JELD-WEN JII109 Interior Pre-Hung Doors - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Interior Pre-hung Doors (JII109)
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• Verify the width
and height of the
door frame are each
1/2" smaller than
the rough opening
width/height.
• Verify the rough
opening is square.
The (A) and (B)
measurements
should be the same.
maximum allowable
deviation from
square is 1/4".
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INSPECT ROUGH OPENING
A
B
D
C e
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 rough openings.
• The header must be supported by trimmer studs.
Do not install the door unless the rough opening meets the above
conditions. Professional assistance may be necessary to correct problems
before installation.
IMPORTANT! The door should be finished either before installation or
immediately after (whichever is more convenient).
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 DOOR
• Cosmetic damage
• Product squareness (diagonal measurements must be within
1/4" difference)
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REMOVE PACKAGING & INSPECT DOOR
• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing, glazing, energy-
efficiency requirements, etc.)
• Correct Handing. To determine door swing (left or right), face the
door from the side where hinges cannot be seen. Right handed doors
open to the right, while left handed doors open to the left.
If any of the above conditions represent a concern, do not install the
door. Contact your dealer or distributor for recommendations.
MATERIALS
• 10d Finish nails
• 4d Finish nails
• Shims
• Wood putty
• Sandpaper
• Finishing materials
• 100% polyurethane sealant (for two piece frames)
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
neeDeD mATeRIAls & Tools
TOOLS
• Hammer
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (4 ft. minimum
recommended)
• Circular saw or jigsaw (for
trimming jambs if necessary)
• Nail punch
• Screwdrivers