Therma-Tru Pre-hung Door Systems installation instructions Caulk subfloor

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Caulk subfloor.

On subfloor at opening, place very large beads of caulk. Run beads full width

of opening.

Use Only Elastomeric or

Polyurethane sealant.

Avoid call backs due to leaks! Use an entire tube of caulking to seal between sill and subfloor.

Recommended: Sill Pan Installation.

1. If you are using a sill pan

1.

 

you will caulk the sill pan

 

to subfloor instead of caulking

 

the sill as shown in step 3 below. Lay the right and left sill pan ends tightly against the rough opening.

2.2. Check center section for proper

length, if necessary cut with a

hacksaw or tin snips Be sure to

allow at least 2” of overlap at

joint

Note: For openings less than 52-1/2”, only one center section is required. Cut as necessary as described above.

Enmasille el subsuelo y la parte infferior del umbral.

Nota:

Si se usa unprolongador de umbral, aplique una gran cantidad de masi- lla en la union entre el prolongador de umbral, `aplique una gran cantidad de masilla en la union entre el prolongador y el umbral.

En el subsuelo que esta debajo del umbral, aplique masilla` en abunda- ancia y de modo que coincida con la que aplico en el umbral. Las lineas

`

`

de masilla deben abarcar todo el

ancho de la abertura.

 

 

 

`

 

!Evitese el problema de las filt-

raciones! Use todo el tubo de masilla para sellar entre el umbral y el subsuelo.

3.Liberally coat the overlapped areas and the recessed areas of the end pieces with PVC CEMENT ONLY and hold or clamp together long enough to ensure a good bond. Keep in mind that cooler temperatures require longer bonding times. For added protection spread a bead of caulking along glue joints.

4.

3. (Multiple Center Piece)

3. (Single Center Piece)

Openings less than 52 1/2"

PVC cement

4.To prevent air infiltration. Run a bead of caulking along the lower interior edge of the sill pan. Additional caulking could affect the performance of the sill pan.

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Contents Installation Instructions For Pre-hung Door Systems Please forward these instructions to the homeownerCheck door unit Check and prepare openingRevise la puerta Revise y prepare el espacio La puertaTo check both sides Cont. Check and prepare openingPara verificar ambos lados Caulk subfloor Enmasille el subsuelo y la parte infferior del umbralElastomeric or Polyurethane Cont. Caulk sill bottomCaulk must be used Tilt into place Fasten hinge jambFije el marco de la puerta con las bisagras Shim behind hinges and secure hinge jamb Adjust rest of frame and fastenAjuste el resto del marco y fije Adjust sill Retire el sujetador para transporteRevise o instale almohadillas sella Check or install corner seal pads. Swing-in doors onlyAdditional frame anchoring Finishing instructions Instrucciones para el termindo

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