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Aluminim Door Series WarrantyCentury SeriesLifestyle SeriesNorthern/Fiera Series

Limited Lifetime Warranty - During the life of the door, AluminArt/ChamberDoor will warranty all manufacturer’s defects. A nominal processing fee will apply.

Classic SeriesNational Series

7 Year Limited Warranty - For seven years, AluminArt/ChamberDoor will warranty all manufacturer’s defects. A nominal processing fee will apply.

Value Series 5 Year Limited Warranty - defects. A nominal processing fee will apply.

Woodcore Door Series Warranty

Premier SeriesLimited Lifetime Warranty - During the life of the door, AluminArt/ChamberDoor will warranty all manufacturer’s defects. A nominal processing fee will apply. After 10 years, the consumer is responsible for shipping and handling costs.

Advantage SeriesWeatherguard Series

5 Year Limited Warranty - defects. A nominal processing fee will apply.

Door Frame WarrantyAluminArt/ChamberDoor warrants that the aluminum components and the woodcore blank of the storm door will not crack, rot, split or rust during the warranty period.

Hardware WarrantyHardware components, including the handle, latch, locks, closer (and/or assemblies) are free from manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The LifetimeBrass™, LifetimeNickel™ and LifetimeBronze™ finish on the hardware has a lifetime warranty against pitting only.

Retractable ScreenWarranty

Retractable screen warranty is one year, covering workmanship, mechanical parts and factory defects. Does not include torn screen.

No Fault Installation

AluminArt/ChamberDoor warrants that any part lost, mis-cut or mis-drilled during the original installation of your storm door will be repaired or replaced at no additional charge within ninety (90) days of the date of original purchase. This limited warranty will not apply if the part has been misused, abused or altered.

Warranty applies to original purchaser of door only; covers manufacturer’s defects only.

Storm Door Warranty Limitations:• Warranty only applies to original homeowners of owner-occupied residential properties and covers manufacturer’s defects.•• Wind damage is not covered under warranty.• Labor cost, re-installation fees are not covered under warranty.• Water damage due to lack of rain diversion or structural overhang is not covered under warranty.• Damage or breakage to the screen, glass, vinyl, hinges and hinge mounting frame is not covered under warranty.• Damage due to misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, improper installation, alteration or non-residential use is not covered under warranty.• Certain coastal applications and/or the forces of nature including, but not limited to, weathering are not covered under warranty.• Your exclusive remedy is limited to the repair and replacement of defective product.

Warranty Replacements: Customer Service Toll Free: 1-800-541-7307 Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty replacements.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATION, BUT IN NO CASE WILL EXTEND BEYOND THE TERM OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. ALUMINART/CHAMBERDOOR EXCLUDES AND WILL NOT PAY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, AND LIABILITY WILL IN ALL INSTANCES BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATION OF THE DURATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND IN CANADA.

Warranty, Installation & Operation Manual for Aluminum & Woodcore Doors

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Carpenter’s level Hacksaw

Scissors Phillips screwdriver

Slot screwdriver

File Tape measure

Hammer

Center punch Pliers 7/16" drill bit

1/4" drill bit

1/8" drill bit Pencil

Drill

TOOL REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

DOOR INFORMATONFrom the product code label attached to the door’s top mainframe, record the following information for warranty purposes.

Date of Purchase: ____________________________Door Name: ________________________________ Door Color: ________________________________Door Size: _________________________________Model #: __________________________________Serial #: ___________________________________

CHECK CONTENTS OF STORM DOOR PACKAGE___ Storm door, complete with glass insert(s), screen system

Hardware kit(s) includes:___ Handle assembly___ Closer assemblyMounting frame kit includes:___ Hinge mounting frame___ Latch mounting frame___ Header mounting frame___ Expander sweep system___ Mounting frame screw covers (Century, Premier - available as an accessory for other series)___ Installation screw package

BEFORE YOU BEGIN1. Read all instructions carefully before you begin.2. Check package contents and hardware box(es).3. Ensure you have necessary tools required to complete installation.

