Aluminum Frame Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read all instructions before beginning installation.
Frame must be set on a solid, level surface. Installer must follow good
installation practices to maintain warranty.
LOCATE FRAME ANCHORING
HOLES UNDER STOP
Inspect Frame Components
1. Unpackage all frame pieces and check for correct size and condition of components. Measure the new frame and door to make sure every
thing is the correct size. Contact distributor if you have any questions.
2. Check the rough opening to confirm the frame will fit the opening.
3. Check rough opening for square in corners using a framing square.
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Mark Frame Pieces
CAULK ALL FOUR
SIDES WHERE
BRACKET MEETS JAMB
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1. Frame anchor holes should be drilled beneath the door stops or glass stops. Mark location of applied door stops on each frame piece before removing.
Glass stops are taped to frame piece, not screw applied, so ThilgeAD
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customer can locate them as desired. Mark which frame piece each ELEVATION
stop is matched with. (Fig. A)
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2. Remove stops from frames. Set aside, they will be (re)applied later.
Assemble Frame and Mark Anchor Locations
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WIPE OFF
EXCESS CHAULK
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1. Instructions are general guidelines; adapt as needed to fit your frame configuration.
SLIDE HEADER OVER
JAMB BRACKET
2. Remove
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brackets from jambs (screws can be loosened to adjust brackets).
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of frame, caulk all four sides of each corner bracket CORNER CAULKING
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it is attached to the jamb. (Fig. B)
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4. Slide
header/mullion
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hand tighten. Do not over tighten. (Fig. C)
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5. Remove excess caulk.
6. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until elevation is complete.
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7. Chalk a line on floor for faces of jambs, and attach mullion bracket(s) to DRfloor
as needed.
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FLOOR MULLION
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9. Mark anchor hole locations. Recommend jamb locations to be within 4” of jamb ends, 24” maximum spacing between anchor points. Avoid door stop screw locations. (Fig. E)
10.Recommend using a minimum of 2 anchors in the header, located 3”
from the end to avoid corner bracket with a maximum spacing
of 24”. Avoid door stop screw locations. (Fig. E)
Drill Mounting Holes
1. Clamp frame to opening, or remove from opening.
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CHALK LINE
FOR ALIGNMENT
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8. Slide or tip frame into rough opening, with vertical mullions seated MISCELLANEOUS
over mullion brackets. (Fig. D)
LOCATE FRAME ANCHORING
HOLES UNDER STOP
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the frame. Through holes
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3. Enlarge hole under
door MARK
stops
and glass stops to allow access for ANCHOR HOLE LOCATIONS
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Install Frame Into Wall
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1. Determine location of frame in opening width. Reference architectural drawings for required placement. Set frame in determined location and snap a chalk line along the door hinge side to help determine the
frame location on the face side. NOTE: MULLION BRACKETS WERE SET EARLIER.
ACCESS HOLE
FOR FASTENER
2. Locate frame in opening.
3. Install setting spreader bar (set at correct width) at the bottom of the door opening using wood spreader bar or PLS (Plumb – Level – Square)
tool. (Fig. G)
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SPREADER BAR
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7. Align hinge jamb to the chalk line and confirm hinge jamb is level and plumb. (Fig. J) Anchor hinge jamb to wall. Drill appropriate size
and depth holes (per fastener manufacturer’s instructions) for
one-piece anchor bolts. Drilling and anchoring each anchor one at a time is recommended. Insert anchor bolt into hinge jamb starting with the bottom bolt and tighten securely following bolt
manufacturer’s recommended torque. Install top bolt in the hinge jamb next, checking frame alignment before installing. Install balance of bolts on the hinge side, checking for frame alignment as each bolt is secured.
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6. Level the header, if not level, by shimming under bottom of vertical frame members as needed. (Fig. I)
RUN TOP HORIZONTAL RAIL THRU.
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ENLARGE ANCHOR HOLES
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5. Tip: Use tapered shims between frame and wall (above the holes for bolts)
and spreader bar to maintain squareness and alignment of frame, and to maintain door opening sizes.
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Shim bottom of frame on the lock side to keep hinge side tight to wall. If gap is greater than 1/4”, add shims to opposite (hinge) jamb to reduce gap. Use shims to tighten frame to spreader bar width, make sure frame is snug against the spreader bar. This prevents twist in the frame. (Fig. H)
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8.
Tape string (tape string to face of frame in opposite corners running
diagonally) to check alignment of frame. Keep in mind you may need
to move one string from inside to the outside to ensure correct
alignment. Helpful Hint: keep strings on frame until the frame is
completely anchored. (Fig. K)
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9. Check alignment of frame with cross strings.
10.Plumb and square the other jamb, and shim if necessary. Shims used
should be located immediately above the anchor points.
11. Anchor second jamb to wall, installing bolts in the same sequence as previous jamb. Check center of frame for correct width before
installing center bolts. Shim as necessary to maintain correct opening width.
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12.Check to see if shims are required between header and wall.
Remember to place shims near anchor points.
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14.Reapply door stops that were removed in step 2 of “Mark frame
pieces.”
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13.Anchor head in the same way as jambs.
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15.Apply glass stops using screws provided, by predrilling into frame
with 1/8” bit.
Seal Frame
1. Apply caulk along frame edges and stops in exterior applications.
2. If threshold is required, set threshold in caulk to prevent leakage.
Shim threshold if necessary.
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