installation instructions for spectrum™ french storm doors

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SPECTRUM™ FRENCH
STORM DOORS
Tools & Materials You Will Need:
• Measuring Tape
• Hammer
• Level
• Hacksaw
• Pliers
• Drill Bits - 3⁄32", 5⁄16"
• Power drill
• Square
• Stiff Utility Knife
• Pencil
• Soft Mallet
• Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
Installation Screw Packs:
(1) pk #7 x 1" Phillips
panhead screws
(1) pk #6 x 1" Phillips
panhead screws
(1) pk #8 x 1 ⁄2" Phillips
truss head screws
(12) #6 x 1⁄2" Phillips
panhead screws - color
matched
For hinge side of leaf z-bar
mounted onto jamb
For exterior mounting of zbar frame for both leaf and
piano hinge z-bars
For hinge side of piano z-bar
mounted onto jamb
Ten for astragal and two for
bottom expanders
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REMEMBER: ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
(DOUBLE DOORS) WITH INVENT™
RETRACTABLE SCREENS PACKAGE
CONTAINS:
Door slab: with attached z-bars for hinge side,
screw cap covers, bottom expander and 2 InVent™
retractable screens. Shipped loose with door:
astragal, z-bars for header and latch sides.
Hardware Kit: (2) handlesets, dual closers for
each door and vinyl sweeps.
!
Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint. All replacement installations must comply
with the U.S. EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP
Rule). Read more about the RRP Rule and lead-safe work practices, on the U.S. EPA’s
website at: www.epa.gov/lead
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MEASURE & INSTALL
Brickmold
Step 1-Opening Width: Take three measurements from the inside of the brickmold: top, center and bottom of opening. Round the smallest measurement to the nearest 1⁄8", then RECORD THIS MEASUREMENT.
Entry Door
Step 2-Opening Height: Take three measurements from top of the opening to the sill: left, center, and right of opening. Round the smallest measurement to the nearest 1⁄8", then RECORD THIS MEASUREMENT.
Note: Take all measurements from outside the house.
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Height
Entry Door
Width
Step 3- With the recorded measurements,
verify with bar coded label on
cardboard box and paperwork
to make sure the size and order
information is correct.
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PREPARE HEADER Z-BAR
Step 1-Determine overall cut length of continuous header z-bar by the using opening width measurement from Section 1 and determine jamb hinge type (see table formula):
Determining Cut Length of Header Z-Bar
Leaf Jamb Hinge
Opening width + 2 1/4”
Piano Jamb Hinge
Opening width + 2”
continuous header
z-bar profile
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ORDER SIZE: 32 x 80
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MODEL: 397 FULL VIEW
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PROVIA
JOB: SMITH
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LOAD: 10/06
TAG#: BACK
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Quality Check
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screw covers
screen
TAG: BACK
Right Hinged Pre-Hung
Snow Mist White
DH230 RH AB Contemporary Lever
Prep Left for Handleset (Std 39”)
DH305 White Hd Touch’hold Closer
2 STD
SD1006A
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PREPARE HEADER Z-BAR
Step 2-Using the illustration below, cut to length and then notch the end. 2
!
Note: Header z-bar has been shipped with both ends
fabricated to show the completed look. You only need
to cut one end to proper dimension.
(-) 1 1⁄8"
(-) 13⁄4"
Step 3-Holding the continuous header z-bar in place, drill a 3⁄32" pilot hole into the top trim boad or brickmold through header mounting hole. Fasten the header firmly in place at both ends using (2)#6 x 1" screws. DO NOT INSTALL REMAINING SCREWS AT THIS TIME.
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Fasten using #6 x 1" Phillips panhead screws at each end.
Header Z-Bar
!
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Note: If Z-Bar build out (formerly called Eastern Z-Bar Adapter) is ordered, a 1⁄4" spacer has
been attached to the rear side of the z-bar. At installation, drill 1⁄8" holes through spacer using the
installation holes in the z-bar as a guide.
MEASURE & PREPARE Z-BAR HEIGHT
Step 1-If you purchased a door with handleset prep, double check the location of the handleset prep and make sure it does not interfere with the prime entry door handleset.
Step 2-Subtract 1⁄8" from opening height measurement. Using this result, measure the hinge and latch side z-bars from the top of the door. There are 2" of excess z-bar at the bottom of the door. Your measurement will fall in this area. Mark and cut the z-bars (see illustration).
