Assembly Guide for E-Series Clad 4-Panel (Bi-Parting) Gliding Patio Doors Thank you for choosing Andersen. Instructions are for typical, new wood-framed wall construction with weather protection in place. Instructions may not be right for all installations due to building design, construction materials or methods used and/or building or site conditions. Consult a contractor or architect for recommendations. Installation Flanges on the unit alone will not properly flash and seal the window/door. Follow these instructions carefully. For questions call 1-888-888-7020. Due to ongoing product changes, updated test results and/or industry best practices, this installation procedure may change over time. For updated installation guides, removal instructions and/or additional installation information, visit eaglewindow.com. Contact local authorities or waste management companies for proper recycling and/or disposal of removed window or patio door. Please leave this guide with building owner. ▶▶ Read guide from beginning to end before starting installation. Read all warnings and cautions during unit installation. ▶▶ Check with your local building code official to identify and confirm compliance with local building code requirements. Parts Included (1)Door Parts Packet A Head & Sill Assembly (1) Assembly Instructions * Instruction guide viewable and (2) Die-cast Zinc Corner Keys downloadable at eaglewindow.com (2) Nylon Corner Keys (2) #6 x 1-1/2" Stainless Steel Flat-head Screws Tools Needed (6) #8 x 1-3/4" Zinc & Yellow Flat-head Wood ∙∙ Safety Glasses Screws (Head) ∙∙ Tape Measure (2) #6 x 1" Zinc & Yellow Flat-head Screws (Sill) (6) #8 x 2-1/2" Stainless Steel Flat-head ∙∙ Caulk Gun Screws (Sill) ∙∙ Hammer (16)#7 x 1-1/4" Stainless Steel Flat-head ∙∙ Pneumatic Nailer Self-drilling Screws ∙∙ Flat Blade Screwdriver Packet B ∙∙ Phillips Screwdriver Stationary Panel Assembly ∙∙ Chop Saw (2) Head Filler Blocks ∙∙ Drill/Driver (10) #8 x 2-1/8" Zinc & Yellow Flat-head Wood Screws Supplies Needed ∙∙ High-Quality Exterior-Grade Sealant ∙∙ Interior Trim and/or Jamb Extensions ∙∙ 1” 18-Gauge Brad Nails Packet D Guide Track Assembly (20)#8 x 3/4" Bronze Flat-head Wood Screws (8) #8 x 2-1/8" Z&Y Flat-head Wood Screws (8) #7 x 1-1/4” Stainless Steel Flat-head Self-drilling Screws (2) 1” Interlock Pile Weather Strips (2) Bottom Foam Interlock Seals Packet E Bumper Stop & Roller Plugs (2) Flexible Bumper Stops (2) Head Bumper Retainers (4) #8 x 3/4" Zinc Pan-head Self-drilling Screws (12) #6 x 1” Stainless Steel Flat-head Self-drilling Screws (4) Brass Grommets (1) Sliding Door Keeper Installation Screw Pack (4) White and Bronze Hole Plugs Packet C Coverstrip & Astragal Installation (24)#8 x 1” Zinc & Yellow Pan-head Self-drilling Wood Screws (1) Installation Flange Corner Flashing Use caution when working at elevated heights and around unit openings. Follow manufacturers’ instructions for ladders and/or scaffolding. Failure to do so may result in injury or death. Follow manufacturers’ instructions for hand or power tools. Always wear safety glasses. Failure to do so may result in injury and/or product damage. Windows and doors can be heavy. Use safe lifting techniques and a reasonable number of people with enough strength to lift, carry and install window and door products to avoid injury and/or product damage. Metal fasteners and other hardware components may corrode when exposed to preservative treated and fire-retardant treated lumber. Obtain and use the appropriate metal fasteners and hardware as called out by the installation guide to fasten unit to any rough opening made from pressure treated and fireretardant treated lumber. Failure to use the appropriate materials for the installation may cause a failure resulting in injury, property or product damage. Do not carry or lift unit by extension jambs. 