JELD-WEN JII040 Custom Clad Lift and Slide Door Systems User Manual
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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Custom Clad Lift and Slide Door Systems (JII040)
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• Backer rod 1/8" larger than the widest portion of the gap (used in
conjunction with sealant bead).
• Polyurethane low expansion Window and Door foam: We recommend
OSI
®
QUAD
®
Foam or equivalent).
• 4", 6", or 9" (as required by local code and window configuration)
wide self-adhesive flashing: We recommend OSI
®
QUAD
®
Butyl
Flashing Tape or equivalent.
• Drip cap if required because of door location and exposure. Doors with
an adequate overhang (see our Appropriate Protection document at
www.jeld-wen.com) may not need a drip cap. In addition to sill pans,
SureSill™ also offers types of head flashing.
For installations into a Buck:
• Liquid applied flashing (Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent)
MATERIALS AND TOOLS - CONTINUED
NEEDED TOOLS
• Hacksaw (SureSill sill pan)
Cutting shears (fabricated sill
pan)
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Level (6' recommended)
• J-roller
• Caulking gun
• Drill with bits
• Screwdrivers
• Hammer drill and masonry bits
for masonry applications
• Verify the rough
opening (inside the
buck) is no larger than
1" wider and 1/2" taller
than the patio door
frame.
• 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, and Plumb
REMOVE PACKAGING
Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks
or pads.
INSPECT DOOR
• Cosmetic damage
• Included parts (See Parts List above)
• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing, glazing, energy-
efficiency requirements, etc.)
If any of the above conditions represent a concern, or if you expect
environmental conditions to exceed the door's performance rating,
do not install the door. Contact your dealer or distributor for
recommendations.
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REMOVE PACKAGING AND INSPECT DOOR
• Verify the rough opening is level and plumb (C). The maximum
allowable deviation is 1/8".
• The rough opening sill must not be crowned or sagged (D). A 5
degree
sloped sill is recommended.
• The exterior face of the rough opening must be in a single plane (E)
with less than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.
• In wood frame construction, the header must be supported by
trimmer studs and designed to ensure that no load is transferred to
patio door unit.
• Correct any deviations before installing the patio door. Consult a
building professional as needed.
• Verify the rough opening is clean and dry.