Instructions / Assembly

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Pre-Hung Exterior Entry Doors (JII106)
Newer construction methods have led to an increase in air and water
tightness in buildings. This frequently leads to negative air pressure
inside the house, which can draw water through very small openings.
Our installation method seals the door to the weather barrier
(typically building wrap) and uses a sill pan to capture and drain
incidental storm water from under the door.
Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN
®
products. Attached are
JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for Exterior
Wood, Steel, and Fiberglass Pre-Hung Doors. Read these
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.
Not all exterior door types may be installed into every wall condition in
all areas. See our Appropriate Protection document at
www.jeld-wen.com/resources for overhang requirements. Consult
your local building code ofcial for applicable building codes and
regulations. Local building code requirements supersede recommended
installation instructions.
Please Note! Any exterior door installation where the sill is higher than
35 feet above ground level or into a wall condition not specically
addressed in these instructions must be designed by an architect or
structural engineer. Failure to install square, level and plumb and on a
at surface (without twist or warp) could result in denial of warranty
claims for operational or performance problems.
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
Backer Rod (backing material)
A material (e.g. foam rod), placed into a joint primarily to control the
depth of the sealant.
Buck
A wood framework attached to the masonry inside a window or a door
rough opening.
Door System/Pre-Hung Door
A precut and assembled unit consisting of a door slab with the locking
or passage hardware hung on hinges in a frame.
Hinge Jamb
The side of the jamb on which the hinges of a door are installed.
Latch Jamb
The side of the jamb that makes contact with the latch on a door slab.
Pre-Hanging Clips
Small, metal or plastic clips that come attached to a door system.
These clips help keep a door slab closed and aligned before and during
installation.
Rough Opening
The framed opening in a wall where a door is to be installed.
Security Plate
A metal plate pre-installed into the frame of a pre-hung door. It is
designed to provide extra strength and stability to the lockset by
allowing the latch of the door to rest inside it while the door is closed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & GLOSSARY
Estimated Install
Time for New
Construction
First Time: 4.0 hr.
Experienced: 2.5 hr.
Professional: 1.5 hr.
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LANDINGS
These instructions
cover two sill
conditions: the
step-down landing
and the continuous
slab landing. The
installation methods
vary slightly between
landing types.
Please allow sufcient time to properly prepare the rough opening,
install the entry door, and ensure its proper operation.
Step-Down Landing
Continuous
Slab
Landing
Shiplap
The layering method in which each layer overlaps the layer below it so
that water runs down the outside.
Sidelight
A xed, usually rectangular window placed on either side of a door.
Sill Pan
A three-sided box made of sheet metal ashing. The door sill sits inside
the sill pan in the rough opening. It is designed to catch water that
inltrates into the rough opening and divert it to the outside.