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All rights reserved. 9054052 BD Revised 05/14/15 Wood Side Parting Stop Wood Head Parting Stops Side Jamb Head Guide Track with Interior Head Stop Metal Head Parting Stop Head Jamb Wood Astragal Strip Fixed Panel Wood Interior Side Stop Wood Interior Side Stop Wood Side Parting Stop Side Jamb Sill Filler Operating Panel Sill Metal Coverstrip/ Interlock Weatherstrip Operating Panel with Metal Astragal (applied) Fixed Panel Oak Interior Sill Trim Sill Filler Exterior View 4-Panel Door Components (1) Head Jamb (2) Side Jambs (1-LH, 1 RH) (1) Sill (2) Sill Fillers (applied to sill) (1) Oak Interior Sill Trim (2) Metal Coverstrip/ Interlock Weatherstrip (2) 1/4" Pile Weatherstrip (not shown) (2) 1/2" x 1" Pile Weatherstrip (not shown) (2) Bulb Weatherstrip (not shown) (2) Wood Head Parting Stops (2) Wood Side Parting Stops (1) Metal Head Parting Stop (1) Head Guide Track with Interior Head Stop (2) Wood Interior Side Stops (1) Wood Astragal Strip NOTICE CLEANING Clean glass using liquid glass cleaner. Clean exterior frame and sash, and insect screens using mild detergent and water with a soft cloth and brush. For hard to clean areas use a nonabrasive cleaner, alcoholand-water or ammonia-and-water. MAINTENANCE Do not apply any type of film to insulating glass. Thermal stress and glass damage can result. Shading devices (insulating coverings, shutters, etc.) may also cause thermal stress and condensation damage. For more information, contact your E-Series dealer. Buildings constructed prior to 1978 may contain lead paint which could be disturbed during window replacement. For more information on proper management of lead paint, visit www.epa.gov/lead. • Abrasive cleaners will damage glass surface. • Metal razor blades can damage glass surface and exterior coating. • Acid solutions used for cleaning masonry or concrete will damage glass, fasteners, hardware, and metal flashing. Protect unit and follow cleaning product instructions carefully. If acid contacts unit, wash all surfaces with water immediately. NOTICE Sealants will damage exterior coating on glass. 9054052 (1) Door Assembly Kit with Screw Packs (not shown) (1) Head Installation Flange (not shown) (2) Side Installation Flanges (not shown) (2) Fixed Panels (2) Operating Panels: (1) Operating Panel (1) Operating Panel with Metal Astragal (applied) 2 Provide a large work area when assembling the door frame. Cover work area with cardboard to protect frame parts. 1. Insert Die-Cast Zinc Corner Keys •Insert die-cast zinc corner keys (inside Pack A) into each end of head jamb. Die-cast Zinc Corner Key Head Jamb (interior side up) 2. Insert Black Nylon Corner Keys •Insert black nylon corner keys (in Pack A) in each side jamb at the head end. Black Nylon Corner Key Side Jamb 9054052 3 3. Apply Sealant to Frame Joints at Head Caulk Gun •Apply 1/4" bead of color matched sealant to head jamb, as shown. •Apply 1/4” bead of color matched sealant to side jamb, as shown. •For convenience, most assemblers will lay the outside of the jambs flat and apply sealant to the interior of the corners. Sealant Reverse Angle Head Jamb Sealant Side Jamb Reverse Angle Exterior View 4. Assemble Frame Drill/Driver NOTICE #8 x 1-3/4" Z&Y Flat-Head Wood Screws Keep frame square when applying screws. #6 x 1-1/2" Stainless Steel Flat-Head Screw •Loosely screw one (1) #6 x 1-1/2" stainless steel flat head screw (in Pack A) through the head aluminum cladding into the screw boss on each side jamb. •Next, screw three (3) #8 x 1-3/4" Zinc & Yellow flat-head wood screws (in Pack A) through the wood head jamb into the side jamb on each side. Finally, tighten the screw in the head aluminum cladding. Head Jamb Frame