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3/4" LVL Reinforced Joining Guide

Weight of window/door unit(s) and accessories will vary. Use a reasonable number of people with sufficient strength to lift, carry, and install window and door unit(s) and accessories. Always use appropriate lifting techniques.

Improper use of hand/power tools could result in personal injury and/or product damage. Follow manufacturer's instructions for safe operation of equipment. Always wear safety glasses.

Every assembly and installation is different (windloads, structural support, etc.). Andersen strongly recommends consultation with an Andersen supplier or an experienced contractor, architect, or structural engineer prior to the assembly and installation of any Andersen product. For installation methods not covered in this guide, (i.e. through jamb) please visit the Architect Detail File on the web (www.andersenwindows.com). Andersen has no responsibility in regard to the post-manufactured assembly and installation of Andersen products.

Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the many fine Andersen® products. Proper assembly, installation and maintenance are essential if the benefits of your Andersen product are to be fully attained. Therefore, please read and follow this instruction guide completely. If your abilities do not match this procedure’s requirements, contact an experienced contractor. You may direct any questions about this or other products to your local Andersen dealer, found in the Yellow Pages under “Windows” or call Andersen WindowCare® service center at 1-888-888-7020 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time. Thank you for choosing Andersen.

• Andersen® Head Flashing and Installation Flanges DO NOT take the place of standard window and door flashing. Unit must be properly flashed and sealed with silicone for protection against water and air infiltration. Use non-reflective flashings. Highly reflective flashing tapes can raise the surface temperature of the vinyl to the point where vinyl deformation and product damage may occur.

• Do not apply any type of film to glass. Thermal stress conditions resulting in glass damage could occur.

• Use of movable insulating materials such as window coverings, shutters, and other shading devices may damage glass and/or vinyl. In addition, excessive condensation may result causing deterioration of windows and doors.

Unless specifically ordered, Andersen windows and doors are not equipped with safety glass, and if broken, could fragment causing injury. Many laws and building codes require safety glass in locations adjacent to or near doors. Andersen windows are available with safety glass that may reduce the likelihood of injury when broken. Information on safety glass is available from your local Andersen dealer.

“Andersen” and “Andersen WindowCare” are registered trademarks of Andersen Corporation. All other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2002-2006 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. Instruction Guide 0005283 Revised 04/27/06

3/4" LVL Reinforced Joining Guide (Horizontal/Vertical) for Andersen® Patio Doors, Sidelights, Transoms,and Architectural Windows

Using ladders and/or scaffolding and working at elevated levels may be hazardous. Follow equipment manufacturer's instructions for safe operation. Use extreme caution when working around window and door openings. Falling from opening may result in injury or death.

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Tools & Supplies• Safety Glasses• Tape Measure• Pencil• Carpenter’s Square• Level• Hammer• Clamps• Utility Knife• Electric Drill• 3/16 x 1-1/2" Self-Tapping Concrete Screws (masonry install)• Phillips Bit• Hammer Drill (Concrete)• Masonry Bits (Concrete)• Caulk Gun• Silicone Sealant• Side-Cutters/Pliers• Power Saw• 1/8" Drill Bit• #8 x 1/2" Screws

Parts Included (1) Instruction Guide (1) Head Gusset Plate (Standard Kit Only) (1) 7-9/16" Head Gusset Plate (7-9/16" Kit Only) (1) Sill Gusset Plate (Standard Kit Only) (1) 7-9/16" Sill Gusset Plate (7-9/16" Kit Only) (1) 7-9/16" L-Bracket (7-9/16" Kit Only) (2) End Plates or Flat Plates (1) Exterior Trim Strip (15) #8 x 1" Screws (12) #10 x 2" Screws (18) #10 x 2-1/2" Screws (24) #8 x 3/4" Screw (2) Head/Side Flashing (Hinged Patio Doors) (1) Head Flashing (Gliding Patio Doors) (1) 3/4" LVL Joining Strip

Exterior Trim Strip

Head Flashing (Gliding Patio Doors)

3/4" LVL Joining Strip

#8 x

1" S

crew

(362

1530

)

#10

x 2-

1/2"

Scr

ew(3

6212

30)

Head Gusset Plate(2573482)(Vertical Joining, Standard Kit Only)

Sill Gusset Plate(2573483)(Vertical Joining, Standard Kit Only)

Additional Parts Required• 2-3/8" Inside Wood Casing (Available in Oak, Pine, Maple, White)• #10 x 3" Screws (Included with door unit.)

