SERIES 623 TRIPLE SLIDING PATIO DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The purpose of this guide is to offer recommendations regarding the installation of vinyl patio doors. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied (including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness), with regard to these installation guidelines and the recommendations set forth herein. These guidelines do not supersede any local, state or federal codes or regulations. It is the responsibility of the general contractor or their agent to ensure that all such codes and regulations are being adhered to in the installation process. This door has been engineered and manufactured to provide superior weather protection and service in accordance with its performance rating. The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for air or water leakage above, under or around the door(s) unit.

• Tape Measure
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Utility Knife
• Putty Knife
• Level

Basic Tools Needed:

• Clear Sealant – High Grade
• Caulk Gun
• Rubber Mallet
• Power Screw Driver w/ Phillips Tip • 1/8” Metal Drill Bit

(TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION)

1. Frame Assembly

• Apply stick on sill gasket to each cut end of sill.
• Apply a bead of silicone to each cut end of the header.
• Assemble frame with the supplied #8 x 2-1/2” PPH screws (3 per corner).
• Apply silicone around butt join of head and sill to jambs.
• Before frame is installed into the opening make sure opening sill is level side to side andfront to back.
• Apply large amount of silicone, non-shrink grout, or other water barrier to opening sill.
• Install frame into opening per industry standards.
• Apply silicone on the sill at both contact areas of the panel riser.
• Snap in the panel risers with the raised lip facing the exterior of the door.
  • Do not force the panel riser all the way into the recess of the frame.

• Secure the panel risers with the #8 x 1-1/4” PFH screws (4 per riser).
• Secure the aluminum snubbers to the jamb with the #8 x 1-1/4” PFH screws (6 per snubber).
  • Do not put screws into the snubbers on the header for easier installation of the fixed panels later.
  • Note: Snubbers already placed within the frame to be screwed in. 2. Fixed Panel Installation

• Apply silicone on the panel riser at both contact points of the panel.
• Apply silicone on the snubbers at all contact points of the panel.
• Install the fixed panel into the frame by tilting the panel into the top of the frame first andlifting in.
  • Lift the panel into the frame towards the middle (away from the snubber/panel riser) and slide it over to the correct side. Pushing up on the header near the snubber may be required to slide the panel across. Ensure that the snubber between the panel and header is not sticking out past the panel.

• Install and secure the L-Brackets at the top and bottom of the panel using (2) #8 x 1” PFH screws going into the panel and (4) #8 x 3/4” PFH screws going into the frame.

• Ensure that the L-Bracket at the bottom of the panel is pushed in towards the interior of the door before securing it to the frame. If the L-Bracket is too far towards the exterior, the sill threshold will not be able to snap into place later.

• Using a rubber mallet, snap the interlock onto the fixed panel, ensure that it is facing the interior of the door.

• The interlock for the fixed panel will have a shorter notch at the ends and will sit flush with the frame once snapped into place.
  • Interlocks shown below:

Left = Fixed Panel Interlock, Right = Operable Panel Interlock.

• Secure the interlock onto the fixed panel with (4) #8 x 5/8” PPH screws evenly spaced out. o Use a 1/8” metal drill bit to predrill holes.

• Install the screw cover (longer one) onto the interlock.

• Squeeze (or use a flat head screwdriver) to push one end into the interlock at the top or bottom. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap the rest of the screw cover into place.

• After both fixed panels are in place, install the sill threshold by snapping it into place with the

notches facing down (towards the exterior of the door).
o Note: The sill threshold shown below is cut short for demonstration purposes.

3. Operable Panel Installation

• Using a rubber mallet, snap the interlock onto the operable panel, ensure that it is facing the exterior of the door.

• The interlock for the operable panel will have a larger notch at the ends (or a large cut- out for the impact brackets on impact versions).

• Secure the interlock onto the fixed panel with (4) #8 x 5/8” PPH screws evenly spaced out. o Use a 1/8” metal drill bit to predrill holes.

• Install the screw cover (shorter one) onto the interlock.

• Squeeze (or use a flat head screwdriver) to push one end into the interlock at the top orbottom. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap the rest of the screw cover into place.

• Clean the panel in the notched areas of the interlock at the top and bottom with rubbingalcohol.
• Remove the white fuzzy weather strip pad from the hardware kit and place it in the notchedareas of the interlock at the top and bottom.
• Install the operable panel into the frame by tilting the panel into the top of the frame first (from the interior side of the door) and lifting in.
  • If necessary, raise the rollers and use a putty knife to slip the wheels over the sill. Rotating the adjustment screw counterclockwise will raise the rollers up.
• Adjust the rollers to the appropriate height once the operable panel is put into place. The panel should slide freely and parallel to the side jamb.
• Place the supplied hole plugs over the roller adjustment holes.
• Install the handle according to the manufacturers installation instructions.

For non-impact versions, skip to section 4.

• For impact versions: Install the impact brackets onto the operable panel.

• Place the impact brackets into the large cut-outs of the interlock on the operable panel, sliding the bracket into the frame leaving a 1/8” gap. Secure the impact brackets using the white painted #8 x 2-1/2” PFH screws (3 per bracket).

4. Final Installation

• Install the 3-Lite Astragal to the fixed panel.

• Apply silicone to the 3-Lite Astragal at both contact areas of the fixed panel.
• Using a rubber mallet, snap the astragal onto the fixed panel
• Apply silicone to the fixed panel and 3-Lite Astragal at both contact points of the Astragal Reinforcement (1” x 2” box aluminum tube).
  • Install and secure the 3-Lite Astragal Reinforcement to the fixed panel with (4) #8 x 1” PPH screws.
  • Apply silicone to the inside of the Astragal Reinforcement Cover and place over the

Astragal Reinforcement.

• Install the keeper with (4) #8 x 2” PPH screws.
• Install the T-Bracket into the frame head operable track with the centerline of the bracket 14”from the keeper jamb (1 per operable panel).
• Secure the T-Bracket with (8) #8 x 2-1/2” PFH screws
  • A shim may be required above the frame to keep the screws from pulling the header up too far.

• Install the frame covers by snapping them into place.

• The large lip will be facing you (away from the door) when snapping into place. Place the inner part (no lip) of the frame cover into place first along the frame, then use a rubber mallet to gently tap the outer part (large lip) of the frame cover into place. Start from the middle working your way out. Hitting too hard at the ends will push the cover in too far.

• Install the bumper stops (same part as the frame cover, but short) at the top and bottom corners of the frame.

• If the bumper stop keeps popping off when the panel opens, ensure that it is completely snapped into place by gently tapping it down with a rubber mallet.

• Install the screen if applicable by inserting the top of the screen into the screen pocket located at the top of the exterior side of the unit. Compress the bottom rollers just enough to allow the bottom of the screen to be inserted onto the bottom screen track. Adjust the screen rollers by turning the adjustment screw located at the top and bottom of the screen. The screen should operate smoothly and should be parallel to the side jamb. Install the keeper.