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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SERIES 8100 | MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM w w w . a l l w e a t h e r a a . c o m 7 7 7 A l d r i d g e R o a d | V a c a v i l l e , C A 9 5 6 8 8 8 0 0 .
Product was checked and free of damage Any damage or incorrectness was reported immediately to All Weather or the dealer where the product was purchased Product was stored in a dry safe place where it could avoid damage ...
Other IMPORTANT All Weather recommends that installers return to site and perform a final check of installation. Namely that the header has not sagged under structure settlement and/or weight and necessary adjustments have been made prior to installation of exterior siding/stucco and interior finishes.
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Failure to follow factory assembly, installation and maintenance instructions will void the manufacturer’s limited warranty. All visible defects must be reported before installation and finishing. These instructions are the property of All Weather Architectural Aluminum and may not be duplicated, altered or distributed for any purpose whatsoever without the express written permission of All Weather.
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The frame should be checked for square and twist. Assembly screws are provided by All Weather. Be sure to clean any metal shavings from the head track to avoid damage to the rollers.
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED ASSEMBLY FASTENERS & PARTS PART PICTURE DESCRIPTION PURPOSE #10-12 x 3" Square Drive Pan To secure the keeper onto the Head Grade 18-8 door jamb and building frame Type A Point Stainless Steel through 4 slotted holes.
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED ASSEMBLY FASTENERS & PARTS PART PICTURE DESCRIPTION PURPOSE To attach the frame to the Head Nail-Fin rough opening of the building on the top. To attach the frame to the Left Jamb Nail-Fin rough opening of the building (Top end shown in diagram)
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED ASSEMBLY FASTENERS & PARTS PART PICTURE DESCRIPTION PURPOSE To cover and protect the track 1.8" x 1.6" Trim Cap pockets on the Jambs that will not be used by the panels. To cover and protect the track .4"...
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Each installation job has its unique set of challenges and circumstances. Because of that, the provided set of installation instructions for All Weather Architectural Aluminum products is meant only to serve as a set of standardized guidelines and NOT necessarily a strict manual to follow regardless of situation.
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Splicing is required for doors wider than extrusion stock length. To splice the sill (and Flush Set Sill), insert roll pins (Part #7) halfway into screw channels as shown in Figure 1. Coat track connectors (Part #8) in sealant (Sealant should conform to AAMA 802.3-16 and 803.3-16) and slide halfway into the roller track.
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. It is recommended to remove the pre-installed trim caps (Part #16) from head and jamb tracks before assembling the frame. Prepare frame by applying compatible sealant around the perimeter of both ends of the frame head (Part #12) and sill (Part #14a, 14b for Flush Set Sill).
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Fasten the head nail-fin using screws (Part #4) as shown in Figure 1. Screw at the locations of the pre-drilled holes. Repeat process for left and right jamb nail-fins. Note left and right nail-fins must be on correct sides to fit on the frame properly. Screws Part #4 Screws Part #4 Note:...
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Clean the exterior of the frame (including the nail-fin) with a moist rag (wetted with water) so that the frame and nail-fin are free from dirt and other construction debris and dry it with a dry clean rag or allow it to air dry. 8.
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10. Apply a continuous bead of sealant on the nail-fins (Part #11a, 11b, 11c, interior side as shown in Figure 1) around the perimeter of the head (Part #12) and jambs (Part #13) of the frame as shown in Figure 2, including the nail-fin corner adapter (Part #10).
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11. For frames with a standard sill (Part # 14a), use step 15 for installing frame. For a flush set sill installation (Part #14b), consult step 16. Apply several continuous beads of sealant across the bottom of the sill pan (enough to cover the entire contact area between sill pan and opening), and shim as needed under the sill pan to ensure level.
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12. For a frame with flush set sill (Part#14b), a sill pan/sealant is not necessary under the sill. Insert frame into the rough opening and shim as needed under the flush set sill to ensure level as shown in Figure 1. Install screws where there are shims. After the frame is installed, seal all four corners with sealant as shown in Figure 2.
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 14. Apply backer rod and compatible sealant to the interior joint between the frame and the rough opening as shown in Figures 1 & 2. Backer rod Backer rod w/ Sealant w/ Sealant Backer rod w/ Sealant...
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15. Install the sliding panel into the interior frame track. You may use a putty knife or similar thereof to help lift the rollers over the tracks. If you have a staggered track door, you will need to temporarily remove the head and sill track end caps (Part #19, #20) to avoid clearance issues.
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17. Install the fixed panel into the exterior jamb track (Part #13). Secure fixed panel to the frame with the 2 screws (Part #3) provided in the hardware box (use sealant to lubricate screws). Screw through the pre-drilled holes in the center weather strip track of the jamb at 24"...
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TRIM CAP AND THRESHOLD RE-INSTALLATION FOR OX, XO, OXO, AND XOX DOORS FOLLOW STEPS 19-20. 19. Take the longest trim cap pieces (Part #16) and install into the exterior jamb track (Part #13) of the operable side shown in Figure 1 and interior jamb track of the fixed side as shown in Figure 2.
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR OXXO DOORS FOLLOW STEPS 21-22. 21. Install thresholds (Part #17) into the exterior sill track (Part #14a) shown in Figure 1 then install the trim cap (Part #16) that is the same length as the threshold into the exterior head track (Part #12) shown in Figure 2.
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR OXX OR XXO DOOR FOLLOW STEPS 23-24. 23. Install the longest trim cap pieces (Part #16) into the exterior and center jamb tracks (Part #13) on the operable side as shown in Figure 1 then install the other two trim caps that are the same length into the interior and center jamb tracks shown in Figure 2.
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PULL HANDLE INSTALLATION 25. Install the pull handle (Part #21a, 21b, or 21c) by inserting the exterior and interior handle into the pre-drilled holes. Secure handle by installing the screws included with the handle kit on the interior side as shown in Figure 1. Keyed Pull Handle Part #21a Keyed Pull Handle Part #21a FIGURE 1...
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SERIES 8100 I MULTI SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS APPENDIX A: TRACK END CAP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (FOR STAGGERED TRACK DOORS ONLY) For staggered track doors only, assemblies come with sill and head track end caps attached (Part #19, #20). These are designed for aesthetic purposes to cover the exposed head and sill track faces in the location the staggered tracks terminate.
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