#10

x 2"

Scr

ew(3

6214

00)

Head/Side Flashing(Hinged Patio Doors)

End Plate (2579992)(Horizontal Joining, Door Products)

7-9/16” Head Gusset Plate (3254116)(Vertical Joining, 7-9/16" Kit Only)

7-9/16" Sill Gusset Plate(3254117)(Vertical Joining, 7-9/16" Kit Only)

7-9/16" L-Bracket(3254118)(7-9/16" Kit Only)

#8 x

3/4

" Scr

ew(3

6290

47)

Flat Plate(3270236) (Horizontal Joining, Architectural Windows)

Content Identification


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Steel will corrode when used with ACQ Pressure Treated Lumber. Obtain and use the appropriate size stainless steel fastener as called out in the installation guide to fasten unit to any rough opening made from ACQ Pressure Treated Lumber. Failure to use stainless steel fasteners for the installation could cause a failure resulting in injury, property, or product damage.

1. Prepare Rough Opening

Standard Construction

Masonry Construction

• Determine rough opening width for multiple units using the formula: rough opening width = 3/8" (shim) + total unit width(s) + 3/4" for each join (LVL Joining Strip) + 3/8" (shim).

• Determine rough opening height for multiple units using the formula: rough opening height = total unit height(s) + 3/4" for each join (LVL Joining Strip) + 1/2" (head clearance).

• Check sill plate for level. Sill must be level. Shim if necessary.

• Check rough opening for plumb and level. If rough opening is not plumb or level, correct as necessary.

• Check opening for square by measuring diagonally, upper left to lower right and upper right to lower left corner. If measurements are within 1/8", opening is square. If rough opening is not square, correct as necessary.

• For Horizontal 3/4" LVL Reinforced Joining, using Frenchwood® Patio Door Transom Units, go to Step 2.

• For Vertical 3/4" LVL Reinforced Joining not using Frenchwood® Patio Door Transom Units, go to Step 6.

Exterior Views

Do not install unit directly on masonry/concrete surface. Place a full length barrier (i.e. treated wood, tar paper, ice/water membrane) between unit sill and masonry/concrete surface. Failure to use barrier and sealing it to masonry/concrete surface and unit sill may result in product and/or property damage. Entire barrier must be sealed to masonry/concrete surface to help prevent water infiltration. Barrier thickness must not exceed 1/4".

• For Horizontal Joining, use End Plates. For Vertical Joining, use Head/Sill Gusset Plates.• For Gliding Patio Door products, assemble frames and panels according to product instruction guide. Join

assembled door frames into rough opening before installing panels.• For Frenchwood® Hinged (Inswing) or Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Doors, do not join hinge to hinge with

3/4" LVL Joining Strip. Structural support by others is required.• For Double Insect Screen Tracks and/or Exterior Extension Jambs applications, two 3/4" LVL Reinforced

Joining Kits are available. For 4-1/2", 5-1/4" and 6-9/16" wall applications, use standard kit. For 7-9/16" wall applications use 7-9/16" kit.

• For Double Insect Screen Track Kits and/or Exterior Extension Jamb Kits, attach kit(s) before installation of patio doors.

Level

Level


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3. Attach 3/4" LVL Joining Strip to Transom Unit - Horizontal Joining Frenchwood® Patio Door Transom Unit

Exterior Side Up

1/3 Point

• Place 3/4" LVL Joining Strip locator tab into flange kerf on transom unit keeping unit noses flush.

• Center 3/4" LVL Joining Strip to unit sill, 1/4" offset on each end, and fasten using two 1" screws located at 1/3 points.


1" Screws

Locator Tab

Transom Unit Flange Kerf

1" Screw3/4" LVL Joining Strip

Flush

1/3 Point

1/4"

1/4"

Head

Sill

2"

Dado

Flange Kerf

1" Screw3/4" LVL Joining Strip

Flush

2"Cross Section Detail

Frenchwood® Patio Door Transom UnitCross Section DetailArchitectural Window

2. Prepare Units and 3/4" LVL Joining Strip - Horizontal Joining

• Place units on a clean flat work surface. • Square and cut 3/4" LVL Joining Strip 1/2" shorter

than the width of transom unit.• For Architectural Windows, remove locator tab(s)

on side to be joined to Architectural Window.

Horizontal Joining

• Complete all horizontal joining before joining units vertically.

• Place block under patio doors between hinges when preparing units to prevent damage to hinges.

• For joining Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Doors (Inswing), place units exterior side up and remove Fastener Covers following instructions in unit installation guide.

• For joining Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Doors, place units interior side up. Patio Door

Panel

3/4" LVL Joining Strip Frenchwood® Patio

Door Transom Unit or Architectural Window1/4" (Both Sides) Exterior Side Up

Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Door (Inswing) shown.

Head

Sill 3/4" LVL Joining Strip

Remove Locator Tab(Architectural Window)

Trim Strip Receiver

Side Cutters/Pliers

1/2"



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Exterior Side Up

Screws

Patio Door Unit

Side Jambs Flush

Exterior Nose of Both Units Flush

Clamp


4. Join Units - Horizontal Joining

• Position exterior nose of transom unit and sidelight/door unit flush full length.

