Fold-A-Way Patio Door ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION GUIDE This instruction guide provides the minimum recommended procedures to correctly prepare the rough opening, install a fold-a-way patio door unit and apply flashing within a residential or light commercial structure that has the weather resistant barrier applied. Local climate may dictate additional flashing at the discretion of the installer. These instructions are minimal recommendations only and do not supercede local building codes. Proper installation and maintenance of Lincoln patio doors is essential to proper door performance. Failure to follow these installation and flashing guidelines may void Lincoln s Limited Warranty. Lincoln recommends installation of its product by experienced contractor personnel. If you have questions regarding window installation, contact your Lincoln dealer, an experienced contractor or contact Lincoln at (800) 967-2461. Written warranty considerations for Lincoln Fold-A-Way door product are available from our authorized dealers, via www.lincolnwindows.com or by phone request at (800)967-2461. It is essential to read and follow these assembly instructions, utilize Linocln s flanged patio door installation methods and perform periodic maintenance or warranties may be void. Fold-A-Way Door installs are more labor intensive than typical patio doors. Follow these special considerations prior to assembly: 1.) Header system carries the door s weight. Insure that the header size is substantial enough to support the structure and keep weight off of the Fold-A-Way door. 2.) Provide a plumb, level and square rough opening. Rough opening should be sized to Lincoln specifications allowing ample spacing for shims. 3.) Fold-A-Way door installations require at least two people. Door panels need to be held securely in place while fastening the hinges to the panel. REQUIRED TOOL LIST Here are recommended tools and materials which are not supplied, but are necessary to install your Fold-A-Way Door system. 1.) Phillips Screwdriver 2.) Flat Head Screwdriver 3.) Level 4.) Drill with 6 Bit Extension and Regular Phillips Bit 5.) 1/8 Drill Bit 6.) 1/4 Drill Bit 7.) Masonry Drill Bit 8.) Safety Goggles 9.) Sealant 10.) Cross String 11.) Jamb Flashing 12.) Tape Measure PARTS LIST Parts quantity will very with different configurations. 1.) Patio Door Panels 2.) Head Jamb Track 3.) Sill Track 4.) Sidejambs 5.) Pivot Carrier Screws 6.) Pivot Hinge 7.) Pivot Plugs 8.) #6 x 1 1/4 Clad Frame Screws 9.) #6 x 2 1/2 Sidejamb to Top Track Screws 10.) #8 x 3 Sidejamb to Sill Track Screws 11.) **2 Bottom Track Install Screw w/ Sealant - For Concrete 12.) **2 Bottom Track Install Screw w/ Sealant - For Wood 13.) Drip Cap Nail Fin 14.) Sidejamb Nail Fin 15.) Hoppe Handleset 16.) **Sill Pan ** Not Provided
Preparing the Rough Opening (R.O.) Clearance: Lincoln Wood Products Inc. published rough openings allow for a ¼ of clearance on all sides of the unit for insulation purposes. Doors must be set on level sills. If sills are not level, the use of rot proof shims, to level sills, are recommended. Sills that sag or hump up will affect the operation and performance of your Lincoln doors. It is the installer s responsibility to insure that doors are installed plumb, level, and square. NOTE: Unit must be installed square, plumb and level or warranty may be void. Fold the side flaps over and into the interior side of the rough opening. Using staples every 12 to 16, fasten the flaps to the interior and trim excess (fig. 3). Per ASTM standards; Lincoln Wood Products Inc. recommends a minimum of 9 wide flexible flashing. For that reason measure 9 up and 9 over from the top left corner of your rough opening and mark. Repeat on top right corner. A scrap piece of flashing 9 x 9 may be used to simplify this step. Once marked cut the weather barrier diagonally from the top corners of the rough opening to the mark made previously (fig. 2). Fold weather barrier up and tape or tack temporarily out of way (fig. 3). Measuring for square: Take measurements from bottom left corner to top right corner and bottom right corner to top left corner and compare. If measurements are equal the R.O. is square. If measurements are not equal, R.O. is out of square and it is then the responsibility of the installer to remedy this problem prior to installation (fig. 1). Checking for Plumb: Place a level on both sides of the R.O. making sure the vertical measurement of each side is true. If R.O. is not plumb, it is then the responsibility of the installer to remedy this problem prior to installation (fig.1). Checking Level: Place a level on the sill of the R.O. making sure the horizontal measurement on the sill is level. If opening is not level, the use of rot proof shims may be used to level the sill. Be sure to support the entire sill to prevent the sill from sagging (fig. 1). Preparing the Weather