Therma-Tru Slim-Line Sliding Patio Door Assembly and Installation Read all instructions before starting. Builder or subcontractor, please forward these instructions to the homeowner. 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.
INDEX DOUBLE PATIO DOOR ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION...2 M.E.U. ( Multiple Extender Unit ) ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION...17 TRANSOM INSTALLATION...24 TRIPLE CONTINUOUS PATIO ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION...29 QUAD CONTINUOUS PATIO ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION...33 REPAINTING PROCEDURE...38 JAMB EXTENSION INFORMATION...38 INTERIOR CASING ATTACHMENT...39 TRIPLE SYSTEM INFORMATION...40 HANDING GUIDE...41 SIZING INFORMATION...42 SCREW CHART...43 1
The following packages are needed to complete the installation of your Therma-Tru Slim-Line Sliding Patio Door System. Check all components for correct size and color. See page 42 for sizing information. Frame Kit 1-Head Jamb 2-Side Jambs 1-Sill 1-Active Weatherstrip Carrier 1-Inactive Weatherstrip Carrier 2-Active Panel Hole Plugs 1-Panel Bumper 12-#10 x 3" Flat Head Screws 12-#8 x 3" Pan Head Screws Operating Panel Stationary Panel 1- This Instruction Booklet 2- Panel Anchor Blocks 2- #10 x 1 ½" Phillips Anchor Screws 2- #10 x 2 ½" Phillips Anchor Screws 1-Sill Cap Base 1-Sill Cap Top 1-Drip Cap 1-Head Sealing Fin 2-Corner Pads Screen Additional Parts 1-Foot Bolt 1-Foot Bolt Keeper 1-#8 x 1 ½" S.S. Pan Head Screw 3-#8 x 9/16" S.S. Pan Head Screws 2-#8 x 1" S.S. Pan Head Screws 1-Touch Up Paint Handle Set Kit 2-Handles 1-Mortise Lock 1-Keeper 1-Spacer 1-Escutcheon with Lock 1-Escutcheon 2-Phillips Screws with Colored Heads 4-Hex Drive Screws 2-Keys 1-Gasket 1-Hex Wrench 1-Through Pin 2-#8 x 1" Flat Head Screws 4-#8 x 1" Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws Operating Panel Stationary Panel Optional Components Transom Coastal Package Tools and materials needed for assembly and installation: 100% Silicone Sealant and Caulk Gun 6' Level Measuring Tape Electric Drill #2 Phillips Drive Bit Staple Gun or Brad Nails 1/8 Drill Bit Flat-blade Screwdriver Gloves Safety Glasses Partial Roll of Insulation Shims 2
1 Frame Assembly 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. LAY FRAME COMPONENTS ONTO WORK AREA. Lay parts on floor and position sill, head and side jambs with exterior side up. Side Jamb Head Jamb Sill Side Jamb 2 ATTACH SILL TO JAMBS NOTE: Be sure that foam pads are in place before assembling frame. Apply sealant to sill as shown. Sealant Side Jamb Sealant Sill Fasten side jambs to sill through pre-drilled holes using (3) #10 x 3 flat head screws. (Starting with center screw is recommended.) Repeat for opposite side. #10 x 3 Flat Head Screw Foam Pads 3
3 ATTACH HEAD TO JAMBS Head Jamb Side Jamb Fasten side jambs to head jamb through pre-drilled holes using (3) #10 x 3 flat head screws. (Starting with center screw is recommended.) Repeat for opposite side. #10 x 3 Flat Head Screw 4 DRIP CAP INSTALLATION Head Sealing Fin Place the aluminum cap flashing on top of the head jamb. Place the head sealing fin on top of the aluminum cap flashing. Staple the head sealing fin to each of the anchor blocks in the head jamb u sing a ½" stapler. NOTE: If transom is to be mulled to a system, skip step 4 and 5. Aluminum Cap Flashing 4
Frame Installation Check rough opening as follows and correct if necessary: Sub-floor to be flat, level, and clean. Sill must be supported throughout its entire length. All four corners to be square. Check with a framing square. Framing and walls to be plumb. Use a 6-foot level to check both sides of opening. All wall surfaces to be straight and sides parallel. Opening to be correct size. Allow 3/8 on sides and ½" at head. Wall straight? Check each side both ways. Wall straight? Check all four corners with square. Check floor under sill. 5
5 APPLY CORNER PADS TO SEALING FIN Apply the corner pads to the sealing fins in the two top corners. Corner Pad 4 APPLY SILICONE SEALANT TO BOTTOM OF SILL 6 Run beads of silicone sealant across entire length of sill bottom to provide a weathertight seal. Sealant NOTE: A CONTINUOUS BEAD OF SEALANT IS REQUIRED. 6
7 SET SYSTEM INTO ROUGH OPENING Generously apply sealant to the backside of the sealing fin. From outside of house, set system into rough opening. Apply pressure on sill to set sealant. 8 LEVEL SILL Sealant Sill MUST be flat and level. Check and make any necessary adjustments. If necessary, add temporary blocking under projecting exterior edge of sill to serve as support during construction. 7
