Marvin Door General Installations

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ABSTRACT: Please read these instructions in their entirety before beginning to install your product.These installation instructions demonstrate the installation of aMarvin door in newwood frame construction using an industry approvedwatermanagementsystem. For installation using other construction methods, such as remodeling, replacement, and recessed openings refer to ASTM E2112--07, “StandardPractice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights,” for installation suggestions. The same information for ASTM E2112 can be found onthe ASTMwebsite, www.astm.org. Regional standard practices, environmental conditions, and codes may vary and supersede the procedures containedwithin. The responsibility for compliance is yours: the installer, inspector, and owner(s).

These instructions are applicable forthe following wood and clad products:

Ultimate Inswing French DoorUltimate Outswing French DoorUltimate Sliding French DoorSliding Patio Door2 1/4″ Inswing French Door2 1/4″ Outswing French Door

1. The key to proper operation is squaring the door frame in relation to the sill.

2. A GOOD INSTALLATION has a FLAT sill that is also LEVEL.

3. The BEST INSTALLATION requires a FLAT and LEVEL sill and a SQUARE and PLUMB opening.

4. Correcting an out of square opening requires shimming beneath the sill and/or at the corners. Theseinstructions assume an opening is constructed for the BEST installation with a flat and level sill anda square opening.

BAD BAD GOOD BEST

Humped orSagging Sill Flat Sill

Out of Level

Flat andLevel Sill

Flat and LevelSill and a

Square, PlumbOpening

(Need to correct sill condition prior to door installation)

Marvin DoorGENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

NOTE: Numbers listed in parentheses ( ) aremetric equivalents inmilli-meters rounded to the nearest whole number.

WARNING: Always practice safety! Wear the appropriateeye, ear and hand protection, especially when workingwith power tools.

This door is glazedwith safety glass (tempered or laminated) andif broken must be replaced with safety glass. This is inaccordance with state and federal laws.

Before You Begin

Installer and Builder InformationS Always provide a copy of these instructions for the current or future buildingowner.

S Plan sizing of rough opening and clearance from exterior finishing systems toallow for normal materials shrinkage or shifting (e.g. wood structure with brickveneer; allow adequate clearance at sill). Failure to do so can void the Marvinwarranty coverage.

S Refer to the Technical Installation Specifications section for technicalspecifications regarding the installation of this product. These installationspecifications as well as the details in this section must be followed to achieveproper installation and performance.

S It is the responsibility of the builder, installer and subcontractors to protect theinterior and exterior of windows or doors from contact with harsh chemicalwashes, construction material contamination and moisture. Damage to glazing,hardware, weather strip and cladding/wood can occur. Protect with painters tapeand/or protective sheathing as required. Follow all guidelines regarding materialuse, preparation, personal safety and disposal.

S Contact your Marvin dealer if you have any questions regarding product andmaterials used in manufacturing or questions on replacement parts.

Aftermarket ProductsAlterations to Marvin window and door products including window films, insulatingor reflective interior window treatments or additional glazings can cause exces-sive heat buildup and/or condensation. They may lead to premature failures notcovered under warranty by Marvin.

Before purchasing or applying any product that may affect the installation or per-formance of Marvin products contact the manufacturer of aftermarket product/glazings that are not supplied by Marvin and request written product use, associ-ated warranties and damage coverage. Provide this information and warranties tothe end user and/or building owner for future reference.

Hazard NotationsPlease familiarize yourself with the following hazard notations usedthroughout this instruction.

Caution Warning

Mistakes or misusecould causedamage to the

window or result infaulty installation

and unitperformance.

Tips/HintsSeek Assistance

Mistakes or misusecould result inpersonal injuryand/or severedamage to unit,equipment, and/or

structure.

Help from anotherindividual is necessaryto perform this tasksafely and correctly.

Information onalternativeprocedures,definitions,helpful hints.

Before You Begin 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hazard Notations, Installer and Builder Information, AftermarketProducts

Tools and Supplies 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rough and Masonry Opening Requirements 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rough Opening Preparation 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Continuous Air Barrier Systems, Building Paper Construction

Preparing the Unit for Installation 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Door 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Squaring, Plumbing, Fastening

Securing the Sill 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Flashing the Installation -- Air Barrier 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Flashing the Installation -- Building Paper 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Final Sealing Procedures 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical Installation Specifications 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warranty Information

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CAUTION: Do not direct mull sidelites to your Marvin door. Contactyour Marvin distributor or dealer for additional information.

