Installation Guide for E-Series/Eagle Clad Hinged Outswing French

Installation Guide
for E-Series/Eagle® Clad Hinged Outswing French Door
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Instructions are for typical, new wood-framed wall construction with weather protection in place.
Instructions may not be right for all installations due to building design, construction materials or methods used and/or building or site conditions.
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Parts Included
(1)Door
* Instruction guide viewable and downloadable at eaglewindow.com
Tools Needed
∙∙ Safety Glasses
∙∙ Tape Measure
∙∙ Level
∙∙ Square
∙∙ Hammer
∙∙ Stapler
∙∙ Utility Knife or Scissors
∙∙ Flat Blade Screwdriver
∙∙ Phillips Screwdriver
∙∙ Power Drill and Bits
Supplies Needed
∙∙ Shims
∙∙ Hinge Shims
∙∙ 2" Galvanized Roof Nails
∙∙ Screws (2 per hinge) #8 x 2-1/8" Finish to Match
∙∙ Backer Rod
∙∙ Flashing
∙∙ Sealant
∙∙ Low Expanding Foam
∙∙ Interior Trim and/or Jamb Extensions
Weather-resistant
Barrier
Corner Flashing
(applied over
installation flange
in each corner)
Modified
Weather-resistant
Barrier
Head Flashing
Side
Flashing
Door
Installation
Flange
Do not carry or lift unit by extension jambs.
Doing so may result in injury, product or property
damage.
Windows and doors can be heavy. Use safe
lifting techniques and a reasonable number
of people with enough strength to lift, carry
and install window and door products to
avoid injury and/or product damage.
Use caution when working at elevated
heights and around unit openings. Follow
manufacturers’ instructions for ladders and/or
scaffolding. Failure to do so may result in injury
or death.
Follow manufacturers’ instructions for hand
or power tools. Always wear safety glasses.
Failure to do so may result in injury and/or
product damage.
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marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation and its subsidiary. © 2015 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved.
Rough
Opening
Buildings constructed prior to 1978 may
contain lead paint which could be disturbed
during window replacement. For more
information on proper management of lead
paint, visit www.epa.gov/lead.
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1. Prepare Rough Opening
•Verify that the rough opening is plumb, level,
square and sized appropriately.
Square
Level
Interior View
2. Cut Weather-resistant Barrier
•Cut weather-resistant barrier in numbered order
as shown.
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Make a 6" cut up from
each top corner at a 45°
angle to allow the weather
barrier to be lapped over
the installation flange at
the head of the door.
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5
1
Utility
Knife
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Exterior View
3. Secure Weather-resistant Barrier
•Fold side flaps of the weather-resistant barrier
into the opening and staple to inside wall. Fold
top flap up and temporarily fasten with tape as
shown.
Stapler
Exterior View
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4. Remove Door Packaging
5. Apply Extension Jambs, if Required by Installation
6. Apply Sealant
•Apply two 3/8" nominal beads of sealant across
sill and extend 6" up each side jamb of Rough
Opening.
Make sure rough opening is free of voids, holes,
chipping or other conditions. Add shims at sill as
required to ensure sill is level.
6"
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7. Apply Sealant to Back Side of Installation Flange
•Apply continuous 3/8" nominal bead of sealant
to the interior (backside) of the installation flange
over the pre-punched nail holes.
Installation
Flange
8. From Outside, Tip Unit into Place
•Insert the door into the opening from the exterior.
Place the bottom of the door into the opening
and tilt the door into position. Center the door
between the sides of the opening to allow for
shimming.
Make sure that door sill is properly embedded in
the sealant.
Exterior View
9. Temporarily Secure
•Insert one galvanized nail into corner and several
additional pre-punched holes in installation
flange to secure door while shimming plumb, level,
square and true.
Exterior View
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10. Insert Shims
12"
12"
12"
12"
12"
1"
12"
12"
12"
12"
12"
1"
1"
12"
12"
12"
Add shims at sill as required to make sure sill is
level.
12"
12"
12"
12"
1"
1"
1"
•Place shims 1" from each corner of door.
•Add additional shims at the midpoint and every
12" O.C.
•Adjust the shims as needed to plumb and square
the door.
Interior View
11. Make Sure that Door is Plumb, Level, Square and True
Interior View
12. Nail into Place
•Fasten the door into place by driving a
galvanized nail into each pre-punched hole in the
installation flange.
Exterior View
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13. Remove Shipping Blocks from Bottom of Door Panel and Tighten Installation Screws
On double doors only, remove 2 strike screws at
head and sill and dispose of properly. Replace
with #8 x 2-1/8” screws with matching finish.
Interior View
14. Adjust Door Panels if Required
•Insert shim into cup and behind hinges as
needed to adjust panel reveals.
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15. Install Hinge Screws
•Install (2) #8 x 2-1/2" wood screws with
matching finish in each hinge.
For doors that have four hinges per side, use
two (2) #8 x 2-1/2" screws in the top and
bottom two hinges, and one set screw in each
of the middle two hinges (second hole down
from top of hinge).
Interior View
16. Adjust Door
•Operate the door several times to verify proper
and smooth operation. Make sure the door will
latch correctly.
Interior View
17. Apply Sealant
•Apply a sizable amount of sealant in each corner.
•Apply a 3/8" nominal bead of sealant around
the perimeter where the installation flange meets
the door frame.
Exterior View
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18. Apply Corner Pad Flashing
•Apply corner pad flashing to top corners of
installation flange.
Exterior View
19. Cut and Install Side Flashing
•Wipe the door side installation flange and weatherresistant barrier with a clean rag for proper adhesion.
•Cut and apply side flashing for both sides of door.
