Installation Guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
forPre-HungExteriorEntryDoors(JII106)
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FIRE DOOR HINGES
Do not remove or paint over any re labels. Please see our separate
document for additional requirements for installing re-rated doors at
www.jeld-wen.com/resources. Automatically closing hinges are required
on re doors and when allowed to close by themselves from 18", should
close and latch securely. If it does not, adjust the spring as follows:
1. With the door
closed, insert the
provided hex
wrench so that
it can be rotated
clockwise. Hold in
place and remove
tension pin with
a small punch or
magnet.
2. Rotatehexwrench
clockwise 1/4
turn and re-insert
tension pin loosely
into tension hole.
3. Removehexwrench
and try closing force.
4. Repeatstepsuntilclosingforceisadequatebutdonotrotatepast3
holeson180
o
openingsor4holeson90
o
openings.
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COMPLETE INSTALLATION
1. If installing a re door, verify the correct seal (weatherstrip) is
installed in the frame and conforms to local codes.
2.Fillanynail/screwholesandsandsmooth.
3.Finishallsixsidesofthedoorslabaswellastheframe.
4. Install exterior wall surface within seven days of installation.
5. Install lockset hardware per supplied instructions.
(02/12)
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INSTALL DOOR - CONTINUED
FINISH INSTALLATION - CONTINUED
9. Createacontinuousairsealontheinteriorbetweentheroughopening
and the door frame with low expansion foam.
10.Ensuresealantonbackdamofthesillpanfullysealstotheinside
face of the sill. Apply more sealant as necessary.
11. On the exterior of step down landings, install support trim
underneath the sill where it extends past the landing. Position trim
snugly against the bottom of the sill toe/nose.
6.Removeprotectivelm(ifapplicable)onglassafterallconstructionis
complete or within one year.
7. Protect recently installed units from damage from plaster, paint, etc.
by covering the unit with plastic.
8. Install any interior trim as desired.
9.Sealantjointswillneedtobeinspectedatleastonceayearand
repaired as necessary.
Tension
pin
Tension
hole
Clockwise