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Therma-Tru
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Fiber-Classic
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Smooth-Star
Sliding Patio
Door System
Double Unit
Assembly & Installation
Read all instructions before starting.
The applicable standards for these products are governed by
the International Residential Code.
Copies of performance ratings and testing are available on our website
www.thermatru.com and our product manual.
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Summary of Contents for Therma-Tru Fiber-Classic
- Page 1 PATIODOORSYSTEMS ® Therma-Tru ® Fiber-Classic ® Smooth-Star Sliding Patio Door System Double Unit Assembly & Installation Read all instructions before starting. The applicable standards for these products are governed by the International Residential Code. Copies of performance ratings and testing are available on our website...
- Page 2 3-Phillips Head Machine Screws 1-Allen Wrench 2-Backplate Gaskets 1-Screen (sold separately) 1-Active Panel 1-Inactive Panel Note: Due to ongoing product development, Therma-Tru Corp. reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, and specifications without notice. Therma-Tru Active Inactive Panel...
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Page 3: Screw Chart
SCREW CHART #8 x 9/16" S.S. Pan Head Screw #8 x 1" S.S. Pan Head Screw #8 x 1 3/8 Flat Head Screw " #8 x 1 ½" S.S. Pan Head Screw #10 x 1 ½" Pan Head Screw #10 x 2 ½... - Page 4 Frame Assembly NOTE: A large work area is needed to assemble the frame kit. Cover area with cardboard from one or more door panel cartons to protect frame parts and floor. LAY FRAME COMPONENTS ONTO WORK AREA Lay parts on floor and position sill, head, and side jambs with exterior side up.
- Page 5 ATTACH SILL TO JAMBS NOTE: Be sure that foam pads are in place before assembling frame. Sealant Jamb Pads Apply sealant here INACTIVE side ONLY Apply sealant to sill and side jambs as shown. Fasten side jambs to sill through pre-drilled holes using (3) #10 x 3 flat head screws.
- Page 6 DRIP CAP INSTALLATION Place drip cap on top of head jamb. Place head sealing fin on top of drip cap, engaging slot in sealing fin with flange on drip cap. Staple head sealing fin to each of the anchor blocks in head jamb using 1/2"...
- Page 7 Frame Installation Check rough opening as follows and correct if necessary: • Sub-floor to be flat, level, and clean. Sill must be supported throughout its entire length. • All four corners to be square. Check with a framing square. • Framing and walls to be plumb. Use a 6-foot level to check both sides of opening.
- Page 8 APPLY SILICONE SEALANT TO SILL AND FINS Run continuous beads of sealant across entire length of sill bottom and around entire perimeter of backside of sealing fin to provide a weather-tight seal. Sealant NOTE: CONTINUOUS BEADS OF SEALANT ARE REQUIRED. SET UNIT INTO ROUGH OPENING From outside of house, set system into rough opening.
- Page 9 LEVEL SILL Sill be flat and level. MUST Check and make any necessary adjustments. If necessary, add temporary blocking under projecting exterior edge of sill to serve as support during construction. PLUMB SIDE JAMBS Jambs must be plumb and straight. Shim as necessary at screw locations to remove any bow.
- Page 10 SECURE FRAME IN ROUGH OPENING Using (12) #8 x 3 pan head screws, fasten " frame to rough opening through pre-drilled holes in frame. #8 x 3 Pan Head Screws " The sill's center screw needs to be installed three inches off center in the direction of the active panel.
- Page 11 INSTALL STATIONARY PANEL From exterior side of system, install stationary panel by inserting top of panel up into exterior channel in head jamb. Rotate bottom of panel in until inactive door riser leg sets into groove. Slide panel tightly against side jamb Wipe off excess caulking.
- Page 12 INSTALL ACTIVE PANEL From interior side of system, install active panel up into interior channels in head jamb. Push upwards as far as possible and rotate into place until rollers engage sill roller track. Head Jamb Interior Interior channels ADJUST ROLLERS Using a screw driver, turn adjustment screws in rollers left or right until panel is level and glides smoothly across the...
- Page 13 ATTACH INACTIVE INTERLOCK Attach inactive interlock to edge of inactive panel by butting it up into head jamb and engaging barbs on interlock with kerfs in door panel. Use a wood block and hammer or rubber mallet to tap into place. Inactive interlock Kerfs Apply a bead of sealant along...
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Page 14: Handle Installation
INSERT PANEL BUMPER Insert panel bumper into first channel from interior in head jamb, butting end of bumper against stationary side jamb. Seat panel bumper flush with head jamb. NOTE: If needed, bumper can be cut down from its original length of 6 to 4 This will allow for a wider entrance. - Page 15 PREP DOOR FOR FOOT BOLT Tear out template on page 16 to locate and drill holes for foot bolt. Locate template on interior side of active panel towards inactive panel side. Align line on template with edge of active door panel and tape into place. Drill 1/8 dia.
- Page 16 INSTALL FOOT BOLT KEEPER Close the active door completely. Align notch in keeper with foot bolt as shown. Only the two exposed holes will be used for installation. Pre-drill using a 1/8" drill bit to drill two holes through the holes in the keeper into the sill cap and through the fiberglass of the sill.
- Page 17 Active panel edge 1/8” dia holes 1” deep Towards inactive panel Bottom corner of active panel Bottom door edge Towards inactive panel...
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Page 19: Finishing Instructions
Use a primer and paint that are compatible. 5. Paint edges and exposed ends of door. Staining Door Interior: We only recommend the use of the stain and clear coat products found in the Therma-Tru Finishing System. (See the Therma-Tru Finishing System 1. - Page 20 • Seal joints between exterior hardware trim and door face to prevent air and water infiltration. • Paint or stain according to Therma-Tru instructions. Do not paint gaskets or weatherstrip. • Maintain or replace sealants and finishes as soon as any deterioration is evident.
- Page 21 INTERIOR CASING ATTACHMENT Interior casing may be attached to the frame in either of the following ways: An air nailer can be used to fasten the interior casing to the frame using 0.050 x ½" wire brad nails through the casing and fiberglass frame. For maximum holding power, ensure that nails are installed through anchor blocks located within frame profiles.
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Page 22: Sizing Information
SIZING INFORMATION Therma-Tru Fiber-Classic/Smooth-Star Sliding Patio Specifications Description Configuration Width 5/0 x R.H. XO or OX 59 1/4 6/0 x R.H. XO or OX 71 1/4 5/0 x F.H. XO or OX 59 1/4 6/0 x F.H. XO or OX... - Page 23 DOOR HANDING GUIDE Left Hand Right Hand Viewed from exterior...
- Page 24 PATIO DOOR SYSTEMS 1687 Woodlands Dr. Maumee, OH 43537 1-800-THERMATRU (843-7628) www.thermatru.com © 2005 Therma-Tru Corp. Therma-Tru Doors is an operating company of Fortune Brands, Inc. 09/12/05 Part # FCSSSPDBL...
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