Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope AD-375 Thermal Entrance - Manual (Page 17)

DOOR FRAME INSTALLATION
1. Install GP-155 mid-seal gasket into race in thermal composite strut. Use light soapy
water or window cleaner to assist in installation of gasket. Cut gasket door opening plus
1/8" per foot. Note: Gasket must be installed prior to door stops.
2. Clean areas of gasket with isopropyl alcohol where sealant will be required.
3. The mid-seal gasket at the door header must be notched on each end as shown in
FIGURE 12. Vertical gasket cut square typical.
4. Joint at door header to jamb at gasket must be sealed per FIGURE 13.
5. The GP-155 Gasket must also be sealed at threshold per FIGURE 15 & 16, pg 16.
6. Install AD-403 door stop. See FIGURE 15, pg.16.
6.1. Install SC-1 spring clips at pre-fabricated locations using FS-15 drive rivets.
6.2. Apply bead of sealant along edge of door jamb at inner face as shown in FIGURE
13, pg. 14. Sealant applied to vertical door stops only.
6.3. Snap AD-403 door stop onto clips. Tool sealant along front edge of stop and
remove excess as needed.
6.4. Seal around base of door stop as shown in FIGURE 16, pg 16.
6.5. Seal between door jamb stop and threshold bulb gaskets. See FIGURE 16, pg.16.
5/16" FIGURE 14
GP-155 notch at header
FIGURE 13
GP-155 Header Seal
Notch ends of GP-155 gasket
at door header
Seal corner of GP-155 gasket
and between gooseneck
leg of gasket
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15 MAY 2013
AD-375 THERMAL DOOR