Marvin Windows and Doors recommends special care be takenwhen mulling a transom(s) above the door. Transom installationmay require additional support that allows unaffected dooroperation. Contact your Marvin distributor or dealer for additionalinformation.

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Marvin DoorGeneral Installation Instructions

Tools and Supplies Needed

Hammer Drill

TapeMeasure

Level

Square

Weatherresistive barrier

Flashing

Fiberglassinsulation

Low expansionfoam insulation1

ConstructionAdhesive1

Sealant1

Shims

Rigid head flash

TOOLS: SUPPLIES:

1See Technical Installation Specifications for details on adhesives, sealants andlow expansion foam insulations.

Utility Knife

Putty Knife

Pry Bar

2″ GalvanizedRoofing Nails

#2 PhillipsScrewdriver

Rags / Paper Towels

SafetyGlasses

#10 x 3″screws

#10 Flathead screwcounter bit

#8 x 3″ and#8 x 2″ Flathead screws

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Rough and Masonry Opening Requirements

IMPORTANT! These steps are crucial toobtain a trouble--free installation. If theseconditions are not met, the installer musttake corrective actions to alter theopening(s) before proceeding. For typicalwood frame construction it is also essentialthat the wall sheathing be a solid surface toensure that the unit can be secured firmly tothe wall.

Figure 1: Typical rough and masonry openings.

Rough Opening

1. See the Technical Installation Specificationsfor rough and masonry opening gaps. Whenframing the rough opening, care should betaken to ensure the sill plate is level and theopening is square, straight and plumb.

2. Check the bottom surface of the opening toensure it is flat, level, and free from debris.Proper operationof thedoor requiresa sill thatis flat and level.

NOTE: For doors not on grade and in standardwood frame construction with brick veneer, makesure there is at least 1/2″ (13) between the bottomof door sill (or eventual placement of the door) andthe top row of brick to avoid “brick bind”.

1/2″

1/4″--1/2″

1/4″

1/4″

Masonry Opening

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Air Barrier Applications1. When trimming away the air barrier at

openings, first cut horizontally across theentire width of the rough opening at the headjamb and sill. Then cut vertically in the centerof the opening from sill to head jamb. Finallycut the head jamb corners diagonally awayfrom the opening. The complete cut should bein a “I” fashion. DO NOT cut air barrierdiagonally from corner to corner in an “X”fashion. See figure 2a.

Rough Opening Preparation

Air Barrier Applications(A1 Method)

Figure 2: Rough Opening Preparation for construction methods using a continuous air barrier system or building paper.

The following section demonstrates best practice for a rough opening preparation for both air barrier and building paper scenarios. Refer to ASTME2112--07 for the other situations not covered in this document.

Sheathing

(a)

2. Wrap barrier at the sides to the interior andtack in place.Donot tack barrier at head jamb.Fold the head jamb flap up and tack in placeor tuck beneath. This will allow the top flap tofit over the head jamb flashing after installa-tion of the door. See figure 2b.

Building Paper Applications1. Cut two 13″ (330) pieces of Grade “D” building

paper 8 1/2″ (216) longer than the roughopening height. (Adjust material width for wallthickness. Add 9″ (229) to the wall thickness todetermine width.)

2. Position the pieces in place overlapping therough opening by asmuch as the jamb depth.The wrap should extend above the roughopening by 8 1/2″ (216). Tack in place aroundthe edge of the rough opening. Use a utilityknife to cut the paper even at the head jamb.Fold to the interior and tack in place. See il-lustration 2c.

Building Paper Applications(A1 Method)

(b) (c)

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Preparing the Unit for Installation

Figure 3: Preparing the unit for Installation.

NOTE: Inspect the door for any damage ormiss-ing parts. Contact your Marvin representative ifthere are any problems. If possible, provide theoriginal order number and description of door.

1. Remove the protective packaging from the unitand dispose/recycle properly. Inspect unit forany hidden damage and report immediately toyour sales representative. Provide thecustomer service number or glass part numberetched on one of the top corners of the glass.See figure 3a.