NOTE: On Full Lite doors, the screen insert is secured to the inside of the door with two temporary 4” retainer strips. Before installing the door, discard the 4” strips and set the screen aside.

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Brickmould Prime door

Storm door mounting

frame

1" minimum face and depth of

brickmould

Sloped sill

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PRIME DOOR BRICKMOULD1. Brickmould is the wooden frame attached to the door opening. The storm door requires a 1” deep by 1” wide minimum

brickmould for installation. If required, shim the brickmould to the 1” minimum dimension. See Fig. 1.2. A minimum depth of 3-3/4” is required between the prime door and storm door mounting frame to allow for hardware. A

minimum depth of 2-1/2" is required between the prime door and interior side of the storm door. Build out if required.See Fig. 2.

Jamb

1. Measure from top right hand side where the header brickmould and right side brickmould meet diagonally to the lowerleft hand side of the opening. Record measurement. See Fig. 1.

2. Repeat Step 1 from top left hand side diagonally to lower right hand side. Record measurement. See Fig. 1.

If one measurement is longer, place a shim on the header brickmould so that both measurements are equal within 1/8” of each other. See Fig. 2. The brickmould must be level from top to bottom of the opening on both sides. See Fig. 3. If your brickmould is not level add a piece of wood or shim in the appropriate places.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Prime Door

Storm Door

3-3/4" minimum depth pump

Minimum 1"

brickmould

2-1/2" minimum depth

(casing)

1" depth

MEASURE/CHECK BRICKMOULD FOR SQUARE AND LEVEL (PLUMB)

Shim Header

Brickmould

Header Brickmould

Measure Brickmould

for level

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

STEP 1

STEP 2

NOTE:and properly shimmed before installing the storm door mounting frame.

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DETERMINING THE HINGE SIDE OF DOOR OPENINGStanding on the outside of the house, facing the doorway, mark hinge side (LEFT or RIGHT) on the outside of the storm door. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.

CHECK THAT THE DOOR IS THE RIGHT WAY UP BEFORE INSTALLING THE HINGE MOUNTING FRAME

THE MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER LABEL IS ON THE INSIDE MAINFRAME AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR

INSTALLING HINGED MOUNTING FRAME TO STORM DOORFor LEFTSIDE hinging, see Fig. 1. For RIGHTSIDE hinging, see Fig. 2.

1. Using the door packaging as a protective pad, place door on its edge with side to be hinged facing up.

2. Position hinged mounting frame on door edge, facing outside of door.

3.

4. Ensure the hinged mounting frame extends beyond the top outside edge of the storm door frame -- 3/16” for aluminum doors with overlap main frame- 1/8" for non-overlap aluminum doors and/or woodcore doors

5. Pre-drill 1/8” pilot holes through hinge holes and fasten with #8x3/4” screws.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

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3/16”or 1/8"

Drill 1/8” Pilot holesfor No.8x3/4”Screw

Drill 1/8” Pilot holesfor No.8x3/4”Screw

Hinge Interlock Hinge Interlock

Weatherstrip

Weatherstrip Weatherstrip

Hinge Mounting Frame

TOP of Door

TOP of Door

TOP of Door

BOTTOM of Door

BOTTOM of Door

TOP of Door

INSIDE INSIDE

INSIDE INSIDE

LEFT SIDE HINGING

Hinge Mounting FrameWeatherstrip 3/16” or 1/8"

RIGHT SIDE HINGING

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MEASURE AND CUT HINGED MOUNTING FRAME

1. On the hinge side of the opening measure theheight of the brickmould, top to bottom.

2. Starting at the top of the hinge-mounting frame,measure down the same distance. Subtract 1/8”and draw a line. You may want to angle the line tofollow the slope of your sill.

3. Using a hacksaw, cut the frame on the line.

4.

Before starting this step, complete the next step

1.