assembly can be done in the vertical (shown) or horizontal position. Side Jamb Exterior View 9054052 4 5. Apply Sealant to Frame Joints at Sill •Apply 1/4” bead of sealant along bottom of side jambs, over closed cell pad. Sealant Caulk Gun Side Jamb Reverse Angle Exterior View 6. Fasten Sill with Sill Fillers to Jambs •Fasten sill to side jamb through drilled holes, first loosely attaching one (1) #6 x 1" Zinc & Yellow flat-head screw (in Pack A) into the aluminum cladding. Next, insert three (3) #8 x 2-1/2" stainless steel flat-head screws (in Pack A) through the nylon block into wood frame. Repeat for the opposite side jamb. Fully tighten first screw attached. •Clean excess sealant from exterior of frame. Head Jamb Do not overtighten screws. Cracks in the fiberglass sill may result. Side Jamb Sill Filler Sill Sill Filler Bottom of Sill Exterior View #6 x 1" Zinc & Yellow Flat-Head Screw Side Jamb Shown from below #8 x 2-1/2" Stainless Steel Flat-Head Screws 9054052 5 7. Cut and Apply Oak Interior Sill Trim NOTICE Apply finish to oak trim before installation. •Cut the oak interior sill trim to overall frame width. Remove backing from double-sided tape located on the oak sill trim. Carefully place into location using tape, butting up sill trim to jamb wood. Drive #7 x 1-1/4" stainless steel flat-head self-driving wood screws (in Pack A) into each of the pre-drilled holes. Side Jamb #7 x 1-1/4" Stainless Steel flat-head self-drilling wood screws Oak Interior Sill Trim Sill Filler Sill Sill Filler Exterior View Blowups viewed from interior Oak Interior Sill Trim 8. Drill Holes in Head and Side Jambs for Fixed Panels, if Required •Drill 3/16" holes 18" from top, another 18" from bottom, and one centered between these two holes from the outside of each jamb. Drill 3/16" holes in the head jamb 6” back from end of sill filler at sill. Each hole should be 3-15/16" from the inside edge of jamb. 6” back from end of Sill Filler at sill. Drill/Driver 6 6” back from end of Sill Filler at sill. 6 3-15/16" Side Jamb Head Jamb Inside Edge Side Jamb Inside Edge Sill Filler Head Jamb Detail Sill 3-15/16" Sill Filler Exterior View Side Jamb Detail 9054052 6 9. Apply Sealant to Sill Fillers Stop sealant here. •Apply continuous 3/8" sealant bead to filler blocks at sill and 3/16" at head and side jambs, as shown. Only apply sealant to head jamb the same distance as sill filler at sill. Apply sealant as shown, not directly in corner. •Proceed quickly to steps 10 and 11 while sealant is wet. Sealant Head Jamb Side Jamb Head Sealant Detail Sill Filler Sill Sill Filler Stationary Jamb Sealant Detail Sealant Keep sealant bead continuous with no voids. Exterior View StationaryJamb Jamb Sealant Stationary SealantDetail Detail Caulk Gun Sealant Sealant Sill Filler Sill Sealant Detail 10. Position the Fixed Panels Side Jamb Windows and doors can be heavy. Use safe lifting techniques and a reasonable number of people with enough strength to lift, carry and install window and door products to avoid injury and/or product damage. If doors have blinds between the glass, make sure operator cords are positioned to the jambs. Fixed Panel Provide support to frame during panel installation. 1. Lower inactive panels (no hardware holes) onto sill fillers at sill, from interior side of unit. 2. Tip panels into place from the interior. 3. Slide tight against side jambs. 4. Clean silicone squeeze out using isopropyl alcohol. 