2. For Clad Units: Position the factory appliednailing fin in the upright position. FOR UNITSWITH VINYL NAILING FINS DO NOT APPLYNAILING FIN CORNER GASKETS AT THISTIME.

3. If you are installing your door with structuralbrackets or masonry clips, apply to the doorframe once you are ready to place it in theopening permanently. Follow the instructionsincluded with the brackets. See figure 3c.

Customer service orglass part number

(a)

(b)

(c)

CAUTION: Some brackets are sharp.Wear gloves and use care when movingthe door if brackets are installed.

NOTE ON UNITS WITH FLAT CASING: Unitswith flat casing must be installed using masonryclips or screw through jamb.For more details on structural fastening,refer to the structural installationinstructions found online atwww.marvin.com or contact your Marvinrepresentative.

IMPORTANT: Marvin highly recom-mends the use of jamb adjustmentbrackets attached to your door. Pleaserefer to the Marvin Door Alignment Sys-tem instructions before installing yourdoor. See figure 3b.

Jamb Alignment Bracket

Structural bracket

NOTE ON UNITS WITH OPTIONAL ALUMINUMNAIL FIN: Manually fold out nail fin until it isperpendicular with the frame. Take care duringhandling and installation not to damage the cornergasket. After unit is secured in the opening foldsupplieddrip cap to “L” shapeasshownand install perunit flashing instructions.

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(a) (b) (c)

5/16 -- 3/8″bead ofconstructionadhesive

3/4″

Installing the Door

Figure 4: Installing the door.

Seek Assistance: It is highlyrecommended that you get help fromanother person/persons when installing

the door. These doors are heavy and it will behard to position or install with just one person.

NOTE: If field applying interior jamb extension ormulling transom units, refer to appropriateinstructions (as needed) at this time.

1. After the rough opening has been prepped(using either the air barrier or building papermethods), apply a continuous bead of sealant13/4″ (19) from the top and sides of the dooropening. See figure 4a.

2. Apply a 3/8″ (10) bead of adhesive! on the sub-floor at the interior and exterior edges of thedoor opening, then lay another bead approxi-mately 2 1/4″ (57) from the interior bead in aslight wiggle pattern. See figure 4b. Adhesivebeads should contact the interior and exteriorflat portions of the sill as well as the center rib.

3. Tip the door into the opening and center it. Forclad units, temporarily nail the upper cornersof the nailing fin with a 2″ (51) roofing nail. Donot drive the nail all the way in.

NOTE: If wood door unit has exterior casing, applysealant at the back (interior side) where casingcontacts jambs and head jamb and also at topcorners where head and side casings join.

4. Before the adhesive is allowed to set up, ensurethe jambs are straight and plumb(interior/exterior and left/right). See figure 4c.The sill must be level and straight. Checkdiagonal measurements for the entire frame.Adjust as necessary by applying shims to thecorners 6″ (152) from the sill and head jamb.

For steps on how to permanently secure theunit, refer to the supplemental instructionincluded with this door.

IMPORTANT: To meet advertised Struc-tural Design Pressure Ratings, doorsmust be installed with either masonryclips, jamb screws or structural bracketsspaced a maximum of 6″ (152) from cor-ners and 12″ (305) on center.

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Installing the Door (continued)

Figure 5: Installing the door.

5. For Swinging Doors: Place a shim at eachhinge and on each side of jamb and head jambstrike plates. Place additional shims amaximum of 12″ (305) apart. Be careful not tobow the jambs. See figure 5a.For Sliding Doors: Place shims at or nearkeepers or jamb strike. Place additional shimsa maximum of 12″ (305) apart. Be careful not tobow the jambs. See figure 5b.

6. For clad units, finish fastening nailing fin ifapplicable. For wood units finish fastening thebrick mould casing if applicable.

NOTE: Proper shimming is extremelyimportant. Under shimming can cause the unitto sag out of square, over shimming will resultin bowed jambs and/or head jamb. Bothconditions can contribute to improperoperation of the door panels.

