Masonite 10379 Installation Guide
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1. Step 3 Prepare Door Unit Remove all packaging materials such as nails staples and screws Figure 3 Some door units will be supplied with plastic covers over the bottoms of the jambs These must be removed before installation Figure 4 Some door units may be supplied with a wood or cardboard skid plate located along the bottom of the door Needs to be removed Figure 5 nstall lock handle set per lock manufacture s instruction located in the hardware box Step 5 Shim and Fasten Step 5A For single doors Ensure that there is an even gap across the top of the door slab AB With the door closed and from the inside shim directly behind the vacant hinge screw hole in each hinge Points D and E in Figure 12 until there is a consistent 1 8 gap between the hinge side jamb and the door slab edge along the entire height of the door Gap between the latch side jamb and the door slab edge should be 1 8 at the top and bottom of the door only Drive one of the 2 1 2 screws supplied through the vacant hole in each hinge through the jamb shims and into the stud or rough buck Figure 11 Shims to be placed below and above at each strike locations a an Mount frame strikes using the screws provided Screws should go through the shims Using a 1 8 drill bit drill through the jamb and steel security jamb P plate at each of the 4 frame strike locations Countersink the holes slightly to accept the wood screw h2. representation to establish probable cause and proposed corrective action Information Panel How to Plumb the Door For all door types it is essential that the frame is in a straight vertical plane and is not twisted Check alignment using this method Stand on the outside of the door Check that the weatherstripping on the latch side is evenly compressed along the entire height of the door slab without any pinching or gaps Figures 9 and 10 DO NOT utilize the wall to square and level unit Unit must be A square and level to insure proper operation and performance ee mee et Figures 9 and 10 he weatherstripping on these doors Is not evenly compressed How to Fasten the Door After shimming the door is fastened to the studs by installing screws through the jambs shims and into the stud Figure 11 Screws located in hinge or strike position shall be placed in the 4B thin rabbet section of frame other screws shall be placed in thick stop section of frame Wide frames should be attached with a screw in both sections of the frame to minimize rotation When shims are properly installed the frame should not move or twist when the screws are tightened and counter sunk thus maintaining the 1 8 gap between the edge of door panel and frame If there is any movement loosen the screws and shim tighter to maintain the 1 8 gap then retighten the screws Figure 11 Screws are installed through the jamb s
3. 2 If the door is center hinged or has a sidelite caulk around the mullions where the mullions contact the sill and header lt 3 E EXA Figures 21 and 22 Caulk the jambs and the exterior trim Step 9 How to Paint Exterior Doors Painting Put on gloves safety glasses and prepare your materials Before starting and occasionally throughout the project stir the paint using smooth strokes until the texture is creamy avoid creating bubbles Finishing with Brush Application Dip the brush into the paint then use the rim of the container to release any excess paint Apply paint as evenly as possible while still wet Brush strokes should follow the grain direction of the selected area Start working on the panels and sticking moulding profiles then the vertical center mullion next the horizontal rails then the vertical stiles and finally the outside edges stiles and top rail see figure 1 for details Doors that are outswing or have adjustable surface mounted sweeps will need to have the sweep removed and the bottom rail painted Finishing Order For wood grain textured door finishing with brush 1 Panels and sticking moulding profiles 2 Vertical center areas mullions 3 Horizontal areas rails 4 Outside vertical areas stiles 5 Edges of door includes both sides and top of door Step 8 Adjust Sill Some door units are supplied with adjustable sills and these may be raised or l
4. 8 gap then re tighten screws Figure 16 and 17 The second set of supplied screws is installed in the vacant hinge holes or under the weatherstripping Proceed to Step 6 Step 6 Insulate Score shims with a utility knife and snap the shims along the score Trim any excess with the utility knife Insulate around the top and sides of the door unit in the cavity between the jamb and the wall studs with fiberglass blanket insulation Figure 18 Install the interior and or exterior trim around the door yy Critical Point The use of 4B expandable type foam is not recommended as it may cause the door jambs to warp this may leave the door inoperable or push the brickmould away from the jamb Figure 18 nsulate between the jambs and the wall Studs all around the door Step 7 Caulk Doorway 77 Caulk all four exterior corners and all around the AB brick or siding in the following sequence caulk the sill on both latch and hinge sides from the edge of the sill crown along the edge where the sill and jamb or brickmould meet Figure 19 m caulk the front sill edge where the sill and the sub floor meet Figure 20 Figures 19 and 20 Caulk the sill crown and the front of the sill m caulk the top corners where the header and jambs meet starting at the weatherstripping and working to the face of the brick mould Figure 21 caulk the perimeter where the exterior trim meets the brick or siding trim Figure 2
