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Storm doors come with full instructions and a
template for mounting the hardware. Major manufacturers
offer assistance by phone as well as instructions or
troubleshooting information online. There are two mistakes
you can make that will be difficult to fix. The first can
occur when you are cutting vertical mounting frames. These
must fit your openings; do not cut them too short. Also,
when you are drilling holes to fit hardware on a wood-core
storm door, be precise. Most manufacturers supply a template
to make this job easier. Take your time, and follow the
instructions.
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Place the door interior side up, and position the
vertical hinge mounting frame on the hinge side so
that the top of the track extends beyond the door by
3/32 inch. Then drive one mounting screw through the
hinge into the predrilled hole in the door. Line up
the hinge holes along the edge of the door. Next,
center-punch and drill a pilot hole for each
remaining screw, and drive in the screws. |
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| 2.
Measure the height of the opening where the door
will hang, both at the face of the jamb and at the
stop. Turn over the door, and transfer these
dimensions onto the hinge mounting frame. Using a
hacksaw, cut the bottom of the hinge mounting frame
at the angle that will fit your door's sill. If the
bottom of your door includes a sweep, temporarily
install it on the door. (Adjust and screw it tight
after the door is hung.) |
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| 3.
With a helper, stand the door in the opening,
position it, and screw it in place. With the door
open, place the top mounting frame on the hinge
mounting frame. Then close the door, adjust the top
mounting frame's position, and screw it in
place.
Then mount the latch-side frame using the same
methods. |
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| 4.
Close the door, adjust the sweep so that it presses
lightly against the sill, and screw it in place.
Install the handle hardware according to the
directions provided by the manufacturer. |
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| 5.
Screw the door closer's bracket to the top of the
jamb. The type shown is spaced 1 inch down from the
top of the jamb and 1/4 inch back from the hinge
side. Assemble the closer, attach it to the jamb
bracket, and close the door. Holding the closer
level, place the bracket on the door and mark for
screws. Predrill screw holes, and attach the closer.
If the door has a closer at the bottom, attach it
the same way. |
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| 6.
Close and latch the door, and then install the
storm or glass panels. The system shown utilizes
retainer strips. Hold the glass or storm in place,
and then install the top retainer, horizontal
retainers, and vertical strips. |
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