I How to Install a prehung Door

A
Set the door unit into the framed opening. Using a level,
adjust the unit so the hinge-side jamb is plumb.
A. ALIGN DOOR UNIT
Slide the door unit into the framed opening so the
edges of the jambs are flush with the wall surface
and the hinge-side jamb is plumb.
B. INSERT DOOR SHIMS
1. Insert pairs of wood shims driven from opposite
directions into the space between the framing
members and the hinge-side jamb. Check the
hinge-side jamb to make sure it is still plumb
and does not bow.
2. Anchor the hinge-side jamb with 8d casing nails
driven through the jamb and shims and into the
jack stud.
3. Insert pairs of shims in the space between the
framing members and latch-side jamb and top
jamb. With the door closed, adjust the shims so the
gap between door edge and jamb is l/S" wide. Drive
8d casing nails through the jambs and shims, into
the framing members.
C. FINISH INSTALLATION
1. Set all nails below the surface of the wood with
a nail set.
2. Cut the shims flush with the wall surface, using
a handsaw. Hold the saw vertically to prevent
damage to the door jamb or wall.
3. Finish the door and install the lockset as directed
by the manufacturer.
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B
Anchor the hinge-side jamb with 8d casing nails.
c
Cut the shims flush with the wall surface, using a handsaw.