JELD-WEN JII105 Swinging French and Patio Doors User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for Swinging French and Patio Doors (JII105)

• Verify the width

and height of the
door are each 1/2"-
3/4" smaller than
the rough opening
width/height,
respectively. Mulled
units should be 3/4"
smaller.

• Verify the rough

opening is square.
The (A) and (B)
measurements
should be the same.
Maximum allowable
deviation from
square is 1/4".

INSPeCT ROUGH OPeNING

Verify Square, Level, & Plumb

• Verify the rough opening is level and plumb (C) and (D). The

maximum allowable deviation is 1/8".

• The rough opening sill must not be crowned or sagged (D).
• The exterior face of the rough opening must be in a single plane (E)

with less than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.

• Minimum double studs should be used at all wood framed rough

openings.

• The header must be supported by trimmer studs.

REMOVE PACKAGING

Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks
or pads.

Note!

Be sure to remove the shipping clips from the door before

beginning the installation.

INSPECT PATIO DOOR

• Cosmetic damage
• Product squareness (diagonal measurements must be within

1/4" difference)

REMOVE PACKAGING & INSPECT DOOR

• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing, glazing, energy-

efficiency requirements, etc.)

• Splits, cracks, holes, missing sections or other damage to the nailing

fin longer than 6" and/or within 1/2" of door frame

• A drip cap that extends 1/8" past the end of the frame is

recommended for all products; required for side-by-side mulled units.

If any of the above conditions represent a concern, or if you expect
environmental conditions to exceed the patio door's performance
rating, do not install the patio door. Contact your dealer or distributor
for recommendations.

MATERIALS

• #8 x 3" deck/drywall screws
• Non-compressible or water degradable shims
• Sealant (polyurethane if painted, 100% silicone if left exposed) and

backer rod

• Closed cell polyurethane low expansion foam (Dow Great Stuff™

Window and Door or equivalent)

• Plastic drain screen with crisscross or woven pattern (sold in 6" widths

to protect rain gutters) for step-down landings

• Sheet metal flashing or bendable vinyl sheeting for sill pan (4" wide

for 2" x 4" wall)

• 3/8" staples for step-down landings

For installations into a Buck:

liquid applied flashing (Protecto Wrap lWM 200 or equivalent)

NeeDeD MATeRIAlS & TOOlS

For installations into a stud-framed wall:

• JELD-WEN 6" wide self-adhesive flashing (part #08987) or equivalent

(9" if required by local code)

• Protecto Wrap Safseal Systems 5500 spray adhesive/primer (or as

recommended by the self-adhesive flashing manufacturer)

Note!

Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use

and compatibility.

TOOLS

• Cutting shears (sill pan)
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (4 ft. minimum

recommended)

• J-roller
• Caulking gun
• Drill with bits
• Construction stapler
• Screwdriver