3SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR
A.Place three 3/8" beads of sealant. The first bead should be approximately 3/4" from the exterior of the rough opening, the second
OX/XO doors only: Place a third bead of sealant in the groove of the sill support or 1/4" from the exterior edge of the wood blocking.
TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE
FOLLOWING STEPS.
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the bottom of the door at the bottom of the |
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opening, then tilt the top into position. |
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Center the door between the sides of |
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the opening to allow equal clearance for |
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shimming, and insert one roofing nail |
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in the first hole from the corner on each | 3B# |
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end of the top nailing fin (see inset). |
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These are used to hold the door in place |
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while shimming it plumb and square. |
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C.Plumb and square door. Insert shims, as necessary, between the door and the sides of the rough opening starting up 6" from the bottom of the door. Keep shims back 1/2" from interior face of window.
Note: DO NOT shim above the door. DO NOT OVER SHIM.
D. Fasten the door to the opening
by driving 2" galvanized roofing
nails into each
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E.Install roller retainers. Position and secure the two roller retainers provided by drilling pilot holes through the
Aluminum sill support: 9/64" pilot holes, # 8 x 3/4"
Wood blocking: 1/8" pilot holes, #8 x
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