9 PLUMB SIDE JAMBS Interior Jambs must be plumb and straight. Shim as necessary to remove any bow. Fasten system to rough opening using staples, nails, or screws through sealing fin at the corners. Fasten through every third opening in the sealing fin. If needed the jambs can be back filled with insulation. Shims 10 INSTALL SILL CAP BASE Vinyl Sill Cap Base Install the vinyl sill cap base by starting at each jamb and working towards the center of the door. Use a rubber mallet to snap into place. 8
11 SECURE FRAME IN ROUGH OPENING Using (12) #10 x 3 pan head screws, fasten frame to rough opening through pre-drilled holes in frame. The sill does not have pre-drilled holes. #10 x 3 Pan Head Screws The sill's center screw needs to be installed three inches off center in the direction of the active panel. #10 x 3 Pan Head Screws The screws used on the sill are installed through the sill cap into the sill substrate. There is a v-groove in the sill cap to assist in aligning the screw. Sill Cap 12 INSTALL STATIONARY PANEL A. Apply a 1/4 bead of caulk (recommend clear sealant) to bottom of sill inactive door riser. B. From exterior side of system, install stationary panel by inserting top of panel into exterior channel. Rotate bottom panel in until sill inactive door riser leg sets into groove. As reference the interior side of the slab is always the side with the glazing bead. C. Slide slab tightly against side jamb D. Wipe off excess caulking. Riser A 9 Glazing Bead Sill Interlock
13 INSTALL ANCHOR TO THE INACTIVE PANEL & SILL Remove the bottom screw on the inactive panel and discard. Insert the panel anchor as shown. Using a 1/8" drill bit drill into the toe-screw opening through the fiberglass and substrate. Install the #10 x 2 ½" phillips pan head screw (1) into the panel anchor through the toe-screw hole. Attach the anchor to the panel with the #10 x 1 ½" phillips pan head screw (2) that is supplied. 2 1 Panel Anchor 14 INSTALL ANCHOR TO THE INACTIVE PANEL & HEAD Remove the top screw in the inactive panel and discard the screw. Then insert the panel anchor as shown. Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill into the toe-screw opening through the fiberglass and substrate. Install the #10 x 2 ½" phillips pan head screw (1) into the panel anchor through the toe-screw hole.then attach the anchor to the panel with the #10 x 1 ½" phillips pan head screw (2) that is supplied. 2 1 Panel Anchor 15 CUTTING WEATHERSTRIP CARRIERS A. Locate the two weatherstrip carriers in the frame box, one for the active panel and one for the fixed panel. B. The carriers have been sent along for cutting in the field based on the handing of the door. C. Follow the instructions below for the door handing you are installing. Cut off this end in field for left hand (LF) door Cut off this end in field for left hand (LF) door Active Panel Fixed Panel Cut off this end in field for right hand (FR) door 10 Cut off this end in field for right hand (FR) door
16 ATTACH INACTIVE WEATHERSTRIP CARRIER Install weatherstrip carrier, use a block of wood or rubber mallet to avoid damage to the parts. Line up the fixed slab weatherstrip carrier flush to the bottom of the head jamb. Insert barbs into stile grooves, tap into place, then do the same at the sill. Work your way towards the center of the panel. Make sure that both carriers fit properly into the slots on the edge of each slab. 17 INSTALL ACTIVE PANEL Inactive Weatherstrip Carrier Active Panel Installation From interior side of system, install active panel up into interior channel in head jamb. Push upwards as far as possible and rotate into place until rollers engage onto sill roller track. Interior 18 NOTE: BE SURE TO HAVE THE ACTIVE PANEL NEAR THE CLOSED POSITION BEFORE INSTALLING TO ENSURE THAT THE INTERLOCKS WILL MEET WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. BE SURE THAT THE PANEL IS SQUARE TO THE FRAME. ADJUST ROLLERS Using a screw driver, turn adjustment screws in rollers left or right until panel is level and glides smoothly across the track. Close panel to within 1/4 of lock jamb. Use visual margin to assure panel is adjusted straight with frame. 11 Interior
19 ATTACH ACTIVE WEATHERSTRIP CARRIER Align active weatherstrip carrier with bottom edge of active panel. Starting at bottom, insert barbs into stile grooves. Working your way up, tap in place with a hammer and wood block or rubber mallet. Carefully inspect interior edge of interlock. Tap as necessary to obtain a tight fit along door edge. Interior 20 INSERT PANEL BUMPER Head Jamb Insert panel bumper into innermost channel in head jamb, butting end of bumper against stationary side jamb. Seat panel bumper flush with head jamb. Interior Side Side Jamb Panel Bumper 21 NOTE: IF NEEDED THE BUMPER CAN BE CUT DOWN FROM ITS ORIGINAL LENGTH OF SIX INCHES TO FOUR AND A HALF INCHES. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR A WIDER ENTRANCE. Handle Installation INSTALL MORTISE LOCK Spacer Install mortise lock and spacer through pre-fabricated holes in active door edge. (2) 1" Phillips Flathead Machine Screws 12
