Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the many fine Andersen® products. Proper assembly, installation
and maintenance are essential if the benefits of your Andersen product are to be fully attained. Therefore, please read
and follow this instruction guide completely. If your abilities do not match this procedure’s requirements, contact an
experienced contractor. You may direct any questions about this or other products to your local Andersen dealer, found
in the Yellow Pages under “Windows” or call Andersen WindowCare® service center at 1-888-888-7020 Monday through
Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time. Thank you for choosing Andersen.
Every assembly and installation is different (windloads, structural support, etc.). Andersen strongly recommends
consultation with an Andersen supplier or an experienced contractor, architect, or structural engineer prior to the
assembly and installation of any Andersen product. For installation methods not covered in this guide, (i.e. through
jamb) please visit the Architect Detail File on the web (www.andersenwindows.com). Andersen has no responsibility in
regard to the post-manufactured assembly and installation of Andersen products.
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Use caution when working at elevated Follow manufacturer’s Windows and doors can be heavy.
heights and around unit openings. Follow instructions for safe operation Use safe lifting techniques and a
manufacturer’s instructions for safe use of of hand/power tools. Always reasonable number of people with
ladder and/or scaffolding. Failure to do so wear safety glasses. Failure to enough strength to lift, carry and
may result in injury or death. do so may result in injury and/ install window and door products
or product damage. to avoid injury and/or product
damage.
Unless specifically ordered, Andersen windows and doors are not equipped with safety glass, and if broken, could
fragment causing injury. Many laws and building codes require safety glass in locations adjacent to or near doors.
Andersen windows are available with safety glass that may reduce the likelihood of injury when broken. Information
on safety glass is available from your local Andersen dealer.
• Andersen® Head Flashing and Installation Flanges DO NOT take the place of standard window and door flashing. Unit
must be properly flashed and sealed with silicone for protection against water and air infiltration. Use non-reflective
flashings. Highly reflective flashing tapes can raise the surface temperature of the vinyl to the point where vinyl
deformation and product damage may occur.
• Do not apply any type of film to glass. Thermal stress conditions resulting in glass damage could occur.
• Use of movable insulating materials such as window coverings, shutters, and other shading devices may damage
glass and/or vinyl. In addition, excessive condensation may result causing deterioration of windows and doors.
“Andersen” and “Andersen WindowCare” are registered trademarks of Andersen Corporation. All other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation.
©2002-2007 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. Instruction Guide 0005310 BB Revised 08/24/07
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• Frames are manufactured for left or right hand operation (L or R) or stationary sidelights. Door operation is as
viewed from the outside.
• Provide a large work area when assembling patio door frame. Cover work area with cardboard to protect
frame parts.
• Following frame assembly, attach screw pack envelope, with remaining screws, to frame for use when
installing unit frame and door panels on the job site.
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Frame Assembly and Installation Guide
Component Identification
Head Installation
Head Flange
Flashing
Side
Head Installation *Stationary Panel Interlock Weatherstrip
Jamb Flange
PLUM - LE
PLUM - LEVEL - SHIM
Side Jamb
Side
Installation
Flange
Stationary
Panel Hole Plug* Panel Bracket* Insect Screen Latch Parting Stop Bracket Side Stop
Forest Green
(25735490)
Sandtone
(2573551)
(0912717)
(2573692)
(2653804)
(2579551)
(0924602)
(1267822)
White
Stone
White
White
Gray
Gray
* Identifies parts for panel installation. Frame and panels are packaged separately. Please keep remaining parts for panel installation.
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Metal fasteners and 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 preservative-treated and fire-retardant treated lumber. Failure to use
the appropriate materials for the installation may cause a failure resulting in injury, property or product damage.
Screw Identification
* * * *
Sandtone (0904109)
Stainless (1973107)
Stainless (1973110)
Silver (1973113)
Gray (0912718)
Gliding Door Product
Perma-Shield®
Standard 18* 5* 4* 1 5* 9 14
8’ DP Upgrade (2-Panel) 22* 5* 6* 1 5* 11 14
Sidelight DP 12* 4* 10 14
Narroline® or
Frenchwood (2-Panel)
®
Standard 18* 5* 4* 1 7* 9 14
Impact Resistant (FW only) 18* 10* 4* 1 7* 9 14 3
8’ Wide 18* 5* 6* 1 10* 11 14
8’ High 22* 5* 6* 1 10* 13 14
Sidelight 12* 4* 10 14
Imp. Res. Sidelight (FW only) 12* 4* 12 14
Narroline® or
Frenchwood (4-Panel)
®
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Frame Assembly and Installation Guide
1. Attach Side Jambs to Sill
• Position Sill and Side Jambs exterior up. Sill
Silicone Sealant
Silicone
Sealant
• Screw fastening sequence must be followed when
attaching Side Jambs to Sill. Failure to do so may
result in incorrect fit of frame parts.
