Therma-Tru Hinged Patio Door System Single Panel Assembly... User manual

PATIO
DOOR
SYSTEMS
®
Therma-Tru
Hinged Patio
Door System
Single Panel
Unit Assembly
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.

Part identification
Inswing sill Outswing Sill
Door Bottom -
Inswing
Door Bottom -
Outswing
Standard Hinge
Adjustable Hinge
Head Jamb
Lock
Jamb
Hinge
Jamb
Head & Lock
Weatherstrip
Door Panel
Hinge
Weatherstrip
Multi-point Lock
Strikes
Standard Strike
Inswing
Inswing Flange Outswing Flange
Not all parts shown will be included in package.
Parts will vary for type of unit purchased.
Transport Clip
End Seal Pad
1

Part identification - continued
Tools/materials required
#10 x 3/4”
flat head screw
#8 x 1-1/4”
flat head screw
#8 x 3/4”
wafer head screw
#10 x 2-1/2”
flat head screw
#8 x 2”
flat head screw
#6 x 3/4”
flat head screw
#8 x 3/4”
flat head screw
This is a listing of tools that may be required to assemble unit.
• Drill/screw gun
• Phillips head drive bit or screwdriver #2 & #3
• Silicone sealant and caulk gun
• Utility knife
• Rubber mallet
• Hammer
• Staple gun with 1/2” x 7/16” crown staples
• 3/32” & 1/8” dia. drill bit
• (2) 2 x 6 boards - 38” long
#8 x 5/8”
flat head screws
2

1
2
REMOVE COMPONENTS FROM PACKAGING
ATTACH HINGES TO DOOR
NOTE:
Product that is purchased with the multi-point lock system will have additional
instructions in the handle hardware box.
Installation instructions will be included in the site package.
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. If available
.
a carpeted table can be used to avoid marring
prefinished surfaces
2-knuckle
door leaf
with tabs
3-knuckle
jamb leaf
Use Correct Hinge Leaf
Leaves applied to door have 2 knuckles.
Leaves applied to jamb have 3 knuckles.
Standard Hinge Option
Align and Install Hinges
Place tabs firmly against door.
Fasten 2-knuckle hinge leaves
with #10 x 3/4” flat head screws.
Place hinge
tabs firmly
against door.
Rotate to
opposite
side for
left-hand
application
Right-hand
application
shown
Non-removable
Pin Hinge
NOTE:
Outswing packages come with a
non-removable pin (NRP) hinge.
It is recommended to attach the
hinge in the middle location. For
8’ heights, two NRP hinges are in-
cluded. NRP hinges have locating
tabs. Fasten to door panel using
same method as for unassembled
hinges, placing tabs against door
face to locate hinge.
#10 x 3/4”
3

2
3
ATTACH HINGES TO DOOR - continued
INSTALL DOOR BOTTOM
Adjustable Hinge Option
#8 x 1-1/4”
Attach hinge to door
Locate the “H” and “V” markings on hinges.
The two “H” hinges go in top and bottom
locations with the “V” hinge in the center.
For 8’, the “V” hinge is located second from
top of door.
Insert thick side of hinge into pocket in door
and fasten with #8 x 1-1/4” flat head screws.
Sealant
Interior
side
of
door
NOTE:
Outswing units do not
require door bottoms.
Caulk and Fasten Door Bottom
Select a sealant that provides excellent
adhesion to both plastic and wood.
Apply sealant as shown to ends of
door bottom.
Center door bottom and press into
rail kerfs.
Secure each end of door bottom with
(1) #8 x 3/4” wafer head screw.
#8 x 3/4”
wafer head
NOTE:
Inswing hinges are reversible by
removal of hinge pin. Outswing
hinges are reversible by removal
of set screw then removal of
hinge pin.
“H” marked hinge shown
Marking
4

