screws
(installed later) will
each penetrate a shim.
2. Inspect the frame for
square, level, and
Interior
6"
plumb (remove and
reinstall if necessary). The sill should be level and the head should
have a 1/8" upward bow.
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INSTALL DOOR - CONTINUED
FASTEN FRAME
1. To secure the head,
fasten through each
pre-drilled hole. If
not pre-drilled, drill
fastener holes through
the center of the top
roller track every 3"
on center for the
rst 15" out from
the jambs and then
every 16" on center.
Top roller
track fastener
locations
Fastener holes should
not go through, but next to shims. Move shims accordingly to be next
to fastener holes if necessary.
2. Secure the top roller track to the header using the provided #12 x 3"
at head screws through the pre-drilled holes.
Note! To avoid damage to the rollers, clean all debris from the top
roller track.
3. To secure the sill,
pre-drill fastener holes
through the bottom
ush bolt guide
channel or main guide
Main guide
track
Flush bolt
guide
channel
track (only if fasteners
will not impede
rollers). Drill holes 4"
from jamb at both
ends, and then 8" on
center for the rst 16"
and then every 16".
Use the same fastener
pattern as for the ush bolt guide channel and drill fastener holes.
4. Put a generous amount of silicone sealant in each hole and drive a
screw through each hole.
5. Secure the side jambs behind the weather-stripping every 16".
INSTALL PANELS
Study the door conguration before installation. Begin panel
installation from the pivot panel at jamb end and continue away from
jamb in each direction according to conguration. Doors are numbered
from the outside, left to right.
FIRST DOOR (PIVOT PANEL)
1. To gain access to the
installation holes in the
lower pin, rst pull the
2
2
top cover up and then
slide the pin assembly
from the base.
2. Set the lower pivot
1
pin base in the sill as
shown and fasten with
a provided #8 x 1" pan
head screw through the
pre-drilled hole in the
sill closest to the jamb.
3. Slide the pin assembly
back into the base
and snap the top
cover back on and
fasten through the
remaining hole with the other screw.
4. Hold the door
vertically and set
the lower hinge
Lower hinge
of the pivot panel
onto the pivot pin
previously installed
Panel
in the sill. Ensure
that the pivot pin
does not bend.
5. Align the top of the
panel with the top
Lower pivot
pin
Exterior
pivot hinge already
installed in the head
and fasten with
screws the top pivot
hinge onto the
door.
SECOND DOOR
(HINGE PANEL)
1. Hold the rst
door in the open
position. Place the
second door next to
Top pivot
hinge
rst and align the
tops of the doors
Interior
and the hinges.
2. In some cases, the
roller hinges will be
on the second door,
making this the
carrier panel.
THIRD DOOR (CARRIER
PANEL)
Hinge
1. Place the bottom
roller bearing into
the main guide
track with the pin
toward the exterior.
Pivot
panel
(1st)
panel
(2nd)
Carrier
panel
(3rd)
Exterior side
shown
2. Holding the door
vertically, screw the
top roller hinge
onto the door.
3. Slide the door
against the
preceding door in the open position. Using a slotted screwdriver
adjust the screws at the bottom of top roller hinge until the third
door is ush with second (rst) door at the top.
4. Make sure the center pull handle is to the inside and join door
hinges.
5. Repeat the above procedures for additional hinge and carrier panels
until all doors are hung for that direction. When completed, repeat
for the opposite direction.
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COMPLETE INSTALLATION
MAKE FINAL ADJUSTMENTS - IF NECESSARY
1. Doors are adjusted at the factory and should not need additional
adjusting. Slide doors into the closed position and push the ush bolt
handles down to secure. Check for a 3/16" gap between the panels
and the head track, 3/8" gap between the panels and the sill track
and proper lock function.
2. Roller hinges and
top pivot blocks
adjust vertically
Top Pivot Block Shown from the Exterior,
Roller Hinges are Similar
using a at head
screwdriver. Insert
the screwdriver into
Panel
the bottom and
turn to the right to
raise and to the left
to lower. Adjust as
necessary to achieve
a consistent reveal
across the opening.
Adjustment
screw
If the yellow
shipping clip is not
installed, pull the
locking pin down
while turning the
Locking pin
Yellow
shipping clip
adjustment screw.
3. Top and bottom
pivots adjust
horizontally using
a Phillips head
Head
screwdriver. Open
panel and adjust
until equal spacing
exists between the
panels and jambs.
Check to ensure
the lock functions
Panel
Adjustment
screw
properly. If the
panels are too far
apart for the lock
to function, adjust
both ends equally
toward the center
until the lock
Panel
Adjustment
screw
functions normally.
4. If the conguration
has the passage
door meeting with
a strike door, make
Sill
sure the doors are
aligned along the
full height of the door when closed. If the doors are not aligned, the
hinges may have to be adjusted vertically for the doors to align.
5. Open and close the door system to check for smooth operation.
6. Remove the yellow shipping clips from the roller hinges and top pivot
blocks and make sure all locking pins are in their slots and are secure.
7. Insert the cap into
the pivot hinge
leaf if not already
installed.
FINISH INSTALLATION
1. Fully seat any fasteners not yet completely driven into the rough opening.
2. If the door has a strike jamb against a rough opening jamb, drive
#10 x 3" screws through the screw holes in the strike plate. Replace
existing screws if necessary. This will secure the door to the structure.
3. Install drip cap if required or desired. Fold the building wrap
(previously taped up) down over the drip cap and seal the cut ends
with self-adhesive ashing or building wrap tape.
4. Some clad products
are shipped with
separate astragal
covers. If these
are not already
installed, wipe the
Cover
Active panel
Cover
Passive
panel (with
astragal
attached)
panel area with
denatured alcohol,
let dry, remove the
backing tape and
adhere into place.
AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Install exterior wall surface within seven days of door installation.
2. Maintain gap of 1/4"- 3/8" between door frame and nal exterior
wall surface (siding, stucco, etc.).
3. Seal this gap on the sides with backer rod and sealant. For step-down
landings, also seal under the door sill, leaving a 1" gap every 12". Do
not apply sealant on top of the drip cap.
4. On the interior, insulate the void between the rough opening and the
door frame with backer rod and sealant or low expansion foam.
5. Protect recently installed units from damage from plaster, paint, etc.
by covering the unit with plastic.
6. Remove labels or other materials adhered to glass within 30 days
after installation.
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