Attention! Read and understand all installation instructions before installing this product.

These instructions are to be used for SunClad Inswing and True French Doors only; other manufacturers instructions should not be used to install SunClad Inswing and True French doors.

Failure to install per these instructions will void the manufacturers warranty.

Attention! For maximum benefits of workmanship, materials and engineering to be realized, proper installation and maintenance is critical. Installation is the sole responsibility of the installer and beyond the control of Sun Windows, Inc. Sun Windows, Inc. is not responsible for installation related problems.

What you will need:
Tools required: Safety glasses, gloves, hammer, tape measure, level (6 ft recommended), caulking gun and framing square.
Materials required: High grade exterior sealant, batt insulation or non-expanding foam, corrosion resistant fasteners and shims.

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The Rough Opening:
Rough opening must be of stable construction as well as plumb, square and level. Diagonal measurements for squareness should not exceed 1/4” in difference. Sill surface must be level, flat, and free of irregularities and provide rigid support for the door sill. Sun recommends a sill flashing be installed to the rough opening sill, per accepted industry methods, before the door is installed. Sill flashings of proper design will eliminate the possibility of water intrusion to the interior. Controlling water penetration is the sole responsibility of the owner or it’s agents and can void all warranties if not properly installed.

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Installation:

Preparation
Any shipping products attached to bottom of door and interior packing must be removed before installation. NOTE: High performance 4 9/16” or 6 9/16” sills must not be pulled or pushed across flooring surfaces after protective sill board is removed. The joint sealant tape on the bottom of the sill cannot be damaged in any manner. Always keep the door in the closed position as shipped. To avoid sill damage after installation, cover the and protect the sill area during construction.

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Calking the Sill
Apply three (3) continuous beads of high grade exterior sealant along bottom of sill. One bead along the interior edge of the sill, one bead along the center of the sill and one bead approximately 4” away from the interior edge of the sill. NOTE: High performance 6 9/16” sills will require the third bead to be approximately 6 “ from the interior edge. The sealant tape on the bottom of the 6 9/16” sill must not come in contact with any caulking product. Protect and keep top surface of sill clean at all times.

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Setting the Door
Apply a bead of high grade exterior sealant on the backside of the perimeter nail flanges. Center the bead over the nailing holes if job site drilled, making sure there are no gaps or voids. Install the door with the sill in the proper orientation before letting the weight of the door to fully settle on sill. Once the door is in this position it cannot be moved in any inward or outward motion. If the door is moved in such directions, remove from opening and re-caulk the sill per previous instructions. Center the sill in the rough opening from left to right. With the sill properly oriented, push unit tightly against the exterior wall surface. Always consider Weather Sealing Tape over the fin as an extra precaution in avoiding water and air intrusion.

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Temporarily Fastening the Door
Install 1 fastener halfway up on each side jamb. Install 1 fastener in head jamb at the center of the unit. DO NOT fully drive fasteners in as unit may need further adjusting. Check if doorjambs and head jamb are straight, plumb and square. If any adjustments are needed, shim the door to the correct position and fully secure fasteners. NOTE: Fasteners must be of sufficient length to penetrate the framing members a minimum of 1”. Fasteners for clad doors should be roofing type nails of sufficient length.

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Shimming the Door
Check the interior of door for a uniform 1/8” gap between the head jamb and the operating panel in closed position. If the gap is wider on the lock side jamb, Shimming needs to be re-checked. Proper installation is very important to the life of the door and frame.

Shim each side jamb with three (3) shims per side (4 shims on 8–0 height doors). The lock side jamb should be shimmed so a uniform gap exists between it and the panel. Finish nails should go through side jambs and shims to secure door.

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Final Fastening of the Door
Finish installing exterior fasteners 3” to 6” from each corner and 10” to 12” spacing along entire side and head jambs. Be sure fasteners are installed tight enough so the entire perimeter of caulk is pressed against the exterior surface. There should be no gaps or voids between the nail flange and the exterior surface. Clad nail fin should not be fastened so tightly that it becomes deformed. All nail fin holes without a fastener should be sealed. The long Hinge screws (included) should be installed in the top and center hinge.

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Applying Insulation
Fill all voids between jambs and rough opening with loosely inserted batt insulation or non-expanding foam. DO NOT USE EXPANDING TYPE FOAM. Expanding type foam usage will automatically waive any warranties stated by Sun Windows, Inc.

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Install the Hardware
Cut the operating panel strap. Install door hardware provided with the unit. All swinging doors have adjustable hinges that can fine tune the operation of the door. The oak threshold and interior wood parts should be protected with a quality finish as soon as possible.

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Proper Flashing
Proper flashing on the exterior of the door is critical for optimum performance. Aluminum nail fin on a clad unit is not a flashing for the door unit. Flashing needs to be applied in a “weatherboard system” starting with the lowest section and proceeding upwards. Caulk the perimeter joint where the door makes contact with any exterior finish material. Sun Windows, Inc. is not responsible for damage resulting from improper flashing or no flashing on units at time of construction or at any future date.

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Finishing the Wood Surfaces
All exposed wood surfaces, to include top and bottom surfaces, need sealed and finished promptly after installation (within 30 days). Fill and finish any blemishes, remove any smudges, dirt or fingerprints, insure door is DRY AND CLEAN prior to finishing. Finish with high quality paint or stain. Apply per paint manufacturers instructions. DO NOT paint weather-strip. DO NOT paint sill. Keep sill clean at all times. Contact Sun Windows, Inc. for any questions regarding paints or finishes. Aluminum touch-up paint for clad doors is available from Sun Windows, Inc.

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Cleaning the Glass
Glass can be cleaned with a mild non-abrasive cleaner, a soft sponge or soft brush and warm water. NEVER use scouring pads, abrasive brushes, steel wool or other abrasives. Glass with reflective coating should be cleaned with caution to avoid scratching. Test any cleaners in a small area before cleaning the entire surface. Contact Sun Windows, Inc. for any questions regarding cleaners.

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Protecting the Door
Fully protect all surfaces from brick and mortar cleaners or harsh cleaning materials to include acids or strong soap cleaners. Always protect the Glass and frame from Cement and Mortar splatter or splashing. Improperly cleaning Mortar or Cement from the Glass and frame can cause permanent damage to the Painted surface and the glass surface.

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NOTE: It is the responsibility of the owner, architect, or builder to select products in compliance with applicable laws and building codes. Improper installation will void the warranty.




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