ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for Premium Aluminum (A-500) and Premium Atlantic Aluminum

Sliding Patio Doors (JII020)

Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are

JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for Premium
Aluminum Sliding Patio Doors with two or three tracks and up to
six panels. Read these installation instructions thoroughly before
beginning. They are designed to work in most existing applications.
However, existing conditions may require changes to these
instructions. If changes are needed, they are made at the installer’s
risk. For installations other than indicated in these instructions,
contact a building professional. Areas such as Florida and the Texas
wind borne debris region have specific anchoring requirements. For
information on specific products, visit www.floridabuilding.org or
www.tdi.texas.gov.

Newer construction methods have led to an increase in air and water

tightness in buildings. This frequently leads to negative air pressure
inside the home, which can draw water through very small openings.
Our installation method seals the patio door to the weather barrier
(typically building wrap) and uses a sill pan to capture and drain
incidental storm water from under the patio door.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY

Not all patio door types can be installed into every wall condition in all Please allow sufficient time to properly prepare the rough opening,
areas. Consult your local building code official for applicable building install the patio door, and ensure its proper operation. Professional
codes and regulations. Local building code requirements supersede installation assistance is recommended.
recommended installation instructions.
First Time: 4.0 hr.
Note! Installation such that the sill is higher than 35 feet above ground Estimated Install 12 1

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level or any product installation into a wall condition not specifically Experienced: 2.5 hr. 10
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addressed in these full instructions must be designed by an architect or Construction Professional: 1.5 hr.
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structural engineer.
Failure to install square, level and plumb and on a flat surface (without LANDINGS
peaks and valleys) could result in denial of warranty claims for
These instructions cover three patio door sill conditions: the step-down
operational or performance problems.
landing, the recessed sill pocket slab landing, and the continuous
Note to Installer: Provide a copy of these instructions to the building slab. The installation
owner. By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms and methods vary slightly Step-Down Landing
conditions of the limited product warranty as part of the terms of the between landing
sale. types.
GLOSSARY
Astragal Recessed
The vertical trim attached to one of the panels of a sliding patio door Sill Pocket
that bridges the gap between the panels when closed and provides Landing
weather protection.
Buck
A wood framework attached to the masonry inside a window or patio
door rough opening.
Continuous slab
A concrete floor that is continuous through the door opening.
Interlock Continuous
A weatherstrip component that runs vertically along the stiles of Slab
either horizontal sliding sashes or sliding patio door panels. When the
window/door is closed, the interlocks engage, locking together, to
create a weather barrier.
Pilot hole
A drilled hole that is no larger than the body of the screw (minus the
threads).
Sill pocket
A cavity recessed into a concrete floor to hold the sill of a patio door.
Step-down landing
A condition in which the interior floor surface is higher than the
exterior surface.
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ROUGH OPENINGS

These installation instructions specifically address masonry/block wall, OPEN-STUD CONSTRUCTION

sheathed wall and open-stud construction. In each case, the door will be
mounted by fastening through the jambs into the rough opening. Covering the wall
framing with Open-Stud with Backing
MASONRY/BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION backing support
For installation in a is recommended
masonry/block wall Masonry/Block Wall Construction before the patio
construction, a buck door is installed.
(a wood framework This backing support
attached to the should be a non
masonry) is required. water-degradable,
We will refer to this thin (max. 1/8" thick)
buck as the rough sheet material such
opening. as plywood, or vinyl
sheeting. Completely
surround the rough
Buck
opening with the
backing support
as shown. Backing
support must be
applied before building wrap.

FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUCTION

The wall framing is
covered by sheathing. Sheathed Wall Construction

Header

Cripple
stud
King
stud
Trimmer
stud

Sheathing

SAFETY AND HANDLING

SAFETY PATIO DOOR HANDLING

• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow proper assembly and installation
instructions may result in the denial of warranty claims for
operational performance problems.
• Do not work alone. Two or more people are required. Use safe lifting
techniques.
• Heed material manufacturers’ handling and application instructions.
• Protect adhesive surfaces from dirt, moisture, direct sunlight and
folding over onto themselves.
• Handle in vertical position; do not drag on floor.
• Do not put stress on joints, corners or frames.

