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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AuraLast

Exterior Door Frame Assembly Instructions

NEEDED TOOLS & MATERIALS

PREPARING THE FRAME KIT FOR ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED

•TapeMeasure

•Level

•Hammer

•ScrewGun/Drillw/1/8"DrillBit

•CircularSawandHandSaw

•Router(recommended)orChiselSet

•FramingSquare

•PuttyKnife

•CaulkingGun

MATERIALS REQUIRED

•Caulking-highqualityelectrometricorpolyurethane

•Woodshims

•12each#8x2"galvanizedscrews

•8each#8x2-1/2"galvanizedscrews

•Insulationmaterial

•Safetyglasses

•Woodputty

NOTE: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING.

RoughOpeningIllustration

Walls

Header

Suboor

Door Unit

Summary of content (7 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AuraLast® Exterior Door Frame Assembly Instructions Needed TOOLS & MATERIALS tools required MATERIALS REQUIRED • Tape Measure • Caulking - high quality electrometric or polyurethane • Level • Wood shims • Hammer • 12 each #8 x 2" galvanized screws • Screw Gun/Drill w/1/8" Drill Bit • 8 each #8 x 2-1/2" galvanized screws • Circular Saw and Hand Saw • Insulation material • Router (recommended) or Chisel Set • Safety glasses • Framing Square • Wood putty • Putty Knife
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AuraLast® Exterior Door Frame Assembly Instructions Preparing the Rough Opening Finished Floor Is subfloor level and solid? Provide a flat, level, clean bearing surface so the sill may be caulked and sealed to the opening. Scrape, sand, or fill as required. Height Plate If a height plate is required to bring the sill up to the level of the floor covering: Be sure it is as wide as the sill and as long as the rough opening. Note: Caulk thoroughly under height plate.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AuraLast® Exterior Door Frame Assembly Instructions Mortise for Hinges Jamb Face Door Edge 7/8" New Door If using a new door and hinges, measure from the top of the jamb as illustrated. 7-5/8" 6-3/4" 36-7/8" 36" 66-1/8" Place a hinge on the jamb between the marks. Make sure the barrel is out far enough so that the door can open without interfering with the trim. Mark the jamb at the edge of the hinge. Measure from the mark to the edge of the jamb.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AuraLast® Exterior Door Frame Assembly Instructions DOOR UNIT ASSEMBLY Door Unit Illustration Head Jamb Door Slab Strike Side Jamb Hinge Side Jamb Hinges Strike Plate Note: Hinge & Strike Jamb placement is for illustration purposes only. Depending upon the door in-swing, hinge & strike jamb placement may be reversed. Sill Frame Assembly Illustration Reveal - between door & door frame 1/8" Most doors and door openings are not consistent in height and width.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AuraLast® Exterior Door Frame Assembly Instructions Preparing for Sill & Jamb Head Preparing the Sill Note: The side jambs have been pre-cut to help assist in preparing the sill assembly. Depending upon the type of sill (purchased separately - or - existing sill) being used, modifications may have to be made. Cut the length of the side jambs (sill end) to properly fit the door height. Cut the sill end of the side jambs for the appropriate length.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AuraLast® Exterior Door Frame Assembly Instructions DOOR UNIT INSTALLATION Apply three or more continuous beads of caulking to the bottom of the sill and side jambs. Place Door Unit in Rough Opening and Shim in Place On hinge jamb, shim behind each hinge and check to ensure the door unit is plumb, level, and square. On strike jamb, shim the top and bottom and behind the lock set location. Check to ensure the door unit is plumb, level, and square.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AuraLast® Exterior Door Frame Assembly Instructions Prepare and Install Lockset Hardware There are many types and varieties of lockset hardware available. Prepare the strike jamb for the chosen lockset. Drill pilot holes and secure strike plate with two #8 x 2-1/2" screws through strike jamb, shims, and into rough stud. Shims Adjust strike in or out for proper door operation.