2. Position expander sweep on the bottom inside of door ensuring the ends of the expander align

3. Drill a 1/8” pilot hole at the bottom of the installation slots and install the #8x3/8” screws in each

STEP 5

INSTALLING EXPANDER SWEEP STEP 6

INSTALLING “L” SHAPE SINGLE FIN EXPANDER SWEEPA

Inside bottomedge of door

Vinyl fin

Vinyl fin

Expander Sweep

Installation slotpilot hole

Pull sweep totouch sill:tighten screw

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INSTALLING EXPANDER SWEEP STEP 6


INSTALLING “L” SHAPE DOUBLE FIN EXPANDER SWEEPB1. Position expander sweep tight to the bottom inside of door. See Fig. 1.2.

inside edges of storm door. Drill 1/8” pilot hole at the bottom of each installation slot and install the #8x3/8”

3. Pull expander down fully and tighten the screws. See Fig. 3

1. Position the expander under the door with the “U”

with slot hole on the inside. See Fig. 1.

2. Fit the “U” on the door. Drill 1/8” pilot holes at the cen-tre of the slot hole and install the sweep with #8x3/8”screws in each hole. See Fig. 2.

1. numtrim excess fin & crimp aluminum.

w having the slot hole on the inside and the contoured side of the sweep on the outside.2.

between the metal overlap frames on the side edges of the door. With the sweep held all the way up on thebottom of the door, drive the #8 X 3/8” screws through the bottom part of the slot holes as shown in Fig. 2.Do not fully tighten the screws.

3.the screws.

Inside of door

Fin #8x3/8”

Expander Sweep

Pull sweep to lowest position: tighten screw

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 1

Inside bottomedge of door

Aluminum ‘U’Expender Sweep

Vinyl Fin x 2

Slot hole for sweep

Fig. 2

Drive screwat the bottomof the slot

Push sweep all the way upon bottom of door

Fig. 3

Pull seep downto touch sill andtighten the screw

Trim & Crimp


C INSTALLING “U” SHAPE EXPANDER SWEEP (Premier Woodcore Door)

D INSTALLING “U” SHAPE EXPANDER SWEEP (Woodcore Door)

Interior Side

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INSTALLING STORM DOOR / MOUNTING FRAME TO BRICKMOULDSTEP 7

INSTALLING HEADER MOUNTING FRAMESTEP 8

framemountingHinged

Top of door

BrickmouldWeatherstrip

#8x1-1/4" ScrewDoorframeOUTSIDE OF DOOR

OUTSIDE OF DOORDoorframe

#8x1-1/4" ScrewWeatherstrip Brickmould

1. Position hinged mounting frame tight against the brickmould and hold the door up so that the bottom

2. Using #8x1-1/4” screws, install top and bottom screws. Do not over tighten. See Fig. 2.3. Open and close the door to ensure that it moves freely in the opening.4. Drill 1/8” pilot hole through the remaining holes and fasten with #8x1-1/4” screws.5. Open door to expose the hinges. Drive #8x1-1/4” screws through existing holes on z-bar located

above and below each hinge into wood frame. See Fig. 3.

1. With storm door in an open position, set headermounting frame against the brickmould with oneend resting on top of the hinged mounting frame.See Fig. 1.

2. Drill a 1/8” pilot hole in the hole closest to thehinge mounting frame and fasten with a #8x1-1/4”screw.

3. Holding the other end of the header mounting framein place, close the door.

4. Maintain an equal gap between the top of thestorm door and the header mounting frame.

5. Drill a 1/8” pilot hole in the hole at the other endof the header on the latch side (ensure that the topend of the latch mounting frame touches the end ofthe header mounting frame. Fasten with a #8x1-1/4” screw. Repeat the process for the middle hole.

Brickmould Top

outside of door

Header mounting frame


NOTE: and properly shimmed before installing the storm door mounting frame.