22 ALIGN EXTERIOR HANDLE A. Assemble handle to escutcheon plate, according to the hand of the door, with two hex screws. The curve of the handle should slope toward the center of the door slab that it is being installed on. Tighten securely to prevent loosening during operation. B. The black foam gasket should be installed under the exterior escutcheon plate. This piece will prevent water infiltration. C. Insert through pin into escutcheon plate. D. The tailpiece will require positioning prior to assembly on the door. Rotate the tailpiece until it reaches a horizontal position. E. Place exterior handle on door aligning holes in panel. Gasket Tailpiece Escutcheon Key Cylinder Handle Through Pin 23 ALIGN INTERIOR HANDLE A. Assemble handle to escutcheon plate, according to the hand of the door, with two hex screws. The curve of the handle should slope toward the center of the door. Tighten securely to prevent loosening during operation. B. If desired, the thumb knob can be changed to different positions when in the locked and unlocked positions. To do this, remove the screw in the stem of the thumb turn. Next, rotate the adaptor so the desired threaded hole in the adaptor lines up with a hole in the thumb turn stem. C. Turn the thumb knob to align it with the tailpiece. Place interior handle over latch, aligning holes in panel. Thumb Knob D. Fasten handles together with (2) phillips pan head colored screws, do not tighten the mounting screws completely. E. Completely close the active door, rotate the key to the locked and unlocked positions. In each case the key should be removable. This indicates that the key is installed properly. If it does not operate properly rotate the tailpiece in the opposite direction and reinstall. Tighten the mounting screws to complete the installation. (2) 2" Phillips Pan Head Colored Screws NOTE: USE CAUTION NOT TO OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS. 13
24 INSTALL KEEPER Align keeper to pre-drilled holes in active jamb and fasten with (4) 1 ½" phillips pan head screws. Close door and adjust keeper for proper latch engagement. Latch throw can be adjusted by the slotted adjustment screw on the face of mortise lock. (4) 1 ½" Phillips Pan Head Screws 25 INSTALL FOOT BOLT Align foot bolt to pre-drilled holes in active slab and fasten with the screws shown below. Foot Bolt (3) #8 x 9/16" S.S. Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws (1) #8 x 1 ½" S.S. Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws 14
26 INSTALL SILL CAP TOP Place a continuous bead of clear sealant at the locations shown across the base profile. Install the sill cap top by starting at each jamb and working towards the center of the door. Use a rubber mallet to snap into place. Seal the ends of both profiles to the side frame as shown. Clean up any excess sealant. End of Riser Sealed to Frame Sill Cap Top Continuous Sealant 27 INSTALL FOOT BOLT KEEPER Close the active door completely, align keeper with foot bolt. Slide the keeper as far as it will go towards the exterior of the unit. Only the two exposed holes will be used for installation. Use a 1/8" drill bit to drill two holes through the holes in the keeper into the sill cap and through the fiberglass of the sill. Fill the holes with a small amount of clear sealant. Screw the two #8 x 1" S.S. pan head sheet metal screws into the holes. Clean up any excess sealant. Exposed holes #8 x 1" S.S. Pan Head Sheet Metal Screw 15
28 SLIDING SCREEN DOOR Final Assembly Refer to the instruction label on the screen. 29 X INSERT PLUGS Two plugs are supplied, insert the plugs into roller adjustment holes. Hole plug Weatherproof, Finish and Maintain System Caulk around entire system on exterior side. Seal sealing fins to siding or facing, seal front bottom edge of sill, seal all joints between jambs and moldings. Seal joints between exterior hardware trim and door face to prevent air and water infiltration. Remove sill tape and the labels on the glass. Use the touch up paint to paint the heads of the rough opening screws. 16
Frame Kit 1-Head Jamb 2-Side Jambs 1-Sill 2 -Mullion Strips 12 -#10 x 3" Flat Head Screws 12 -#8 x 3" Pan Head Screws 6 -#8 x 2" Pan Head Screws 1-Sill Cap Base 1-Sill Cap Top 1-Drip Cap 1-Head Sealing Fin 2-Corner Pads 1-Splice 2-Panel Anchors 2 -#10 x 1 ½" Pan Head Screws 1-This Instruction Booklet 1 -Touch Up Paint Stationary Panel M.E.U. Assembly The following packages are needed to complete the installation of your Therma-Tru Slim-Line Sliding Patio Door Multiple Extension System. Check all components for correct size and color. See page 42 for sizing information. Tools and materials needed for assembly and installation: 100% Silicone Sealant and Caulk Gun 6' Level Measuring Tape Electric Drill #2 Phillips Drive Bit Staple Gun or Brad Nails 1/8 Drill Bit Flat-blade Screwdriver 2x4WoodBlocks Gloves Safety Glasses Partial Roll of Insulation Shims 17
