Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Vinyl Patio Doors with Integral Nailing Fin (JII006)
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1. Seal the upper
corners of the patio
door to ashing
with a 1/4" bead of
sealant. Tool into a
llet shape.
2. Release the
building wrap from
above the header
(previously taped
up) and overlap the
header ashing.
Seal the ends
with self-adhesive
ashing or building
wrap tape.
3. For continuous slab
landings, apply a
1/4" bead of sealant
around the sill
where it meets the
slab. Leave gaps
at the weep holes
asshown.
4. Ensure sealant on
back dam of the sill
pan fully seals to
the inside face of the door frame sill. Apply more sealant as necessary
to ensure an airtight seal.
3. Center and apply
the header piece
above the header.
4. Press the ashing
down with a J-roller.
5. Do not allow gaps
or bubbles beneath
self-adhesive
ashing (remove
and replace if
necessary).
APPLY THE SELF-ADHESIVE FLASHING
Note! Keep the edge of the self-adhesive ashing as close to the patio
door frame as possible.
1. If applicable, center
and apply the sill
piece underneath the
sill (bottom 1/2" of
the drain screen must
remain visible). Trim
drain screen and/or
ashing as necessary
the t the specic
wall condition.
2. Apply the side pieces
at a point above the
head jamb that is 1"
less than the width
of the ashing and
proceed downward
along the side jambs.
Step
height
minus 1"
1"
Sealant
SUPPORT TRIM (STEP-DOWN LANDING ONLY)
On the exterior, install support trim underneath the sill where it extends
past the landing. Position trim snugly against the underside of the
doorframe.
INSTALL BUMPER (WHERE APPLICABLE)
For Builders vinyl
series doors, install
the bumper in the
stationary panel side
jamb at vertical center
using the 1" self-
tapping screw provided.
Builders
Patio Door
Strike
plate
Interior
Bumper
Width of ashing
minus 1"
Width of
ashing
plus 1"
FLASH PATIO DOOR - CONTINUED
COMPLETE INSTALLATION
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