Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Bifold Doors (JII103)
Read these installation instructions thoroughly before beginning. They
are designed to work in most existing applications. However, existing
conditions may require changes to these instructions. If changes are
needed, they are made at the installer’s risk. For installations other than
indicated in these instructions, contact a building professional.
Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN
®
products. Attached are
JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for premium
composite, hollow and solid core molded Bifold Doors. Bifolds
are designed for fast and easy installation and adjustment using
common tools.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY
Note to Installer: Provide a copy of these instructions to the building
owner. By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty as part of the terms of the sale.
GLOSSARY
Finished Opening
The resulting opening after any trim work is completed. Measure these
dimensions for proper door tting.
Lead Door
The panel or section without the pivoting hardware. On four-panel
assemblies, these are the two that meet in the middle.
Pivot Door
The panel or section that contains the pivoting hardware and supports
the weight of the door assembly.
SAFETY AND HANDLING
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturer’s instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow proper installation instructions
may result in the denial of warranty claims for operational or
performanceproblems.
• Use safe lifting techniques.
• Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.).
• Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer’s
operatinginstructions.
• Heed material manufacturer’s handling and application instructions.
• Store doors in a dry, well-ventilated building and on a at and
levelsurface.
• Do not subject interior doors to extremes of heat and/or humidity.
Prolonged exposure may cause damage. Buildings where humidity
and temperature are controlled provide the best storage facilities
(recommended conditions 30%-50% Relative Humidity and 50°F
to90°F).
• Do not install doors in buildings that have wet plaster or cement
unless they have been properly nished. Do not store doors in
buildings with excessive moisture content - HVAC systems should
be operating and balanced. Avoid sudden changes such as forced
heat to dry out a building. Doors should not be delivered to the job
site or installed until concrete oors, foundation, plaster or drywall
arecured.
• Doors should always be handled with clean hands or while wearing
clean gloves.
• Doors should be lifted and carried when being moved, not dragged
across one another.
• Finish all six sides (both sides and all four edges) of the door
slab, including cutouts for hardware. Failure to nish all six sides
may result in the denial of warranty claims for operational or
performanceproblems.
• 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.
• WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products
generates wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to
cause cancer. Use a respirator or other safeguards to avoid inhaling
wood dust.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
FINISHING MATERIALS
Note! Follow all material manufacturer’s instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
• Rubber gloves
• Paint brush
• Sandpaper
• Drop cloth
• Paint (and primer for raw
wood doors) or stain and
woodconditioner
• Wood putty
TOOLS
• Hammer (applies only to
certainhardware)
• Drill with bits
• Screwdrivers
• Safety glasses
• Tape measure