Assembly 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. 1A LAY PANEL ON 2 X 4 BLOCKS Position 2x4blocks on edge. Lay panel on top of blocks with exterior side up. As reference the interior of the slab is always the side with the glazing bead. 2 x 4 Block Glazing Bead 2A INSTALL PANEL ANCHORS CAUTION: Skin of panel to be laying on 2x4blocks, not glass. Blocks not to extend beyond panel edges. Panel Top #10 x 1 ½" Pan Head Screw Top Screw Panel Side Remove the top screw in the slab side and discard the screw. Insert panel anchor as shown and attach with #10 x 1 ½" phillips pan head screw that is supplied. Repeat on opposite panel side. 18
3A LAY FRAME COMPONENTS AROUND PANEL Place frame components, with exterior side up, around panel. Head Jamb Side Jamb Side Jamb Sill Temper Blaze 4A PLACE SIDE JAMB Position both side jambs up against panel edges. Top Bottom 19
5A APPLY SEALANT TO SILL Apply a continuous bead of sealant on riser and both ends of sill. Sealant Sealant 6A PLACE SILL Position sill riser under door panel. Panel Riser 18 7A ATTACH SILL TO JAMB Fasten side jambs to sill through pre-drilled holes using (3) #10 x 3 flat head screws. (Starting with center screw is recommended.) Repeat for opposite side. Sill Side Jamb #10 x 3 Flat Head Screws 20
8A ATTACH HEAD JAMB Slide head jamb onto edge of panel. Align with side jambs. Fasten side jambs to head jamb through pre-drilled holes using (3) #10 x 3 flat #10x3 head screws. (Starting with center screw Flat Head is recommended.) Screws Repeat for opposite side. 9A MULLED OR FRAMED INDEPENDENT If framing system independently go to page 4 steps 4-10, then secure in rough opening as shown below. Install sill cap top per installations in step 26, page 15. If mulling to another system remove the sealing fin from the mating edge. Proceed to step 10A. #10x3 pan head screws #10 x 3 Pan Head Screw Sill Cap Sill 21
10A ATTACH M.E.U. TO TWO PANEL SYSTEM Mullion Cover Run a bead of sealant on the mullion covers and then staple the covers to the transom. Staple into the substrate and not the fiberglass. A 3/4" staple is recommended. Staple the two mullion covers to the M.E.U. Align M.E.U. With two-panel system. Using (6) #8 x 2 pan head screws, fasten M.E.U. and two-panel systems together through pre-drilled holes in frames. If the drip cap is being used on this installation use the aluminum splice to cover the gap between the drip cap of the M.E.U., and the drip cap of the two-panel system. (3) #10 x 2 pan head screws Aluminum Splice (3) #8 x 2 pan head screws Sealant 11A INSTALL SYSTEM Turn to page four and follow steps 4-29. Note that some of the details in step4-29 aretailored to the double patio systems and some details may vary slightly. The attachment points for the mulled triple are shown below. #10 x 3 pan head screws Mullion Cover #10 x 3 Pan Head Screw The sill's center screw needs to be installed three inches off center in the direction of the active panel. 22
24Weatherproof, Finish and Maintain System Caulk around entire system on exterior side. Seal sealing fins to siding or facing, seal front bottom edge of sill, seal all joints between jambs and moldings. Seal joints between exterior hardware trim and door face to prevent air and water infiltration. Paint or stain according to Therma-Tru instructions. Do NOT paint gaskets or weatherstrip. Maintain or replace sealants and finishes as soon as any deterioration is evident. For semigloss, glossy paints, or clear coats, do this when surface becomes dull or rough. More severe exposures require more frequent maintenance. Use the touch up paint to paint the heads of the rough opening screws. 23
Transom The following packages are needed to complete the installation of your Therma-Tru Slim-Line Sliding Patio Door Transom. Check all components for correct size and color. See page 42 for sizing information. Transom Tools and materials needed for assembly and installation: 100% Silicone Sealant and Caulk Gun 1' Level Measuring Tape Electric Drill #2 Phillips Drive Bit Staple Gun or Brad Nails 1/8 Drill Bit Flat-blade Screwdriver Gloves Safety Glasses Partial Roll of Insulation Shims Saw 24
1B MULLED OR FRAMED INDEPENDENT If mulling to a system remove the sealing fin from the mating edge. Complete step 4 on page 4. Proceed to step 2B. If framing independent proceed to step 6B. If you are framing two transoms together independently proceed to step 3B followed by step 6B. 2B APPLY CORNER PADS TO SEALING FIN Corner Pad Apply the corner pads to the sealing fins in the two top corners. 3B APPLY MULLION COVER FOR DOUBLE TRANSOMS FRAMED INDEPENDENT - Run a bead of sealant on backside of mullion covers. - Staple covers to transom through anchor blocks not fiberglass frame using 3/4" staples. MULLED ON PATIO DOOR - Trim ½" off one end of mullion cover. - Run a bead of sealant on back side of mullion cover. - Staple cover to transom through anchor blocks, not fiberglass. Center Mull Strip Transom Transom Sealant Center Mull Strip 25 Patio System Head Jamb
