JELD-WEN JII101 Custom Wood & Fiberglass Exterior Folding Door Systems - Manual (Page 2)

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Custom Wood & Fiberglass Exterior Folding Door Systems (JII101)
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PROVIDED MATERIALS
• #10 x 2 1/2" corrosion resistant flat head screws for frame assembly
• #12 x 3" flat head installation screw for track assembly. These must
have a minimum 2" embedment into solid header material. If these
screws are not long enough, use longer screws.
• #9 x 1 1/2" flat head screws to fasten hinges to panels
NEEDED MATERIALS
• Non-compressible or water degradable shims
• Pre-formed sill pan or sheet metal flashing/bendable vinyl sheeting
for sill pan
• Sealant: We recommend OSI ® QUAD ® Max Sealant or equivalent. This
can be used in any application and can be painted or ordered in a
color matched product, if desired.
• Polyurethane low expansion Window and Door foam: We recommend
OSI ® QUAD ® Foam or equivalent).
• Drip cap if required because of door location and exposure. Doors
with an adequate overhang (see our Appropriate Protection
document at www.jeld-wen.com) may not need a drip cap.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
For installations into a Buck:
• Liquid applied flashing (Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent)
For installations into a stud-framed wall:
• 4", 6", or 9" (as required by local code and window configuration)
wide self-adhesive flashing: We recommend OSI ® QUAD ® Butyl
Flashing Tape or equivalent.
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
NEEDED TOOLS
• Cutting shears (sill pan)
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (3' and 6' recommended)
• J-roller
• Caulking gun • Drill with bits and a long Phillips
driver
• Denatured alcohol (for installing
clad astragal covers)
• Plumb bob (for U-Channel sills
only)
SAFETY
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow proper installation and finishing
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
MATERIALS AND 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 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!
ROUGH OPENINGS
FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing is
covered by sheathing
and the door will be
mounted inside of the
rough opening. This
installation assumes
building wrap is
properly installed
prior to installation.
This installation guide specifically addresses masonry/block wall,
sheathed wall and open-stud construction.
MASONRY/BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION
This installation
assumes that a
building professional
has already properly
fastened and sealed
a framework of studs
(often called a buck)
to the concrete/
masonry wall.
Buck
Trimmer
studs
Header
Sheathing
Sill area
King
stud