NEEDED MATERIALS & TOOLS
MAT E RI AL S
• 10d Finish nails
• 4d Finish nails
• Shims
• Wood putty
• Sandpaper
• Finishing materials
• 100% polyurethane sealant
(for two piece frames)
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’
instructions for proper use and compatibility.
TOOLS
• Hammer
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (4 ft. minimum recommended)
• Circular saw or jigsaw (for trimming
jambs if necessary)
• Nail punch
• Screwdrivers
REMOVE PACKAGING & INSPECT DOOR
REMOVE PACK AGING
Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks or pads.
Note! Be sure to remove the shipping clips from the door before beginning the installation.
INSPECT DOOR
• Cosmetic damage
• Product squareness (diagonal measurements must be within 1/4" dierence)
• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing, glazing, energy eciency requirements, etc.)
• Correct Handing. To determine door swing (left or right), face the door from the side where hinges cannot be seen.
Right handed doors open to the right, while left handed doors open to the left.
If any of the above conditions represent a concern, do not install the door.
Contact your dealer or distributor for recommendations.
INSPECT ROUGH OPENING
• Verify the width and height of the door frame are each 1/2" 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) and (D). The maximum
allowable deviation is 1/8".
• The rough opening sill must not be crowned or sagged (D).
• The exterior face of the rough opening must be in a single plane (E) with less
than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.
• Minimum double studs should be used at all rough openings.
• The header must be supported by trimmer studs. Do not install the door unless
the rough opening meets the above conditions. Professional assistance may be
necessary to correct problems before installation.
IMPORTANT! The door should be nished either before installation or
immediately after (whichever is more convenient).
INSTALL DOOR
Warning! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install. Adequately support
the door until completely fastened.
Pre-hung doors will be either a one or two piece jamb system. One piece jamb
doors come without trim applied.
1. Pre-hung door frames extend below the slab to allow for dierent oor heights.
The jambs can be trimmed as needed before beginning installation, however
make sure to leave adequate space to allow air to pass under the door according
to ventilation codes.
2. Remove any packaging or nails that hold the door closed
3. (Fig. 1-1) Position the door unit into the opening and level the hinge side of
the jamb. Use shims fastened through the jamb and stop with 10d nish nails
approximately 2" from the top and 2" from the bottom of the jamb to level and
temporarily secure in place.
4. Level the latch side of the jamb in the same manner as the hinge jamb. Ensure
the jamb is not twisted and that the spacing between the jamb and door is
uniform on all sides. Adjust the latch side of the jamb as necessary.
5. Shim the top of the jamb in the center of the opening and fasten with a
10d nish nail.
6. Re-check for square, level and even spacing around the door. Nail securely in
place through the stop, jamb, shims and into the studs every 12" – 16". Set nails
with a nail punch.
7. (Fig. 1-2) Position trim or slide trim assembly (two piece jamb) into place in the
frame. Carefully nail the trim on both sides of the door every 12" to 16" using 4d
nishing nails.
(Fig. 1-1)
(Fig. 1-2)
COMPLETE INSTALLATION:
1. Install lockset hardware per supplied instructions.
2. Fill any nail/screw holes and sand smooth.
3. Finish all six sides of the door slab as well as the frame.
4. Protect recently installed units from damage from plaster, paint, etc. by covering
the unit with plastic.
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