• Position side jambs of both units flush.• Clamp units together using two clamps

and surface protectors.• Locate one screw 2" and one screw 4"

from each corner in both directions. Space additional screws every 8", alternating through head jamb/sill jamb. Refer to Pages 5-6 for fastening details.

• Repeat Step 2-4 for remaining horizontal joins between transom units and sidelight/door units.

• Exterior nose of units and side jambs must be flush full length. Failure to keep flush will prevent proper sealing and may cause water infiltration.

• Excess tightening of clamps may mar surface.

Head

Sill

Frenchwood® Patio Door Transom Unit

Frenchwood® Patio Door Transom Unit to Frenchwood® Patio Door Sidelight Unit

• Fasten Sidelight Unit Head/Transom Unit Sill Jamb using 2-1/2" screws. Locate screws 2" and 4" from both corners of door unit. Space additional screws every 8", alternating through Head Jamb/Sill Jamb.

Frenchwood® Patio Door Sidelight - Horizontal Joining

#10 x 2-1/2" ScrewsFrenchwood® Patio Door Transom Unit Sill

Frenchwood® Patio Door Sidelight Unit Head Jamb

2"

2"4"

(Interior Side)(Exterior Side)


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Frenchwood® Patio Door Transom Unit to Frenchwood® Gliding Patio Door

• Fasten Gliding Patio Door Head/Transom Unit Sill Jamb using 2-1/2" screws. Locate screws 2" and 4" from both corners of door unit. Space additional screws every 8", alternating through Head Jamb/Sill Jamb.

Frenchwood® Gliding Patio Doors - Horizontal Joining

Frenchwood® Patio Door Transom Unit to Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Door

• Fasten Patio Door Head/Transom Unit Sill Jamb using 2-1/2" screws. Locate screws 2" and 4" from both corners of door unit. Space additional screws every 8", alternating through Head Jamb/Sill Jamb.

Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Doors - Horizontal Joining

For Inswing and Outswing AP/PA Patio Doors, remove existing 1" screws in Head Jamb Receiver Plate and replace using two 2-1/2" screws.

Receiver Plate

Head Jamb

2-1/2" Screw

#10 x 2-1/2" Screws

#10 x 2-1/2" Screws

Frenchwood® Patio Door Transom Unit Sill

Frenchwood® Gliding Patio Door Head Jamb

Frenchwood® Patio Door Transom Unit Sill

Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Door Head Jamb

2"

2"

Architectural Window to Frenchwood® Gliding Patio Door

#10 x 2-1/2" Screws

ArchitecturalWindow

Frenchwood® Gliding Patio Door Head Jamb

Architectural Window to Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Door

Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Door Head Jamb

#10 x 2-1/2" Screws

#10 x 2" Screws

ArchitecturalWindow

4. Join Units - Horizontal Joining (Continued)

(Interior Side)(Exterior Side) (Interior Side)(Exterior Side)




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• Fasten Patio Door Head/Transom Unit Sill Jamb using 2-1/2" screws. Locate screws 2" and 4" from both corners of door unit. Space additional screws every 8", alternating through Head Jamb/Sill Jamb.

Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Doors - Horizontal Joining

Frenchwood® Patio Door Transom Unit to Frenchwood Outswing Patio Door

4. Attach Transom Unit to Sidelight/Door Unit - Horizontal Joining (Continued)

#10 x 2-1/2" Screws

Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Door Head Jamb

Frenchwood® Patio Door Transom Unit Sill Jamb

2"

5. Attach End Plate(s) - Horizontal Joining• Determine which side jambs will be

located next to the rough opening wall when viewed from the exterior.

• Fill void (at join between upper and lower side jambs) with silicone sealant.

• Position End Plates to side jambs, center over 3/4" LVL Joining Strip, and fasten using (8) #8 x 1" Screws.

End Plate Location

Exterior View

Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Door (Inswing) shown. Illustration shows completed installation for determining outer units and location of End Plates only.

Right UnitLeft Unit

End Plate Location

Exterior Side Up

Right Side Jamb of Right Unit

8 x 1" Screw

Left Side Jamb of Left Unit

End Plate

Head Head

Sill

Silicone Sealant in void between Side Jambs

Sill

8 x 1" ScrewEnd Plate

Flat Plate(Used with Architectural Windows and Inswing Patio Doors)

8 x 1/2" Screw(by others)

Flat Plate(Used with Architectural Windows)

8 x 1/2" Screw(by others)

Exterior Side Up



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• Complete all horizontal joining before joining units vertically.

