Installation Guidelines for
Ashworth Patio Doors
Installer
• Readinstructionscompletelybeforeattemptinginstallation.Failuretofollowtheseguidelineswillforfeit
theAshworthwarrantycoverage,writtenorimplied.
• Alwaysprovideacopyoftheseinstructionstothehomeowner.
• TheseinstructionsareconsistentwithASTM2112“StandardPracticeforInstallationofExterior
Windows,DoorsandSkylights”intocommonwallconstructions.Contactyourarchitector
constructionprofessionalforinstallationintootherbuildingdesignsorconstructionmethods.
• Regionalcodesandenvironmentalconditionsmayrequireinstallationthatisdifferentfrom
theseguidelines.Itisyourresponsibilitytoensurethatlocalcodesandordinancesarefollowed.
Warning!
Work Safe! Alwayswearpropereyeandhearingprotectionwheninstallingoradjusting
Ashworthproducts.
Use Power Tools Properly! Toavoidpersonalinjury,alwaysfollowmanufacturers’instructions
forsafeoperationofpowertools.
Ladder Safety! Workingatelevatedlevelscanbehazardous.Alwaysuseladdersandscaffolding
properly.Consultmanufacturers’guidelinesforsafeuseofthesetypesofequipment.
Safety Glazing! SomeAshworthproductsmaynotcontainsafetyglazingunlessspecicallyordered
thatway.Usecaution–injurycouldresultifglassisbrokenandfragmented.Buildingcodesrequiresafety
glazingforwindowsinstalledincertainareas.Consultyourlocalbuildingcodeofcialforguidelines.
Important
• Ashworthreservestherighttochangetheinformationcontainedintheseguidelineswithoutnotice.
• Maintainaminimumof1/4"betweenthedoorframeandanytrim,sidingormasonry.
• UseofAshworthproductsinbarrierEIFSsystems(syntheticstucco)isnotrecommended.Todoso
willforfeitallwarranties(writtenorimplied),andAshworthwillnotbeheldresponsibleforanyclaims
ordamagesresultingfromwaterinltration.
• SteelfastenerswillcorrodewhenusedwithACQPressureTreatedLumber.Usecorrosionresistant
fasteners(suchasstainlesssteel)wheninstallingwindowsinoraroundthesetypesofmaterials.
• Doornailingangesanddripcaps(integralorapplied)donottaketheplaceofwindowashing.
Allwindowsanddoorsmustbeproperlyashedandsealedaroundtheperimeter.
Handling and Storage
• Alwayscarrydoorunitsupright.Donotcarryat!Doingsocouldresultindamagetotheunit.
• Donotstoreunitsoutside.
Note: These installation instructions contain two methods of installation: Nail fin and no nail fin installation.