JELD-WEN AuraLast Exterior Door Frame - Manual (Page 3)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AuraLast ® Exterior Door Frame Assembly Instructions
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Mortise for Hinges
New Door
If using a new door and hinges, measure from the top of the
jamb as illustrated.
Place a hinge on the jamb between the marks. Make sure the
barrel is out far enough so that the door can open without
interfering with the trim. Mark the jamb at the edge of the
hinge. Measure from the mark to the edge of the jamb. Use
that measurement to mark for the remaining hinges.
Use a router -or- hammer & chisel (Note: Make sure the chisel is
very sharp) to created the hinge mortise.
Rout or chisel around the hinge outline.
Rout or chisel the hinge mortise the same depth as the hinge
leaf thickness.
Bevel of
Chisel
Jamb Face Door Edge
7/8"
6-3/4"
7-5/8"
36"
36-7/8"
66-1/8"
65-1/4"
Hinge Barrel
Clearance
Mark for
Measurement
Door
Rough
Wall