Resistant Barrier Draw an I-Cut with a marker on the weather resistant barrier. Start from the top left of the R.O. and continue to the top right of the R.O. making sure mark is flush with rough opening. Repeat process on the sill of the rough opening. From the middle of the top of the R.O. drop a line vertically so that it intersects with the sill R.O. (fig.2). Sill Flashing: Flashing can be flexible or adhesive back flexible. All flashing must be at least 9 wide & meet (ASTM D-779; water resistance of at least 24+ hours). Cut sill flashing length 9 beyond each side of the R.O. (R.O. + 18 ) Apply sill flashing level with top edge of R.O. allowing 9 of flashing to extend to each side of R.O. (fig.4). In some installations, this step will not be possible i.e. doors on concrete slabs or at grade. If using non-adhesive flashing, fasten the top and sides of the sill flashing with staples located 12 to 16 apart. Using a utility knife, cut the lines in the weather resistant barrier starting with the head and working your way down to create the I-Cut.
FRAME ASSEMBLY 1. To assemble the frame, lay the 4 frame components including: the head jamb track, 2 side jambs and sill, on either a clean flat surface or across saw horses. 2. Apply sealant at the sill as shown below before attaching side jambs. (Photo 1) 5. With the frame together, apply the drip cap nailing flange to the head jamb track. Starting on one end, firmly press the flange into the accessory groove in the cladding (Photo 6). Photo 7 shows a hammer being used not to pound it into place, but to draw along the length. The hammer head has rounded edges which allow pressure to be applied without damaging the nailing flange surface. (Photo 1) 3. Fasten the pre-drilled side jambs to the sill using five #8 x 3 screws on each side of the sill. The four exterior screws will need to match up with screw bosses in the extruded sill. Put these screws through the side jamb and align with the screw bosses before drawing the side jamb tight to the sill. (Photo 2) (Photo 6) 6. Pre drill side jamb anchor screws underneath side jamb weatherstripping. (Photo 8) (Photo 7) (Photo 2) (Photo 3) Put the last screw into place after the side jamb and sill are tight together. (Photo 3) 4. Attach the head jamb track to the side jambs, using the #6 x 1-1/4 exterior screw, making sure to hit the screw boss. (Photo 4) With the corner miter joint tight, put three #6 x 2-1/2 screws through the side jamb and into the head using predrilled holes. (Photo 5) (Photo 8) (Photo 4) (Photo 5)
Sill Pan Flashing Installation Lincoln Wood Products, Inc. requires the use of sill pan flashing under all Lincoln door products. The sill pan flashing should be used in conjunction with flexible flashing per Lincoln s instructions. Failure to comply with these recommendations may void Lincoln s Limited Warranty. Place a bead of sealant on the interior side of the upturned leg on the inside edge of the sill pan. This will seal the inside edge of the doorsill to the sill pan and not allow any water or air to penetrate to the interior. A second bead of sealant is to be applied in a discontinuous bead on the exterior edge of the sill pan. Allow gaps of 1 to 2 in the sealant every 15 to 18. Continue both beads up the sill pan end cap to insure sealing between the sill pan and side jamb. The sill pan flashing is to be the exact size of the sill R.O. with an up turned leg height of 1 on the sides and back of the sill pan. The intersection between the sides and back of the up turned leg must be sealed in a watertight fashion. The front edge of the sill pan should be down turned to seat against the framing material. In some installations, a down turned leg on sill pan will not be necessary. Before installing sill pan flashing, determine if sill condition is level. If sill is not level, shims are required to level sill. Be sure to support the entire sill and not allow it to sag. The installer is responsible to install the door level. Rot proof shims are recommended for under sill applications. Apply two continuous beads of sealant to the rough sill. One on the interior edge the second on the exterior edge. Both are to continue 6 up the R.O. on each side jamb (fig.5). If a shim is necessary place a shim into sealant and apply sealant over the top of the shim. This will insure water will not penetrate under or over the shim (fig.5). Pre-drill the sill pan at a maximum of 16 between fasteners before it is set into position, and apply a bead of sealant to the back side of the down-turned leg on the front edge of the sill pan to insure a water tight seal to framing material (fig. 5). Place sill pan into position, compressing it down into sealant and over the flexible flashing materials (fig. 6). Check sill pan for level before final installation. Apply sealant to the pre-drilled holes, attach fasteners, and apply sealant over the fastener head (fig. 6).