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MEASURING AND INSTALLING LATCH MOUNTING FRAMESTEP 9


(Section A) (Section B)

Overlap HeaderMounting Frame

Overlap Model Non-Overlap Model

Non-Overlap HeaderMounting Frame

Holes on

Mortise Latch

Mounting Frame

Only

1. Determine the top of the latch mounting frame by holding it against the brickmould in the openingand mark the top.

2. Measure height of the latch side brickmould from the underside of the header mounting frame tothe bottom of the brickmould.

3. Starting at the top of the latch mounting frame, measure down the same distance and draw a line.You may want to angle the line to follow the slope of your sill.

4.5. Position the latch mounting frame against the brickmould and close the storm door.6. For Overlap doors, see Fig. 1. Position the rounded leading edge of the latch mounting frame

behind the outside edge of the door from top to bottom. If required, shim the brickmould.7. For Non-Overlap doors, see Fig. 2. Position the latch mounting frame so the inside edge of the

storm door sits against the weather strip and maintains a 1/8” gap from top to bottom. If required,shim the brickmould.

8. Drill a 1/8” pilot hole through the top and bottom holes and fasten with #8x1-1/4” screws.9. Open and close door to ensure free movement. On remaining holes, drill pilot hole and fasten.

Place shims hereif necessary

OUTSIDE OF DOOR

Door Frame

Clearance1/8" Inside

Weatherstrip Brickmould#8x1-1/4" Screw

Outside edge of door

Latch mounting frame

#8x1-1/4" ScrewBrickmould

Weatherstrip

Inside Clearance

Doorframe

OUTSIDE OF DOORLine up latch mounting frame with a 1/8" gap from outside door edge

A INSTALL MOUNTING FRAME FOR OVERLAP / NON-OVERLAP DOORS

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INSTALLING MORTISE LATCH MOUNTING FRAMEB

• Cutting The Top Of The Mortise Latch Mounting Frame

• Cutting The Bottom Of The Mortise Latch Mounting Frame

1. The mortise latch mounting frame has two rectangles cut out of the side to accept thelatch and deadbolt throw of the mortise style handle. See Fig. 1.

2. Position the latch mounting frame against the brickmouldand mark the top of the latch mounting frame.

3. Using the cardboard template, place the pointed end ofthe plastic pushpin into the center small hole of the latchmounting frame.

4. Rotate the template so the door heights 78, 79, 80, 81, 82,83 are at the top of the frame.

5. Match the height of the storm door you purchased to thesame height on the template and mark that hole with apencil.

6. Remove the template and using a hacksaw cut the frame on

1. Measure height of the latch side brickmould from the underside of the header mountingframe to the bottom of the brickmould.

2. Starting at the top of the latch mounting frame (previously cut), measure down the samedistance and draw a line. You may want to angle the line to follow the slope of your sill.

3. Using a hacksaw cut the frame on the line.

4. Position the latch mounting frame againstthe brickmould and close the storm door.See Fig. 2.

5. Position the rounded leading edge of thelatch mounting frame behind the outsideedge of the door from top to bottom.

6. If required, shim the brickmould.7. Drill a 1/8” pilot hole through the top and

bottom holes and fasten with #8x1-1/4”screws.

8. Open and close door to ensure free move-ment.

9. On remaining holes, drill pilot hole and fasten.

Outside edge of door

Brickmould

OUTSIDE OF DOOR

Minimum 3/4" cut out depth for handle

Doorframe

hardware

ClearanceInside

Weatherstrip

Latch mounting frame

#8x1-1/4" Screw

Top of latch mounting frame

Top, outside of door

Handle hardware cut out on door edge

Handle hardware cut outs on latch mounting frame

Fig. 1

STEP 9 (Cont.) MEASURING AND INSTALLING LATCH MOUNTING FRAME

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INSTALLING MOUNTING FRAME SCREW COVERS STEP 10

INSTALLING THE DOOR HARDWARESTEP 11


Install the handle hardware and closer system as per the instructions provided in the handle hardware kit and the closer system kit, included with the storm door. Your installation is now complete.

NOTE: Your door may include the Dual AUTO HOLD™ closer, which is shipped in the off position. To set the AUTO HOLD™ feature follow the instructions on the closer label before installing.