Frenchwood® Gliding Patio Door,
• Make sure insect screen track on Sill is inserted 8’ Perma-Shield® Gliding Patio Door,
into slot on the bottom of Side Jamb. Failure to do DP Upgrade Perma-Shield® Patio Door, Narroline®
so may result in incorrect fit of frame parts. Gliding Patio Door and Sidelights
Sealant
ST
Sill Insect
Exterior Edge Screen Track
of Sill
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READ
THIS INST
SCRE RUCT
W FIR IONS
ST
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1
Interior Edge
of Side Jamb
#10 x 2-1/2" Silver Screws and Locations
Exterior Side Up
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2. Attach Head Jamb To Side Jambs
• Position Head Jamb exterior side up Side Jamb
Silicone Sealant
Head Jamb
• Apply a 1/8" bead of Silicone Sealant to top end of Side Exterior Edge
of Head Jamb
Jambs and position against Head Jamb.
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When attaching Side Jambs to Head Jamb, screw
Interior
fastening sequence must be followed. Failure to do Edge
so may result in incorrect fit of frame parts. 1 Interior Edge
of Side of Head Jamb
Jamb 2
• Fasten Head Jamb to Side Jambs through predrilled
holes using four #10 x 2-1/2" Silver Flat Head Screws.
#10 x 2-1/2" Silver Screws and Locations
Screw fastening sequence must be followed.
Screw 1 : Fasten interior side of Side Jamb to Head Jamb.
Screw 2 : Fasten interior side of Head Jamb to Side Jamb.
Screw 3 : Fasten exterior side of Head Jamb to Side Jamb.
Screw 4 : Fasten center of Side Jamb to Head Jamb.
• Clean up excess squeeze-out of Silicone Sealant.
Sill
Some masonry/concrete wall and replacement Side Installation Flange
situations do not require the use of Side Installation
PLUMB - LE
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4. Attach Head Installation Flange to Head Flashing
Head Installation Flange
Head
Flashing
Ends and edges of Head Flashing are sharp. Use
caution when handling Head Flashing. Failure to do Groove
so may result in personal injury.
Flush
at Ends
* For installations where flanges are not being used. Masonry/Concrete - Replacement Installation
Head
Head Installation Flange/Head Flashing must overlap Installation
Side Installation Flanges to the exterior to help Flange/Head
prevent water infiltration. Flashing
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6. Apply Optional Aluminum Sill Support if Required
Optional
Aluminum
Optional Aluminum Exterior Sill Extension and Sill Sill Support
Support must be applied before frame is installed.
Sill
• Slide Aluminum Sill Support onto the aluminum Sill
from one end. DO NOT secure with screws until siding
or exterior finish is applied over sheathing.
Exterior Interior
Optional
Aluminum
Sill Support*
*Shown installed.
Rough
Exterior View Opening
Width
Rough
Opening
Height
Masonry/Concrete Construction
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8. Seal Frame, Sill and Rough Opening Side Installation Flange
Exterior Edge of Sill
Silicone
Sealant
Caulk Gun
Interior Side Up
Block Clamp
Exterior Interior
Cross Section Detail
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10. Shim and Plumb Jambs
Shim
Side Jamb
• Insert shims between Side Jambs and framing at
each fastener location. Shims will be held in place by
fastener screws.
PLUM - LEVEL - SH
• Shims at Head Jamb are temporary. DO NOT place Interior View
shims on top of predrilled holes at Head Jamb.
Head Jamb
• Check Head and Side Jambs for level making
adjustments using shims if necessary. Jambs must be Level
Exterior View
Clamp
DO NOT nail into Head Installation Flange or Side
Installation Flanges to secure frame. Frame must
be secured through holes provided.
#10 x 2-1/2"
• Fasten frame in rough opening through holes in Head Screw
and Side Jambs using #10 x 2-1/2" Colored Screws.
Tighten until snug.
Screwdriver
Exterior View
Remove temporary shims from Head Jamb after
unit is secured. Failure to remove shims may affect
product performance and/or unit operation.
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12. Insulate and Seal Unit
Caulk Gun
Exterior View
Aluminum #8 x 1-1/2"
Sill Support Colored Screw
Exterior View
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14. Attach Insect Screen Latch
Insect Screen Latch
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