JELD-WEN JII106 User Manual
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Pre-Hung Exterior Entry Doors (JII106)
Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN® products. Attached are
JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for Exterior
Wood, Steel, and Fiberglass Pre-Hung 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.
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 and our Additional Requirements document for Fire
Doors at www.jeld-wen.com/resources. 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 exterior door installation where 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. Failure to install square, level and plumb and on a
at 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 a door
rough opening.
Door System/Pre-Hung Door
A pre-cut and assembled unit consisting of a door slab (prepared for the
locking or passage hardware) hung on hinges in a wood or metal frame.
Hinge Jamb
The side of the jamb on which the hinges of a door are installed.
Rough Opening
The framed opening in a wall where a door is to be installed.
Security Plate
A metal plate pre-installed into the frame of a pre-hung door. It is
designed to provide extra strength and stability from a forced entry
attempt by allowing the latch of the door to rest inside it when the
door is closed.
Shiplap
The layering method in which each layer overlaps the layer below it so
that water runs down the outside.
Shipping Strap
Small, metal or plastic clips that come attached to a door system.
These clips help keep a door slab closed and aligned before and during
installation.
Sidelight
A xed, usually rectangular window placed on either side of a door.
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.
Strike Jamb
The side of the jamb that makes contact with the latch on a door slab.
Please allow sufcient time to properly prepare the rough opening,
install the entry door, and ensure its proper operation.
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 two sill
Step-Down Landing
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 Pre-Hung Exterior Entry Doors (JII106)
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 with the
exterior trim ush
against the sheathing.
This installation
assumes building wrap
is properly installed
prior to installation.
OPEN-STUD CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing needs to be completely surrounded by backing
support (non water-degradable, thin (max. 1/8" thick) sheet material
such as plywood or lauan) before installing building wrap and the
door. The door will be mounted with the exterior trim ush against the
applied backing support.
MATERIALS AND DOOR HANDLING
• Make sure the operating panel is secured prior to installation.
• Heed material manufacturer’s 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
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MATERIALS AND TOOLS
PROVIDED MATERIALS
• 2 - #9 x 2 1/2" screws
• Foam weatherstrip wedges (corner seal pads)
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.
• Lockset
• 10d galvanized casing nails (if plan to stain) or #8 x 3" deck screws (if
plan to paint)
• Non-compressible or water degradable shims
• Pre-formed sill pan or sheet metal ashing/bendable vinyl sheeting
for sill pan
• Backer rod 1/8" larger than the widest portion of the gap (used in
conjunction with sealant bead).
• 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.
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• 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
• 3/8" staples for step-down landings
• 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/learn/resources/care-maintenance)
may not need a drip cap.
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.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS - CONTINUED
NEEDED TOOLS
• Cutting shears (sill pan)
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (4 ft. minimum
recommended)
• J-roller
• Caulking gun
• Drill with bits
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Pre-Hung Exterior Entry Doors (JII106)
• Construction stapler
• Hammer
• Screwdrivers
• Nail set
• Square
• Pencil
• Pry bar
• Small punch or magnet
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REMOVE PACKAGING
Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks
or pads. Remove any staples exposed on the frame, but leave glass
protective lms.
1. If the door
2. If the door is
REMOVE PACKAGING AND INSPECT DOOR
unit includes
packaging or a
skidboard under
the threshold
and bottom end
of the side jamb,
remove it. If the
door comes with
a security plate on
the outside of the
frame at the strike,
DO NOT remove
it. Install the door
with the security
plate attached.
fastened closed
with a duplex
nail or removable
plastic plug,
remove these
along with the
packaging and
crating.
Security plate
Skidboard
Note! If the door has
shipping straps, DO
NOT remove them
until instructed to do
so. These hold the
door system aligned
and closed during
installation.
INSPECT DOOR
• Cosmetic damage
• Product squareness (diagonal measurements must be within 1/4"
difference)
• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing (side the hinges are
on), glazing, energy-efciency 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.
Shipping strap
Shipping strap
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