• For Double Insect Screen Track Kits and/or Exterior Extension Jamb Kits, attach kits before proceeding. Refer to specific attachment instructions included with kit(s).

• Refer to installation guides included with product for specific instruction when applying Installation Flanges.

• For Vertical Joining, prepare unit(s) for left to right installation as viewed from the exterior. Refer to installation guides included with product.

Sidelight/Door Unit Side Installation Flange

Side Jamb Being Joined (Do not apply Side Installation Flange for Vertical Joining)

Prepare Units for Left to Right Installation (Vertical Joining Only)

For Vertical Joining, units must be installed from left to right when viewing rough opening from the exterior. Installing units in reverse order may cause water infiltration.

For Vertical Joining, do not apply Side Installation Flange to Side Jamb being joined.

First Unit

Exterior View

• For Horizontal Joining, overlap upper unit Side Installation Flanges over lower unit Side Installation Flanges to help prevent water infiltration.

• For installations without vertical joining, refer to installation guides included with product for specific instruction for securing unit in rough opening. After securing unit, proceed to Step 22 of this instruction guide for sealing, trimming, and flashing joined units.

6. Prepare Units for Installation

Upper Unit Side Installation Flange overlaps Lower Unit Side Installation Flange to the exterior

Transom Unit Side Installation Flange


Rough Opening Side


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7. Seal Rough Opening - Vertical Joining Rough Opening

Area Under First Unit

Exterior View

Edge of First Unit

3"

Sheathing

• Apply three, 3/8" beads of silicone sealant to left side of rough opening (when viewed from the exterior), under first unit extending an additional 3".

• Clean and prepare surfaces receiving Silicone Sealant following manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so may cause water infiltration.

• Apply silicone sealant to area under first unit only, as shown. Silicone sealant applied full length of rough opening may set up before units are installed causing improper sealing and possible water infiltration.

Vertical Joining

1/2"2"

3"

Caulk Gun

Silicone Sealant


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• Apply a bead of silicone sealant behind Installation Flanges.

• Lift first unit into left side of rough opening when viewed from the exterior.

Fasten Left Side Jamb

First Unit

Side Installation Flange

Exterior View

Level

Weight of Patio Doors will vary. Use a reasonable number of people with sufficient strength to lift, carry, and install door unit(s) and accessories. Always use appropriate lifting techniques.

• Do not shim above Head Jamb. Shimming above Head Jamb may result in product damage.

• Do not fasten Installation Screws through Head Jamb at this time. Sill may lift from rough opening causing water infiltration.

Support unit in rough opening at all times until secured. Failure to support unit could result in unit falling out, causing injury, product, and/or property damage.

• Check left Side Jamb for plumb, level, and square. Correct as needed using shims.

8. Install/Fasten Initial Unit - Vertical Joining


Silicone Sealant behind Installation Flanges

• Press Side Installation Flange tight to rough opening, and fasten left Side Jamb to rough opening using #10 x 3" Installation Screws included with unit.


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• Apply a 3/8" bead of silicone sealant along the intersection of the rough opening and the bottom edge of unit Side Jamb.

9. Apply Silicone Sealant - Vertical Joining

Caulk Gun

Silicone Sealant

Sill

Side Jamb

Exterior View

• Position Sill Gusset Plate tight to installed unit by placing locator tab into flange kerf on the Side Jamb.

• Holding Sill Gusset Plate tight to the rough opening, fasten to Side Jamb using six #8 x 1" Screws.

• For Architectural Windows, flatten locator tab on Sill Gusset Plate and position against side jamb, 3/8" from interior edge. Fasten using six #8 x 3/4" Screws.

• For 200 Series Inswing Patio Door use four #8 x 3/4" screws into wood only.

10. Fasten Sill Gusset Plate to Side Jamb - Vertical Joining

Exterior ViewSide Jamb

#8 x 1" Screw

Sill Gusset Plate

Flange Kerf

Locator Tab

For 7-9/16" or 6-9/16" Exterior Extension Jamb Kits, do not place Sill Gusset Plate locator tab into aluminum kerf of Exterior Extension Jamb. Locator tab must be placed in kerf of unit Side Jamb. Failure to do so may result in product damage.

Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Door shown.

Use only six counter sunk holes when fastening Sill Gusset Plate to Side Jamb.

For 7-9/16", 3/4" LVL Reinforced Joining, use 7-9/16" Sill Gusset Plate.