4B ATTACH TRANSOM TO PATIO UNIT A. Run a bead of sealant on the mullion covers and then staple the covers to the transom. Staple into the substrate and not the fiberglass. A 3/4" staple is recommended. B. Align transom to patio door system. Using (6) #8 x 2 pan head screws, fasten transom and patio door system together through pre-drilled holes in frames. Number of screws will vary based on the system width. (6) #8 x 2 pan head screws Mullion Cover Sealant Mullion Cover 5B MODIFYING CORNER PADS FOR MULLED TRANSOMS To maintain a consistent seal around the system the corner pads need to be applied. Cut pad as shown and apply to sealing fin joint. Cut Line 26
5B INSTALL SYSTEM Turn to page 5 and follow steps 6-10. Secure frame in rough opening using the #10 x 3" pan head screws. Fasten frame to rough opening through pre-drilled holes in the frame. Follow the screw spacing shown below for the sill screw location. Fasten sill to floor. Turn to page 9 and follow steps 12-29. Note that some of the details are tailored to the double patio systems and some details may vary slightly. MEU DOUBLE The sill's center screw needs to be installed three inches off center in the direction of the active panel. The sill's center screw needs to be installed three inches off center in the direction of the active panel. TRIPLE MULLED TRIPLE CONTINUOUS QUAD CONTINUOUS If this is the active door side this screw needs to be installed three inches off center in the direction of the active panel. The screws used on the sill are installed through the sill cap into the sill substrate. There is a v-groove in the sill cap to assist in aligning the screw. Sill Cap 27 Sill
6B INDEPENDENT INSTALLATION Turn to page 5 and follow steps4-9.secure frame in rough opening using the #10 x 3" pan head screws. Fasten frame to rough opening through pre-drilled holes in the frame. 28
Continuous Triple Assembly The following packages are needed to complete the installation of your Therma-Tru Slim-Line Sliding Patio Door Continuous Triple Assembly. Check all components for correct size and color. See page 42 for sizing information. Screen Frame Kit 1-Head Jamb 2-Side Jambs 1-Sill 1-Active Weatherstrip Carrier 1-Inactive Weatherstrip Carrier 2-Active Panel Hole Plugs 1-Panel Bumper 12-#10 x 3" Flat Head Screws 12-#8 x 3" Pan Head Screws 1- This Instruction Booklet 4- Panel Anchor Blocks 4- #10 x 1 ½" Phillips Anchor Screws 4- #10 x 2 ½" Phillips Anchor Screws 1-Sill Cap Base 1-Sill Cap Top 1-Drip Cap 1-Head Sealing Fin 2-Corner Pads 1-Astragal Handle Set Kit 2-Handles 1-Spacer 1-Mortise Lock 1-Keeper 1-Escutcheon with Lock 1-Escutcheon 2-Phillips Screws with Colored Heads 4-Hex Drive Screws 2-Keys 1-Gasket 1-Hex Wrench 1-Through Pin 2-#8 x 1" Flat Head Screws 4-#8 x 1" Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws Operating Panel 1 - Operating Panel 2 - Stationary Panel Optional Components Transom Coastal Package 29 Stationary Panel Stationary Panel Additional Parts 1-Foot Bolt 1-Foot Bolt Keeper 1-#8 x 1 ½" S.S. Pan Head Screw 3-#8 x 9/16" S.S. Pan Head Screws 2-#8 x 1" S.S. Pan Head Screws 1-Touch Up Paint Tools and materials needed for assembly and installation: 100% Silicone Sealant and Caulk Gun 6' Level Measuring Tape Electric Drill #2 Phillips Drive Bit Staple Gun or Brad Nails 1/8 Drill Bit Flat-blade Screwdriver Gloves Safety Glasses Partial Roll of Insulation Shims
1C FRAME ASSEMBLY Proceed to page 3 and follow steps1-11.note that some of the details in step1-11aretailored to the double patio systems and some details may vary slightly. Secure the frame in the rough opening at the attachment points shown. 2C INSTALL THE FIRST STATIONARY PANEL A. Apply a 1/4 bead of caulk (recommend clear sealant) to bottom of sill inactive door riser. Where inactive panel is to be installed. B. Locate the non-handed stationary slab, this slab has no interlocks as shown below. From exterior side of system, install stationary panel by inserting top of panel into exterior channel. Rotate bottom panel in until sill inactive door riser leg sets in groove. C. Slide slab tightly against side jamb D. Wipe off excess caulking. E. Proceed to page 10 and follow steps 13 and 14. A Glazing Bead 3C INSTALL ASTRAGAL Install astragal, using a block of wood or rubber mallet to avoid damage to the parts. Line up astragal to the bottom of the slab. Insert barbs into stile grooves. Tap into place, repeat at head. Work your way towards the center of the panel. Check fit of astragal along entire length of panel. 30
