Larson CLASSIC-VIEW User Manual

PINCH

TOP Z-BAR OR DRIP CAP

HINGE SIDE

Z-BAR

EXPANDER AND VINYL SWEEP

LATCH SIDE Z-BAR

PINCH

FRONT VIEW

CLASSIC-VIEW™Storm/Screen Doors

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before You Get Started ....................................................Page 2

Installation Instructions....................................................Pages 2–9

Warranties ........................................................................Page 7

Closer Instructions ...........................................................Pages 8-9

General Care and Maintenance........................................Page 10

Troubleshooting ...............................................................Page 11

Visit our web site at www.larsondoors.com

NOTE: Larger parts may need to be ordered at the store.

Congratulations! You’ve purchased a quality-built storm/screen door from Larson. Please take a moment to

fill out and mail in your product warranty card for years of trouble-free service. Larson offers you one of the most liberal warranties in the industry (see page 6 for warranty information). NOTE: Modification of door will void warranty.

Retain instruction booklet and sales receipt for future reference.

If you have any questions regarding the installation of your Larson storm door or need to order replacement parts, don't go back to the store, call our on hand to answer any questions you may have. Please have the following information on hand when you call: (1) Warranty Registration number—the number is on the decal located on the hinge z-bar (door must be open to view once installed). (2) Door model (3) Opening size of door (4) Color.

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Homeowner Helpline at 1-888-483-3768. Our staff of storm door experts are

CAUTION: READ THE WARNING BELOW BEFORE INSTALLATION.

1. The door requires caution while installing and during its total operational life.

The door is heavy and requires two people to lift and install on your

home or business.

3. Pinch points are indicated in the instructions by this symbol. Children should not be allowed to play with the door and should be made aware of the pinch points by the owner. Failure to properly instruct the user of this product could result in the loss of a finger or other injury.

4. Do not operate the storm door without closer(s) installed and adjusted to prevent door slamming.

5. Eye protection must be used during the installation to prevent injury from flying particles.

6. Do not modify or alter the installation and specified use of the door.

7. Read the complete installation instructions before proceeding with installation.

NOTE: Larson Manufacturing Company is not responsible for accidents and injury resulting from the use or installation of this product.

TS IDENTIFICA

TION

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LEFT HAND HINGE

RIGHT HAND HINGE

INSTALLED

POSITION

TOP OF DOOR

OUTER FRONT

FACE OF DOOR – UP

HINGE

LEAF

TURNED

DOWN

END VIEW

START

ROTATE

1-1/4" DOOR SHOWN

#10 X 1/2" PAN HEAD

#8H/10B x 1/2"

Flathead U.C.

1-1/4" DOOR 1-1/2" DOOR

TOOLS NEEDED

INSIDE VIEW OF DOOR (LOWER LEFT CORNER)

HOW TO IDENTIFY

INSIDE VS. OUTSIDE

NOTE: Inserts are removed and installed from inside of door.

MASTERFRAME

AND INSERT

TOP OF DOOR

HINGE Z-BAR

1/16"-1/8"

1. Power drill with assorted bits 6. Square and level

– 7/8" spade bit (for models with 7.

surface-mount hardware) 8. Pencil

2. Phillips head screwdriver, 9. Pliers regular screwdriver 10. Saw horses

3. Hacksaw 11. Small wood chisel

4. Caulking gun with caulking (optional)

5. Tape measure

Larson recommends having another person help you install your Classic-View storm door.

A cordless drill with a screw driver bit is recommended. Assembly may require shimming to fit existing opening (shims not included).

Determine Left or

Hammer

Right Hinge Side

The “hinged Z-bar assembly” (or hinged door frame) is packaged unattached.

Your Larson storm door is REVERSA-HINGE meaning that the door is designed for either right hand or left hand hinge installation. Looking at your door opening from the outside, determine which side you want the hinge on. Turn your new door upside down to have the hinge on the opposite side.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you choose to have the storm door handle on the same side as your prime door hardware, you MUST verify that there will be NO interference between the two handles or hardware.

FIGURE 2

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It can be mounted to either side of the door.

Lay the door flat on saw horses (outer front face of door facing up). Place the “hinge Z-bar assembly” on the edge of the door as shown with each hinge leaf turned down (see Figure 4). Check to see that the aluminum Z-bar is orientated as shown in illustrations (Figure 6 for a left-hand hinged door, or Figure 7 for a right-hand hinged door).

Move “hinge Z-bar assembly” up or down until the top of the z-bar hangs over the top edge of the door 1/16"–1/8". (See Figure 5) Mark the top hole of the top hinge and drill an 1/8" pilot hole. Fasten with one screw, using screw A or B depending on door thickness of model being installed.

Z-bar MUST overhang the top of the door 1/16" to 1/8"

will be cut to length later.

Align each hinge leaf along the edge of the door, drill 1/8" pilot holes, and complete the attachment of each hinge to the door using screw Aor B—again depending on the model.

