JELD-WEN AuraLast Exterior Door Frame - Manual (Page 6)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AuraLast ® Exterior Door Frame Assembly Instructions
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DOOR uNIT INSTALLATION
Apply three or more continuous beads of caulking to the
bottom of the sill and side jambs.
Secure Door Unit to Rough Opening
Remove temporary strike jamb shims so the door will open
freely.
Remove the top screw from each hinge. Pre-drill and replace
with a #8 x 2-1/2" screw. These screws will run through hinge
jamb, shim, and into the rough stud (as illustrated).
Strike jamb, pre-drill pilot holes at the top and bottom shim
locations. Hide screw locations behind the weatherstrip (as
illustrated).
Check the door unit for consistent dimensions between the
frame and door. Add screws if need for support and reveal
consistency. Check weatherstrip contact to make sure the door
surface has equal pressure around the whole door. Make the
necessary adjustments.
Place Door Unit in Rough Opening
and Shim in Place
On hinge jamb, shim behind each hinge and check to ensure
the door unit is plumb, level, and square.
On strike jamb, shim the top and bottom and behind the lock
set location. Check to ensure the door unit is plumb, level, and
square.
Hinge Jamb
Remove shims
#8 x 2-1/2"
Screws
Shim
Shim
Strike Jamb