Masonite 10195 Instructions / Assembly
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1. are subject to site inspections by a qualified manufacturer s 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 4 square and level to insure proper operation and performance I A pois pon Figures 9 and 10 The 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 J 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 retight2. the door centered and the frame tight against the sill Shim the top of the frame behind the latch side jamb Point B in Figure 20 Install shims until there is a consistent 1 8 gap between the top of the operating door slab and the frame header Shim at the top of the frame behind the hinge side jamb Point C in Figure 20 to hold the door tight in its position relative to the frame The door should operate freely with nothing but the shims holding it in place CAUTION Do not open door panel greater than 30 degrees until 2 1 2 screws have been installed Points B C D E amp F in Figure 20 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 weatherstripping on the latch side is evenly compressed along the entire height of the door slab without any pinching or gaps Figures 8 and 9 Once there is an even 1 8 gap across the top of the door slab and the weatherstripping is evenly compressed along the height of the door slab proceed with the installation Shim at points D E and F on the perimeter of the frame Figure 20 until there is an even 1 8 gap on both sides of the operating door slab Drive the supplied 2 1 2 installation screws three on each exterior jamb of a fixed panel through the exterior stop section part of the jamb through the shims and into the studs Note If the door is factory finished use the Factory Finishe
3. the frame should not move or twist at all when the screws are tightened and counter sunk thereby maintaining the 1 8 gap If there is any movement loosen the screws and shim tighter to maintain the 1 8 gap then re tighten the screws 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 _ Figure 15 Install ie screws underneath tye het the weatherstrioping Proceed to Step 6 Esr k Se T y el ey r COR rn wea _ r pet Sip At oe pn es e Pose 2 ee e x 7 x b t B Er J 4 i f n Aia 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 N Eai Bey an Figures 7 and 8 The exterior trim brickmould rests up against exterior shea
4. FACTORY FINISHED SIDE HINGED 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 gloves Win T ec7ecy D gt 24 framing square measuring tape _ f A power screw gun with arrangement of screw bits 7 claw hammer screw driver with arrangement of screw bits paint grade exterior caulk latex silicone or butyl recommend using clear version aw A 2 1 2 wood screws a corner seals a A finish nails suitable for attaching interior and exterior trim A A Critical Point Although all steps are critical this symbol identifies procedures requiring extra attention wedge shaped shims lt P fiberglass blanket insulation SACI latch edge filler plate not required on all models 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
5. ach door slab and the header When shims are properly installed the frame should not move or twist when the screws are tightened and counter sunk this maintaining the 1 8 gap If there is any movement loosen the screws and shim tighter to maintain the 1 8 gap then retighten the screws Shim amp install two 2 1 2 screws through the frame header jamb and into the stud Screws should be installed above center of each panel Using the supplied 2 1 2 installation screws drive a screw through the vacant holes in both the top and bottom hinge on the operating door Points E in Figure 16 through the jambs and into the stud Shim behind the vacant hinge screw holes in each of the center hinges Points F in Figure 16 and secure using the supplied 2 1 2 installation screws Figure 18 he gap between the door slabs and the head is not evenly aligned Figure 19 he gap between the door slabs and the head is evenly aligned Proceed to Step 6 Step 5 Shim and Fasten Step 5C For door with sidelites Note Units intended for installation in high velocity windstorm regions may require additional points of attachment See local retailer for installation sheet supplement Figure 20 nstall shims in the correct location and in the correct sequence Stand on the inside of the door and center the door in the opening 4B Shim tightly at the bottom corners of the door unit Points A in Figure 20 This will Keep
6. d Door System information for fastening through exterior jambs For units with two non operable panels Typically long security screws are used to install the dead bolt strike plate Step 6 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 4 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 Step 10 Install the Latch and Dead Bolt wT ew ay n a AS a at 7 inl Figure 35 The latch and dead bolt are installed per the hardware manufacturer installation detail Step 5 Shim and Fasten For units with only one non o
7. ed to form a tight seal with the fixed sill To adjust the sweep loosen the screws that hold the sweep in place and lower the sweep far enough to create an airtight seal with the sill Once the sweep is positioned properly tighten the screws by hand taking care not to over tighten Figure 34 u le 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 LOSOLGINIH 72460 Rev B 04 10
8. en the screws Figure 11 Screws are installed through the jamb shims 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 Because a solid level sub floor is absolutely essential 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 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
9. ill Stick 1 Work into the nail hole crack or other blemishes 2 Wipe off excess with cloth as needed Stain Marker CAUTION Contains mineral spirits which are harmful if swallowed Read manufacturer s directions in full 1 Shake marker well Remove cap and depress tip gently a few times on scrap paper or wood to start stain flowing 2 Apply stain to wood 3 Wipe excess with cloth as needed 4 Replace cap tightly and store pen lying flat NOTE Read manufacturer s first aid and warning information prior to starting The finish on your Masonite AvantGuard exterior door is very durable and tolerant of exposure to many common household materials If it becomes necessary to clean the door surfaces please use a mild detergent warm water and a clean cloth Step 6 Install Dead Bolt and Strike Plates Install the dead bolt strike plate at the correct location per the manufacturer installation detail Figures 26 and 27 Figure 26 Screws fasten the latch plate to the door slab Figure 27 Screws should connect the dead bolt plate to the stud Step 7 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 28 Install the interior and or exterior trim around the door Figure 28 nsu
10. late between the jambs and the wall studs all around the door 7A Critical Point The use of 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 Trouble Shoothing ALIGNED A NO TWIST ALIGNMENT TWIST PLUMB LEVEL SQUARE If it becomes apparent that there is some trouble with the operation of the unit the first thing 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 Warranties are available for most products Please check with your dealer or distributor for current warranty terms and conditions Step 8 Caulk Doorway 7 Caulk all four exterior corners and all around the brick or siding in ZB the following sequence m caulk the sill on both latch and hinge sides from the edge of thesill crown along the edge where the sill and jamb or brickmould meet Figure 29 Calfeutrer le bord avant du seuil l ou le seuil et le sous plancher se rejoignent Figure 30 Fig