INSTALL WEATHERSTRIP
Apply Weatherstrip to Active Frame Parts
Press in kerf with hand.
Trim Bottom End
Trim weatherstrip
as shown.
Lock Jambs
Hinge Jambs
Head Jambs
Align starting end with
Align starting end with
Align starting end with
head gain.
head gain.
head gain.
Fit and secure in place
Fit and secure in place
Fit and secure in place
along full length.
along full length.
along full length.
Trim finish end flush with
endofjamb.
4
Long Reach
Short Reach
Long Reach
11/32”
Outswing
3/8"
Inswing
Lock Jamb
Hinge Jamb
Head Jamb
5

INSTALL STRIKES
5
Fasten Security Strike
Assembly to Lock Jamb
Fasten with (2) #9 x 3/4" flat head
screws or (2) 16 gauge 1/2" x 7/16"
crown staples (not supplied) through
strike plate on back side of jamb.
NOTE:
Do not staple through screw holes
when using staples in place of
screws.
Fasten Strike Plates to Lock Jamb
Fit strike plates into mortises on lock jamb.
Pre-drill 3/32” dia. pilot holes through jamb.
Fasten with (7) #8 x 5/8” flat head screws.
Multi-point Lock Option
Standard Strike Option - Inswing
Lock
jamb
(2) #9 x 3/4” flat
head screws
or
(2) 16 gauge
1/2” x 7/16”
crown staples
Adjustable
security
backing
plate
Slide Strike Assembly onto Lock Jamb
Lightly bend tongue area of backing plate
inward to allow for a snug fit then slide
over edge of lock jamb into mortise.
NOTE:
Outswing units will have strike
installed during unit installation.
CAUTION:
Do not over torque screws.
(7) #8 x 5/8”
flat head
screws
#8 x 5/8”
6

ATTACH HINGES TO JAMB
6
Fasten Hinges to Hinge Jamb
Place hinges into hinge mortise.
Pre-drill 1/8” dia. pilot holes through
jamb.
Fasten top hinge with (2) #10 x 3/4”
flat head screws in hole locations
shown.
Fasten middle and bottom hinges
each with (3) #10 x 3/4” flat head
screws leaving top hole vacant.
Standard Hinge Option
NOTE:
These are instructions for installation of standard hinges. Proceed to
step 7, FRAME ASSEMBLY, if using adjustable hinges.
CAUTION:
Do not over torque
screws.
#10 x 3/4"
flat head
screws
#10 x 3/4”
Leave Holes Vacant
7

FRAME ASSEMBLY
7
Fasten Side Jambs to Head Jamb
Butt and align head jamb to side jambs.
Pre-drill 1/8” dia. pilot holes through side
jamb into head jamb.
Fasten side jambs to head jamb with
(3) #10 x 2 1/2” flat head screws through
lock and hinge jamb into head jamb.
Apply End Seal Pads
Remove from paper backing and
apply adhesive side of end seal
pads at bottom of each jamb.
End seal pad
Inswing Sill Option
Caulk Entire Sill Gain
Apply a 1/4" bead of sealant to sill
gain and a bead that matches profile
of sill.
3/4"
2½"flathead
screws
Fasten Sill to Side Jambs
Fit and align sill between lock and hinge jamb.
Starting approximately 3/4” from interior side
of jamb, drill (3) 1/8” dia. pilot holes through
each jamb into sill substrate.
Fasten each jamb to sill with (3) #10 x 2 1/2”
flat head screws.
#10x21/2”
flat head
screws
Sealant
Match profile of
fixed portion of
sill. Leave areas
of adjusting riser
free of caulk.
8