• Use caution when handling glass. Broken or cracked glass can cause • Store patio door in dry, well-ventilated area in vertical, leaning
serious injury. position to allow air circulation; do not stack horizontally.

• Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.). • Protect from exposure to direct sunlight during storage.

• Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer’s operating • Install only into vertical walls and when conditions and sheathing
instructions. are dry.

• Use caution when working at elevated heights. IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!

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MATERIALS AND TOOLS

NEEDED MATERIALS
F Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
A and compatibility. When using flashing, spray adhesive/primer, sealant
and foam products, we recommend using the same manufacturer and
verifying compatibility.
B • Sealant: We recommend OSI® QUAD® Max Sealant or equivalent. This
can be used in any application and can be painted or ordered in a
color matched product, if desired.
• Non-compressible or water degradable shims, such as high-density
G plastic or composite.
• Backer rod 1/8" larger than the widest portion of the gap (used in
conjunction with sealant bead).
C
• Liquid applied flashing (Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent).
• 4", 6", or 9" (as required by local code and window configuration)
wide self-adhesive flashing: We recommend OSI® QUAD® Butyl
Flashing Tape or equivalent.
For installation in sheathed wall or open stud construction:
• #8 x 1 1/4" corrosion-resistant, flat-head screws; (length of screw must
D penetrate at least 1" into the framing).
H
For buck framing in a concrete (masonry) structure:
• 3/16" diameter self-tapping concrete screws (Tapcon®, or equivalent);
length of screw must penetrate at least 1 1/4" into the concrete
For step-down and Continuous Slab landings:
• Sill pan: It is best practice to use a pre-formed, rigid, positively sloped,
E I pvc pan that provides continuous support. We recommend using
SureSill™ Sloped Sill Pan™ , manufactured by SureSill™, Ltd. An
alternative would be a non-sloped pre-formed sill pan or one can be
PARTS (INCLUDED WITH PATIO DOOR)
fabricated on site from self adhesive flashing, metal or vinyl sheet
A #8 x 1" Phillips pan head sheet metal screw material with the proper tools and materials.
B #8 X 3/4" Phillips pan head screw
NEEDED TOOLS
C Offset T clip (DP50 / DP80 doors only)
D Panel bumper • Cutting shears (sill pan) • Drill with bits (assembly)
E Adhesive weather strip pad • Tape measure • Construction stapler
F Head frame • Utility knife • Putty knife
G Left and right side frame • Level (4' minimum • Phillips screwdriver
recommended) • Hammer drill and masonry bits
H Sill riser (DP 65/80 doors, only)
• J-roller for masonry applications
I Sill track
• Caulking gun
Items not shown:
- Handle package
- Door panel(s)
- Screen – (optional, on some configurations)

1 REMOVE PACKAGING AND INSPECT DOOR

REMOVE PACKAGING INSPECT DOOR

Remove packaging materials. • Cosmetic damage
• Included parts (See Parts List above)
• Correct product (size, color, number of panels, grid pattern, glass type,
etc.)
If any of the above represents a concern, BEFORE installing, contact
your dealer or distributor for recommendations.