(a) (b)

Allow 1/8″ gapbetween panels

Panels should beflush across the top

Panels should be flushto the interior/exterior(c)

Swinging Door

Tip for SwingingDoors: If one panel is fur-ther to the exterior than the other (or on asingle operating panel door the panel doesnot align parallel to head jamb) check sidesof frame for plumb. If correct and the pan-el(s) still do not align, move the top of one orboth sides of the frame slightly in or out.

On amultiple panel unit check to make suretop corners of the panel locking stiles arealigned and flush with each other. On asingle operating panel unit check to makesure the margin along panel top and headjamb are even. See figure 5c. If one panel ishigher/lower move the top of the frame hori-zontally until the panels align.

ShimShim

Swinging Door Sliding Door

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Securing the Sill

Figure 8: Securing the door.

1. For standard sills: Install a sill nose supportblock under the sill if the existing opening doesnot extend far enough to support the door sill.Fabricate from treated lumber and attach tounderside of the sill with constructionadhesive.Nail theblock to the sheathing to hold it in place.Apply generous amount of sealant along theunderside of the sill as shown.

NOTE: Sill nose support is not necessary for thelow profile sill.

2. Securing the standard sill: Locate the center ofthe oak sill, and, with a 3/16″ drill bit, predrill ahole vertically through the oak sill liner and sill.Countersink hole for the flat head screw. Donot predrill into subfloor. Secure the oak sill lin-er to the subfloor with a #10 x 3″ sheet metalscrew. In masonry applications, predrill a3/16″ x 3 1/2″ deep hole through oak liner andinto concrete. Fasten with a 3/16″ x 3″ con-crete anchor.

3. OPTIONAL: Secure the low profile sill by ap-plying 1/2″ x 3/8″ foam tape to the bottom andfastening with 1 1/2″ pan head screws. Centerthe screws in the slot. See Figure 8c.

(a) (b)Subfloor

Oak plug

#10 x 3″ sheetmetal screw

Wood Frame Construction Masonry Application

Sill nosesupport block

Sealant

Sill Concrete

Oak plug

3/16 x 3″ FHmasonry anchor

Sill nosesupportblock

Sealant

Sill

(c)

1 1/2″ pan headscrews

Wood Frame Construction(also applies to Masonry Applications)

IMPORTANT: For StormPlus IZ3 units,refer to the provided StormPlusinstallation instructions (part number19970071 or visit www.marvin.com) forproper placement of additional screws.

IMPORTANT: Do not seal drain holes.Make sure drain holes are kept clear ofdirt and debris

Low Profile Sill

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Flashing Installation -- Air Barrier

Figure 9: Flashing the Installation. (Sliding door shown but applies to swinging door as well.)

(b)(a) (c)

Cornergasket

Rigid headflash

Lap ontorigid headflash

NOTE: For units with an integral nail fin / rigidhead flash proceed to step 3.

1. For clad units (if applicable): Apply nailingfin corner gaskets to each corner of thenailingfin. Follow instructions on back of gasket.

2. For all units: Install a rigid head flash at thehead jamb. Be sure to apply a bead of sealantalong the back sides of both vertical andhorizontal surfaces of the cap that come incontact with the door, door casing, and/orsheathing. See figure 9a.

3. Lap vertical strips of flashing onto the unit orcasingandout over theweather resistive bar-rier.Makesmall cuts at thehead jamb toallowthe flashing to fold back onto the exterior. Seefigure 9b.

4. Install a layer of flashing over the vertical legof the rigid head flash and lapped onto thehorizontal leg. The flashing should extendpast the jamb flashing installed earlier. Seefigure 9c.

5. Fold the head jamb air barrier down over thehead jamb flashing. Apply seam seal tape overthe diagonal cut in the air barrier. Make sure thetape laps onto the unit or casing. Cut 3″ (76)strips of tapeand install every 12″ (305) along thehead jamb. Tape and seal any seams and fas-teners directly above the unit. See figure 9d.

(d)

Seamseal tape

IMPORTANT: Nailing fin is not designedto be a weatherproof flashing.

Sealant

Lap onto unit (orcasing if applicable)

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Flashing the Installation -- Building Paper

Figure 10: Flashing the Installation. (Sliding door shown but applies to swinging door as well.)

(b)(a) (c)

Cornergasket

Rigid headflash

Lap ontorigid headflash

(d)

Apply courses on topof jamb flashing

1. Forcladunits (if applicable):Apply nailing fincorner gaskets to each corner of the nailing fin.Follow instructions on back of gasket.