9054052 Side Jamb Fixed Panel Sill Filler Sill Interior View Sill Filler 7 11. Drive Screws into Fixed Panels •Insert head filler block (in Pack B) into the groove on top of each fixed panel, flush with panel edge. •To make sure that the frame is square, measure unit diagonals. Measurements must be within 1/8". Head Filler Block When fastening, panels must be drawn tight to side jambs for proper silicone adhesion. Failure to do so will affect product performance. Fixed Panel •Starting from bottom, fasten fixed panels to side jambs and head jamb, through predrilled holes, using #8 x 2-1/8" Zinc & Yellow flathead wood screws (in Pack B). •Remove excess sealant from exterior of frame. HeadJamb Jamb Detail Head Detail Head Jamb Drill/ Driver #8 x 2-1/8" Zinc & Yellow Flat-Head Wood Screw Panels flush with end of sill fillers. Side Jamb Sill Interior View 12. Nail Wood Side Parting Stops into Place •Position wood side parting stops, as shown. •Fasten through outside of side jambs using 1" brad nails. Locate nails 1" from ends, 8" to 10" on center, and 2-3/4” from inside edge of jamb. Fixed Panel Wood Side Parting Stops Side Jamb 1" Brad 2-3/4" 2-3/4" Wood Side Parting Stop Interior View Pneumatic Nailer Side Jamb Detail 9054052 8 13. Nail Wood Head Parting Stops •Locate brad nails 1" from each end and 8" to 10" on center, through the top of the head jamb. Each brad should be nailed 2-3/4" from the inside edge of jamb. 2-3/4" Pneumatic Nailer Wood Head Parting Stops 2-3/4" 2-3/4" Head Jamb 1" Brad Fixed Panel Wood Head Parting Stop Head Jamb Detail Interior View HeadJamb Jamb Detail Head Detail NOTICE Optional Installation Into Rough Opening Installation Flange Partially assembled unit may be installed in rough opening at this time. If doing so, install installation flange (below), proceed to installation instructions, then return to this guide to complete assembly. (Fig. A) If not installing into rough opening, proceed to next step. Installation Flange Receptor •Insert the installation flange into the installation flange receptor on the head and side jambs (see Fig. A) Start at the end pushing the spline of the installation flange into the installation flange receptor. Continue pushing in the spline as you work your way across to the opposite end. NOTICE Make sure the installation flange is facing the correct way. The word "outside" is stamped on the installation flange and should face the exterior. Fixed Panel Installation Flange Fixed Panel Exterior View 9054052 9 14. Snap Wood Interior Side Stops into Place •Press the concealed fastener spline into notch on side jamb. •Snap wood interior side stops to concealed fastener spline on side jambs. Wood Interior Side Stops Side Jamb Side Detail SideJamb Jamb Detail Notch Concealed Fastener Spline 9054052 Wood Interior Side Stops Interior View 10 15. Screw in Aluminum Interlock •Apply two parallel 1/8" beads of sealant to the edge of the fixed door panels (as illustrated) where the metal coverstrip/ interlock weatherstrip will attach. The angled end of coverstrip goes down, matching angle of sill. Drive the first #8 x 1" Zinc & Yellow pan-head self-drilling wood screw (in Pack C) 1-1/2" from head jamb. Working in one direction, drive the next screws 10" on center. The last screw is located 1-1/2" from the sill. 1-1/2" 1-1/2" Caulk Gun Drill/ Driver #8 x 1" Pan-Head Self-Drilling Wood Screw Head Jamb Panel Sealant Sealant Metal Coverstrip/ Interlock Weatherstrip Interior View Metal Coverstrip/ Interlock Weatherstrip Panel and Metal Coverstrip/Interlock Weatherstrip Detail Sill 16. Install Interlock Weather Strip & Bulb Weather Strip •Insert the 1/4" pile weatherstrip into the outside receptor of the (metal coverstrip/ interlock weatherstrip) of both fixed panels (see Fig. A). Then insert a 1" long piece of 1/2" tall pile weatherstrip (in Pack D) at the top of each metal coverstrip/interlock weatherstrip (see Fig. B). •Next, install the bulb weather strip into the inside receptor of the (metal coverstrip/ interlock weatherstrip) of both fixed panels (see Fig. C). (Fig. B) (Fig. A) Fixed Panel Outside Receptor 1/2" Pile Weatherstrip 1" 1/4" Pile