4C INSTALL SECOND PANEL A. Apply a 1/4 bead of caulk (recommend clear sealant) to bottom of sill inactive door riser. B. From exterior side of system, install stationary panel by inserting top of panel into exterior channel. Rotate bottom panel in until sill inactive door riser leg sets into groove. The interlock should be towards the active door. C. Slide slab tightly into the astragal. D. Wipe off excess caulking. Riser A C B Interlock 5C PANEL INSTALLATION CONTINUED Follow steps 13-19 to complete panel installation. 6C HANDLE AND MORTISE LOCK INSTALLATION Follow steps 21-29 to complete the handle and mortise lock installation. 31
7C INSERT PANEL BUMPER Insert panel bumper into innermost channel in head jamb. Bumper location should allow for the maximum door opening but stop the door panel before the handle could pinch a persons fingers. Three inches is recommended as the minimum clearance. Interior Side Head Jamb Panel Bumper 3" Panel Bumper Weatherproof, Finish, and Maintain System Caulk around entire system on exterior side. Seal sealing fins to siding or facing, seal front bottom edge of sill, seal all joints between jambs and moldings. Seal joints between exterior hardware trim and door face to prevent air and water infiltration. Remove sill tape and the labels on the glass. Use the touch up paint to paint the heads of the rough opening screws. 32
See page 42 for sizing information. Frame Kit 1-Head Jamb 2-Side Jambs 1-Sill 2-Active Weatherstrip Carriers 2-Inactive Weatherstrip Carriers 4-Active Panel Hole Plugs 2-Panel Bumpers 24-#10 x 3" Flat Head Screws 24-#8 x 3" Pan Head Screws 1- This Instruction Booklet 4- Panel Anchor Blocks 4- #10 x 1 ½" Phillips Anchor Screws 4- #10 x 2 ½" Phillips Anchor Screws 1-Sill Cap Base 1-Sill Cap Top 1-Drip Cap 1-Head Sealing Fin 2-Corner Pads 1-Astragal 1-Keeper 1-Strike Spacer 1-Strike Backer 4-#10-32 x 1 1/4" PPH SS MS Continuous Quad Assembly The following packages are needed to complete the installation of your Therma-Tru Slim-Line Sliding Patio Door Continuous Quad Assembly. Check all components for correct size and color. Handle Set Kit 4-Handles 1-Mortise Lock 1-Spacer 1-Keeper 1-Escutcheon with Lock 3-Escutcheons 4-Phillips Screws with Colored Heads 8-Hex Drive Screws 2-Keys 2-Gaskets 2-Hex Wrenches 2-Through Pins 4-#8 x 1" Flat Head Screws 8-#8 x 1" Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws Stationary Panel 2 - Screens 33 Operating Panel 2 - Operating Panels 2 - Stationary Panels Optional Components Transom Coastal Package Operating Panel Stationary Panel Additional Parts 2-Foot Bolts 2-Foot Bolt Keepers 2-#8 x 1 ½" S.S. Pan Head Screws 6-#8 x 9/16" S.S. Pan Head Screws 4-#8 x 1" S.S. Pan Head Screws 1-Touch Up Paint 1-Screen Astragal 4-#6 x 3/4" TEK Screws Tools and materials needed for assembly and installation: 100% Silicone Sealant and Caulk Gun 6' Level Measuring Tape Electric Drill #2 Phillips Drive Bit Staple Gun or Brad Nails 1/8 Drill Bit 332 / Drill Bit Flat-blade Screwdriver Gloves Safety Glasses Partial Roll of Insulation Shims
1D FRAME ASSEMBLY STEPS 1-11 Proceed to page 3 and follow steps1-11.note that some of the details in step1-11aretailored to the double patio systems and some details may very slightly. Secure the frame in the rough opening at the attachment points shown below. If this is the active door side this screw needs to be installed three inches off center in the direction of the active panel. 2D INSTALL THE FIRST STATIONARY PANEL A. Apply a 1/4 bead of caulk (recommend clear sealant) to bottom of sill inactive door riser. B. From exterior side of system, install stationary panel by inserting top of panel into exterior channel. Rotate bottom panel in until sill inactive door riser leg sets into groove. As reference the interior of the slab is always the side with the glazing bead. The interlock should be towards the center of the door. C. Slide slab tightly against side jamb D. Wipe off excess caulking. E. Repeat for opposite side. 3D Riser A PANEL INSTALLATION CONTINUED Glazing Bead B Interlock Follow steps 13-19 to complete the panel installation. Most of these steps will need to be completed twice. 34
4D INSTALL ASTRAGAL & KEEPER Assemble the parts shown below to the astragal with 4 #10-32 x 1 1/4" PPH SS MS. Install the top and bottom of the astragal and work towards the center. Note the notched portion goes at the bottom of the slab. Take caution to align the astragal with the bottom of the panel. #10-32 x 1 1/4" PPH SS MS Keeper Nylon Strike Spacer Astragal SS Strike Backer 5D INSERT PANEL BUMPER Insert panel bumper into innermost channel in head jamb, butting end of bumper against stationary side jamb. Seat panel bumper flush with head jamb. Interior Side Head Jamb Panel Bumper Side Jamb Panel Bumper NOTE: IF NEEDED THE BUMPER CAN BE CUT DOWN FROM ITS ORIGINAL LENGTH OF SIX INCHES TO FOUR AND A HALF INCHES. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR A WIDER ENTRANCE. 6D HANDLE AND MORTISE LOCK INSTALLATION Follow steps 21-23 then 25-27 to complete the handle and mortise lock installation. 35
