JELD-WEN JII110 Interior Door Slabs - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Interior Door Slabs (JII110)
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• Existing jamb should be
3/16" wider than the
slab and at least 3/8"
taller. There should
be enough distance
between the jamb
edge and the stop
to accommodate the
thickness of the slab.
• Verify the existing
jamb is square. The (A)
and (B) measurements
should be the same.
Maximum allowable
deviation from square
is 1/4".
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INSPECT ExISTINg jAMB
a
B
d
C
e
Verify square, Level, and Plumb
• Verify the existing jamb is level and plumb (C) and (D). The maximum
allowable deviation is 1/8".
• The opening floor or sill must be flat and level (not be crowned or
sagged) (D).
• The face of the rough opening must be in a single plane (E) with less
than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.
do not install the slab unless the jamb meets the above conditions.
Professional assistance may be necessary to correct any problems before
installation.
• Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks
or pads.
• Inspect slab for cosmetic damage, squareness and warp
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REMOVE PACKAgINg AND INSPECT SLAB
• Verify it is the correct product (size, color, design, handing etc.)
If any of the above conditions represent a concern, do not install the
slab. Contact the supplier for recommendations.
NEEDED mATERIALs
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
• Hinges
• Wood screws: 3/4" minimum through hinges into the slab and frame;
For solid core, custom carved and stile and rail doors, 1 - 2 1/2"
through each of the top two hinges into framing
• Wood putty/spackle
• Lockset and template
• Finishing supplies
• Masking tape (for trimming)
needed MaTeRIaLs and TooLs
• 150-280 grit sandpaper
NEEDED TooLs
• Safety glasses
• Screwdrivers
• Pencil
• Chisel or router
• Drill with bits and hole saws
• Tape measure
• Level • Finishing tools (paint brushes,
roller, spray equipment, masking
tape etc.)
• Circular saw (for trimming)
• Wood plane (for trimming or
beveling)
• Hammer
• Punch
INSTALL SLAB
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ImPoRTANT: The door slab should be finished (painted or stained) on
all six sides with an equal number of coats after all routing, trimming,
boring and touch-up has been completed and it has been properly fit
in the jamb.
Note! If hinges are already installed on the slab, do not
remove hinges for finishing.
Failure to finish on all six sides and install into a square, level
and plumb condition could result in denial of warranty claims for
operational or performance problems. see our finishing document at
www.jeld-wen.com for finishing requirements and details.
PREPARE JAmBs AND sLAB
1. Measure the existing frame (not the stop) from floor to head and from
side to side in several places to verify the slab will fit. The frame should be
Frame
stop
3/16" wider than the
slab (1/16" clearance
on the hinge jamb and
1/8" clearance on the
strike jamb) and tall
enough (usually 1/4"
- 1/2" taller) to allow
1/8" clearance on the
head jamb and allow
the slab to operate
without rubbing on
any flooring.