Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Vinyl Patio Doors with Integral Nailing Fin (JII006)
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PROVIDED MATERIALS
4 - #10 x 2 1/2" screws (to secure the strike plate)
NEEDED MATERIALS
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility. When using ashing, spray adhesive/primer, sealant
and foam products, we recommend using the same manufacturer and
verifying compatibility.
•#8 x 1 1/4" (minimum) washer head or pan head corrossion-resistant
screws (stainless steel recommended); fasteners must penetrate at
least 1" into framing.
•Non-compressible or water degradable shims.
• Sill pan: It is best practice to use a pre-formed, rigid, positively sloped, pvc
pan that provides continuous support. We recommend using SureSill™
Sloped Sill Pan™ , manufactured by SureSill™, Ltd. An alternative would
be a non-sloped pre-formed sill pan or one that can be fabricated on
site from metal or vinyl sheet material with the proper tools.
•Sealant: If left exposed use 100% silicone. If painted use a
polyurethane such as OSI
®
TeQ::Seal™ or Protecto Wrap Protecto
Sealant 25XL or equivalent.
•Backerrod1/3largerthangap(usedinconjunctionwithsealantbead).
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
•Polyurethane low expansion Window and Door foam (such as OSI
®
TeQ::Foam™ or Dow Great Stuff™ Window and Door or equivalent).
•4", 6", or 9" (as required by local code) wide self-adhesive ashing
(such as OSI
®
TeQ::Flash™ butyl or Protecto Wrap BT25XL or
equivalent 100% butyl ashing.
•Spray Adhesive/Primer. Recommended as a best practice to promote
initial and/or adverse condition adhesion, or if required by the self
adhesive ashing manufacturer.
•For step-down landings only: Plastic drain screen with crisscross or
woven pattern (sold in 6" widths to protect rain gutters) and 3/8"
staples. The drain screen provides a path for air to dry any incidental
moisture in the rough opening.
• Drip cap material, if not supplied, required only for side-by-side mulled units
that extends the length of the frame plus 1/8" overhang on each end.
NEEDED TOOLS
•Hacksaw (used only for SureSill
sill pan)
•Cutting shears (used only for
fabricated sill pan)
•Tape measure
•Utility knife
•Level (4 ft. minimum
recommended)
•J-roller
•Caulking gun
•Drill with bits
•Construction stapler
SAFETY
•Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow proper installation instructions may
result in the denial of warranty claims for operational or performance
problems.
•Do not work alone. Two or more people are required. Use safe
lifting techniques.
•Use caution when handling glass. Broken or cracked glass can cause
serious injury.
•Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.).
•Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer’s
operating instructions.
•Use caution when working at elevated heights.
•If disturbing existing paint, take proper precautions if lead paint is
suspected (commonly used before 1979). Your regional EPA (www.
epa.gov/lead) or Consumer Product Safety Commission ofces provide
information regarding regulations and lead protection.
SAFETY AND HANDLING
MATERIALS AND PATIO DOOR HANDLING
•Make sure the operating panel is secured prior to installation.
•Heed material manufacturers’ handling and application instructions.
•Protect adhesive surfaces from dirt, moisture, direct sunlight and
folding over onto themselves.
•Handle in vertical position; do not drag.
•Do not put stress on joints, corners or frames.
•Store patio door in dry, well-ventilated area in vertical, leaning
position to allow air circulation; do not stack horizontally.
•Protect from exposure to direct sunlight during storage.
•Install only into vertical walls and when conditions and sheathing
are dry.
•Only use recommended sealants on vinyl products.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
OPEN-STUD CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing
needs to be covered
by backing support
before the patio door
can be installed. The
door will be mounted
with the nailing n
ush against the
applied backing
support.
This backing support should be a non water-degradable, thin (max. 1/8"
thick) sheet material such as vinyl sheeting. Completely surround the
rough opening with the backing support as shown. Backing support
must be applied before building wrap.
This installation guide specically addresses sheathed wall and open-
stud construction.
FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing is
covered by sheathing.
This installation
assumes building wrap
is properly installed
over the sheathing
and the door will
be mounted with
the nailing n ush
against the building
wrap.
ROUGH OPENINGS
Open-Stud
with Backing
Sheathed
Wall
Trimmer
studs
Header
Building
wrap
Sheathing
Sill area
King
stud