7-9/16" Sill Gusset Plate

Sill Gusset Plate

Side Jamb

Locator Tab

Kerf


400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged Door

Architectural Window

Side Jamb

#8 x 3/4" Screw

Sill Gusset Plate

Locator Tab(Bent Flat)

3/8"

200 Series Inswing Patio Door

Side Jamb

#8 x 3/4" Screw

Locator Tab


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#10 x 2-1/2" Screw

Tape Measure

Sill Nose

Sill Gusset Plate

Exterior View

11. Fasten Sill Gusset Plate to Bottom of Rough Opening - Vertical Joining

Edge of Sheathing

Screw Location - Wood Application

Screw Location - Concrete Slab Application


• Measure distance from outer edge of sheathing to sill nose in lower left corner of unit. Position installed unit so lower right hand corner of unit matches lower left hand corner measurement.

7-9/16" Sill Gusset Plate Screw Locations

For 7-9/16", 3/4" LVL Reinforced Joining, use 7-9/16" Sill Gusset Plate and fasten using four 10 x 2-1/2" Screws. Use screw locations, as shown, for wood or concrete application.

Wood Application

Concrete Application7-9/16" Sill Gusset Plate Screw Locations

• For wood applications, fasten Sill Gusset Plate to bottom of rough opening using three #10 x 2-1/2" Screws into three hole locations, as shown.

• For concrete slab applications, predrill and fasten to bottom of rough opening using three, self-tapping, 3/16 x 1-1/2", concrete screws (by others) into end and middle hole locations, as shown.


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• Check Head Jamb for plumb, level, and square. Correct as needed using shims.

• Fasten Head Jamb to rough opening using #10 x 3" Installation Screws, provided with unit, through predrilled holes. For Architectural Windows, Fasten Head Jamb to rough opening using #10 x 2-1/2" Installation Screws, by others, through installation straps. Do not fasten through shims in doors, sidelights, or transoms.

12. Secure Unit Through Head Jamb - Vertical Joining

Head Installation Flange

Exterior View

Fasten Head Jamb

Shims must be removed from Head Jamb after fastening. Failure to do so may result in product damage.


• Remove shims from Head Jamb.

#10 x 3" Screw


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• Position Head Gusset Plate to install unit by placing locator tab into flange kerf on the Side Jamb.

• Hold Head Gusset Plate tight to unit Side Jamb and header.

• Fasten Head Gusset Plate to Side Jamb using five #8 x 1" Screws. Locate screws in bottom portion of slots to allow for header sag.

• Drill a 1/8" hole through bottom, center slot of Head Gusset Plate into Side Jamb. Bottom center slot must remain open for fastening through jamb and joining material in Step 20.

13. Apply Head Gusset Plate and Fasten to Side Jamb - Vertical Joining

Head Gusset Plate

Side Jamb

#8 x 1" Screw

Exterior Views

Flange Kerf


Cross Section DetailFrenchwood® Door

Screw Location in Slots

Head Gusset Plate

(5) #8 x 1" Screws

1/8" Hole

For 7-9/16", 3/4 LVL Reinforced Joining, use 7-9/16" Head Gusset Plate. Follow instructions for standard Head Gusset Plate (below) when securing to Side Jamb.

7-9/16" Head Gusset Plate

Screw Locations

Frenchwood® Door


#8 x 3/4" Screw

Head Gusset Plate

Locator Tab(Bent Flat)

Side Jamb

Cross Section DetailArchitectural Window

Screw Location in Slots

Head Gusset Plate

(5) #8 x 3/4" Screws

1/8" HoleLocator Tab(Bent Flat)

• For Architectural Windows, flatten locator tab on Head Gusset Plate and position against side jamb and header, 1/8" from interior edge. Fasten using five #8 x 3/4" Screws in bottom portion of slots. Drill a 1/8" hole through bottom, center slot of Head Gusset Plate into Side Jamb.

1/8"

For 7-9/16" or 6-9/16" Exterior Extension Jamb Kits, do not place Head Gusset Plate locator tab into aluminum kerf of Exterior Extension Jamb. Locator tab must be placed in kerf of unit Side Jamb. Failure to do so may result in product damage.

Locator Tab


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Exterior Views

Head Gusset Plate

Header

#10 x 2-1/2" Screw

• Fasten Head Gusset Plate to Header using five #10 x 2-1/2" Screws.

14. Fasten Head Gusset Plate to Header - Vertical Joining

Exterior View

• Place a 3/8" bead of silicone sealant across top of Sill Gusset Plate.

15. Seal Top of Sill Gusset Plate - Vertical Joining

Caulk Gun

Sill Gusset Plate

Silicone Sealant

Exterior View

For 7-9/16" or 6-9/16" Exterior Extension Jamb Kits, extend 3/8" bead of silicone sealant to exterior edge of rough opening. Silicone

SealantEdge of Rough Opening

#10 x 2-1/2" Screw

Head Gusset Plate


Cross Section Detail

For 7-9/16", 3/4" LVL Reinforced Joining, use 7-9/16" Head Gusset Plate. Fasten Head Gusset Plate to Header using five #10 x 2-1/2" Screws.