All Century, All Premier Series, Titan, Clearvue, Stafford, Astra only available as an accessory for other series

Screw covers are installed onto mounting frames to hide the screws and give your opening a cleaner look.

1. Measure and record mounting frame measurements.2. Cut each length of vinyl screw cover to the recorded

mea3.

mounting frame, place lower edge of screw cover intoinner edge of mounting frame channel, working your way tobottom. See Fig. 1.

4. Starting at top of side mounting frame, press higher edgeof screw cover into outer edge of mounting frame channel,working your way to bottom. See Fig. 2.

5. For the header, place lower edge of screw cover into edge ofmounting frame closest to door. Press higher edge of screwcover into outer edge of mounting frame channel, workingyour way across.

Lower edge ofscrew cover

Higher edge of screw cover

Inner edge ofmounting frame

#8x1-1/4" Screw

Outside of door

Doorframe

Mounting frame

Outer edge of mounting frame Screw cover

Mounting frame Outside of door

Mounting Frame Measurements

Header mounting frame _______________

Latch mounting frame _______________

Hinged mounting frame _______________

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE

HOW TO REMOVE GLASS OR SCREEN INSERTS USING VINYL RETAINERS

HOW TO INSTALL GLASS OR SCREEN INSERTS ON FULL LITE DOORS

not use abrasive powders, steel wool, solvents or commercial glass cleaners on the enamel surface. Applying a

The glass supplied on your door is break resistant, tempered safety glass. Clean glass with a mixture of vinegar and water.

The Lifetime Brass™ handles feature a titanium coating bonded to the surface. Over time small white spots (salt and mineral deposits) may appear on the surface. These spots can be removed using an all purpose household cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or cloths as they may damage the titanium coating. The white spots are not the beginning of tarnishing.

EASY VENTILATION: If the door receives direct sunlight most of the day, heat build-up may occur between the storm door and entranceway door due to lack of ventilation. All Aluminart doors have ventilation options. You may raise the storm sweep slightly, leave the sash open, or if your door is a Full Lite, use the screen insert during the affected months.

IMPORTANT: Hold the insert in place while removing the last vinyl retainer.

1. Wrap tip of slot screwdriver with tape to protectdoorframe.

2. At one end of retainer, place screwdriver blade intoretainer groove.

3.every 4 inches.

To ease installation, rub a bar of soap along narrow edge of retainer.

1.

2. Starting at one end, place narrow edge of retainer in the groove between insert and doorframe. See Fig. 1.

3. Push retainer towards doorframe, working down the length of the retainer. See Fig. 2 and Fig. 3.

RetainerStrip

Protective tape

Inside of Door Frame

Retainer StripSNAP

Retainer Strip

Door Frame

Retainer Strip

Door Frame

Snap In

Glass orScreenInsert

( 2 )

( 3 )

( 1 )

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1. To raise sliding glass insert, hold handle rail, depress both latches at bottom corners of insert and lift into position.2. Ensure latches release into precut holes in the channel.3. To close insert, hold handle rail, depress latches and lower to bottom of window opening.

HOW TO OPEN / CLOSE SLIDING GLASS INSERT FOR VENTILATIONYour door may have the screen system positioned in the top or bottom half of the door. Follow instructions that match your screen position.

OPENING INSERT: In the closed position the bottom of the sliding glass insert interlocks with the crossbar. To open insert for ventilation, follow the 3 steps in the pictures

CLOSING INSERT: To close insert and set the interlock, follow the 3 steps in the pictures.

• Screen in Top of Door - Includes View And Vent™

• Screen in Bottom of Door

Depress latches and push glass insert upwards.

Depress latches and push glass insert all the way to the top.

Slightly pull the glass insert to-wards you to clear the crossbar.

Push the glass insert towards the outside.

Lower the glass insert to the desired posi-tion for ventilation. Ensure latches lock into the channel holes before releasing the handle rail.

Lower the glass insert so it rests on the crossbar. This engages the interlock system.

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