Frame Installation Before installation check door to make sure unit is complete and without defects. Corner gussets should be placed at the nailing fin corners of units. After corner gussets are in place, use sealant on any gap that may exist between the gusset and unit to make a weather tight seal. Do not install unit if corner gussets are missing. Contact your Lincoln dealer for replacements. Apply a continuous bead of sealant, approximately 3/8 in diameter, to the back of the mounting flange and in line with the mounting holes. (fig. 7) Alternatively, sealant can also be applied to the R.O. to line up with the holes on the mounting flange. Place door into opening, press tight to building and check for square, level, and plumb (fig.7). The installer is responsible to install doors square, level & plumb. Failure to do so may negate Lincoln s Limited Warranty. At either the left or right side corner, tack door through one mounting hole. This will provide you with the ability to adjust the unit while keeping the door in place (fig.8). Lincoln Wood Products Inc. recommends the use of fasteners that penetrate door framing a minimum of 1. Stainless or galvanized nails or screws may be used. However, Lincoln Wood Products Inc. does NOT recommend the use of pneumatic nail guns and will not be responsible for any damage caused by their use. Check unit for square and plumb, making adjustments using shims until door is square and plumb in the opening. NOTE: Unit must be installed square, plumb and level or warranty may be void. Tack opposite diagonal corner from first tack and check for level, plumb, and square. Fasten sides, top, and bottom, using every other mounting hole and continually checking unit for square, plumb, and level. At this point we want to screw through the sidejamb, sill and up into the head to finish securing the frame (fig. 9). Use 3 screws with shims for the sidejambs and 4 screws for the head of the door frame. The head track is held in place with temporary screws for shipping purposes. These will need to be replaced with the 4 screws. Use the provided 2 sill track screws (wood or concrete, depending on the application) to secure to the floor. Pre-drill and use sealant to seal the holes before screwing into the sill. You will need to check to make sure the door frame continues to be square, plumb and level as this is being done. Figure 9 Jamb Flashing: Flashing can be flexible or adhesive back flexible. All flashing must be at least 9 wide and cut so length will extend 8-1/2 beyond the head and sill on both sides of R.O. (R.O. + 17 ). If stapling flashing do not penetrate through door mounting flange. Apply a continuous vertical bead of sealant to the exterior portion of the vertical mounting flange, covering the mounting holes as you go. Continue bead 8-1/2 above the R.O. (fig. 10). Install jamb flashing over side mounting flange and sealant bead, tight against window unit. If using a non-adhesive flashing staple, be sure not to staple through door mounting flange. Top edge of jamb flashing should extend a maximum of 8-1/2 above the R.O. The bottom of the jamb flashing extends 8-1/2 past the bottom of the R.O. overlapping the sill flashing applied earlier (fig.11). Head Flashing: Flashing can be flexible or adhesive back flexible. All flashing must be a minimum of 9 wide and cut so length is approximately 10 beyond the sides of the R.O. (R.O. + 20 ) This will allow the head flashing to overlap the jamb flashing applied earlier. Apply a continuous horizontal bead of sealant to the exterior portion of the horizontal mounting flange at the head, covering the mounting holes as you go, but not extending past the vertical mounting flange (fig. 11). Install head flashing over the horizontal mounting flange and fasten. If using a nonadhesive flashing staple, being sure not to penetrate through door mounting flange (fig.12). Lower the head weather resistant barrier flap previously taped out of way (fig. 12). Place over the head flashing. Apply sheathing tape to seal diagonal cut made in weather barrier.