Correct length is 1/2" short of top of head flashing.
•Align the flashing flush against the door frame with
the adhesive strip covering the entire door flange and
apply.
How to determine correct length of side flashing:
Side flashing length = rough opening height + width
of flashing, less 1/2". Using 6" flashing, this should
be rough opening height + 5-1/2".
Exterior View
20. Cut and Install Head Flashing
•Wipe head installation flange, side flashing and
weather-resistant barrier with a clean rag for proper
adhesion.
•Cut a strip of flashing long enough so that the head
flashing extends 1" beyond the side flashing on each
side.
•Install head flashing by pressing firmly in place in
one direction.
How to determine correct length of head flashing:
Head flashing length = rough opening width + twice
the jamb flashing width + 1” overlap for each side.
Using 6” flashing, this should be rough opening
width + 14”.
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21. Integrate Flashing System into the Weather-Resistant Barrier
•Make sure that the flap of the weather-resistant
barrier lays flat over the head flashing.
•Apply a new piece of flashing over the entire
diagonal cut made in the weather-resistant barrier
and press into place.
Exterior View
22. Apply Low Expanding Foam
•From interior of building, insert foam applicator
nozzle approximately 1" into space between the
door and the rough opening, and apply a 1"
deep bed of low expanding foam.
•Allow foam to cure completely before applying
casing.
Do not overfill with low expanding foam or over
pack with backer rod to avoid bowed jambs.
Interior View
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23. Insert Backer Rod - Exterior Cladding Options
•Insert backer rod as shown.
Installation
Flange
Vinyl or
Aluminum Siding
Wood Siding
Installation
Flange
Weather-resistant
Barrier
Weather-resistant
Barrier
Sealant
Sealant
Head
Flashing
Head
Flashing
Sealant
Sealant
Backer
Rod
Backer
Rod
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Wood Siding
Vinyl or Aluminum Siding
Brick
Exterior
Installation
Flange
Installation
Flange
Wood Siding
and Trim
Weather-resistant
Barrier
Weather-resistant
Barrier
Sealant
Sealant
Head
Flashing
Head
Flashing
Sealant
Sealant
Backer
Rod
Backer
Rod
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Trim/Wood Siding
Brick Exterior
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Interior
24. Apply Backer Rod and Sealant Around Entire Perimeter of Door
•Apply backer rod and sealant around entire perimeter of door.
•Shape sealant to provide a continuous seal.
•Clean off excess sealant.
When applying siding or other exterior finish material,
leave adequate space between the door frame and
exterior finish material. See your sealant supplier for
recommendations and instructions for these and other
applications.
Exterior View
25. Prepare Interior Wood Surfaces for Finishing
•Fill all nail holes.
•Sand all interior surfaces with 180 grit sandpaper.
•Wipe all surfaces with tack cloth or light rag.
•Be sure to finish all exposed interior wood surfaces.
Interior View
26. Finishing Options:
Applying Paint
•Apply one coat of primer and allow to dry.
•Apply two coats of paint, lapping 1/16" onto
glass to ensure complete coverage.
•When dry, clean door glass.
Applying Natural Finish •Apply clear polyurethane top coat.
•When dry, lightly sand with 220 grit sandpaper.
•Wipe with tack cloth.
•Apply second coat of polyurethane and lap
1/16” onto glass to ensure complete coverage.
•Apply third coat, if desired, after sanding and
wiping surfaces.
•When dry, clean door glass.
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27. Install the Handle Set
•Follow instructions included with the
handle hardware.
Exterior
Interior
See the Eagle Owner’s Manual for care and maintenance information.
Methods and procedures for installation of siding and other cladding materials, trim, moldings and other finish materials around window
openings are not specified in these instructions. Such materials should be installed in conformity with the manufacturer’s specifications
and/or industry standards for such materials. If masonry cladding is used, the soldier course of masonry must be one-half inch away from
the bottom of the sill on all windows.
Because all construction must anticipate some water infiltration, it is important that the wall system be designed and constructed to
properly manage moisture. Eagle Window & Door is not responsible for claims or damages caused by unanticipated water infiltration,
deficiencies in building design, construction and maintenance, failure to install Eagle products in accordance with these instructions, or
the use of Eagle products in systems which do not allow for proper management of moisture within the wall system. The determination of
the suitability of all building components, including the use of Eagle products, as well as the design and installation of flashing and sealing
systems, are the responsibility of you, your architect, or a construction professional. Moisture problems, including unacceptable water
infiltration, have been associated with barrier systems such as EIFS (also known as synthetic stucco). Eagle products should not be used in
barrier EIFS systems unless Eagle’s current, recommended installation procedures for installation of windows and doors into EIFS are used.
Any other use of Eagle products with barrier EIFS systems will void the warranty.
Contact your sealant supplier to choose a sealant that is compatible with, and that will adhere adequately to, all building materials used in
the window area. Important: Perimeter sealant must be Grade NS Class 24 per ASTM C920 and compatible with the window/door product,
installation flange and the finished exterior of the building. Use of improper sealant could result in sealant failure, resulting in air and water
infiltration.
Eagle makes no warranty, expressed or implied, that the methods and procedures described in these instructions are suitable for any
particular purpose or installation. These instructions do not add to or modify the terms, conditions or limitations of Eagle’s manufacturer’s
warranty.
A drip cap is required on all windows and doors. Failure to utilize and incorporate a drip cap could void the Eagle Window & Door warranty.
Refer to the Eagle warranty for additional information.
These installation procedures have been tested by an independent laboratory under ideal installation conditions using the ANSI/AAMA/
NWWDA 101/I.S. 2-97 test.
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