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202220566 EASYVENT LM 10/04
EasyVent™ Storm/Screen Doors
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations on your new storm door. Your satisfaction is Larson’s number one priority. If you need assistance or parts, please call the Larson hotline or visit our website.
READ BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION
•Read installation instructions thoroughly.
•Use two people when lifting and installing the door.
•Children should not be allowed to play with the door.
•Homeowners should be aware of pinch points.
•Failure to install door properly could result in an injury.
•Do not operate the storm door without closer(s) installed and adjusted to prevent door slamming.
•Eye protection must be used during the installation to prevent injury from flying particles.
•Do not modify or alter the installation and specified use of the door.
•After installation, clean door with mild soap and water to remove any oil or dirt residue.
•Larson Manufacturing is not responsible for accidents and injury resulting from the use or installation of this product.
TOP Z-BAR OR DRIP CAP
HINGE SIDE |
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LATCH SIDE |
Z-BAR |
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PINCH |
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Z-BAR |
PINCH |
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PINCH |
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PINCH |
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EXPANDER AND |
PINCH |
PINCH |
VINYL SWEEP |
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Power drill with assorted bits |
Tape measure |
Saw horses |
Phillips head screwdriver |
Hammer |
Small wood chisel |
Regular screwdriver |
Pencil |
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Hacksaw |
Pliers |
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Caulking gun with caulking |
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STEP 1
Record Opening
Measurements
Before starting, measure the opening width and height and record measurements. Verify minimum and maximum width allowance shown on box label to ensure you have purchased the correct size storm door.
NOTE: Measure height from the top of the door opening (underside of the trim board) down to the bottom threshold. Take two measurements as shown in Figure 2 to determine the threshold angle. You will need this information as you install the hinge z-bar.
FIGURE Width A
1Width B
Width C
FIGURE Height A
2
Height B
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B |
C |
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B |
A |
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B |
FIGURE 1 |
FIGURE 2 |
STEP 2
Determine Left
or Right Hinge
Side
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 attached. The hinge can be mounted to either side of the door (Figure 3).
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.
Your storm door handle will be 39" down from the top of the opening. If the prime door hardware is at this height, it is likely to interfere with the storm door hardware. If this is the case, we recommend you hinge your storm door opposite your prime door.
2a Install Mortise Hole Cover to the hinge-side of your STEP door frame (Figure 4) using #6 x 5/8" flathead screws. The opposite side will be left open for
Install Mortise handle installation in Step 12.
Hole Cover
#6 x 5/8" FLATHEAD SCREW
STEP 3
Install Hinge
on Door
The hinged z-bar assembly identified in Figure 6 is packaged unattached. It can be mounted to either side of the door.
Lay door flat on saw horses with outside face down. Place the hinge z-bar assembly on the edge of the door as shown with each hinge leaf turned up (Figure 5). Check to see that the aluminum z-bar is orientated as shown in figure 6 (next page), taking into consideration if you want left or right hinging.
IMPORTANT: Move hinge z-bar assembly until the top of the z-bar hangs over the top edge of the door 1/4" (Figure 7). Align the edge of the top hinge against the lip on the inside edge of the door (Figure 5). Mark hole and drill a 1/8" pilot hole. Fasten with one screw using a #8h/10b x 1/2" flat head screw. Note: You must use a screwdriver with a long shaft due to the difficult angle of the z-bar or door will not operate properly.
Repeat this procedure for the remaining hinges making sure edge of hinge is lined up against the inside lip (Figure 5). Drill pilot holes for remaining holes and insert the screws.
NOTE: Hinged z-bar must swing freely (no binding) after securing hinges to the door.
#8H/10B x 1/2" Flathead U.C.
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LEFT HAND HINGE |
RIGHT HAND HINGE |
FIGURE 3
3/32" PILOT HOLE @2 |
MORTISE |
HOLE |
COVER |
FIGURE 4 |
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INSIDE FACE OF DOOR UP |
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HINGE LEAF |
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TURNED UP |
START |
TOP OF DOOR |
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INSIDE LIP |
ROTATE |
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SCREWDRIVER |
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LONG SHAFT |
INSTALLED |
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POSITION |
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FIGURE 5
STEP 4
Cut Hinge-Side Z-bar to Length
The top of the Z-bar should be installed at the correct position—a minimum of 1/4" 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. Refer to Figure 2.
•Using the measurements taken in Step 1, determine the angle to cut the Z-bar. Transfer this measurement to the Z- bar. Do NOT cut on the mark.
•Make the cut 1/16" less than your measurement to allow room for the top drip cap. Save the z-bar cut-off scrap for securing door to opening (step 6).
LEFT HINGE INSTALLATION
SCREEN
CASSETTE
INSIDE
OF
DOOR
SHOWN
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1/8" PILOT HOLES |
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REQUIRED |
INSIDE FACE |
INSIDE FACE |
RIGHT HINGE INSTALLATION
TOP OF DOOR
SCREEN
CASSETTE
HINGED |
HINGED |
INSIDE |
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OF |
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Z-BAR |
Z-BAR |
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DOOR |
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SHOWN |
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Make sure cassette that houses screen |
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is at the top of door |
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HINT: Measure twice. Cut once!
FIGURE 6
1/4" |
OVERHANG |
FRONT |
OF |
DOOR |
OPENING |
HEIGHT |
CUT |
LINE |
FIGURE 7
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