5. SECURITY DOOR UNIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Some dwelling designs conditions may require special installation steps consult your architect design professional and or product manufacturer for additional guidance Required Tools amp Materials 24 to 48 construction level safety glasses 24 framing square measuring tape Zz a ce power screw gun with arrangement of screw lt lt bits and 1 8 drill bit and countersink bit too lt caulking gun gg screw driver with arrangement of screw bits wedge shaped shims fiberglass blanket insulation BSA corner seals finish nails suitable for attaching interior and exterior trim A a 9 Critical Point Although all steps are critical this symbol MB identifies procedures requiring extra attention paint grade exterior caulk latex silicone or butyl ZF 2 1 2 minimum premium exterior wood screws J Check Your Work This symbol identifies when the work should be checked for correctness before continuing with installation PLEASE NOTE Failure to install this unit in accordance with architect design professional or product manufacturers instructions will have a direct effect on the units performance and or long term wear Installer shall be experienced in performing work required and shall be specialized in installation work similar to that required for this project Warranty claims are subject to site inspections by a qualified manufacturer s
6. d Step 9 How to Paint Exterior Doors Finishing with Spray Applicator Follow the manufacturer s instructions for thinning the paint i e thin latex paint with water or oil based with solvent for better atomization and spraying results Strain paint before filling the spray pot The door can be painted in horizontal recommended or vertical position however the paint should be applied in continuous strokes extending six inches past the edges of the door This will ensure uniformity across the entire surface of the door Multiple light coats are better than one heavy coat Avoid runs as a result of overspraying Note We recommend that all 6 sides front and back faces plus all four edges be sealed to eliminate moisture absorption The bottom of your door panel s may contain a factory installed weatherstripping Sweep which is sealed prior to installation Failure to observe this recommendation may void the warranty Drying IMPORTANT Let the paint dry completely following the manufacturer s recommended drying time before handling the painted surface or applying a second coat If possible allow the door to dry in a horizontal position to minimize paint runs High humidity and or low temperatures may extend your drying time Warning Foam filled doors painted with dark colors or with attached storm doors may become very hot to the touch in direct sunlight Do not paint the weather strip and do not close door until pai
7. d clean the door must be lightly sanded with a 220 grit sandpaper After sanding the door must be washed with a mild detergent in warm soapy water rinsed and then dried Doors should be wiped clean with a solvent such as acetone or mineral spirits Allow the cleaning solvent to dry completely until there is no residual odor Next the door must be washed with a mild detergent in warm soapy water rinsed and then dried Mask tape off all surfaces that will not be painted including all glass C Painting the Door Use exterior high quality oil based or 100 acrylic water based latex paint of desired color High quality interior paint can be used on the interior surface of the door only Lacquer paints are not recommended Follow the manufacturer s instructions for paint application by using either a brush or a handheld sprayer Warranties are available for most products Please check with your dealer or distributor for current warranty terms and conditions i Wasontle the beautiful door Masonite and Masonite The Beautiful Door are trademarks of Masonite International Corporation Please check with your Masonite dealer or distributor for current warranty terms and conditions 4 10 Printed in the USA 2010 by Masonite International Corporation www masonite com COCLOLOWWH 72458 Rev A Date
8. de brush appropriate for type of paint A natural bristle brush should be used with oil based paint and a synthetic bristle brush should be used with latex paint Tools Hammer m Center punch m Phillips screwdriver m Pliers Safety glasses a Air less sprayer optional Note Painting instructions specifically refer to the door and sidelite panels Oil based paint should not be used on wood frame components jambs amp brickmould Please read and understand the entire painting procedures before attempting to finish the door Be sure to follow the paint manufacturer s detailed application instructions on the product label Step 10 Corner Seal Foam Pad Installation 1 Add a bead of caulk at both ends of sill cap where the cap meets the jambs 2 On door lock side of cap affix latch seal vertically to jamb on top of caulk where jamb and cap meet Push seal into caulk 3 On door hinge side of cap affix hinge pad horizontally to jamb on top of caulk where jamb and cap meet Push seal into caulk For double doors Test the threshold seal for the active and 48 passive doors Once threshold seal is properly adjusted affix latch seal vertically so bottom of seal is resting where cap and both doors meet Remember to install hinge pads on both jambs Trouble Shooting aligned A no twist of alignment twist plumb level square If it becomes apparent that there is some trouble with the operation of the unit the first thin
