Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Wood Patio Doors with Exterior Trim or Nailing Fin (JII026)
6
PREPARE PATIO DOOR
INSTALL PATIO DOOR
6
7
SEAL DOOR FRAME (EXCLUDING INTEGRAL NAIL FIN)
Interior side up, apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant where the
trim/n meets the door frame.
APPLY DRIP CAP TO FINNED DOORS
1. With the exterior
face up, apply a
1/4" bead of silicone
across the header
as shown (do not
apply sealant to the
groove). Tap the drip
cap into the groove
with a woodblock.
2. Inswing/outswing
doors will need a
strip of self-adhered
ashing applied
over the dead bolt
hole on the exterior
side of the frame
asshown.
Groove
Dead bolt
hole
2"
2"
Warning! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install. Adequately
support the door until fully installed.
1. Apply a 3/8"
continuous bead of
sealant across the sill
pan back dam and
over the ashing
joints as shown.
2. Run a continuous
3/8" bead of sealant
around the interior
side of the nail fin
on the side jambs
and head. On the sill,
leave at least a 2"
gap every 12" where
it will contact the
roughopening.
3. Tilt patio door into
the rough opening. Make sure the back of the door makes solid
contact with the sealant. Tool the sealant until smooth. Add more
sealant if necessary to create a continuous seal.
4. Fasten patio door with the appropriate nail for nail n or exterior
trim between 3" and 4" from one upper corner.
6"
6"
Strike
plate
Gap
3"- 4"
Sealant
SHIM THE JAMBS
Note! Each location should be shimmed with two opposing shims.
Secure all shims with sealant.
5. From the interior,
shim the hinged side
jamb at every hinge
(swinging doors).
Shim the latch
jamb 6" from the
corners and at the
strikeplate.
6. Shim all other jambs
6" from the corners
and at center.
7. Shim the head jamb
6" from the corners
of each panel and
at the strike plate
if present. Position
shims so that strike plate/head bracket screws will penetrate shims.
8. Inspect the patio door for square, level, and plumb. Test for proper
operation (remove and reinstall if necessary).