11. line starting approximately 1 from the inside edge The lines should be about 1 apart Step 5 Shim and Fasten Step 5A For single doors Note Units intended for installation in high velocity may require 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 2 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 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 Fig
12. n screws through the drilled hole in the exterior thick stop section of the jamb through the shims and into the studs Figure 24 Use the supplied caps to cover the holes in the exterior jamb Figure 25 ti IIE m MES ie uk Figure 23 Pre finished Figures 24 and 25 Drill holes through the exterior systems must have holes jamb on factory finished doors to install screws drilled before screws and plugs are installed Step 11 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 Step 12 Instructions to touch up factory finished wood jambs brickmold mullions quarter round Your factory finished prehung unit comes with a color matched wax pencil and marker Follow these instructions to touch up nail holes cracks and other damages after installation of factory finished jambs brickmold mullions and quarter round Wax Pencils F
13. perable 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 21 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 22 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 J 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 8 gap then re tighten screws Figure 21 and 22 The second set of supplied screws is installed in the vacant hinge holes or under the weatherstripping Proceed to Step 6 Factory Finished Door System Because the inside of the jamb is not accessible a 3 8 hole must be drilled through the factory finished exterior jamb 1 4 deep at all points where the door system is shimmed three on each exterior side of a non operable panel Figure 23 Drive the supplied 2 1 2 installatio
14. strip block must touch the threshold to properly seal the unit Shim tightly behind the vacant hinge screw hole in the bottom hinge Point D in Figure 16 until the lower Figure 17 Correct sagging until the flush bolt slides freely into the pre drilled hole not typical of most units in the head threshold flush bolt slides freely into the clearance hole in the sill Secure the door by driving a 2 1 2 installation screw supplied through the hinge and jamb and into the stud If the flush bolt does not slide freely loosen the screw shim more tightly and then tighten the screw Shim behind the vacant hinge screw hole in the top hinge Point C in Figure 16 to align the top flush bolt with the clearance hole in the header Figure 17 Secure with the 2 1 2 installation screw supplied through the hinge jamb and into the stud 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 weatherstripping on the astragal side is evenly compressed along the entire height of the door slab without any pinching or gaps See Figures 8 and 9 Standing on the inside shim behind each of the vacant hinge screw holes in both the top and bottom hinge on the operating door Points E in Figure 16 until there is a consistent 1 8 gap along the entire height of the door between the operating door and the passive door There should also be a 1 8 gap between the top of e
15. tallation sheet supplement Figure 16 nstall the shims in the correct locations and in the correct sequence Stand on the inside of the door and center the door in the opening 4B Shim tightly at the bottom of the unit Points A in Figure 16 This will keep the door centered and the frame tight against the sill Shim the top of the frame at Points B in Figure 16 Install shims until there is a 1 8 gap between the top of the door slabs and the frame header 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 ATTENTION Do not open door panel greater than 30 degrees until 2 1 2 screws have been installed Points C D E amp F in Figure 16 Door panels with glass inserts may sag toward the center This is normal To correct sagging align the flush bolts on the fixed door with clearance in the header and sill Most units do not have pre drilled holes in the header and sill Holes must be drilled Slide top flush bolt up against header and bottom bolt down against threshold to mark Mark where bolts make contact with header and sill with pencil Drill holes on marks to receive bolts 1 1 2 deep minimum Once holes are drilled close panel and engage bolts making sure they extend far enough to secure unit If there is a gap between the threshold and weatherstrip block around the foot bolt the hole is not deep enough the weather
16. thing 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 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 zJ If door unit is supplied without a clip or plug holding door aligned 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 Side Hinged Door Types Instructions vary according to door type Confirm which door type is being installed some door styles not available in all markets For single door unit use Step 5A For double door unit use Step 5B For single door unit with one or two sidelites use Step 5C single door X for operable panel or O for non operable panel double door XX for unit featuring two operable panels single with two sidelites OXO for unit featuring operable panel with two non operable panels AAHH single or double door with one sidelite OX or XO for unit featuring operable panel with non operable panel Step 5 Shim and Fasten Step 5B For double doors with concealed top and bottom flush bolts Note Units intended for installation in high velocity windstorm regions may require additional points of attachment See local retailer for ins
17. ures 29 and 30 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 31 caulk the perimeter where the exterior trim meets the brick or siding trim Figure 32 If the door is center hinged or has a sidelite caulk around the mullions where the mullions contact the sill and header yy Lay LY D HA fig P gt au Figures 31 and 32 Caulk the jambs and the exterior trim Step 9A Adjust Sill Some door units are supplied with adjustable sills and these may be raised or lowered 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 33 _ Figure 33 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 Step 9B Adjust Sweep Lg oF if y amp St a mar rei a l y a Pe 2 2 p p i te e a s mS ee P _ 904 ae ae al k _ 9 a gs 4 5 r Figure 34 U channel sweeps are adjusted to form a tight seal with the sill Some door units are supplied with a U channel adjustable sweep and these may be raised or lower
18. ures 9 and 10 windstorm regions additional points of 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 Remove this portion of plug prior to installing Figure 5 Some door units may be supplied with a clip or plug holding the panel aligned and closed during the initial installation steps Do not remove at this time Some door units may be supplied with a double headed nail or screw holding panel closed this needs to be removed at this time Step 5 Shim and Fasten 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 When the shims are properly installed
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