FRAME ASSEMBLY - continued
7
Outswing Sill Option
Partially Set Sill Screws
in Jambs
Drive (1) #8 x 2” flat head
screw through holes in both
side jambs until tips barely
protrude through jamb face.
Caulk Entire Sill Gain
Apply a 1/4” bead of sealant
to sill gain and a bead that
matches upper profile of sill.
Fasten Sill to Jamb
Use screw points and index sill in place.
Drive screws using bit sized properly for
screw head.
Pre-drill (2) 3/32” dia. pilot holes through
each jamb into sill substrate.
Drive (2) #8 x 2” flat head screws through
each side jamb into sill substrate in locations
approximately as shown.
Flat head screw
#8 x 2”
Sealant
9

FLANGE INSTALLATION
8
Align and Install Side Flanges
Align edge of side flange with bottom
of side jambs.
Firmly press into kerf in jamb using
a rubber mallet if necessary.
Flange will be set back approximately
1/2” from top edge of jamb.
Install Top Flange
Center top flange into head jamb
kerf and press into place using
a rubber mallet if necessary.
Side Flange
Top Flange
Side Flange
Align
Inswing Outswing
NOTE: Inswing application shown.
10

DOOR INSTALLATION
9
Place Door into Frame
Lay frame on flat surface
with hinges on jamb pointed
up as shown.
Slide door down on top
of skids.
Make 2 “Insert Skids”
Make from 2 x 6 boards.
Door Frame
Hinge
Skid (2)
Hinge
Door
Jamb
Skid
4-9/16" Jambs
6-9/16" Jambs
Hinge
Door
Skid
Jamb
Standard Hinge Option
NOTE:
It is recommended
to cover skids with
cardboard or other
material to protect
surface of door.
38"
2"
3"
12-1/8"
For 4-9/16" jambs For 6-9/16" jambs
2x6
3/8"
11

DOOR INSTALLATION - continued
9
Engage Hinge Knuckles
Tap with hammer or rubber mallet as
required to line up hinge knuckles and
engage.
Install Hinge Pins
Tap in pins. Be certain
to insert pins so heads
are on top edges of
hinges.
Hinge Pin
Door
Door Frame
#8 x 3/4”
flat head
screws
Adjustable Hinge Option
Fasten door panel
to frame
Prop up hinge side of
door panel until hinges
can align into mortises
on hinge jamb.
Fasten door panel to
frame with #8 x 3/4”
flat head screws,
(2) in top hinge and
(3) in middle and
bottom hinge. Prop up
#8 x 3/4”
12

ATTACH TRANSPORT CLIP
10
Standard Lock Option
Attach Transport Clip to Door
Insert tab into latch bore.
Position reference lip at edge of
stile against exterior side of door.
Fasten with (2) #6 x 3/4” flat head
screws.
Multi-point Lock Option
Attach Transport Clip to
Frame
Close door into frame ensuring
margins are even at head jamb.
Fasten transport clip to frame
with (2) #6 X 3/4” flat head
screws.
#6 x 3/4"
flat head
screws
Transport Clip
Exterior
side
#6 x 3/4"
flat head
screws
Transport Clip
Flatten lock tab with hammer.
#6 x 3/4”
Flatten with
hammer
13

ATTACH TRANSPORT CLIP - continued
UNIT READY FOR INSTALLATION
10
11
Attach Transport Clip to
Frame
Close door into frame ensuring
margins are even at head jamb.
Fasten transport clip to frame
with (2) #6 x 3/4” flat head
screws.
Unit can now be transferred for installation. Gather any remaining
components and hardware as they may be used for installation.
See “Unit Installation” instructions.
#6 x 3/4"
flat head
screws
Attach Transport Clip to Door
Place flattened transport clip on top of
door approximately 1 to 2 inches from
lock side edge.
Fasten with (2) #6 x 3/4” flat head screws.
#6 x 3/4"
flat head screws
14

1687 Woodlands Dr. Maumee, OH 43537
1-800-THERMATRU (843-7628)
www.thermatru.com
PATIO
DOOR
SYSTEMS
© 2004 Therma-Tru Corp.
Therma-Tru Doors is an operating company of Fortune Brands, Inc. Part # AIHPSNGL
03-01-04