Use and Care Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Interior and Exterior Doors
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ASTRAGAL REPLACEMENT
1. Open the active slab.
2. Remove the screws
that attach the
astragal.
3. If the astragal
doesn't come
off, there may
be adhesive tape
holding it in place. If
so, carefully score the
joint between the
astragal and the slab.
4. Remove the astragal.
5. Fasten the new
astragal through the
pre-drilled holes in
the same location as
the old astragal.
6. Install a foam wedge
on the passive slab at
the bottom with the
thick part against the
leg of the astragal as shown.
NEEDED TOOLS
Note! Each tool is not required for every task.
• #2 Phillips head,
square drive,
and/or at head
screwdrivers
• Hammer
• Nail set/punch
• Tape measure
• Level
• Utility knife
• Putty knives
• Allen wrenches
• Power drill with bits
• Chisel
• Gloves
• Pliers/side cutters
NEEDED MATERIALS
• String
• Tape
• Pencil & paper
• Scissors
• Brad nails
• Shims
• Replacement parts
For Hardware Replacement:
• Wooden toothpicks or dowels
• Wood glue
• Wood putty
• Fine sandpaper
• Finishing supplies
• Silicone sealant
Because slab removal can be awkward and could cause physical injury
or product damage, we recommend the help of additional people.
1. Open slab about
half way and hold
steady with the help
of a second person.
2. Only inswing
standard door
hinges have
removable hinge
pins. With a small
screwdriver or nail
punch and hammer,
drive hinge pin
from bottom hinge,
then working up to
the top hinge. Doors with automatically closing hinges or outswing
doors require removing the screws from one side of the hinge to
remove the slab. Take extra precautions when removing the spring
loaded automatically closing hinges.
3. Remove slab from frame.
4. To install slab, perform removal steps in reverse order.
Active
Foam
wedge
Screw
Passive
Foam
wedge
Passive
slab
Astragal
Hinge
pin
Follow all manufacturers’ instructions and labels.
• Use proper and safe equipment and precautions when cleaning and
servicing the exterior side of patio doors above ground level.
• Insect screens are not security devices and will not prevent a child,
other person, or pet from falling through.
• Use sharp tools with care to avoid damage to wood surfaces.
• Use extra care when driving screws near glass unit to avoid breakage.
• Use caution when tightening screws to avoid stripping the
screwholes.
• Slab removal can be awkward and could cause physical injury or
product damage; we recommend the help of a second person.
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY
NEEDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS
SLAB AND ASTRAGAL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION