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Z-Articulating Cap Sill Field Replacement Instructions
Required Tools and Materials
1.
Flathead Screw Driver or Stiff Scraper:
To remove old Z-Series sill cap.
protect
2.
Small Wood Block: To
aluminum sill deck when prying off sill
cap
.
3.
Measuring Tape: For sizing new cap and
door bottom before cutting to proper
length.
Standard Door (Single) Replacement Kit Contents
1S
1 - 3/0 Z-Articulating Cap
6
Z-Articulating Cap
Replacement Instructions
Required Tools
THIS INSTRUCTION IS APPLICABLE TO Z-SERIES INSWING SILLS ONLY
Included in replacement kit:
1. Flathead Screw Driver:
to remove Z-Series sill cap.
Standard Kit (Single Door)
French Kit (Double Door)
2. Board: to protect aluminum
1 Z-Articulating Cap Pre-assembled
2 Z-Articulating Caps Pre-assembled
3. Measuring Tape: for sizing new sill
sill deck.
Center
4. Cutting Tool: Chop saw recommended
cap before cutting to proper length.
Left Base
Base
to trim cap to proper length.
Left Base
Center
Bases
Base
Center
Right Base
ADDITIONAL TOOLS FOR FRENCH DOORS
#8 x 1" Screw
1. Pencil: to mark sill cup.
2. Drill: To drill receiver cap hole.
1 Right Base
1 Pair of Tight Margin Bases
#8 x 2 1/2"Screw
2 Kerfed and 2 Staple On Door Bottoms
3. 5/8" Diameter Drill Bit
4. Rubber Mallet: to tap in bolt receiver
Pads
Corner
1 pair of
2 Center
2 Center Tight
1 pair of
1 Standard or
Structural
5. Power Driver: For anchor screw
cup.
1 Kerfed and 1 Staple On Door Bottom
Bases
Margin Bases
Corner Pads
Bolt Receiver
2
Remove Corner Pads
3
Remove OLD Sill Cap
4
Cut NEW Z-Articulating Sill Cap to Length
Remove
Protect aluminum sill deck with a thin
a)
Measure the length
Corner Pad
Simple Solution
VIEW
TOP DOWN
board to prevent damage when prying
off sill cap.
of the sill.
from each jamb.
Corner Pad
of Simple
Solution
a)
Screwdriver
b)
For Single Door applications, measure and cut
under front leg
of sill cap at one
new cap to match length of the sill minus 1/4"
Weather-
stripping
sill cap up with
end. Then pry
a)
Measure from this end of the cap- do not include pad
screwdriver,
working from one
For French (Double) Door applications, cut Both the new
Sill Length minus 1/4"
end to the other.
c)
caps to match length of the sill minus 1-1/16" divided by 2.
b)
channel.
Pull sill cap out of
Cut cap to
length at this
b)
end
CAUTION: Measure carefully and cut precisely to ensure proper operation.
Instructions
(2) Z-AC Door Bottom Gasket
French (Double Door) Replacement Kit Contents
1F
1 - 6/0 Z-Articulating Cap
7
8
(2) Pin Capture
(1) Bottom Pad for
Mounting
Astragal Boot
Screws
™
F I E L D R E P L A C E M E N T I N S T R U C T I O N S
4.
Pen or Pencil: To mark cap and door bottom.
5.
Cutting Tool: Chop /Miter Saw recommended
to trim cap and door bottom to proper length.
6.
Aluminum Epoxy/Putty: to repair hole in
aluminum Deck from Z-AC 1.0/1.1 Pin Capture.
7.
1/2" Crown Staples: To secure door bottom
to panel.
2R
2L
3
Right Z-End Base
Left Z-End Base
Mull Stiffener
Mull Stiffener
Colfax, NC 27235
8817 West Market Street
800.334.2006
www.enduraproducts.com
1
Measure Spacing Between Door Panel and Cap
(This Step applies when replacing Z-Series Adjustable cap only)
Ensure cap is adjusted all
Remove cap plugs.
a1)
the way in the down position.