Weatherstrip 1/4" Pile Weatherstrip Side View Fixed Panel Inside Receptor 1/2" Pile Weatherstrip (Fig. C) Panel Bulb Weatherstrip Panel and Metal Coverstrip/Interlock Weatherstrip Detail 9054052 11 1/4" Pile Weatherstrip Interior View 17. Install Bottom Foam Interlock Seal •Install bottom foam interlock weatherstrip seal (in Pack D) to sill, adhesive strip down. Bottom Foam Interlock Weatherstrip Seal Sill Sill Sill Details Bottom Foam Interlock Weatherstrip Seal Cross Section Detail Interior View Bottom Foam Interlock Weatherstrip Seal 18. Apply Sealant •Apply 1/8" bead of color matched sealant to top and bottom of metal coverstrip/ interlock weatherstrip. Metal Coverstrip/ Interlock Weatherstrip Sill Interior View Caulk Gun 9054052 12 19. Apply Metal Head Parting Stop •Drive #7 x 1-1/4" stainless steel flat-head self-drilling wood screws (in Pack D) into machined holes. Metal Head Parting Stop Head Jamb Interior View 20. Position Operating Panels Door Handle Location Head Guide Track with Interior Head Stop Windows and doors can be heavy. Use safe lifting techniques and a reasonable number of people with enough strength to lift, carry and install window and door products to avoid injury and/or product damage. •Dry fit head guide track in frame and trim to length if necessary. •From interior, set both operating panels into place at bottom. Set bottom rollers on the sill track. •Next, tilt panels back and insert head guide track with interior head stop on top of both panels, then tip into place. Be sure the door handle location is facing the center of the door and not the side jambs. Sill Track Operating Panels Interior View 9054052 13 21. Drive Screws into Head Guide Track with Interior Head Stop •Hold operating panel into place and fasten head guide track to head jamb using #8 x 3/4” Z&Y flat-head wood screws (in Pack D). Head guide track has factory-drilled holes at both sides of the interlocks, including the center. Do not overtighten screws. Slide the panels as necessary to permit access to all screw holes. #8 x 3/4" Bronze Flat-Head Screws Drill/Driver Head Jamb #8 x 3/4 “ Z&Y Flat Head Screws Head Guide Track with Interior Head Stop Interior Exterior Operating Panels Interior View 22. Install Top Door Bumpers Bumpers are small parts and if swallowed, could pose a choking hazard to young children. Remove and dispose of any loose or easily removed bumpers. •Using the head bumper retainer and #8 x 3/4" Zinc & Yellow pan-head self-drilling wood screws (in Pack E), install door head bumper retainer in the corner(s) between the wood head parting stop and the head guide track with interior head stop on the interior at both sides. Snap on the bumper. •Adjust operating panels, by hand, using a Phillips screwdriver. Panels should move freely and have an equal reveal, full length, where panels meet. When panels are properly adjusted, insert panel adjustment hole plugs (white or bronze in Pack E). Head Guide Track with Interior Head Stop Wood Head Parting Stop Flexible Bumper Stop and Head Bumper Retainer #8 x 3/4” Zinc & Yellow Pane Head Screw Interior Exterior Panel Adjustment Holes Door Bumper Detail 9054052 Interior View 14 23. Attach Wood Astragal Strip (Fig. A) •Position wood astragal strip next to metal astragal strip already in place on operating panel, 5/8" below top of panel, just below wood head parting stop (see Fig. A). •Drill 1/16” pilot holes into panel through pre-drilled holes in wood astragal. Angle pilot holes away from face of panel. •Fasten wood astragal using #6 x 1" stainless steel flat-head self-drilling screws (in Pack E) (see Fig. B). Wood Astragal Strip Panel 5/8" Wood Astragal Strip Operating Panel with Astragal Metal Astragal Strip Panel shown not installed for clarity. Interior View (Fig. B) #6 x 