JELD-WEN AuraLast Exterior Door Frame - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AuraLast ® Exterior Door Frame Assembly Instructions
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Preparing the Rough Opening
Is subfloor level and solid? Provide a flat, level, clean bearing
surface so the sill may be caulked and sealed to the opening.
Scrape, sand, or fill as required.
If a height plate is required to bring the sill up to the level of
the floor covering: Be sure it is as wide as the sill and as long as
the rough opening. Note: Caulk thoroughly under height plate.
Is opening square? Check all corners with a framing square.
Double-check by comparing diagonal measurements. Fix any
problems now.
Are framing walls plumb? Use a level and check both sides of
opening both ways. Fix any problems now.
Are the wall surfaces around the opening in the same plane?
Fix any problems now.
Is the opening the correct size? Make sure the completed door
unit will fit (height & width) in door opening. There should be
approximately 1/2" clearance all the way around the door unit.
Fix any problems now.
Preparing the Door Unit
Determine the appropriate door swing and prepare for hinges.
Mortise for Hinges
Existing Door
If using an existing door with the hinges already installed,
remove one hinge from the door and use it as a template to
mark the jamb.
Lay the jamb next to the door so that the top of the jamb
is 7/8" beyond the top of the door and mark side jamb for
hinges.
Wall
Straight?
Wall
Straight?
Check
each
side
both
ways
Check all four corners
with square
Check floor
under sill
Equal
Equal
Compare
diagonals
Finished
Floor
Subfloor
Height Plate ≥ Sill
Jamb Face
Hinge Mortise – Side Jamb and Door
Door Edge
7/8"