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2 INSPECT ROUGH OPENING
• Verify the rough
opening (inside the Verify Square, Level, and Plumb
buck) is no larger
than 1/2" wider and
1/4" taller than the
patio door frame.
• Verify the rough
opening is square.
The (A) and (B)
measurements
should be the same.
Maximum allowable
deviation from
square is 1/4".
3 ASSEMBLE FRAME
DP 80 doors come with
a sill riser accessory
which is installed
as follows. Apply a
bead of sealant in
the groove of the
sill riser. Snap the sill
riser to the sill so the
pieces lock together
as shown. Using a rag,
clean up any excess
sealant.
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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Premium Aluminum (A-500) and Premium Atlantic Aluminum Sliding Patio Doors (JII020)
• Verify the rough opening is plumb (C). The maximum allowable
deviation is 1/8".
• The rough opening sill must not be crowned or sagged (D). A 5 degree
sloped sill is recommended.
• The exterior face of the rough opening must be in a single plane with
less than 1/8" twist from corner to corner (E).
A
• In wood frame construction, the header must be supported by
trimmer studs and designed to ensure that no load is transferred to
C E
patio door unit.
• Correct any deviations before installing the patio door. Consult a
B D building professional as needed.
• Verify the rough opening is clean and dry.
1. Using the supplied
1" screws, fasten
Sealant the sill to the right
and left frame
parts. The pre-
drilled holes in the
sill will line up with
the screw bosses
(grooves in the
frame sides). Make
sure the attached
gasket lies flat
and the screws are
inserted properly
into the screw
bosses.
2. Using the supplied
1" screws, fasten
the header to
the right and left
frame parts by
inserting screws
into the screw
bosses through
the pre-drilled holes in the header. Verify handing of parts to ensure
the inside jamb pocket is fully weatherstripped; the lock keeper is
typically installed in this jamb pocket.
3. Seal the screw
heads, screw bosses,
and the outside of
each corner joint
with polyurethane
or 100% silicone
sealant as shown.
4. Dry fit the door
frame by inserting
the door frame into
the rough opening
to verify proper fit.
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4 PREPARE ROUGH OPENING

PREPARE BUILDING WRAP PREPARE SILL

(For masonry/block wall • Set the sill pan in place
construction, skip to SILL and mark a line across
PANS) the back of the sill pan
Trim building wrap flush with a pencil as shown.
with the edge of the Remove sill pan.
rough opening at the • Apply three 3/8" beads
head and sides. Sealant
of sealant between the
marked line and the
exterior edge of the
rough sill.

INSTALL SILL PAN

SILL PANS Note! If installing
(For a recessed sill pocket, skip to COMPLETE OPENING PREP) a metal sill pan on
concrete, the bottom
The sill can be prepared using one of two methods: We recommend
surface must be covered
SureSill™ Sloped Sill Pan™ available from SureSill at www.suresill.com,
with self-adhesive
building supply stores, and some manufacturing locations or fabricate
flashing.
a sill pan on site. If installing a SureSill™ sill pan, follow SureSill™'s
instructions for installation and skip to section 5 “INSTALL FRAME“. If • Set the sill pan in place
fabricating a sill pan on the job site, follow the instructions below. pressing it down firmly
into the sealant. Use
JOBSITE FABRICATED SILL PAN a J-roller if necessary
(For a recessed to ensure a smooth,
sill pocket, skip secure seal.
to COMPLETE Length of rough opening sill plus 1" • Apply a 3/8"
OPENING PREP) continuous bead of
1/2"
Note! If using self- 1/2" sealant across the sill
adhesive flashing in Frame pan back dam. Sealant
place of a metal pan, width
the flashing must be a +9/16" • For step-down landing
minimum of 40 mils and apply a layer of liquid
have a proper back dam, flashing across the
such as a metal angle. lower lip of the sill
Use primer if adhering pan, joining it to the Liquid
to concrete. face of the foundation. flashing
• Cut a piece of sheet
material to the length Measure
shown. frame
• Lightly crease folding width COMPLETE OPENING PREP
lines 1/2" in from the Waterproof the rough
two short sides and opening with one of the
one long side. following methods:
Fold sides and back up Self-adhesive
• Measure the width • Wrap the buck or stud flashing
of the exterior edge completely with self-
of the frame and add
adhesive flashing, then
9/16".
seal the joint between
• Take this distance from the flashing and the
the back edge of the structure, and at the Sealant
sheet material and
corners as shown.
lightly crease a folding
Fold front
line. Fold corner flap down OR
forward
• Cut 1/2" in at this line • Apply liquid applied Sealant
Self-
on both sides of the flashing in a smooth adhesive
sheet material. 1/16" thick layer or liquid
• Fold the three back covering the exterior flashing
sides up to make a face of the structure
For continuous
3-sided box. slab, remove flap in a 6" width. Apply
• For step-down 1/16" thick layer
landings, fold the to cover the entire
front flap down. For surface of the head and jambs, extending onto the sides of the sill
continuous slabs, remove the front flap. pan or across the entire surface of the sill pocket.