9. door unit toward you Figure 6 The brickmould not supplied with all units should rest up against the siding of the exterior wall Figure 7 and should slide into the RO of a brick home Figure 8 7A If door unit is supplied without a clip or plug holding door aligned 4B and closed do not leave the door wide open during installation The weight of the door may cause it to fall and cause injury Step 5 Shim and Fasten Step 5B For doors with sidelites For units with only one non operable panel attached on the latch side of the door The second set of supplied screws are installed through the thin rabbet section of the jamb using the vacant hinge screw holes Figure 16 Typically long security screws are used to install the dead bolt strike plate Step 6 For units with only one non operable panel attached on the hinge side of the door The second set of supplied 2 1 2 screws are installed through the thin rabbet section of the jamb under the weatherstripping through the shim and into the stud approximately 8 from the top and bottom of the jamb Figure 17 Shim just above and below the dead bolt hole and drive the supplied 2 1 2 installation screws through the dead bolt strike plate Step 6 When shims are properly installed the frame should not move or twist at all when the screws are tightened and counter sunk thus maintaining the 1 8 gap If there is any movement loosen the screws and shim tighter to maintain the 1
10. ead Shim behind each hole location and drive the 2 1 2 exterior wood screws by others in place Countersink the screw heads slightly and cover them with paintable white caulk after the unit is completely installed Figure 14 Shims are placed above and below the dead bolt hole points G in figure 12 Shim behind the latch side jamb Points F in Figure 12 approximately 8 from the top and bottom of the frame Install shims until there is an even 1 8 gap between the jamb and the edge of the door slab along the door Shim behind the latch side jamb Points G in Figure 12 just above and below the dead bolt hole maintaining the 1 8 gap Figure 14 Pull the weatherstripping away from the jamb Points F on Figure 12 and screw 2 1 2 installation screws by others through the jamb and shims into the stud Figure 15 te Figure 15 Carefully l ma install screws we underneath the Recs i weatherstrioping Step 4 Place Door in Rough Opening Figure 6 Place the sill in the opening first and then tilt the door up into the opening Door units featuring multiple door panels or glass inserts are heavier and more difficult to handle do not attempt to handle without assistance a Figures 7 and 8 The exterior trim brickmould rests up against exterior sheathing or slides into the opening of exterior brick Stand on the outside of the doorway With the exterior side of the door unit facing you tilt the
11. g to check is the installation of the unit into the rough opening Check to insure that 1 8 gap across the top edge of door panel and frame holds true for the entire width of the door opening AND that weatherstripping is evenly compressed the entire height of the door opening Secondly check that the two jambs are correctly aligned with each other and that incorrect nailing on shims have not twisted the jambs Check all Critical Points to confirm that unit was installed correctly in proper rough opening Step 9 How to Paint Exterior Doors A How to start Doors can be painted either hanging in the opening or removed from the frame recommended Should you remove the door take care to protect it from damage Sidelites will need to be finished vertically To remove the door from the frame use a center punch and hammer Strike the hinge pin from the bottom until it pops up for outswing amp self closing units hinge leaf must be removed from the door Drive the hinge pin as far as possible with the punch Using a pair of pliers grasp the hinge pin and while twisting pull the pin out Remove all door hardware B Preparing the door surface IMPORTANT For adequate paint adhesion the door surface must be free of dust debris and other surface contaminants Doors should be wiped clean with a solvent such as acetone or mineral spirits Allow the cleaning solvent to dry completely until there is no residual odor Once wipe
