JELD-WEN JII020 Premium Aluminum (A-500) and Premium Atlantic Aluminum Sliding Patio Doors - Manual (Page 2)

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Premium Aluminum (A-500) and Premium Atlantic Aluminum Sliding Patio Doors (JII020)
2
OPEN-STUD CONSTRUCTION
Covering the wall
framing with
backing support
is recommended
before the patio
door is installed.
This backing support
should be a non
water-degradable,
thin (max. 1/8" thick)
sheet material such
as plywood, or vinyl
sheeting. Completely
surround the rough
opening with the
backing support
as shown. Backing
support must be
applied before building wrap.
SAFETY
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow proper assembly and installation
instructions may result in the denial of warranty claims for
operational performance problems.
• Do not work alone. Two or more people are required. Use safe lifting
techniques.
• Use caution when handling glass. Broken or cracked glass can cause
serious injury.
• Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.).
• Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer’s operating
instructions.
• Use caution when working at elevated heights.
SAFETY AND HANDLING
PATIO DOOR HANDLING
• Heed material manufacturers’ handling and application instructions.
• Protect adhesive surfaces from dirt, moisture, direct sunlight and
folding over onto themselves.
• Handle in vertical position; do not drag on floor.
• Do not put stress on joints, corners or frames.
• Store patio door in dry, well-ventilated area in vertical, leaning
position to allow air circulation; do not stack horizontally.
• Protect from exposure to direct sunlight during storage.
• Install only into vertical walls and when conditions and sheathing
are dry.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing is
covered by sheathing.
These installation instructions specifically address masonry/block wall,
sheathed wall and open-stud construction. In each case, the door will be
mounted by fastening through the jambs into the rough opening.
MASONRY/BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION
For installation in a
masonry/block wall
construction, a buck
(a wood framework
attached to the
masonry) is required.
We will refer to this
buck as the rough
opening.
ROUGH OPENINGS
Masonry/Block Wall Construction
Buck
Sheathed Wall Construction
Cripple
stud
King
stud
Header
Sheathing
Trimmer
stud
Open-Stud with Backing