Instructions / Assembly

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Swinging French and Patio Doors (JII105)
LANDINGS
These instructions
cover two sill
conditions: the
step-down landing
and the continuous
slab landing. The
installation methods
vary slightly between
landing types.
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 Steel, Fiberglass, Vinyl, and
Wood French and Patio 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. Consult your local building code ofcial for applicable
building codes and regulations. Local building code requirements
supersede recommended installation instructions.
Please Note!
Any French or patio door installation such that 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
Active Panel
The primary panel or the one that opens and locks into the other panel.
Astragal
The vertical trim attached to one of the panels of a French door that
bridges the gap between the panels when closed to provide weather
and overswing protection.
Backer Rod (backing material)
A material (e.g. foam rod) placed into a joint primarily to control the
depth of the sealant.
Brickmould
A form of exterior casing for windows and doors that serves as an
aesthetic boundary between the siding and the frame.
Buck
A wood framework attached to the masonry inside a window or patio
door rough opening.
Mull (mullion)
A wood or metal part used to structurally join two window or door
units.
Mulled Unit
Two or more door units structurally joined together.
Pilot Hole
A drilled hole that is no larger than the body of the screw (minus the
threads).
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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Continuous
Slab
Landing
Step-Down Landing
Shiplap
The layering method in which each layer overlaps the layer below it so
that water runs down the outside.
Weep Hole (weep channel)
The visible exit or entry part of a water drainage system used to drain
water out of a door.
Please allow sufcient time to properly prepare the rough opening,
install the patio door, and ensure its proper operation.