7-9/16" Head Gusset Plate




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• For installations not using Double Insect Screen Track Kits or Exterior Extension Jamb Kits, proceed to Step 17.

• For 7-9/16" and 6-9/16" Exterior Extension Jamb Kits proceed to Step 17.

• Pinch end of aluminum locator tab from Trim Strip Receiver and roll off using a pliers or side-cutters.

16. Remove Locator Tab - Vertical Joining (If Required)

Pliers

Locator Tab

Trim Strip Receiver• Remove locator tab(s) only if using a Double Insect Screen Track Kit, 5-1/4" Exterior Extension Jamb Kit or Architectural Windows (joined side).


17. Apply 3/4" LVL Joining Strip/Trim Strip Receiver - Vertical Joining

• If Locator Tab has not been removed, position Locator Tab of the aluminum Trim Strip Receiver into flange kerf of installed unit.

• If Locator Tab has been removed, align Trim Strip Receiver flush with exterior edge of door unit.

Exterior Views

• Nose of Trim Strip Receiver must be kept flush with exterior edge of door/sidelight unit to allow Exterior Trim Strip to be applied.

• Both ends of 3/4" LVL Joining Strip are fabricated to allow for head and sill plate thicknesses.

• For nonstandard installations, when 3/4" LVL Reinforced Joining Strip is cut to a shorter length, fabricated area on end of strip must be replicated.

Flange Kerf



Locator Tab

#8 x 1"Screw


Flange Kerf

Locator Tab Trim Strip Receiver

Side Jamb3/4" LVL Joining Strip

Flush


Fabricated Area

• Hold nose of Joining Strip flush with exterior edge of door and fasten 3/4" LVL Joining Strip to wood portion of Side Jamb using #8 x 1" Screws in center of LVL Joining Strip at upper, lower, and middle locations.

• Countersink screw heads flush.


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18. Prepare Second Unit and Seal Rough Opening - Vertical Joining

Head Installation Flange

Side Jamb Being Joined (Do not apply Side Installation Flange)

Caulk Gun Silicone

Sealant

Silicone Sealant

3/4” LVL Joining Strip/Trim Strip Receiver• Refer to specific installation guides included with

product and prepare units for left to right installation as viewed from the exterior.

• Apply three, 3/8" beads of silicone sealant to bottom of rough opening in area under second unit and along bottom edge of 3/4" LVL Joining Strip.

DO NOT apply Side Installation Flange to the Side Jamb being joined.


1/2"2"

3"

Exterior View

• Apply a bead of silicone sealant behind Installation Flanges just before installing unit.

Second Unit

Silicone Sealant behind Installation Flanges

19. Seal - Vertical Joining


Caulk Gun


17

• Tip second unit in place and position exterior nose flush with first unit the entire height of unit.

20. Install Second Unit - Vertical Joining

Clamp

Interior View

Weight of Patio Doors will vary. Use a reasonable number of people with sufficient strength to lift, carry, and install door unit(s) and accessories. Always use appropriate lifting techniques. Failure to do so may result in injury, product and/or property damage.

Support unit in rough opening at all times until secured. Failure to support unit could result in unit falling out, causing injury, product, and/or property damage.

• Exterior nose of both door units must be flush entire height of unit. Failure to do so will prevent proper sealing causing possible water infiltration.

• Excess tightening of clamps may mar door surface.


2" 4"

2" 4"

2"

4"

HeadSide

• Locate screws 2" and 4" from corners at head and sides where 3/4" LVL Joining Strip meets the rough opening. Refer to following joining combinations for screw size and fastening details.

• For Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Doors and Transom Units, fasten #10 x 2-1/2" Screw through previously drilled hole (see Step 13) in Head Gusset Plate.

• Position exterior nose of both door units flush the entire length of unit.

• Clamp units together using two clamps and surface protectors. Clamp Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Doors on interior side, Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Doors on exterior side, and for Gliding Patio Doors clamp entire jamb.



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Stationary to Operating UnitSidelight to Operating Unit

Frenchwood®/Narroline®/Perma-Shield® Gliding Patio Doors

Stationary to Stationary Sidelight to StationarySidelight to Sidelight

Frenchwood®/Narroline®/Perma-Shield® Gliding Patio Doors

Operating Unit to Operating UnitFrenchwood®/Narroline®/Perma-Shield® Gliding Patio Doors

20. Install Second Unit - Vertical Joining (Continued)

• Fasten Side Jamb using 2-1/2" screws. Locate top and bottom screws 2" and 4" from Head Jamb and 5" from Sill of door unit, space additional screws every 8", and alternate screws side to side, as shown.

