POSITIONING
THE PATIO DOORS:
Some patio doors have two sliding panels, while others feature a
sliding panel and a fixed panel.
Installing
the Fixed Panel-
Lift it into place between the outer head and sill channels. Push
the panel against the side jamb, using wood blocks to wedge it into
place. Be careful, too much pressure will crack the glass.
To secure
the fixed panel, adjust it until you can install the parting stop
in the head jamb. At the sill, secure the panel by screwing into
it through the stationary sill filler.
Installing
the Operating Panel-
From inside, tip the top of the door panel into the head channel.
Lift the panel up into the head channel and place.
- Check
the door by sliding it back and forth.
- If
it sticks, binds, or is not square with the frame, locate two
adjustment sockets on the inside bottom rail of the panel and
unscrew the caps.
- Insert
a screwdriver and turn to raise or lower the door.
- Each
socket adjusts its own roller to help you fine-tune the door panel
alignment.
Adjusting
the Door Latch-
The latch in the panel must engage the keeper bracket on the jamb.
If it does not, turn the adjusting screw to move the latch in or
out as necessary.
CAULKING
AND SEALING THE DOOR:
Before closing up the inside of the wall, fill in exposed framing
cavities with insulation to seal any cracks between the wall framing
and the door jambs. Caulk and weather-strip around the door exterior.
The job
is completed by finishing the wall surface around the door interior.
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