1 ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION (continued):

R.Cut a piece of flashing tape to the width of the opening. Install to the flanges of the sill pan and overlap the tape from step 1N by 1". If needed add a second or third piece of flashing tape until the sill pan is covered to the interior sill pan lip.

Note: The purpose of this tape is to seal the sill screws when installing the door.

S.Cut two pieces of flashing tape 1-1/2" x 6" and apply to the bottom corners of the opening by beginning in the corner of the sill pan, with 3/4" of the tape applied to the sill pan and 3/4" of the tape applied to the side flange. The remainder of the tape is to be at a 45 degree angle onto the exterior.

T.Attach the aluminum sill support or wood blocking to the exterior of the box plate to support the edge of the door sill. Place the sill support flush with the subfloor.

2 PREPARE THE DOOR FOR INSTALLATION:

1S

1R

LIP

1"

1TP

INTERIOR

SILL

PAN LIP

TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE THE PANEL AND FRAME SAFELY.

A.Remove plastic wrap and cardboard packaging from door. Do not remove plastic shipping spacers. The shipping spacers will help keep the door square during installation. Do not unlock or open the door until it is fully fastened.

Designer Series only: DO NOT cut the strap that goes from the lock holes to the sill of the door.

Note: If grilles or hardware are removed from the door at this time, label them and store them in a protected area.

B.For door without EnduraClad® brickmould:

Fold out installation fin to 90°.

Be careful not to remove or tear the fin corners.

Note: If the fin corner is not at 90°, the door will not align correctly on the interior.

2B

Door with

Note: The nail fin on doors with brickmould and nail fin will come from the factory folded up.

Brickmould

C.Doors using Installation Clips: Install installation clips. Place each clip so the lip is facing up and against the installation fin at the locations shown in the placement diagram. Secure each clip by driving a #6 x 5/8" corrosion resistant screw through each of the outer two holes of the three holes shown.

Note: If clips are to be bent; pre-bend before attaching to frame.

#6 x 5/8” corrosion resistant screws

Lip

2C

6“ from end

Note: Bending clips after attaching to frame will bow the frame.

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81AK0101 specifications

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