7D PASSIVE HANDLE INSTALL A. Assemble handle to escutcheon plate according to the hand of the door, with two hex screws. The curve of the handle should slope toward the center of the slab it is being installed into. Tighten securely to prevent loosening during operation. B. The black foam gasket should be installed under the exterior escutcheon plate. This piece will prevent water infiltration. C. Insert through pin into escutcheon plate. D. Place exterior handle on door aligning holes in panel. Escutcheon Gasket Handle 8D ALIGN INTERIOR HANDLE A. Assemble handle to escutcheon plate according to the hand of the door, with two hex screws. The curve of the handle should slope toward the center of the door. Tighten securely to prevent loosening during operation. B. If desired, the thumb knob can be changed to different positions when in the locked and unlocked positions. To do this, remove the screw in the stem of the thumb turn. Next, rotate the adaptor so the desired threaded hole in the adaptor lines up with a hole in the thumb turn stem. C. Place interior handle over latch aligning holes in panel. D. Fasten handles together with (2) phillips pan head colored screws. Tighten the mounting screws to complete the installation. NOTE: USE CAUTION NOT TO OVER TIGHTEN SCREWS. (2) 2" Phillips Pan Head Colored Screws 36
9D INSTALL SCREEN ASTRAGAL Insert the screen astragal on the passive screen. Using a 3/32" drill bit drill a hole through the astragal six inches down from the top and another one six inches from the bottom. Then screw two of #6 x 3/4" TEK screws into the screen threw the holes in the astragal. Screen Astragal 10D SCREEN INSTALLATION Follow steps 28-29 to complete the installation. Do not use the screws that are suppled with the screen. Use two #6 x 3/4" TEK screws instead. Weatherproof, Finish, and Maintain System Caulk around entire system on exterior side. Seal sealing fins to siding or facing, seal front bottom edge of sill, seal all joints between jambs and moldings. Seal joints between exterior hardware trim and door face to prevent air and water infiltration. Remove sill tape and the labels on the glass. Use the touch up paint to paint the heads of the rough opening screws. 37
A Additional Information JAMB EXTENSION INFORMATION 1 1/8" 1 1/8" The following images are intended to help clarify how a Slim-Line patio door is installed in different frame openings. The jamb extensions are made of standard wood trim materials, readily available from lumber yards and building material retail stores. Attach the jamb extensions through the side into the wall. 4 9/16" 2 x 4 CONSTRUCTION 2 " 6 9/16" B REPAINTING PROCEDURE 3/4" 2 x 6 CONSTRUCTION 1. Sand the surface to be recoated with 180 grit sandpaper to abrade and make porous. 2. Remove all sanding dust from the surface. This can be accomplished by using a damp cloth. 3. Optional: Wipe the surface with a solvent paint degosser applied with a clean cloth followed by a final wipe with an additional clean cloth to ensure the surface is free of any contaminates. TM 4. Apply Sherwin Williams DTM Bonding Primer part # B66A50 to the surface and let the coating dry, following the directions provided on the label located on the back of the can. TM 5. Topcoat the Sherwin Williams DTM Bonding Primer with a high quality acrylic latex TM TM coating such as Sherwin Williams SuperPaint A84 Series or Sherwin Williams DTM Acrylic Coating B66 Series. For store locations of the above mentioned paints call 1-800-4SHERWIN Corresponding Sherwin Williams SuperPaint TM Codes: BRONZE WHITE STONE ALMOND A89T54 A89W507 A89W53 A89W51 N1 10/32 R2 1/128 B1 9/32 B1 4/32 +1/64 R2 13/32 B1 1/64 W1 10/32 Y3 19/32 W1 39/32 N1 1/64 N1 2Y +46/32 N1 2Y +18/32 B1 6Y +62/32 38
C INTERIOR CASING ATTACHMENT Interior casing may be attached to the Slim-Line frame in either of the following ways. An air nailer can be used to fasten the interior casing to the Slim-Line frame using 0.050 x 1-½" wire brad nails through the casing and fiberglass frame. For maximum holding power, ensure that nails are installed through anchor blocks located within frame profiles. Locations are shown below for standard two-panel systems. For manual application, we suggest using 4d-1-½" finish nails. They can be used to secure interior casing to the frame. Pre-drilled pilot holes (1/16" dia.) are recommended to avoid splitting casing or frame. Ensure that nails are installed through anchor blocks for maximum holding power. 1" 6 1/4" 5" 6 1/4" 5" 5" System Center Line 5" 5" Lock Center Line 5" 5" 39
