8FLUSH FLANGE OPENING PREPARTATION (CONTINUED)

H. Install the wood blocking in the head existing door frame. Place a 3/16" bead of sealant in the door panel cavities, then insert the wood blocking into the head cavities. Next insert the wood blocking into the jamb panel cavities of the existing door frame.

I.Construct a door sill pan for the door. Measure the distance between the cut ends of the existing door sill and add 2". Measure 1" from each end and cut through the vertical leg of the pan material. Bend bottom flaps of the pan material up, then bend the back leg around the end of the pan.

CONSTRUCT A DOOR SILL PAN

 

1“

 

Cut

Fold

 

up

Fold

here

end

in tab

REPEAT STEPS FOR OPPOSITE END

TWO OR MORE PERSONS ARE REQUIRED fOR ThE fOLLOWINg STEPS.

J.Remove the packaging from the door. Inspect the frame and panels for damage. DO NOT install damaged units.

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

K.Remove the panel(s). With the jamb side of the door down, slide each panel all the way to the right or left, while lifting the panel out to the bottom frame pocket, swing the panel out of the frame.

Note: Door may have fixed panel fully installed. If so, remove the vent panel only.

L.Dry fit the sill pan and the door into the opening.

8K

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Interior View

Note: If the new door frame is deeper than the existing door frame, it will be necessary to cut the interior flooring material back to allow the door flush flanges to contact the existing aluminum door frame.

M.from the exterior, set the door into the opening. Set the sill of the door on the sill pan and tilt the door into position.

N.Insert shims around the door temporarily while you verify that the door will fit into the opening and that the door flanges will overlap the stucco or existing aluminum door frame by a minimum of 3/4" on all sides.

Note: Fix any problems with the opening before proceeding.

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Pella V983492 8FLUSH Flange Opening Prepartation, Dry fit the sill pan and the door into the opening
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