NOTE: Hinged Z-bar must swing after securing hinges to the door. Rotate per Figure 4.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

erify opening size with size shown on the box

ä V

label.

ä Do not take protective tape off door until instructed

to do so (only applies to select models).

ä Make sure house door trim is securely nailed to

support your new storm door.

Install Hinge on Door

The top end of the

FIGURE 4

. The bottom end

FIGURE 3

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FIGURE 5

OUTER–FRONT

FAC

E OF DOOR

TOP OF DOOR

RIGHT EDGE OF DOOR

1/8" PILOT HOLE

NEEDED

1-1/4" DOOR SHOWN

HINGE INSTALLATION

OUTER–FRONT

FACE OF DOOR

1/8" PILOT HOLE

NEEDED

LEFT EDGE OF DOOR

TOP OF DOOR

1-1/4"

1-1/2"

(depending

on model)

FIGURE #4

END VIEW

1-1/4" DOOR SHOWN

HINGE INSTALLATION

FIGURE 6

TOP OF Z-BAR

OPENING HEIGHT

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 8

Measure the Opening

Facing the house from the outside, measure the height of the opening as illustrated in Figure 8. from the top of the door opening (underside of the trim board) down to the bottom threshold.

Take two measurements (A and B) as shown to determine the threshold angle to cut the Z-bar.

Cut Hinge-Side Z-Bar to Length

The top of the z-bar should be at the correct position—1/16 to 1/8" above the door. The bottom of the z-bar must be cut to the correct length (opening height), taking into account the angle of the threshold. See Figure 9.

Using the measurements taken in step 3, determine the angle to cut the z-bar. Transfer this measurement to the Z-bar, then make a cut 1/16" less than your measurement to allow room for top drip cap. Save the z-bar cut-of

This measurement is taken

f scrap for steps 6 and 9.

FIGURE 9

HINT: Measure twice. Cut once!

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CRIMP (INNER LEG)

SINGLE SWEEP

EXPANDER

CRIMP (INNER LEG)

DOUBLE SWEEP

EXPANDER

#8x1" FLAT ZINC PLATED

#8x1" PAN HEAD PAINTED

CAULKING

(OPTIONAL)

SCRAP

Z-BAR

(1/

8–3/16") If greater than 1/4

," a spacer may be needed

CAULKING (OPTIONAL)

INSTALLED POSITION

WOOD SPACER

FIGURE 10

1/16" - 1/8"

TOP RAIL OF DOOR

UNDERSIDE OF DRIPCAP

DRIP CAP

CAULK

BRICKMOLD

#8x1" ZINC PAN HEAD SCREW

Install Expander Sweeps

Remove the expander from the door. Some models come with a single sweep, others come with a double sweep not installed.

To install the sweep, simply thread the sweep into the channel of the expander. With the sweep installed, crimp both ends of the expander channel with a pliers.(Figure 10)

NOTE: For best results crimp the inner leg of the channel–only, at both ends of the expander.

FOR THE DOUBLE SWEEP ONLY: You must bend the rubber sweep out of the way while

crimping.

Install expander on the door, but

do not install screws until step 12.

FIGURE 11

Secure Door to Opening

Place the door in the opening with the hinge-side Z-bar tight against the door trim or wood frame. Temporarily install just two of the painted #8 x 1" pan head screws (Figure 11) on the front of the hinge-side Z-bar. Install one screw next to the top hinge and one next to the bottom hinge. Be sure not to over tighten the screws and crush down the Z-bar.

Set the cut-off scrap piece of Z-bar in place between the door and up against the wood trim on the latch side of the door as shown in Figure 12.

From the outside of the house with the door closed, check the distance between the side of your Larson storm door and the scrap Z-bar. If this distance is greater than 1/4", a wood spacer can be placed between the hinge-side or latch-side Z-bar and the wood jamb (Figure 13).

If a wood spacer is needed, remove the door, add the spacer and reinstall. Spacer thickness should not exceed 1/4" and longer screws should be used to properly secure the door to the jamb. (A wood spacer can also be used on the latch side Z-bar.)

NOTE: Wood spacers and longer screws are not included.

FIGURE 12

FIGURE 13

Secure Hinge-Side Z-Bar

ith the door properly fit in the opening, open the door to expose

W the hinges. You will see two (2) pre-punched holes at each hinge plate. Using eight (8) #8x1"

flat head screws (Figure 14), attach each hinge plate to the wood jamb. Screw heads must be with the hinge surface.

Install the remaining #8x1" painted pan head screws (Figure 15) in the outside of the hinge-side Z-bar.

The drip cap goes above the door and z-bars. Place the top drip cap into position as shown in Figure 16. Close the door door, the gap between the top of the door and the drip cap should be 1/16" to 1/8" as shown in Figure 16. painted pan head screws provided.

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Install the Drip Cap

FIGURE 14

FIGURE 15

. From outside the

Attach the drip cap with #8x1"

flush

FIGURE 16

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