Installation Guide

INSTALL DOOR
Warning! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install. Adequately support
the door until completely fastened.
Pre-hung doors will be either a one or two piece jamb system. One piece jamb
doors come without trim applied.
1. Pre-hung door frames extend below the slab to allow for dierent oor heights.
The jambs can be trimmed as needed before beginning installation, however
make sure to leave adequate space to allow air to pass under the door according
to ventilation codes.
2. Remove any packaging or nails that hold the door closed
3. (Fig. 1-1) Position the door unit into the opening and level the hinge side of
the jamb. Use shims fastened through the jamb and stop with 10d nish nails
approximately 2" from the top and 2" from the bottom of the jamb to level and
temporarily secure in place.
4. Level the latch side of the jamb in the same manner as the hinge jamb. Ensure
the jamb is not twisted and that the spacing between the jamb and door is
uniform on all sides. Adjust the latch side of the jamb as necessary.
5. Shim the top of the jamb in the center of the opening and fasten with a
10d nish nail.
6. Re-check for square, level and even spacing around the door. Nail securely in
place through the stop, jamb, shims and into the studs every 12" – 16". Set nails
with a nail punch.
7. (Fig. 1-2) Position trim or slide trim assembly (two piece jamb) into place in the
frame. Carefully nail the trim on both sides of the door every 12" to 16" using 4d
nishing nails.
COMPLETE INSTALLATION:
1. Install lockset hardware per supplied instructions.
2. Fill any nail/screw holes and sand smooth.
3. Finish all six sides of the door slab as well as the frame.
4. Protect recently installed units from damage from plaster, paint, etc. by covering
the unit with plastic.
(Fig. 1-1)
(Fig. 1-2)