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Cut here 18⁄ " less than
opening
Latch side
z-bar
Step 3- Wipe door slab down with a soft cloth to remove any metal burrs.
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INSTALL BOTTOM EXPANDER ON ACTIVE DOOR
There are 2 lengths of expanders supplied. The active door expander is the same width as the door, the
fixed door expander is longer (see illustration).
Step 1-Insert the vinyl sweep(s) into groove(s) at the bottom of the expander and pull it to the other end. See illustration on how many sweeps are installed by model type.
Note: The vinyl sweep is packaged in the hardware kit. If
Active Do
or Bottom
Expander
Non-Activ
e Door Bo
ttom
Expander
the vinyl sweep has become kinked during shipment, place
it in boiling water for 3 minutes and the sweep will return to
its original shape.
1
Slide on
sweep
Step 2-Pinch the ends of the sweep groove(s) with pliers so the sweep(s) will not pull out (see illustration).
2
1
Pinch the
sweep
channel
Install
Sweeps
Step 3-Cut off the excess vinyl with scissors or a knife.
Step 4-Slide the short expander over the bottom of the active door, pushing itonto the door as far as it will go.
!
Spectrum
Do not apply long expander to fixed door. This will be done in Procedure 6.
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The side
of the
expander
which has
the slope is
the exterior
side
Slide short expander on
first
Step 5-Do not install the screws. The screws will be installed at time of final adjustment.
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DO NOT INS
der screws
an
p
bottom ex
at this time
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INSTALL DOORS INTO OPENING
Brickmold
2
Step 1-Tilt one of the doors into the opening making certain the hinge side z-bar is tight against the trim board or brickmold.
Install (1) #6 x 1"
Phillips panhead
screw
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Step 2-Hold the door firmly in position and drill a 3⁄32" pilot holethrough the very top of hinge side z-bar mounting hole (screw cap cover channel) and install (1) #6 x 1" screw. Hold
hinge
z-bar tight
against
brickmold
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Check z-bar
for square
and install
remaining
screws
Step 3-Using a level, make sure the z-bar runs straight up and down. Make sure the weatherstripping flanges do not overlap at inside top corner. Drill pilot holes and install remaining screws.
Step 4-Check to make sure door operates properly.
Step 5-With the door open, locate the pre-drilled mounting holes in the z-bar and drill 3⁄16" pilot holesthrough the mountingholes and install the #8 x 1 1⁄2" screws for Piano Hinge and #7 x1" screws for Leaf Hinge. !
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS.
Step 6-Repeat process for other door. Makecertain both doors are even with each otherat the top.
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6
Swing door open and
install screws in
pre-drilled mounting
holes
Check to make sure doors are even at header
For Leaf Hinge:
For Piano Hinge:
Step 7-Adjust bottom expander on the active door to provide proper seal. Center 3⁄32" pilot hole in the expandersslot hole. Install (2) #6 x 1⁄2" color matched screws into the slots of each expander.
Step 8-Install remaining screws in the header z-bar, maintaining proper spacing between doors and z-bar.
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INSTALLING ASTRAGAL & BOTTOM EXPANDER TO FIXED
DOOR
The astragal is approximately 7 inches longer than needed and notched for the bottom
expander at both ends. This allows it to be used for a right or left hinged door.
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Step 1- Measure the active door height from the exterior,
including the bottom expander. Use this dimension to cut the astragal.
Step 2- Determine which end will be the bottom of the astragal. The weatherstripped flange will be to the
inside allowing the active door to seal against it.
The notch for the expander will be at the bottom. You will need to cut off the top.
Step 3- Measure the astragal including the bottom tongue.
Cut the astragal to length (see note on Superview
doors). Notch the top of the weatherstripping
flange (1⁄4" to 5⁄16") Slide the astragal onto the fixed
door flush with the top. Note: the astragal is already punched for the offset of the 1 1⁄2" bottom
expander from the factory.
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Step 4- Close the fixed door and make sure the flange
notch clears the inside z-bar. From the outside,
close both doors and adjust the astragal to an 1⁄8"
margin.
Step 5- Measure the fixed door width from the exterior, including the tongue of the astragal. Cut the bottom expander to this dimension.
Note: Cut the hinge side end of the bottom
expander. This leaves the factory edge against
the astragal.
Step 6- Slide the bottom expander into place. Check
the door for operation and margins. Secure the
astragal and expander in place with #6 x 1⁄2" color
matched screws and 3⁄32" pilot holes.
