TITAN 847443033642 Premium Security Screen Door Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
: Titan

TITAN 847443033642 Premium Security Screen Door

TITAN 847443033642 Premium Security Screen Door

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read completely through the installation instructions before proceeding with installation
Installation requires two people
Use appropriate protective equipment, including safety glasses
Children should not be allowed in work area
Failure to install door correctly could result in injury

RETAIN PACKAGING DURING INSTALLATION

Do NOT discard packaging materials until installation is complete

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED

Above average degree of difficulty. Requires installation experience.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

Safety Glasses
Measuring Tape
Pencil
Box Cutter
Tin Snips
Drill Bits 1/8″, 5/32″, 3/16″
Drill
Phillips-head (#2 & #3) & Flat-blade screwdriver
Square
Hammer
Level
Wood Blocks (2″x4″x6″) Shims
Paintable Caulk & Caulk Gun

DOOR PARTS

A) Hinge-side jamb
B) Door slab
C) Lock-side jamb
D) Top header jamb
E) Bottom bar
F) Threshold plate
G) Mulit-blade bug sweep
H) Touch-up paint
I) One-way driver tool

Door Parts

HARDWARE & FASTENERS

J) 4″ one-way screws (12)
K) #10 x 3-1/2″ drywall screws (2)
L) #8 black screws (8)
M) 6″ x 36″ cardboard template
N) Top header jamb caps (2)

Determining Your Build Out A

Inspect Your Entryway for Obstructions
Check for any obstructions above and around your entryway that may prevent the outward swing of your new security door, and/or its installation, such as:

Light fixtures
Door bell
Low overhang
Trees, bushes, or hanging plants

Determine Type and Readiness of Mounting Surface

Your security door will require a minimum mounting surface of 1″ on the trim above, and on both sides of your entry door. Mounting screws must be secured to a stud in the wall. Review diagrams at right and determine which one most resembles the trim around the entry door to which you will mount your security door.

Brick Moulding (Top View)
Flat Trim (Top View)
Sloped Trim (Top View)
Stucco 1 (Top View)

CAUTION: Check closely for possible hardware interference!
Stucco 2 (Top View)
Entry Door

Check for Hardware Interference

Measure the depth from the corner of your mounting surface to your existing entry door hardware. If this measurement is 2-3/8″ or greater there is no potential for hardware interference. If the measurement is less than 2-3/8″, measure from the edge of the mounting surface on top of the door to the top and bottom edge of the part of your existing hardware that intrudes into the 2-3/8″ clearance. If either of these two measurements falls between 39-1/4″ and 43-1/4″, the security door and existing door hardware will interfere with each other. You can either build your mounting surface out to create the clearance required or mount your security door with an opposite swing to your main entry door. If there is less than 2-3/8″ clearance between the surface of the main entry door and the security door mounting surface, a build out is required.

Determine the threshold configuration

Look at your existing entry door threshold and use the diagrams below to determine which threshold configuration best applies to your entryway. This will determine whether a bottom bar is or is not required for your security door.

Bottom Bar Required

The concrete is set back and lacks space to mount to the threshold plate.
The concrete and threshold sets back behind the trim.
The existing threshold sticks out beyond the trim by 3/16″ or less.

Bottom Bar NOT Required

The concrete extends at least 7/8″ further than your trim.
The existing threshold extends beyond the trim by 7/8″ or more.
The existing threshold extends past the trim between 3/16″ and 7/8″.

Prepare the security door

Glass Removal

If your door includes glass, remove it before you start the installation procedure. Loosen (do not remove) each screw. Carefully hold the glass panel in place and rotate each clip 90°. Carefully remove the glass panel and store it in a safe place during installation.

Handleset Attachment

Following the manufacturer’s instructions, install your choice of 2-3/8″ backset handle and lock set (Sold separately). Fully extend the lock bolts into the “locked” position on the security door (B).

Install the hinge-side jamb

For Left Swing Door

Top View

Install the hinge-side jamb

For Right Swing Door

Top View

Install the hinge-side jamb

Jamb mounting

Position hinge-side jamb (A) on the desired side of the opening for your door swing. Allow for a 1/8″ gap between the hinge-side edge of jamb and inside- edge of your mounting surface.

