Larson EASY-VENT User Manual

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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 Lar

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.

son hotline or visit our website.

TOOLS NEEDED:

STEP 1

Record Opening

Measurements

Power drill with assorted bits
Phillips head screwdriver
Regular screwdriver
Hacksaw
Caulking gun with caulking

Tape measure
Hammer
Pencil
Pliers

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.

o measurements as sho

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wn in Figure 2 to determine
the threshold angle. You will need this information as you
install the hinge z-bar.

Saw horses
Small wood chisel

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2

Width A

Width B

Width C

Height A

Height B

FIGURE

FIGURE

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

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EFT HAND HINGE

RIGHT HAND HINGE

#8H/10B x 1/2" Flathead U.C.

TOP OF DOOR

INSIDE FACE OF DOOR UP

INSTALLED
POSITION

ROTATE

START

SCREWDRIVER
WITH
LONG SHAFT

INSIDE LIP

HINGE LEAF
TURNED UP

STEP 2

MORTISE

HOLE

COVER

3/32" PILOT HOLE @2

#6 x 5/8" FLATHEAD SCREW

Determine Left

or Right Hinge

Side

STEP 2a

Install Mor

Hole Cover

tise

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.

FIGURE 3

Install Mortise Hole Cover to the hinge-side of your
door frame (Figure 4) using #6 x 5/8" flathead
screws. The opposite side will be left open for
handle installation in Step 12.

Install Hinge

STEP 3

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.

with a long shaft due to the difficult angle of the
z-bar or door will not operate properly

Note: You must use a screwdriver

.

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

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FIGURE 4

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FIGURE 5

INSIDE FACE

RIGHT HINGE INSTALLATION

1/8" PILOT HOLES

REQUIRED

HINGED

Z-BAR

Make sure cassette that houses screen

is at the top of door

SCREEN

CASSETTE

TOP OF DOOR

LEFT HINGE INST

ALLATION

HINGED

Z-BAR

SCREEN
CASSETTE

INSIDE FACE

INSIDE

OF

DOOR

SHOWN

INSIDE

OF

DOOR

SHOWN

CUT
LINE

OPENING
HEIGHT

1/4"

OVERHANG

FRONT

OF

DOOR

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 Z­bar. 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-of

f scrap for

securing door to opening (step 6).

HINT: Measure twice.

Cut once!

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

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