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Note: If there is not enough space to mount the slide bolts
as illustrated, the slide bolt will need to be moved towards
the corner of the door until there is sufficient space.
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INSTALLING SLIDE BOLTS TO FIXED DOOR
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3
Note: If there is not enough
space to mount the slide
bolts as illustrated, the slide
bolt will need to be moved
towards the corner of the
door until there is sufficient
space.
Astragal
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Bottom expander
Step 1-To locate the slide bolt at the sill, position the keeper on the sill, close the door and hold the slide bolt againstthe door so that the body of the slide boltclears the keeper.
Step 2-Operate the slide bolt so that the pin is fully engaged in the keeper. The exact location of the the slide bolt depends upon the location of the door expander and that the bolt is mounted high enough to clear the keeper and is also fully engaged in the keeper.
Step 3-Drill a 3⁄32" pilot hole through the door frame (screw should not be placed at the miter seam of panel)andinstall #6 x 3⁄4" screw. Repeat 3 times.
Step 4-Mount the header slide bolt at the top of the fixed door and use the shim (clear spacer block) for
under the slide bolt so the bolt clears the header z-bars weatherstrip flange, (1" frominside edge of door stile - see illustration).
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FINAL ADJUSTMENTS TO BOTTOM EXPANDER
Step 1-Adjust bottom expander.
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Step 2-Center pilot hole in slot of expander.
Secure with
#6 x 1⁄2" color
matched screw
Step 3-Secure with (2) #6 x 1⁄2" color matched screws onto each expander.
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INSTALLING MORTISE HARDWARE KIT
!
Inside
Mortise
Lockbody
Important! Please follow directions on
the hardware box and do not use a power
screwdriver to install the mortise hardware.
Outside
DO NOT
N
O
USE
Y
E
S
DO NOT USE a power
screwdriver to install this
handleset kit. Doing so will
cause damage and VOID THE
WARRANTY. Use only a
Phillips head hand tool. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN the
screws.
For Mortise Hardware:
Set screw
Set screw
Step 1- Follow the installation instructions
in the hardware box for the
mortise handleset and use the
troubleshooting tips listed on the
next page if needed.
Use hand
tool to
install
hardware
screws
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INSTALLING MORTISE HARDWARE KIT
Outside trim plate
Allen wrench to tighten
set screw that is located on
inside of lever handle
Flat side of
livebolt must
be to the
outside
Set screw
Nylon bushing is to go inside
the Euschian plate (outside trim plate).
Mortise Hardware Box Contents:
Item No.
Description
Qty.
1
Outside Lever Handle
1
2
Square Spindle
1
3
Allen Wrench (Hex Wrench)
1
4
Lock Assembly (Mortise Lockbody)
1
5
Outside Trim Plate (Euschian Plate)
1
6
Inside Trim Plate (Euschian Plate)
1
7
Oval Head Machine Screws
1
8
Lever Handle Extension
1
9
Nylon T-Bushings
2
10
Inside Lever Handle
1
11
Keys
2
12
Strike Plate
1
13
Phillips Flathead Sheet Metal Screws
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Troubleshooting Tips:
#1-
If for some reason, the mortise lock that is inside the door frame was removed, make sure you
have correctly positioned it back into the door frame. The non-stamped side of the metal mortise lock should be facing the outside of the storm door. The stamped side of the metal
mortise lock should be facing the inside of the storm door (inside the home). The flat side of the
livebolt must be to the outside of the storm door and the radius side of the live bolt must be to
the inside of the storm door.
#2 -
Do not use a high impact drill to install the handleset - doing so will cause the screws to be
stripped out. We recommend using a Phillips head hand tool.
#3 -
Be careful! Do not apply exessive torque to the set screws - doing so will cause the set screw unable to be removed, thus creating a broken handleset and/or damaged storm door.
#4 -
Make sure the nylon bushing on the handleset is inside the euschian plate (trim plate). Tighten the set screw while holding onto outside handle tightly. There will be a slight play in the handleset (it will not be extremely tight).
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INSTALLING CLOSER KIT
Important! Closer brackets can only installed on the main frame of the storm door. DO NOT MOUNT CLOSER
BRACKET ON THE MULLION BAR OR INVENT™ SCREEN POCKET AREA!
Note: You will have (2) dual closers for installing the Spectrum™ Storm Door. Install closers according
to manufacturer’s
instructions in the closer
box.
YES
NO
It is very important to set
the closers as prescribed
for optimal operation!
(See manufacturer’s
instructions).