1" stainless steel flat-head self-drilling screws angled away from face of panel. #6 x 1" Stainless Steel Flat-Head Self-Drilling Screw Wood Astragal Strip TopTop T V ViewOperating View OOperatingPa PPanel nel with t Astra r gal Detail Deta t ili with Astragal Drill/Driver 24. (Optional) Insert Installation Flange and Install Neoprene Head Stop for Insect Screen Door T View Top V O Operating P nel with Pa Astra t ili Tinstallation Vr galOperating View ODeta P nel with Pa t Astra r gal Deta t ili Installation Flange •If not previously installed, insert thet Top flange into the installation flange receptor on the head and side jambs (see Fig. A) Start at the (Fig. A) end pushing the spline of the installation flange into the installation flange receptor. Continue pushing in the spline as you work your way Neoprene across to the opposite end. Head Stop Installation •Install adhesive-backed neoprene head stop to Flange the inside vertical face of the frame (see Fig. A), Receptor positioned so that the center of the stop is where the operating panel meets the operating panel with astragal in the closed position (see Fig. B). T View Top V O Operating P nel with Pa t Astra r g (Fig. B) Neoprene Head Stop NOTICE Make sure the installation flange is facing the correct way. The word "outside" is stamped on the installation flange and should face the exterior. Fixed Panel Installation Flange Fixed Panel Operating Panel 9054052 15 Operating Panel with Astragal Exterior View 25. (Optional) Attach Astragal to Inactive Insect Screen •Determine which insect screen will be inactive, meaning it will receive the lock. Attach the astragal using six (6) #6 x 1" (in Pack E) stainless steel self-drilling screws located at the measurements illustrated in the drawing at the right. #6 x 1" Stainless Steel Screw Side View 9054052 16 26. Set Insect Screens into Track •Lift the insect screen and place the top in the head track. Lift the bottom onto the sill track. Align the roller on the sill track. Head Track Head Track Head Track Detail Sill Track Exterior View 27. Adjust Insect Screens •Attach and align the roller from the interior until the insect screens move smoothly. Then carefully tighten the #6 x 1/2" Phillips truss head stainless steel screws at the top. #6 x 1/2" Phillips Truss Head Stainless Steel Screws Phillips Head Screw Driver 9054052 17 Exterior View 28. (Optional) Attach and Adjust Inactive Strike #6 x 5/8" Phillips Pan-Head Screw •Align the insect screen door strike with the insect screen door latch as illustrated. Drill two (2) 3/32" holes and install the insect screen door strike to the frame (2-panel door) or inactive insect screen astragal (4-panel door). •Using the #6 x 5/8" pan-head screws, attach the strike to the insect screen frame. The latch should always operate in the down position. Strike Top View Strike Astragal NOTICE Flat-Head Screw Driver In this illustration, the left-hand insect screen (as viewed from the exterior) is inactive. #6 x 5/8" Pan-Head Screw Active Latch Strike Astragal 1/8" Overlap Inactive Latch Exterior View Interior View 29. (Optional) If Desired, Disable Auto Latch Feature •The auto latch feature automatically latches the insect screen when it’s closed. To disable this feature, dismantle the latch and remove the metal tab opposite the spring side of the mechanism as shown. •Then position the latch as if to open the insect screen by compressing the latch spring. Use the lock button to put the latch in the open position (note the locked and unlocked icons on the lock button). •Reassemble the latch •To re-enable the auto latch feature, simply unlock the lock button. Top Unlock Lock Button Strike Lock Remove Tab Latch Bottom (Spring Side) ▶▶ Assembly is complete. 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