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5 INSTALL FRAME

Caution! A minimum of two (2) people are needed for installation.
Note! These steps apply to all landing types.
1. Tilt patio door frame into the rough opening. Make sure the back of
the sill makes solid contact with the sealant on the sill pan back dam.
Hold door frame in place until fully fastened.
2. Pre-drill fastener holes, if applicable, using the following patterns
(some products have holes already pre-drilled):
• Premium Aluminum (A-500) Patio doors will be fastened 4" from
each corner and every 24" on center.
• Premium Atlantic Aluminum doors are fastened according to the
Florida approval by visiting www.floridabuilding.org.
3. Pre-drill installation holes in floor and fill with sealant prior to
anchoring screws into sill.
4. Shim at each pre-drilled hole (next to hole in the header) until
the frame is square, level and plumb. Shims must be 1" narrower
than the frame jamb to allow 1/4" backer rod and sealant to be
installed later. Use sealant if necessary to secure shims in place while
anchoring.
5. Fasten patio door frame with appropriate screws (see Materials
section above) through every pre-drilled jamb, head and sill hole, and
through any needed shims.
6. Inspect frame for square, level, and plumb (remove and reinstall if
necessary).

6 INSTALL PANELS

DETERMINE DOOR CONFIGURATION 1. Working from the

outside, place the
Each panel will be labeled with a number indicating the order of slot of the panel
installation into the frame. Refer to the sections below for detailed head over the
instructions on installing each interior and exterior panel into the interior guide leg of
frame. After all panels are installed, follow the instructions for adjusting the frame head.
the rollers and fixing the stationary panels in place.
2. Raise the panel and
Note! Panels are not reversible or interchangeable. swing the bottom
in so the wheels are
INTERIOR properly located
X-1 X-1 over the interior
XO O-2
OX O-2 track.
3. After installing an
X-1
OXO - RH O-2 O-3
interior operating
panel, move the
X-1 panel to a closed
OXO - LH
O-3 O-2 position.
4. Locate one or more
X-1 X-2
OXXO adhesive weather
O-3 O-4
strip pads with peel
X-1 off backs in the
OXX X-2 enclosed hardware
O-3
pack. Peel off
X-1 backing and place
XXO X-2 into the frame head
O-3 where any panel
interlocks will meet.
X-1 X-2
OXXXXO X-3 X-4 5. If weatherstrip is
O-5 O-6 not already pre-
EXTERIOR installed at the
bottom of each
interlock, apply a
INSTALL INTERIOR PANEL(S) second weatherstrip
pad on the sill
Interior panels must be installed first. Using the configuration diagram
below the panel.
above, install each interior panel. All panels are marked numerically, in
order of installation. Make sure the panel interlock (when present) is
facing the exterior. Two panel doors are shown, but also apply to three
or more panels.

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6 INSTALL PANELS - CONTINUED

INSTALL EXTERIOR PANEL(S) DP 50/65/80 ONLY - SECURE STATIONARY PANEL(S)