Mount closer on the top
or bottom of the door
frame only - see next
for petdoor closer
instructions.
YES
NO
INSIDE VIEW
INSIDE VIEW
NO
DO NOT MOUNT
CLOSER BRACKET
ON THE MULLION BAR
OR INVENT™ SCREEN
POCKET AREA (See
illustration).
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
MODEL 298
KICKPANEL
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MODEL 291
FULLVIEW
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INSTALLING CLOSER KIT FOR PET DOORS
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STANDARD CLOSER INSTALLATION
Standard storm door with a Pet Door installed and 1
recommended closer mounting location
PET DOOR CLOSER INSTALLATION
Mount closer ONLY AT TOP OF DOOR FRAME
YES
Mount closer
here
DO NOT MOUNT
CLOSER ABOVE OR
BELOW A PET DOOR
AS INTERFERENCE
WILL OCCUR WHEN
LIFTING PET DOOR
COVER
Standard storm
door with 2
recommended
closer mounting
locations
NO
YES
Do not mount
closer
Do not
mount close
NO
Kickpanel area
NO
Do not mount
closer
YES
Mount closer
here
Pet door
area
NO
Do not mount closer
Step 1-Install closer according to manufacturer’s instructions in the closer box. DO NOT INSTALL CLOSER ABOVE A PET DOOR. DO NOT INSTALL A CLOSER ON A KICKPANEL. See above illustrations for correct mounting locations.
Step 2-Adjust closer for the winter or summer setting by following the instructions from the manufacturer insidethe closer box.
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FINAL ADJUSTMENTS TO DOOR INSTALLATION
Step 1-
Cut screw cap covers with hacksaw sized to length of the z-bars for both
vertical and horizontal pieces.
Step 2-
Insert screw cap covers using a soft mallot to gently tap the screw cap cover into the channel.
Note: Soap or another non-oily product can make
the screw cap covers easier to install.
2 Slide screw cap cover
into groove
Contact your local recycling waste management center for waste disposal in your area. Always check local waste
requirements and carefully dispose of waste in accordance with Federal and other regulations.
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!
SASH REMOVAL - BOTTOM SASH
When re-installing sash, make sure balance shoe hooks are rotated completely and
snapped back into shoe before operating sash. Failure to do so will result in balance
failure.
TO REMOVE BOTTOM SASH:
!
Bottom Sash
Remove
Screen
Retainers
2
Weatherstripping
1
Raise
Bottom
Sash Up
Bottom Sash must be removed BEFORE
Top Sash.
Step 1-Unlock bottom sash by turning sash lock and
raise bottom sash completely.
Step 2-Using an awl or blunt end screwdriver,
remove the (2) screen retainers located underneath the bottom sash and at both
sides (see illustration).
InVent Retractable
Screen
3
3
Detach
InVent
Retractable
Screen
Step 3-Detach InVent™ Retractable Screen from
bottom rail of sash by pushing towards inside
and across width of the screen separating
the Dual Lock fastening system.
Gently lower screen as it retracts down to
screen cover at bottom of storm door frame.
Lower
InVent
Retractable
Screen
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SASH REMOVAL - BOTTOM SASH
TO REMOVE BOTTOM SASH:
Step 4-Using an awl or a blunt end screwdriver, push
Top Sash
inwards and upwards on the cap release
button and lift left and right side Sash Caps
out of sash frame.
Lift Sash
Cap Out
4
Push on
Cap Release
Button
Step 5-Raise bottom sash until it contacts top sash
(bottom of balance will be exposed below the
sash).
Step 6-Using an awl or a blunt end of a screwdriver, rotate balance hook to open (catch) position.
5
Raise
Bottom
Sash Up
Balance
Closed
Rotate
Hook to
Open
!
6 Balance
Opened
(Catch Position)
6
Weight of sash must be fully supported during removal.
Extend
Balance
Coil
Ribbon
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8
Step 7-Locate hook holes in sash track and lower
Slowly
Raise
Up Sash
sash until balance hooks align with hook
holes and then proceed to engage hooks
into hook holes.
Step 8-Slowly raise sash up and lift sash to clear
balance shoes.
Align
7Hooks with Hook
Holes
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SASH REMOVAL - BOTTOM SASH
TO REMOVE BOTTOM SASH:
Step 9-Push sash towards handleset side and
Compress
Balance
Coil
Push Sash
Towards
Handleset
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!
compress balance coil ribbon on hinge
side of door to allow clearance as you
rotate sash inward and out of the door
frame.
