DOOR
PATIO
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
Part identification - continued
#6 x 3/4”
flat head screw
#10 x 3/4”
flat head screw
#8 x 5/8”
flat head screws
#8 x 3/4”
flat head screw
#8 x 1-1/4”
flat head screw
#8 x 2”
flat head screw
#8 x 3/4”
wafer head screw
#10 x 2-1/2”
flat head screw
Tools/materials required
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
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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.
REMOVE COMPONENTS FROM PACKAGING
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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.
ATTACH HINGES TO DOOR
Standard Hinge Option
Use Correct Hinge Leaf
Leaves applied to door have 2 knuckles.
Leaves applied to jamb have 3 knuckles.
2-knuckle
door leaf
with tabs
3-knuckle
jamb leaf
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.
#10 x 3/4”
NOTE:
Right-hand
application
shown
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 NRPhinges 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.
Rotate to
opposite
side for
left-hand
application
Non-removable
Pin Hinge
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ATTACH HINGES TO DOOR - continued
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Adjustable Hinge Option
“H” marked hinge shown
Marking
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.
NOTE:
Inswing hinges are reversible by
removal of hinge pin. Outswing
hinges are reversible by removal
of set screw then removal of
hinge pin.
#8 x 1-1/4”
INSTALL DOOR BOTTOM
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NOTE:
Interior
side
of
Outswing units do not
require door bottoms.
door
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.
Sealant
Secure each end of door bottom with
(1) #8 x 3/4” wafer head screw.
#8 x 3/4”
wafer head
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INSTALL WEATHERSTRIP
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Apply Weatherstrip to Active Frame Parts
Press in kerf with hand.
Head Jambs
Align starting end with
head gain.
Fit and secure in place
along full length.
Long Reach
Trim finish end flush with
end of jamb.
Head Jamb
Hinge Jambs
Align starting end with
head gain.
Short Reach
Fit and secure in place
along full length.
Hinge Jamb
Lock Jambs
Align starting end with
head gain.
Long Reach
Fit and secure in place
along full length.
Lock Jamb
Trim Bottom End
3/8"
11/32”
Trim weatherstrip
as shown.
Outswing
Inswing
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INSTALL STRIKES
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Standard Strike Option - Inswing
Adjustable
security
backing
plate
NOTE:
Outswing units will have strike
installed during unit installation.
Slide Strike Assembly onto Lock Jamb
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.
Fasten Security Strike
Assembly to Lock Jamb
(2) #9 x 3/4” flat
head screws
or
(2) 16 gauge
1/2” x 7/16”
crown staples
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.
(7) #8 x 5/8”
flat head
screws
Multi-point Lock Option
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.
CAUTION:
Do not over torque screws.
#8 x 5/8”
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ATTACH HINGES TO JAMB
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NOTE:
These are instructions for installation of standard hinges. Proceed to
step 7, FRAME ASSEMBLY, if using adjustable hinges.
Standard Hinge Option
Leave Holes Vacant
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.
#10 x 3/4"
flat head
screws
CAUTION:
Do not over torque
screws.
#10 x 3/4”
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FRAME ASSEMBLY
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Fasten Side Jambs to Head Jamb
#10 x 2 1/2”
flat head
screws
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.
Inswing Sill Option
Apply End Seal Pads
End seal pad
Remove from paper backing and
apply adhesive side of end seal
pads at bottom of each jamb.
Sealant
Caulk Entire Sill Gain
Apply a 1/4" bead of sealant to sill
gain and a bead that matches profile
of sill.
Match profile of
fixed portion of
sill. Leave areas
of adjusting riser
free of caulk.
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.
3/4"
Fasten each jamb to sill with (3) #10 x 2 1/2”
flat head screws.
2 ½" flat head
screws
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FRAME ASSEMBLY - continued
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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.
Flat head screw
#8 x 2”
Caulk Entire Sill Gain
Apply a 1/4” bead of sealant
to sill gain and a bead that
matches upper profile of sill.
Sealant
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.
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FLANGE INSTALLATION
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Inswing
Outswing
NOTE: Inswing application shown.
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.
Align
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.
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DOOR INSTALLATION
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Standard Hinge Option
Make 2 “Insert Skids”
38"
2"
Make from 2 x 6 boards.
3"
For 6-9/16" jambs
For 4-9/16" jambs
12-1/8"
3/8"
NOTE:
It is recommended
to cover skids with
cardboard or other
material to protect
surface of door.
2 x 6
Place Door into Frame
Hinge
Lay frame on flat surface
with hinges on jamb pointed
up as shown.
Slide door down on top
of skids.
Skid (2)
Door Frame
Door
Skid
Hinge
4-9/16" Jambs
Jamb
Skid
Door
Hinge
6-9/16" Jambs
Jamb
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DOOR INSTALLATION - continued
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Engage Hinge Knuckles
Tap with hammer or rubber mallet as
required to line up hinge knuckles and
engage.
Install Hinge Pins
Hinge Pin
Door
Tap in pins. Be certain
to insert pins so heads
are on top edges of
hinges.
Door Frame
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.
#8 x 3/4”
flat head
screws
Prop up
#8 x 3/4”
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ATTACH TRANSPORT CLIP
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Standard Lock Option
Transport Clip
Attach Transport Clip to Door
Insert tab into latch bore.
Exterior
side
Position reference lip at edge of
stile against exterior side of door.
Fasten with (2) #6 x 3/4” flat head
screws.
#6 x 3/4"
flat head
screws
#6 x 3/4”
Attach Transport Clip to
Frame
Transport Clip
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
Multi-point Lock Option
Flatten lock tab with hammer.
Flatten with
hammer
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ATTACH TRANSPORT CLIP - continued
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Attach Transport Clip to Door
Place flattened transport clip on top of
door approximately 1 to 2 inches from
lock side edge.
#6 x 3/4"
flat head
screws
Fasten with (2) #6 x 3/4” flat head screws.
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
UNIT READY FOR INSTALLATION
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Unit can now be transferred for installation. Gather any remaining
components and hardware as they may be used for installation.
See “Unit Installation” instructions.
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DOOR
PATIO
SYSTEMS
1687 Woodlands Dr. Maumee, OH 43537
1-800-THERMATRU (843-7628)
© 2004 Therma-Tru Corp.
Therma-Tru Doors is an operating company of Fortune Brands, Inc.
03-01-04
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