D TRIPLE SYSTEM INFORMATION The intention of this section is to clarify the differences between a triple mulled and triple continuous Slim-Line Patio Door System. Handing Configurations for a Mulled Triple: FLF (Fixed, Left Hand Active, Fixed) FRF (Fixed, Right Hand Active, Fixed) LFF* (Left Hand Active, Fixed, Fixed) FFR* (Fixed, Fixed, Right Hand Active) Handing Configurations for a Continuous Triple: LFF (Left Hand Active, Fixed, Fixed) FFR (Fixed, Fixed, Right Hand Active) * When ordering a LFF or FFR patio door the continuous configuration will be used as the automatic default. If a LFF or FFR is needed in a mulled configuration it can be ordered as a double and a multiple extension system and then joined in the field. Please note that the overall width of a mulled system is different then that of a continuous system. Another significant difference between a mulled triple and a continuous triple is the packaging. A triple continuous system will be shipped in two uni-boxes and a long frame box. In comparison, a mulled system will ship in just two boxes. TRIPLE CONTINUOUS PATIO DOOR LFF SHOWN TRIPLE MULLED PATIO DOOR FRF SHOWN 40
All quad systems are left handed. NOTE: DOORS ARE HANDED AS VIEWED FROM THE EXTERIOR. E DOOR HANDING GUIDE LEFT HAND DOOR (LF) RIGHT HAND DOOR (FR) LEFT HAND DOOR (LFF) 41
SIZING INFORMATION THERMA-TRU PATIO DOOR SIZING SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION CONFIGURATION SYSTEM DIM. ROUGH OPENING GRIDS WIDTH HEIGHT WIDTH HEIGHT # OF LITES 2/6 X R.H. FIXED SL 32 9/16 79 1/2 33 5/16 80 10 or 15 3/0 X R.H. FIXED SL 38 9/16 79 1/2 39 5/16 80 10 or 15 4/0 X R.H. FIXED SL 50 9/16 79 1/2 51 5/16 80 20 2/6 X 8/0 R.H. FIXED SL 32 9/16 95 1/2 33 5/16 96 12 or 18 3/0 X 8/0 R.H. FIXED SL 38 9/16 95 1/2 39 5/16 96 12 or 18 4/0 X 8/0 R.H. FIXED SL 50 9/16 95 1/2 51 5/16 96 24 5/0 X R.H. XO or OX 59 1/4 79 1/2 60 80 10 or 15 6/0 X R.H. XO or OX 71 1/4 79 1/2 72 80 10 or 15 8/0 X R.H. XO or OX 95 1/4 79 1/2 96 80 20 9/0 X R.H. XOO or OOX 106 13/16 79 1/2 107 9/16 80 10 or 15 9/0 X R.H. OXO 109 7/8 79 1/2 110 5/8 80 10 or 15 10/0Q X R.H. OXXO 115 3/4 79 1/2 116 1/2 80 10 or 15 12/0T X R.H. XOO or OOX 142 13/16 79 1/2 143 9/16 80 20 12/0T X R.H. OXO 145 7/8 79 1/2 146 5/8 80 20 12/0Q X R.H. OXXO 139 3/4 79 1/2 140 1/2 80 10 or 15 5/0 X 8/0 R.H. XO or OX 59 1/4 95 1/2 60 96 12 or 18 6/0 X 8/0 R.H. XO or OX 71 1/4 95 1/2 72 96 12 or 18 8/0 X 8/0 R.H. XO or OX 95 1/4 95 1/2 96 96 24 9/0 X 8/0 R.H. XOO or OOX 106 13/16 95 1/2 107 9/16 96 12 or 18 9/0 X 8/0 R.H. OXO 109 7/8 95 1/2 110 5/8 96 12 or 18 10/0Q X 8/0 R.H. OXXO 115 3/4 95 1/2 116 1/2 96 12 or 18 12/0T X 8/0 R.H. XOO or OOX 142 13/16 95 1/2 143 9/16 96 24 12/0T X 8/0 R.H. OXO 145 7/8 95 1/2 146 5/8 96 24 12/0Q X 8/0 R.H. OXXO 139 3/4 95 1/2 140 1/2 96 12 or 18 PATIO TRANSOM SIZING SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION CONFIGURATION REF SYSTEM WIDTH # PER. CONFIG. SYSTEM DIM. ROUGH OPENING DAYLIGHT SIZE WIDTH HEIGHT WIDTH HEIGHT WIDTH HEIGHT 2/6 FIXED SL 32 9/16 1 32 9/16 16 33 5/16 16 1/2 24 7/16 8 3/8 3/0 FIXED SL 38 9/16 1 38 9/16 16 39 5/16 16 1/2 30 7/16 8 3/8 4/0 FIXED SL 50 9/16 1 50 9/16 16 51 5/16 16 1/2 42 7/16 8 3/8 5/0 XO or OX 59 1/4 1 59 1/4 16 60 16 1/2 51 1/8 8 3/8 6/0 XO or OX 71 1/4 1 71 1/4 16 72 16 1/2 63 1/8 8 3/8 8/0 XO or OX 95 1/4 1 95 1/4 16 96 16 1/2 87 1/8 8 3/8 9/0 XOO or OOX 106 13/16 1 106 13/16 16 107 9/16 16 1/2 98 11/16 8 3/8 9/0 OXO 109 7/8 1 109 7/8 16 110 5/8 16 1/2 101 3/4 8 3/8 10/0 OXXO 115 3/4 2 57 13/16 16 116 1/2 16 1/2 49 11/16 8 3/8 12/0 XOO or OOX 142 13/16 2 71 11/32 16 143 9/16 16 1/2 63 7/32 8 3/8 12/0 OXO 145 7/8 2 72 7/8 16 146 5/8 16 1/2 64 3/4 8 3/8 12/0 OXXO 139 3/4 2 69 13/16 16 140 1/2 16 1/2 61 11/16 8 3/8 R.H. = Replacement Height SL = Side Lite X = Active Door O = Inactive Door T = Triple Q = Quad PATIO SYSTEM INFORMATION DESCRIPTION WIDTH HEIGHT DAYLIGHT SIZE 2/6 X R.H. 29.500 76.188 24.188 70.750 3/0 X R.H. 35.500 76.188 30.188 70.750 4/0 X R.H. 47.500 76.188 42.188 70.750 2/6 X 8/0 R.H. 29.500 92.188 24.188 86.750 3/0 X 8/0 R.H. 35.500 92.188 30.188 86.750 4/0 X 8/0 R.H. 47.500 92.188 42.188 86.750 42
Anchor Screw #10 x 1 PPH SMS ½" SCREW CHART Mortise Screw #8 x 1" PFH MS Anchor Screw #10 x 2 PPH SMS ½" Handle Set Screw #10 x 7/16" PH Hex Drive MS Frame Assembly Screw #10 x 3" PFH SMS Colored Handle Set Screw #10 x 2 1/4" Phillips Oval MS Rough Opening Screw #8x3"PPH Colored Foot Bolt Screw #8 x 1 S.S. PPH SMS ½" Astragal Screw #10-32 x 1 1/4" PPH SS MS Colored Foot Bolt Screw #8 x 9/16" S.S. PPH SMS Handle Set Keeper Screw #10 x 1 PPH SMS ½" Colored Foot Bolt Keeper Screws #8 x 1" S.S. PPH SMS #6 x 3/4" TEK PH Screw Transom & M.E.U. Screw #8 x 2" PPH SMS 43
1687 Woodlands Dr. Maumee, OH 43537 1-800-THERMATRU (843-7628) www.thermatru.com Therma-Tru Doors is an operating company of Fortune Brands, Inc. 2005 Therma-Tru Corp. 12-31-04 Part # SLBOOK04