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Hinge
Side
Rotate
Sash Inwards
& Out
SASH REMOVAL - TOP SASH
When re-installing sash, make sure balance shoe hooks are rotated completely and
snapped back into shoe before operating sash. Failure to do so will result in balance
failure.
TO REMOVE TOP SASH:
!
Bottom Sash must be removed BEFORE Top Sash.
InVent Retractable
Screen
Step 1-Slightly lower top sash.
Remove
Screen
Retainer
2
1
Step 2-Using an awl or blunt end screwdriver, Lower
Top
Sash
remove the top screen retainer.
Top Sash
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SASH REMOVAL - TOP SASH
TO REMOVE TOP SASH:
Step 3-Detach InVent™ Retractable Screen from top rail
3
sash by pushing towards inside and across
width of the screen.
Raise
InVent
Retractable
Screen
Gently raise screen assembly until it makes contact
with screen cover at top of storm door frame.
Step 4-Using an awl or a blunt end screwdriver, push
Top Sash
inwards and upwards on the cap release
button and lift Left and Right side Sash Caps
out of sash frame.
Lift Sash
Cap Out
4
Push on
Cap Release
Button
Step 5-Raise top sash.
5
Step 6-Using an awl or a blunt end of a screwdriver,
Raise
Bottom
Sash Up
rotate balance hook to open (catch) position.
Balance
Closed
Rotate
Hook to
Open
6
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SASH REMOVAL - TOP SASH
TO REMOVE TOP SASH:
!
Weight of sash must be fully supported during removal.
Extend
Balance
Coil
Ribbon
Slowly
Raise
Up Sash
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7
Step 7-Locate hook holes in sash track and
lower sash until balance hooks align
with hook holes and then proceed to
engage hooks into hook holes.
Step 8-Slowly raise sash up and lift sash to Align
7Hooks with Hook
clear balance shoes.
Holes
Step 9-Push sash towards handleset side and
compress balance coil ribbon on hinge
side of door to allow clearance as you
rotate sash inward and out of the door
frame.
Compress
Balance
Coil
9
Push Sash
Towards
Handleset
9
Hinge
Side
Rotate
Sash Inwards
& Out
9
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INVENT™ SCREEN REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Caution: Use caution
rewinding the spring.
Re-insert idler
Idler
To Replace Screen:
Bushing
(From Inside the Home - Working from
Top Right Side to Bottom Left Side)
Step 1- Step 2- Remove adapter
Remove
2 screws
at top
Screen roll
Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws located on adapter piece.
Spring tube
Detach screen from sash
Remove adapter piece.
Sash
rail
Centerline mark as an example
Step 3- Detach screen from sash by pushing screen from outside of door inwards and releasing the screen from the Dual Lock™ fastening system.
Step 4- !
Use an Awl, flat head, or pointed screwdriver and insert into hole at end of idler and
push towards screen roll until
tab releases from slot.
Dual Lock™
fastening
system
Centerline mark for
squareness
Note: Always release from right side at top and left side at bottom.
Step 5- Remove screen roll from spring tube.
Step 6- While holding tensioned spring tube, slide on the new screen roll (make sure you have removed tape strap on new roll). Continue to hold the spring tube and insert the idler onto the opposite end.
Step 7- Rewind the spring tube by placing spring tube end first into slotted tab inside frame of door (left side at top and right side at bottom). While holding the spring tube, turn the spring tube clockwise (towards the spring) for 6-8 turns. Caution: the spring is now tensioned.
Step 8- Insert screen Dual Lock™ system into sash using the center mark on the black vinyl screen portion and the sash (see illustration). Push sash up to end of screen tube at top of track to reset. Make sure screen roll is straight and aligned with center mark.
Step 9- Re-attach adapter piece and secure with the existing 2 screws from Step 1.
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Glass Sash(s):
To Clean the Glass Area that Contains Clear Glass or a Sungate 500® Low-E Coating:
•Use a soft, clean, high-absorbent, lint-free cloth.
•Utilize a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and water. This evaporates more slowly than typical cleaners and will keep streaking to a minimum.
•Spray the cleaning solution on the glass surface to be cleaned. Important! do not wash the glass in direct sunlght.
•Wipe the cleaning solution off the glass using a circular motion applying light to moderate pressure to remove dirt residue.
•If this solution does not remove the dirt as desired, any household cleaner can be used; e.g., Windex™, Sparkle™, 409™, etc.
