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OPENING PREPARATION
A.
panel and the glass from the existing fixed side of the
aluminum door frame.
Note: It may be necessary to cut the divider
between the venting panel and fixed glass areas
with a reciprocating saw. The existing aluminum
frame is left in place so as not to disturb the existing
exterior stucco flashing or drainage system.
B.
reciprocating saw or side grinder, cut the existing sill as
close to the longest leg of the jamb extrusion as possible.
Note: Be careful to avoid damage to the interior
flooring materials. Drilling holes in the sill prior
to cutting may make the removal of the existing
sill easier. If existing sill has a stainless steel cap
on the sill, removing the cap prior to cutting will
make cutting easier.
C.
door opening.
D.
jamb of the existing door frame.
E.
existing door frame jambs meet the existing
door sill pieces. Fill any holes in the jamb and
head with sealant.
F.
door jambs. Be sure to drill weep holes in all
vertical jamb legs, except the most interior leg.
Note: Ensure all new or existing weep holes are
open before proceeding with the installation.
G.
in the head and jamb of the existing door
frame. The depth of the blocking should be the
same height as the tallest leg of the existing jamb
extrusion. Cut the head blocking to fill the entire
length of the head in both channels. Cut the
jamb blocking to fill both jamb channels to within
approximately 1" of the bottom of the jamb.
H.
flush with the furthest protruding part of the existing jamb. Place a 3/16" bead of sealant
in the door panel cavities, then insert the wood blocking into the head cavities followed
by the jamb cavities. Next insert the wood blocking into the jamb panel cavities of the
existing door frame. Secure the blocking by pre-drilling and inserting #8 x 2-1/2" screws.
by removing the venting
Using a
from the
from the lock
where the
in the existing
2B
2B NOTE
INTERIOR
2E
2G
Make sure the blocking is
2A
2B
2F
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