1. Insert exterior On units with a
panels, making sure stationary panel in DP 50/65/80 Door (Interior)
the panel interlock the exterior track, the
is facing the fixed “O” panel will
interior. need to be secured as
follows. Clip
2. Place the slot of the
panel head over the 1. Working from the
middle guide leg of inside, slide the
the frame head. stationary panel
3. Raise the panel and into the jamb
swing the bottom pocket.
in so the wheels are 2. For DP 50/65/80
properly located units, secure using
over the track. offset T clips located
at the head and sill,
ADJUST ROLLERS 6" from the jamb as Clip
Lift each panel and shown. DP80 units
adjust the rollers have additional
with a #2 Phillips clips that must be
head screwdriver by installed in the
turning the bottom same positions on
screw on the ends of the exterior. First,
both panels. Do not position the clip
use a power driver. All with the short leg
door panels, including under the panel.
stationary panels, Pre-drill through
have wheels that need the clip and frame,
to be adjusted. Adjust coat the screw threads with sealant, and then screw the clips into the
door to ensure jambs, head and sill of the door frame. Then, secure the other end of each
interlocks and grid patterns line up. clip through the pre-drilled holes to the interior side of the panel;
Note! Turn clockwise to raise the panel, counterclockwise to lower seal screw points with polyurethane or 100% silicone sealant.
the panel.
PG20 ONLY - SECURE STATIONARY PANEL(S)
1. Working from the
inside, slide the PG 20 Door (Interior) 6" Bumper(s) Secondary Primary
stationary panel into operating operating
the jamb pocket. Fixed panel panel
panel
2. For PG 20 units only:
From the interior, 3"- 4"
pre-drill holes 3"- 4"
Screw
from each corner
and one at center.
Secure with 3 screws Center
through the jamb
into the panel frame
using the provided 3"- 4"
#8 x 3/4" screws.
Seal screw points
with polyurethane
or 100% silicone
Screw
sealant.

Bumper(s) must be installed 6" from each jamb in the head track behind
operating panel(s). Secure in place using frame installation screws to
anchor into the building structure.
An additional bumper must be installed on the secondary operating
panel of any set of stacking panels.

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7 INSTALL AND ADJUST HARDWARE

INSTALL HANDLE • Adjust the wheels at both the top and bottom in order to center the
screen between the head and track.
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions supplied in the handle package.
OXXO configurations will require interior handles on both operating panels. Note! Too much
tension will not allow
INSTALL SCREEN the screen to roll
Note! Screen is properly.
designed to be placed • Locate the screen
in front (on the same keeper in the plastic
side) of the interior bag attached to the
panel for normal use screen.
in all configurations. • Install the keeper
• Install the screen into the screen track
from the exterior. of the jamb, so it
• Put the head of the is aligned with the
screen lip onto the latch on the screen
outside header rail. panel. Pre-drill holes
if necessary.
• Lift the screen and
swing the bottom VERIFY OPERATION
onto the screen
• Test the door panel(s), screen and lock to verify proper operation.
track.
Note! If the screen does not travel evenly, check to ensure top and
• OXXO screens may require an astragal to be attached for latching
bottom are level and parallel to the head or sill.
purposes.

8 COMPLETE INSTALLATION

CONTINUOUS AIR SEAL INSTALL SUPPORT TRIM (STEP-DOWN LANDING ONLY)

Create a continuous On the exterior, install support trim underneath the sill where it extends
air seal on the interior over the landing. Position trim snugly against the bottom of the sill toe.
between the rough
Gap AFTER INSTALLATION
opening and the
door frame with low • Allow for an expansion joint of 1/4"- 3/8" between door frame and
expansion foam. Allow Sealant final exterior wall surface (siding, stucco, etc.).
the foam to fully cure joint Backer • Apply sealant to the exterior of the sill leaving a 1" gap located 4" -
and cut flush with a rod
6" from each corner. Leave additional 1" weep gaps at each interlock,
sharp knife. Make sure or every 4 feet, whichever is less.
the foam cuts cleanly
and doesn't tear. On • Protect recently installed units from damage from plaster, paint,
the exterior, seal the debris, etc. by covering the unit with plastic.
gap between the
door frame and rough
opening with backer
rod and sealant.
• Ensure sealant on back dam of the sill pan or recessed slab fully seals
to the inside face of the sill. Apply more sealant as necessary.

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