12. hims and into the 2x wood studs or bucking Step 1 Prepare Rough Opening Figure 1 A clean level solid sub floor area is essential to successful installation Ensure that the following conditions are met Clean clear work area m The rough opening RO is ideally 1 wider and 1 2 taller than the outside frame dimensions of the door unit Units intended for installation in high velocity windstorm markets require less clearance between unit and RO 1 4 sides amp top The RO is plumb square and level The old door frame has been completely removed in retro fit installation The sub floor area is clean dry and level m The existing sub floor area is at least 6 deep for 4 9 16 frames and at least 8 deep for 6 9 16 frames yy Because a solid level sub floor is absolutely essential 4B for proper door unit installation do not proceed with the installation until the sub floor is both solid and level Step 2 Caulk the Sub Floor i Figure 2 Caulk is applied in three parallel lines running the width of the sill Variations in threshold design may require that the caulk lines be applied directly to the bottom of the door unit to ensure a necessary weather seal Inspect the bottom of door unit to confirm it features a flat surface before caulking the sub floor area Apply three 1 4 lines of caulk along the length of the sub floor the first line starting approximately 1 from the inside edge The l
13. ines should be about 1 apart Step 5 Shim and Fasten Step 5A For single doors Note Units intended for installation in high velocity windstorm regions may require additional points of attachment See local retailer for installation sheet supplement Figure 12 nstall the shims in the correct locations and in the correct sequence yy Stand on the inside of the door and center the door in the opening MB Shim tightly at the bottom corners of the door unit Points A in Figure 12 This will keep the door centered and the frame tight against the sill Shim the top of the door on the latch side Point B in Figure 12 Install shims until there is a consistent 1 8 gap between the top of the door slab and the frame header Shim the hinge side of the frame Point C in Figure 12 This will hold the door tight in its position relative to the frame The door should operate freely with nothing but shims holding it in place CAUTION Do not open door panel greater than 30 degrees until 2 1 8 screws have been installed Points D E F amp G in Figure 12 Figure 13 Proper position of shims at the bottom of the door Points A J From the outside and with the door closed ensure that the frame is in a Straight vertical plane not twisted To do this check that the weather stripping on the latch side is evenly compressed along the entire height of the door slab without any pinching or gaps see Figures 9 and 10
14. nt is dry See paint manufacturer s specifications on minimum drying time To maintain product warranty Paint the door frame header and brickmould within 45 days of installation Maintenance 1 In the event that the door is scratched after finishing the damaged area can be lightly sanded using 400 grit sandpaper do not over sand the surface Follow the finishing procedures on the inside of this brochure 2 Dirt and watermarks can build up on the surface of your finished door over time Extend the life of the paint by cleaning the door a few times a year Clean with warm soapy water rinse and towel dry 3 Repainting every 1 to 7 years will be required depending upon weather exposure Step 9 How to Paint Exterior Doors Factory finished door units do not require any additional field finishing Requirements Find a well lit finishing location that is dust free well ventilated and within the climate conditions recommended by the coating manufacturer Recommended temperature should be between 50 90 F degrees fahrenheit You will need the following Coatings and accessories Mineral spirits or acetone Soapy water mild detergent in warm water One pair of rubber gloves m Stir sticks Masking tape Safety razor blades m 220 grit sandpaper m Paint High quality oil base or 100 acrylic water based latex paint of desired color Lacquer paints are not recommended m 2 1 2 wi
15. owered to form a tight seal with the fixed sweep on the bottom of the door This adjustment requires a screwdriver with appropriate screw bit To increase the height of the sill cap turn screws evenly along the rail Refer to the Steps to test threshold seal Figure 23 lt Figure 23 Raise or lower the sill by adjusting the sill screws Some sills may have covers over the adjusting screws These covers must be removed prior to making any adjustments Steps to test threshold seal 1 Close door on a piece of paper placed over the threshold 2 Pull paper between the sweep of the door and the threshold 3 If the threshold is properly adjusted you should feel some tension but if the paper tears the door s seal is too tight If there is no tension on the paper the door s seal is too loose To properly adjust the threshold seal if it is too tight 1 Adjust rail by turning screws evenly a 1 2 turn 2 Repeat seal test If paper does not slide beneath door with a feeling of tension repeat Step Re test seal 3 Continue testing threshold until it is properly adjusted To properly adjust the threshold seal if it is too loose WARNING Do not increase height by more then 1 8 1 Adjust rail by turning screws evenly a 1 2 turn 2 Repeat seal test If paper does not slide beneath door with a feeling of tension repeat Step Re test seal 3 Continue testing threshold until it is properly adjuste
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