Using a screw driver, turn the
hardware counter- clockwise
a2)
until it stops.
a1)
a2)
a3)
Press down on the cap to
a3)
ensure it is all the way down.
b)
Measure distance between the top of the
cap and the bottom of the panel at the
X
measurement for step 5.
cap end on the latch side. Record this
b)
* For French (double) doors, the measurement should be
taken at the astragal end of each panel
Make sure to measure to the panel and not to the plastic door
bottom
Cut cap to
length at
this end
Measure from this end of the cap- do not include pad
(Sill Length minus 1-1/16") /2
2R
2L
Right Z-End Base
Left Z-End Base
Mull Stiffeners
Mull Stiffeners
9
10
1 Bolt Receiver Pin Capture
Astragal Lower Trim
(French Doors Only)
Cap (White & Bronze)
ADDITIONAL TOOLS FOR FRENCH DOORS
1.
7/8'' Diameter Drill Bit
2.
Power Driver: For anchor
screw
5
4
1 pair (2) of
Left and Right
Corner Pads
Active Mull
Stiffener Gaskets
3
4
(3) Corner Pads
Left and Right
Active Mull
Stiffener Gaskets
) Z-AC Door Bottom Gasket
1 Kerfed Door Bottom & 1 Staple On Door Bottom
5
(2) Kerfed Door Bottoms & (2) Staple On Door Bottoms
Z-Articulating Cap
8817 West Market Street
Colfax, NC 27235
800.334.2006
6
Replacement Instructions
www.enduraproducts.com
Required Tools
1
Measure Spacing Between Door Panel and Cap
THIS INSTRUCTION IS APPLICABLE TO Z-SERIES INSWING SILLS ONLY
(This Step applies when replacing Z-Series Adjustable cap only)
Included in replacement kit:
1. Flathead Screw Driver:
to remove Z-Series sill cap.
the way in the down position.
Ensure cap is adjusted all
Standard Kit (Single Door)
French Kit (Double Door)
2. Board: to protect aluminum
sill deck.
Remove cap plugs.
a1)
1 Z-Articulating Cap Pre-assembled
2 Z-Articulating Caps Pre-assembled
3. Measuring Tape: for sizing new sill
cap before cutting to proper length.
hardware counter- clockwise
Using a screw driver, turn the
a2)
Base
Center
4. Cutting Tool: Chop saw recommended
to trim cap to proper length.
a3)
until it stops.
Press down on the cap to
a1)
a2)
a3)
Left Base
Right Base
ensure it is all the way down.
Measure distance between the top of the
b)
Left Base
Center
Bases
Center
Base
1. Pencil: to mark sill cup.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS FOR FRENCH DOORS
cap end on the latch side. Record this
cap and the bottom of the panel at the
X
#8 x 1" Screw
3. 5/8" Diameter Drill Bit
2. Drill: To drill receiver cap hole.
measurement for step 5.
b)
1 Right Base
1 Pair of Tight Margin Bases
1 pair of
#8 x 2 1/2"Screw
2 Kerfed and 2 Staple On Door Bottoms
4. Rubber Mallet: to tap in bolt receiver
cup.
* For French (double) doors, the measurement should be
taken at the astragal end of each panel
Make sure to measure to the panel and not to the plastic door
1 Kerfed and 1 Staple On Door Bottom
Pads
Corner
2 Center
Bases
2 Center Tight
Margin Bases
1 pair of
Corner Pads
1 Standard or
Structural
Bolt Receiver
5. Power Driver: For anchor screw
bottom
2
Remove Corner Pads
3
4
Remove OLD Sill Cap
Cut NEW Z-Articulating Sill Cap to Length
Simple Solution
Remove
TOP DOWN
Protect aluminum sill deck with a thin
board to prevent damage when prying
a)
Measure the length
of the sill.
Corner Pad
from each jamb.
of Simple
VIEW
off sill cap.
Corner Pad
Solution
a)
Screwdriver
b)
For Single Door applications, measure and cut
new cap to match length of the sill minus 1/4"
Weather-
under front leg
of sill cap at one
Measure from this end of the cap- do not include pad
length at
Cut cap to
stripping
sill cap up with
end. Then pry
a)
Sill Length minus 1/4"
this end
screwdriver,
working from one
c)
For French (Double) Door applications, cut Both the new
b)
end to the other.
Pull sill cap out of
caps to match length of the sill minus 1-1/16" divided by 2.
Cut cap to
Measure from this end of the cap- do not include pad
channel.
b)
end
length at this
(Sill Length minus 1-1/16") /2
CAUTION: Measure carefully and cut precisely to ensure proper operation.
Instructions
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