Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
forPre-HungExteriorEntryDoors(JII106)
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4. If installing a door
with a metal frame
and adjustable
T-Strike, place A
over B and place
in the bore in the
frame. Install screws
but do not tighten.
Close door and
push B inward until
the door slightly
compresses the
weatherstrip. Open
door and tighten
screws.
5. At the sill, pull
the weatherstrip
up slightly and
apply a bead of
sealant (behind the
weatherstrip) at the
intersection of the
jambs, brickmoulds,
thresholds and
 oor as shown.
The included foam
wedges are used
to complete the
weatherstrip seal at
each bottom corner
between the jamb and operating slab(s) when closed. Position the
thick edge behind the weatherstrip, remove the backing paper and
adhere to the jamb as shown.
6.Installdripcapifrequiredordesired.Foldthebuildingwrap
(previously taped up) down over the drip cap and seal the cut ends
with self-adhesive  ashing or building wrap tape.
7. For metal frames,
apply casing to both
sides. Mark the
locations of the oval
slots in the frame
onto the casing and
secure casing with
fasteners through
the oval slots.
For snap on steel
casing, refer to the
instructions with the
clips.
8. Apply sealant
around the outside
of the door unit
between the siding
and brickmould,
between the
brickmould and the
jamb and between
the jamb sides and
the threshold. Apply
a discontinuous
bead of sealant
(1/2"gapevery1')
along the front side
of the threshold.
3. Fromtheinsideof
doors with sidelights
installed on a wood
oor,pre-drillfor#8
screws and  ll the
holes with sealant.
Drivetwo#8x3"
deck screws through
each door jamb and
sidelight into the
 oor in the locations
shown.
4. Some double
door units may
require installing
lock bolts at the
top and bottom
of the inactive
panel. Follow the
instructions that
come with the
product if available.
Otherwise, locate
the center point of
eachlockbolt,drill3/8"boltholesandinstallkeeperplates.
FINISH INSTALLATION
1. Re-check for smooth door operation and even spacing between the
door and jamb. Secure the strike jamb evenly between the  rst two
alreadyinplacewithtwomore10dcasingnails(or#8x3"deck
screws) behind the weatherstrip.
Note! Steps 2 and 3 apply only to units with hinge jamb(s) against the
rough opening.
2. Installtwoprovided
#9x21/2"wood
screws in the top
hinge through the
two holes closest to
the weatherstrip,
driving them
through the hinge
jamb and into the
studs. If necessary,
remove the screws
already in the
hinges to insert
these longer screws.
3. Ifinstallingadoor
with a metal frame,
on the exterior,
slide the “L” shaped
head piece into
the inner section
and center it in the
opening. Install the
jamb pieces making
sure they are tight
against the head
piece and rough
opening. Secure
with fasteners
through the
provided holes.
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INSTALL DOOR - CONTINUED
Weatherstrip
Install screws
Fastening for Top Hinge Only
Weatherstrip
Deadbolt
cover plate
A B
Sealant
Wedge
Interior
Sidelight
frame
Door
frame