IMPORTANT: Nailing fin is not designedto be a weatherproof flashing.

Top course shouldextend past sides

NOTE: For units with an integral nail fin / rigidhead flash proceed to step 3.

2. For all units: Install a rigid head flash at thehead jamb. Be sure to apply a bead of sealantalong the back sides of both vertical andhorizontal surfaces of the cap that come incontact with the door, door casing, and/orsheathing. See figure 10a.

3. Lap vertical strips of flashing onto the unit orcasingandout over theweather resistive bar-rier.Makesmall cuts at thehead jamb toallowthe flashing to fold back onto the exterior. Seefigure 10b.

4. Install a layer of flashing over the vertical legof the rigid head flash and lapped onto thehorizontal leg. The flashing should extendpast the jamb flashing installed earlier. Seefigure 10c.

5. Install double ply layers of building paper start-ing at the bottom. One continuous courseshould extend over the head jamb flashing andbeyond the side pieces (installed prior to doorinstallation). See figure 10d.

Lap onto unit (orcasing if applicable)

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Sealant

Rigid head flash

Exteriorfinish/Siding

Sealant

Head jambflashing

Final Sealing Procedures

Figure 11: Sealing the installation.

(a)

(b)

Sealant

View with siding completed

1. From the interior apply a 1″ -- 2″ (25--151) thickbead of low expansion foam insulation on theback side of the exterior casing. See figure 11.Don’t apply too much as it is possible tobow the jambs.

NOTE: Instead of low expansion foam, you canloosely pack fiberglass insulation between thewindow and framing.

2. To integrate the unit with the structure’s interiorair barrier, apply a beadof sealant between thejamb and interior finish prior to trim installation.See figure 11. The installation is now ready forinterior trim application.

3. After exterior finish or siding is installed,apply sealant! around the exteriorperimeter of the unit frame or casing. Asneeded, insert backing material betweenthe frame or casing and the structure toprovide a proper sealant joint. Sealantdepth must be equal to width between unitand exterior finish material (brick andmasonry apply). Always refer to themanufacturer’s recommendations forproper surface preparation andapplication. See figure 11a and 11b.

4. Trim all shim material even with the interior ofstructure.

IMPORTANT: Using improper sealantcould result in sealant failure causing airand water infiltration.

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The following details are specified for proper installation and performance of the Marvin Door.

S Rough Opening Width: 1/4″--1″ (6--25) wider than door frame outside measurement.

S Rough Opening Height: 1/4″--1/2″ (6--13) higher than door frame outside measurement.

S Masonry Opening Width: 1/4″--1/2″ (6--13) wider than door frame outside measurement.

S Masonry Opening Height: 1/8″--1/4″ (3--6) higher than door frame outside measurement.

S Properly flash and/or seal all doors at the exterior perimeter.S Sealants used for installationmust beGrade NSClass 25 per ASTMC920 and compatible with the building exterior, door exterior surface, and flashing/water managementmaterials.

S Construction adhesive must be APA rated AFG--01 SPEC.S Flashing materials must comply with ASTM E2112--01, section 5.13 and be compatible with all materials used in installation including panning systems, air barriers andbuilding papers, sheathing, and the door unit.

S The following materials were used to develop these instructions:

Weather Resistant Barriers: DuPontt Tyvek®HomeWrap or Grade D building paper.

Flashing Materials: DuPontt FlexWrap or DuPontt Straight Flash, DuPontt Tyvek® Tape.

Sealant: OSI® Quad Pro--Series®; solvent release butyl rubber sealant or DAP DynaFlex230t.

S Optional foams used for installation must be low expansion only. Foam and foam application must comply with ASTM E2112--01, SEC 5.9.2.

S Fasteners penetrating chemically treated lumber must be a minimum of 0.90 oz/ft2 zinc hot dipped galvanized or stainless steel type 304 or 316.

S Shim 4″--6″ (102--152) from each corner, and at every point of attachment.

Technical Installation Specifications

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Marvin Door General Installations

Design

theweather

vertical andhorizontal

rigid head

lap vertical

rough opening

sliding door

building paper

masonry applications