Note: There should be a minimum of 2-3/4″ space below the hinge side jamb (A) and below the entire width of the door to allow space for the bottom bar (attached in Step 7). It is okay to move the doors up within the doorway to ensure this space, as long as the top of the jambs do not go beyond the top- edge of your trim framing. If a 2-3/4″ space exists across the entire doorway, skip to the next paragraph. Otherwise, position bottom bar (E) on the ground in front of the doorway with the legs pointing up. Position the hinge-side jamb assembly (A) on the inactive side of the door, sliding the jamb over the bottom bar leg to correctly position the jamb. This alignment will be repeated for the active side jamb. See diagram below:
Insert bottom bar legs into the left and right door jambs

Important: All jambs must be positioned to allow secure mounting to your trim framing around the opening.

Make certain hinge-side jamb is plumb. Mark the location of the 1 & 2 mounting holes for hinge-side jamb, by inserting a screw through the jamb and either making a dent or scratching the mounting surface. Set the hinge side jamb aside and, where marked, pre-drill the two holes, using a 3/16″ drill bit.

Support Jamb with temporary screws:

Return the hinge-side jamb to position, verify again that it is plumb, and install two of the #10 3-1/2″ dry wall screws (K) supplied into holes 1 & 2 (see diagram at top left), and temporarily mount the hinge-side jamb (A). These screws are inserted only to hold the security door frame plumb while test fitting the door, and will be removed and replaced with one-way screws, later in this step.

Hang the door to test fit:

Holding the door open at more than a 90° angle (see diagram at center left), hang the security door (B) onto the hinge pins of the hinge-side jamb (A), starting with the bottom pin first (see diagram at bottom left). Ensure that door is fully seated on hinges. Place a level across the top of the door, to verify that the security door is level, then re-verify that the hinge side jamb has remained plumb during the hanging of the security door. The door will be removed in Step 7, then reinstalled in Step 9 . If the door is not plumb vertically and/or horizontally, remove door panel and re-position jamb.

Secure Hinge-side Jamb with One-way Screws:

Pre-drill two 3/16″ holes, 4″ deep, into the entryway trim mounting surface, through holes 3 & 4 of the hinge-side jamb. Install two one-way screws (J) into holes 3 & 4, securing the jamb to the entryway trim, using your drill and the supplied one way driver tool (I).

Remove the two #10 3-1/2″ dry wall screws (K) previously installed into the hinge-side jamb (holes 1 & 2 in the diagram). Drill two 3/16″ holes, 4″ deep, into the entryway trim mounting surface, through holes 1 & 2. Install two one-way screws (J) into holes 1 & 2 using your drill and the supplied one-way driver tool (I).

Install the lock-side jamb

Jamb Alignment

Align the lock holes, in the lock-side jamb (C), with the lock bolts extended. Maintain a space between door (B) and the lock-side jamb (C) equal or similar to the space between the door (B) and hinge-side jamb (A), from top to bottom. Make sure the lock-side jamb is plumb, then mark the location of mounting holes 5 & 6 of the jamb, by inserting a screw through the jamb and either making a dent or scratching the mounting surface. Set the lock-side jamb aside and, where marked, pre-drill the two holes, using a 3/16″ drill bit.

Gap between door (B) and both side jambs (A & C) should appear equal on each side with a minimal reveal of 1/8″, up to a maximum reveal of 1/4″
Install the lock-side jamb

Temporary Screws

Return the lock-side jamb to position, verify again that it is plumb, and install two #10 3-1/2″ dry wall screws (K) supplied into holes 5 & 6 (see diagram at left), and temporarily mount the lock-side jamb (C). These screws are inserted solely to temporarily hold the jamb plumb.

Permanent Screws

Pre-drill two 3/16″ holes, 4″ deep, into the entryway trim mounting surface, through holes 7 & 8 of the lockside jamb. Install two one-way screws (J) into holes 7 & 8, using your drill and the supplied one-way driver tool (I).