#10 x 2-1/2" Screw (Centered in Side Jamb Recessed Area)

Frenchwood®, Narroline®, & Perma-Shield® Gliding Patio Doors - Vertical Joining

• Fasten Side Jamb using 2-1/2" screws. Locate top and bottom screws 2" and 4" from Head Jamb and 5" from Sill of door unit, space additional screws every 8", and alternate screws side to side.

Frenchwood® Patio Door Sidelight Units - Vertical Joining

Frenchwood® Door Transom Unit to Frenchwood® Door Sidelight Unit

#10 x 2-1/2" Screws

2"

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

#10 x 2" Screw (Centered in Side Jamb Recessed Area)

#10 x 2" Screw (Centered in Side Jamb Recessed Area)





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20. Install Second Unit - Vertical Joining (Continued)

• Fasten Side Jamb using screws shown in detail. Locate top and bottom screws 2" and 4" from Head Jamb and 5" from Sill of door unit. Space additional screws every 8", and alternate screws side to side.

• For fastening Receiver Jamb remove existing screws in receivers where shown and replace with screws shown in respective detail.

Do not join Frenchwood® Hinged or Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Doors hinge to hinge with 3/4" LVL joining strip. Support structure stud must be used.

Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Doors - Vertical Joining

Stationary to Stationary Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Doors (Inswing)

Receiver to ReceiverFrenchwood® Hinged Patio Doors (Inswing)

Receiver to Stationary Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Doors (Inswing)

#10 x 3" Screws(Packaged with Unit)

#10 x 2-1/2" Wood Screw

#10 x 3" Screws(Packaged with Unit)#10 x 2-1/2"

Wood Screw

Stationary Jamb

Receiver Jamb

Top HoleReceiver

Architectural Window toStationary Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Door

Stationary Jamb



Top HoleReceiver

Bottom Hole

Architectural Window toFrenchwood® Hinged Patio Door Receiver



Receiver Jamb

Receiver Jamb

Stationary Jamb


#10 x 3" Wood Screw

#10 x 2" Wood Screw

#10 x 3" Wood Screw

#10 x 2" Wood Screw

Exterior View

Exterior View

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)


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20. Install Second Unit - Vertical Joining (Continued) Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Doors - Vertical Joining (continued)

Hinge to Receiver Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Doors (Inswing)

Hinge to StationaryFrenchwood® Hinged Patio Doors (Inswing)

#10 x 2-1/2" Screws

Stationary JambHinge Jamb

Receiver JambHinge Jamb


Hinge*


Hinge*



Bottom Hole

Receiver

* Patio door shown has 3 hinges. 8' patio doors have 4 hinges.




Hinge Jamb

Architectural Window to Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Door Hinge

#10 x 3" Wood Screw

#10 x 2" Wood Screw

Inswing Patio Door to Inswing Patio Door

#10 x 2" Wood Screws

Receiver or Stationary Jamb

Hinge Jamb

#10 x 2" Wood Screws

Exterior View

Exterior View

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)


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20. Install Second Unit - Vertical Joining (Continued) Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Doors - Vertical Joining

Stationary to Stationary Stationary to Hinge

Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Doors

Receiver to Stationary Receiver to Hinge

Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Doors

• Fasten Side Jamb using screws shown in detail. Locate top and bottom screws 2" and 4" from Head Jamb and 5" from Sill of door unit, space additional screws every 8", and alternate screws side to side.

• For fastening Receiver Jambs, remove existing screws in receivers (where shown) and replace with screw size shown in respective detail.

Do not join Frenchwood® Hinged or Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Doors hinge to hinge with 3/4" LVL joining strip. Support structure stud must be used.

Receiver to ReceiverFrenchwood® Outswing Patio Doors

#10 x 2-1/2" Wood Screws

Top Hole

Receiver

#10 x 2-1/2" Wood Screw Top

Hole

Receiver


Bottom Hole

Receiver






Exterior View

Exterior View

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)

(Interior Side)

(Exterior Side)


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21. Secure Second Unit Through Right Side and Head Jambs - Vertical Joining

• Check right Side Jamb for plumb, level, and square. Correct as needed using shims.

• Press Side Installation Flange tight to rough opening, and fasten right Side Jamb to rough opening using #10 x 3" Installation Screws included with unit.

• Check Head Jamb for plumb, level, and square. Correct as needed using shims.

• Fasten Head Jamb to rough opening using #10 x 3" Installation Screws, included with unit, through predrilled holes and remove shims from head jamb. Do not fasten through shims.

• Repeat Step 6-21 for remaining vertical joins between transom/sidelight and transom/door combinations.

Secure Right Side Jamb before securing Head Jamb. Failure to do so may result in unit lifting from sill.

Shims must be removed from Head Jamb after fastening. Failure to do so may result in product damage.