Lower Pivot Hinge Assembly 1. Drop bracket into sill track and hold firmly to sidejamb compressing sill gasket. 2. Predrill mounting hole closest to sidejamb. 6. Place carrier rollers into head track ensuring that track is very clean of any debris. 7. Install upper pivot hinge into top track. 3. Install pivot hinge rod adjustment assembly. 4. Predrill & fasten final screw using a small amount of sealant and cleaning excess away. 5. Apply small amount of sealant and screw bracket in place. Be sure to clean any excess sealant away. Pivot Adjustment Door can be adjusted horizontally and vertically ±3/16 at the pivot locations.
Prepping the Panel 1. Prior to hanging any panel, install all flush bolts. 5. Hang swing panel with supplied fasteners using 6 phillips head extension. 2. Place flush bolt assembly into routed area and gently tap into place. 6. Adjust swing panel with approximately 1/4 gap between panel and sidejamb. 3. Predrill screw locations with 1/8 drill bit. 1/4 4. Fasten with supplied screws.
Hang Folding Panels 1. Locate predrilled holes on panel edges and apply hinges. (top and bottom locations) 2. Attach pull handle. (center hinge location) 3. Attach panel to lower guide hinge.
Weatherstrip 1. The interior weatherstrip piece will need to be cut to fit around hinges in order for the panels to be attached to each other. Pull the top weatherstrip out to apply the top hinge. With the panels connected you can reapply the outer weatherstrip. Carefully trim the weatherstripping as shown in the images below. 2. Install trim caps to the lower pivot hinge assembly hardware. Apply Swing Door Astragal Astragal Attachment (when required) 1. Apply a full length bead of silicone to the side of the panel. 2. Attach astragal to panel using the six #6 x 2-1/2 flathead screws at the strike route locations. 3. Put plastic cups in routed slot. 4. Attach strikes with #8 x 3/4 screws.
Door Adjustments: After the door is fully assembled and installed adjust your door to achieve easy operation. Vertical Height Adjustments. A long regular bit screwdriver is used for vertical adjustment. Both the top pivot assembly (located at the side jamb) and the top carrier assembly (located on last folding panel) allow this to be done. From the outside of the door and with the door closed, locate the hinge pins at the bottom of the assemblies. Install the yellow adjustment clip that is provided to hold spring open and down from the assembly. Leave the yellow adjustment clip installed until all adjustments are complete. Insert the screwdriver and rotate clockwise to raise the panels or counterclockwise to lower the panels. Making the same adjustments to both assemblies will maintain even margins. Horizontal Adjustments A long Phillips bit screwdriver is used for horizontal adjustment. Open doors to locate the top and bottom pivot assemblies found inside the head jamb track and sill track. Turning these adjustment screws clockwise will move your door inwards and counterclockwise moves the door outwards. Move the adjustment screws the same amount to maintain similar margins. Tilting will occur if one pivot assembly is adjusted more than the other. A ¼ gap from the panel to the side jamb is recommended. A good margin at the top would be ¼ to 3/16 gap from the top of the panel to the head jamb track. Margins at the bottom should be approximately 3/8 to 7/16 gap from the panel bottom to the sill track. Remove the yellow adjustment tab and store for future maintenance.