•If the household cleaners are used, reduce the area to be cleaned to more easily allow removal of the solution prior to evaporation (which is the cause of streaking). If streaks occur, reduce the area further.
•Products which foam or lather will help slow the evaporation of the cleaning solution and allow time to remove the residue. They may help ‘lubricate’ the surface which will give the cleaning cloth a more familiar feel, similar to uncoated glass.
To Clean the Aluminum Paint Finish:
•Wash with a mild soap and water and treat like your new car finish.
•If finish is accidentally scratched or chipped, use touch up paint available from your dealer.
•To protect the finish, we recommend spraying the finish with a vinyl protector such as Armor-All® or use a high-quality auto wax and polish the surface.
For Decorative Brass Inlay:
•Brass inlay will naturally oxidize with the outside elements. To keep the brass finish looking new, use a brass cleaner, such as Bon-Ami® brass cleaner.
For Brass Handlesets:
If you purchased a handleset with a Bright Brass, Bright Brass Look or Satin Nickle Finish, these
finishes are warranted against tarnishing for as long as you own and live in the home in which the
product was installed. The mechanical defects are warrantied for a period of (1) year from date of
installation.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
PROBLEM
Door is squeaking.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Hinge to jamb screws are too
tight.
Back off screws 1⁄4 of a turn.
New hinges are too tight.
Lubricate hinges with a silicone spray
lubricant.
Striker not engaging with handleset.
Remount striker and shim behind it (if
necessary. Replace striker with a 90°
angle (will be marked as an A).
Z-bars are out of square in the
opening.
Remount z-bars and shim behind the
zbars (if necessary).
Z-bars are out of square in the
opening.
Remount z-bars and shim behind the
zbars (if necessary).
Weatherstripping needs to set.
The weatherstripping will bind a little bit
causing the storm door to swing forward
until the closer is mounted. The closer
will take up the force of the compression
of the weatherstripping. Also, the
weatherstripping is new and will need
to “set”, which only takes a short time
before the weatherstripping settles.
Air pressure between prime
entry door and storm door. Air is
trapped and needs vented.
Raise bottom expander up so that the
bottom of sweep(s) only touches the top
of the threshold.
Closer speed needs adjusted.
Adjust closer by turning the adjustment
screw to release pressure.
Handleset will not engage into
strike in jamb.
Door is too far away from jamb.
1. Add a shim behind the strike plate
that is in the hardware box. 2. Use a
strike plate that has a 90°angle, such as
a strike plate stamped “A”.
Closer not working properly.
Adjustments need to be done to
closer.
1. Recheck closer instruction manual
for proper closer installation. Proceed
by removing the closer adjustment
screw from the closer. Fully open door
and allow it to close (door will slam
shut). Reinstall closer adjustment
screw allowing only 1 or 2 threads of the
screw to be turned in. Fully open door
and allow the door to close. Adjust the
screw 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 turn to achieve the desired
closing speed sufficient to latch the door.
Note: For dual closers, adjust each
closer individually (with the other closer
being disconnected from the door). The
closing speed should be the same for
each closer.
More latching force is needed.
1. The jamb bracket may be moved up
to 1" away from the door (rather than the
recommended 1⁄4"). However, please
note: moving the jamb bracket further
from the door reduces the door opening!
Latch side of Door will not close.
Hinge side of door is binding with
weatherstripping.
Door not closing.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Invent™ screen is sagging
Screen is not centered.
Remove screen from sash and align
the centerline on the bottom of the PVC
screen portion to the sash rail. (see Step
3 on page 17).
Invent™ screen is unwinding
Screen is not tensioned.
Re-tension the spring by following Steps
on page 17.
Invent™ screen has retracted
into door frame and cannot be
reached.
Screen was tensioned and let
go into the screen channel too
quickly.
Remove adapter piece and remove
screen, follow steps to replace screen
on page 17.
Sash will not move upwards.
Take out clips were not released.
Release take-out clips (discontinued).
Door is binding.
Hinge jamb screws too tight.
Back off screws 1⁄4 of a turn.
Door opening is out of square.
Remount z-bars and shim behind z-bars
(if necessary).
Expander dragging on threshold.
Raise expander up so that the bottom
of the sweep(s) only touch the top of the
threshold.
Piano hinge side to jamb side is
not plumb.
Take a stiff putty knife and place in
between piano hinge and jamb. Turn
putty knife towards door slab slighty.
This will remove the bind out of the
piano hinge.
Door is binding.
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