Level

Second Unit

Fasten Right Side Jamb

FastenHead Jamb

Exterior Views




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22. Seal Joining• Clean surface of Trim Strip Receivers and vinyl

surface of unit for proper adhesion.• Apply a continuous 1/8" bead of silicone sealant

along horizontal and vertical joins of Trim Strip Receivers and jambs.

• Apply silicone sealant in void where vertical and horizontal Trim Strip Receivers meet.

• Apply silicone sealant at head and under sill end of Trim Strip Receivers.

Exterior View

Silicone Sealant Applied to Both Ends of Aluminum Trim Strip Receiver

Side Jamb


Silicone Sealant

Silicone Sealant

Silicone Sealant

Trim Strip Receiver

Silicone Sealant

Caulk Gun


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23. Apply Vertical/Horizontal Exterior Trim Strip(s)

• For gliding patio doors only, trim 1-1/16" off the end of vertical Exterior Trim Strip(s). Tuck vertical Exterior Trim Strip(s) 1/4" under Drip Cap at head and press in with thumbs from head to sill. Pound in place using a hammer and wood block.

• For hinged patio doors, position bottom edge of vertical Exterior Trim Strip flush with sill and press in with thumbs from sill to head. Pound in place using a hammer and wood block.

• Measure and cut horizontal Exterior Trim Strip(s) to fit between vertical Exterior Trim Strip(s). Position horizontal Exterior Trim Strip(s) between vertical Exterior Trim Strip(s) and pound in place using a hammer and wood block.

Vertical Exterior Trim Strip

Drip Cap(Gliding Patio Doors Only)

Horizontal Exterior Trim Strip



Gliding Patio Door shown.

• Apply vertical Exterior Trim Strips full length before cutting and applying horizontal Exterior Trim Strips. Failure to do so may cause water infiltration.

• Fit horizontal Exterior Trim Strips tight to vertical Exterior Trim Strips. Failure to do so may cause water infiltration.

Initial positioning of Exterior Trim Strip is important because it is very difficult to remove once inserted.

Exterior Views


Sill


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Exterior Views

When applying Head Flashing, the temperature of the units and flashing must be 60° F (15.6° C) or warmer. Insufficient adhesion may result if applied at colder temperatures potentially leading to water infiltration.

24. Apply Head/Side Flashing

Protective Backing

Silicone Sealant

Head/Side Flashing Silicone Sealant

Protective Backing

Head/Side Flashing(Hinged/Gliding Patio Doors, not for Circle Top™ Windows)

Join


Silicone Sealant

• Clean surface of frame and Installation Flanges approximately 6" on both sides of horizontal and vertical joins.

• Apply silicone sealant to void at ends of LVL joining strips.

• For side flashing on all doors and head flashing on Hinged Patio Door applications, remove protective backing from adhesive strip on Head/Side Flashing (Hinged Patio Door). Apply a continuous 1/4" bead of silicone sealant to back side of Head/Side Flashing. Center over joins and press firmly to adhere.

• For head applications on gliding patio doors, apply a continuous 1/4" bead of silicone sealant to back side of Head Flashing and center over joins and snap over lower lip of Head Cap Flashing. Tape in place until silicone sealant cures.

Head/Side Flashing (Hinged Patio Doors)

Silicone Sealant

Head Flashing (Gliding Patio Door)

Silicone Sealant

Clean Towel

6"

6"

Join

Exterior LVL Trim Strip

Protective Backing

Head Cap Flashing Lip


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25. Seal Head/Side Flashing Silicone Sealant

Caulk Gun

Exterior View

Head/Side Flashing

26. Seal Under Sill• Apply a 3/8" bead of silicone sealant on underside of

sill along it’s entire length.

Exterior View

• Apply a 1/4" bead of silicone sealant to top edges of Head/Side Flashing.

• For installations without vertical joining, installation is complete.

Silicone Sealant

Caulk Gun

Sill



Silicone Sealant

Head/Side Flashing

Full length continuous drip cap flashing by others.


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27. Apply 7-9/16" L-Bracket and Secure Head and Sill Brackets (7-9/16", 3/4" LVL Joining Only)

#8 x 3/4" Screw

Head Bracket

#8 x 3/4" Screw

7-9/16" L-Bracket

#8 x 3/4" Screw

Sill Bracket

Interior View

• Secure Head Bracket to 7-9/16", 3/4" LVL Joining Strip using three #8 x 3/4” Screws. Locate screws in bottom of slots on Head Bracket.

• Position one 7-9/16" L-Bracket in each 90° corner and fasten using #8 x 3/4" Screws.

• Secure Sill Bracket to 7-9/16", 3/4" LVL Joining Strip using two #8 x 3/4" Screws through holes. 3/4" LVL

Joining Strip


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