Finishing and Installation
Tools needed :
Philips head hand screw driver or battery powered screw driver Small flat head screw driver - Utility knife - Putty knife Gloves & safety glasses - One assistant - Cut-out Instructions Two saw horses and a piece of plywood the same size as the door
Installation option # 1 Replacing doorglass while still in door .
Prepare to remove existing doorglass . The inside frame will either have plastic plugs or plastic putty covering the screws . Using a small flat head screw driver , remove the plugs or dig the putty out of the hole so that you can see the brass screws below . If the door and plastic frame have been painted , use a utility knife to carefully cut a path along the edge of the frame and door , on both sides of the door . This will allow the frame to separate from the door without excess peeling . Remove the screws from around the frame using a Philips head screw driver or battery powered screw driver . Your assistant should stand on the outside of the door and support the frame and glass because they will come loose once all of the screws are removed . Do not press against the glass . The inside frame will pry apart from the outside frame with gentle effort . The glass will remain stuck to the outside half of the frame . Do not attempt to remove the glass from the outside frame . Apply pressure to the bottom corner of the glass from the inside until the frame releases from the door . Your assistant can grab the outside frame and glass and pull back gently to help release the existing doorglass . Safely remove both frame halves and glass from your work area and place in a box or area out of reach of children for later disposal . Wearing gloves , carefully remove any residue on the door from the frame ’ s caulking or paint . Use a stiff putty knife along the edge . Beware , the edge of the door can be uneven or sharp . With an assistant , holding the new glass and outside frame together , lift and gently set the new glass , into the opening starting at the bottom . One of you should be on the inside and one on the outside . Push the frame all of the way into the opening until it seals . RSL has supplied the frame with a FTD ( frame to door ) sealant that prevents seal failure . Have your assistant apply pressure to the outside frame , ensuring that it will stay in the opening without falling out . While standing on the inside , continue to press against the glass so that it can not fall apart from the outside frame . Set the inside frame ( with holes in it ) into the opening , being careful to match the alignment pins or screw holes to the outside frame . Make sure that your assistant is still on the outside and applying light pressure against the frame to keep it secure in the opening . You can gently tap the frame to make sure that it fits securely against the door surface . Once in place , install in all four corners until snug . Check that new doorglass fits evenly on the door . Then install the remainder of the screws using a hand screw driver or an battery powered screw driver and tighten each screw in a clockwise direction . Do not over tighten ( set screw gun clutch to # 5 which is 8-10 inch / lbs of torque ). Your assistant should apply pressure against the frame on opposite side of each screw hole as it is installed . Install the plugs ( provided in bag ) into the screw holes . This makes for a nice finished appearance . If you prefer , you can use a plastic filler instead of the plugs . Clean you glass with any household glass cleaner and enjoy your new RSL doorglass .
Installation option # 2 Replacing glass by removing door .
Set up two saw horses with plywood or similar covering . Remove hinge pins and pick up door and place it flat on two saw horses and table top , with inside of door facing up . If door knob and deadbolt are installed , remove hardware and set aside to be reinstalled or place door on table top with knob and deadbolt hanging off the edge of the work surface . This will allow the door to lie flat .
Actual hole cut in door shall measure exactly 1 ” larger than glass or louver size purchased . Doorlights and louvers for 1-3 / 4 ” and 1-3 / 8 ” doors measure net 1 / 16 ” scant for a snug fit .
Prepare to remove existing doorglass . The inside frame will either have plastic plugs or plastic putty covering the screws . Using a small flat head screw driver , remove the plugs or dig the putty out of the hole so that you can see the brass screws below . If the door and plastic frame have been painted , use a utility knife to carefully cut a path along the edge of the frame and door on both sides . This will allow the frame to separate from the door without excess peeling . Remove the screws from around the frame using a Philips head screw driver or battery powered screw driver . The inside frame will pry apart from the outside frame with gentle effort . The glass will remain stuck to the outside half of the frame . Do not attempt to remove the glass from the outside frame . Lift door so that the glass and frame can be removed . Apply pressure to the bottom corner of the glass from the inside until the frame and glass release from the door . Safely remove both frame halves and glass from your work area and place in a box or area out of reach of children for later disposal . Wearing gloves , carefully remove any residue on the door from the frame ’ s caulking or paint . Use a stiff putty knife along the edge . Beware , the edge of the door can be uneven or sharp . Place the new outside frame and glass onto the table top . Pick up the door and place the outside down over the new glass and frame . Carefully adjust the door so that the glass and frame are evenly viewed through the door opening . Push the door all of the way down onto the new frame until it seals . RSL has supplied the frame with a FTD ( frame to door ) sealant that prevents seal failure . Place the inside frame ( with holes in it ) into the opening , being careful to match the alignment pins or screw holes to the outside frame . You can gently tap the frame to make sure that it fits securely against the door surface . Once in place , install screws in all four corners until snug . Check that the new doorglass fits evenly on the door . The install all of the screws that were provided using a hand screw driver or an battery powered screw driver and tighten each screw in a clockwise direction . Do not over tighten ( set screw gun clutch to # 5 which is 8-10 inch / lbs of torque ). Install the plugs ( provided in bag ) into the screw holes . This makes for a nice finished appearance . If you prefer , you can use a plastic filler instead of the plugs . Clean you glass with any household glass cleaner and enjoy your new RSL doorglass .
RSL Hurricane Impact Installation Instructions
Remove the insert from its box and inspect for any shipping damage . Remove rubber spacers from glass . Place outside frame ( with glass sealed to it ) on a flat , solid surface that is clean and free of any abrasives that could scratch the frame . Neatly apply 3 / 8 ” bead of Dow Corning 995 Structural Sealant ( supplied by RSL ) in the groove around the perimeter of the outside frame . Carefully align the door cut-out over the frame & lower door into silicone . Place inside frame into door cut-out , align male / female pieces , and carefully apply pressure by hand to snap frame halves together . Install zinc coated screws ( supplied by RSL ) into predrilled holes loosely . Then tighten with no more pressure than 18-20 inch / lbs . Over tightening can damage window . Snap screw covers on inside frame , starting with the short pieces . Then install longer pieces by bowing in the middle in order to snap together .