4. 933 Riverside Drive_COA 2023-0901 Packet

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12/26/18 Product Guide Interior and Exterior Doors (JPG013) 2 needed Tools NOTE: Each tool is not required for every task. • #2 Phillips head, square drive, and/or flat head screwdrivers • Hammer • Nail set/punch • Tape measure • Level • Utility knife • Putty knives • Allen wrenches • Power drill with bits • Chisel • Gloves • Pliers/side cutters • Follow all manufacturers’ instructions and labels. • Use proper and safe equipment and precautions when cleaning and servicing the exterior side of patio doors above ground level. • Insect screens are not security devices and will not prevent a child, other person, or pet from falling through. • Use sharp tools with care to avoid damage to wood surfaces. • Use extra care when driving screws near glass unit to avoid breakage. • Use caution when tightening screws to avoid stripping the screw holes. • Slab removal can be awkward and could cause physical injury or product damage; we recommend the help of a second person. TOOLS AnD MATERIALS SLAB AnD ASTRAGAL REMOvAL AnD InSTALLATIOn needed Materials • String • Tape • Pencil & paper • Scissors • Brad nails • Shims • Replacement parts For Hardware Replacement: • Wooden toothpicks or dowels • Wood glue • Wood putty • Fine sandpaper • Finishing supplies • Silicone sealant Astragal Replacement 1. Open the active slab. 2. Remove the screws that attach the astragal. 3. If the astragal doesn't come off, there may be adhesive tape holding it in place. If so, carefully score the joint between the astragal and the slab. 4. Remove the astragal. 5. Fasten the new astragal through the pre-drilled holes in the same location as the old astragal. 6. Install a foam wedge on the passive slab at the bottom with the thick part against the leg of the astragal as shown. Because slab removal can be awkward and could cause physical injury or product damage, we recommend the help of additional people. 1. Open slab about half way and hold steady with the help of a second person. 2. Only inswing standard door hinges have removable hinge pins. With a small screwdriver or nail punch and hammer, drive hinge pin from bottom hinge, then working up to the top hinge. Doors with automatically closing hinges or outswing doors require removing the screws from one side of the hinge to remove the slab. Take extra precautions when removing the spring loaded automatically closing hinges. 3. Remove slab from frame. 4. To install slab, perform removal steps in reverse order. Active Foam wedge Screw Passive Passive slab Foam wedge Astragal Hinge pin PRECAUTIOnS AnD SAFETY