Remove the two #10 3-1/2″ dry wall screws (K) previously installed into the lock-side jamb (holes 5 & 6 in the diagram). Pre-drill two 3/16″ holes, 4″ deep, into the entryway trim mounting surface through holes 5 & 6. Install two one-way screws (J) into holes 5 & 6 using your drill and the supplied one- way driver tool, being careful to insure that the jamb does not move and maintaining the 1/8″ to 1/4″ gap between the door and the jamb.

Install the top header jamb

Place the top head jamb (D) above the door (B) and between the two side jambs (A & C). Take care to make sure that a minimum of 1/8″ reveal is consistent on both sides jambs (A & C) as well as on the top head jamb (D). Spacing should be equal from left to right and above the door. Mark the location of the mounting holes. Set the top head jamb (D) aside and, where marked, pre-drill 3/16″ holes 4″ inches deep. Return top head jamb to position and fasten to mounting surface using the provided one-way screws (J) and the supplied one way driver tool (I).

Optional : Caps (N) are included to help fully seal the top header jamb. Insert the caps into the top header jamb.

Note : Caps may be snug. Place a wood block over each end cap and gently tap in with a hammer

Install the bottom bar

Note: If you will NOT be installing the bottom bar as determined in step 2, discard the bottom bar and skip to step 9, otherwise, remove door from hinges and set aside.

Bottom Bar Placement

The bottom bar (E) will need to be installed 1/8″ to 1/4″ lower than the existing doorway so that there is a slope to the threshold. This allows any moisture to drain away from the door.

Bottom Bar Installation

Insert bottom bar legs into the left and right door jambs. Adjust the bottom bar to the correct height. Install bottom bar (E) using two #8 self-tapping screws (L) as shown. Keep your drill on a low speed so the threads do not strip.
Insert bottom bar legs into the left and right door jambs

Install the threshold plate

The contour of door framing varies, making it necessary to cut the threshold plate (F) to fit. We recommend cutting a cardboard template to fit the opening first, to avoid cutting the threshold plate incorrectly.
Existing door contour
Lay provided cardboard template (M) on top of the bottom bar and push into existing threshold, as far as it will go. Using a straight edge, mark the template at the various widths of your existing moulding and trim at both ends.
Make cardboard template
Move template so that front edge is flush to the front edge of bottom bar (it is okay to bend template to allow to fit the shortest width between your moulding and trim). Mark at the various corners of your existing moulding and trim.
Fit template to contour
Using a box knife, cut template to shape of moulding and trim revealed by the markings. Test fit the template. (It should lay across the bottom bar, with the front edge flush to the front edge of the bottom bar, and fit in and around the corners of the existing moulding and trim.)
Cut template to contour
Once you have created a good template, use the template to mark the threshold plate.
Mark threshold plate
Using tin snips/aviator snips, cut threshold plate to match the shape of the template (6). Position threshold plate to extend across the bottom bar and into the existing threshold. Use 1/8” drill bit to pre-drill holes for mounting screws. Attach threshold plate to existing threshold using the provided screws.
Cut threshold plate to fit

Install the door

Hang the security door (B) on the jamb hinges (A), holding the door open at more than a 90° angle (see diagram below), starting with the bottom pin first.
Install the door

Install the bug sweep

Open the door. Slip the multi-blade bug sweep (G) onto the bottom of the door. Hold sweep in place and close the door. Allow the sweep to fall and sit resting on the threshold plate (F). Note: Be sure there is not a gap between the sweep and the threshold plate and that the sweep is centered on the bottom of the door. Use a 1/8″ drill bit to pre-drill the two outer holes for mounting screws. Using the screws provided (L), attach the sweep to the bottom of the door through the two outer holes. Test that the door opens and closes freely. If not, loosen the screws and make necessary adjustments. Retighten screws and test again. Repeat until successful. Pre-drill remaining holes and install the rest of the provided screws (L)

Install the Door Closer and Wind Chain (optional, purchased separately)

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions included with the wind chain and door closer to install on your new security door.

Note: It is not required to use a wind chain and door closer for your security door.

Touch up and lubricate

Caulk (not included)

Caulk around the outside of the security door jamb frame, using paintable caulk, and paint to the desired color.

Touch-Up Paint

Shake the supplied touch-up paint (H) vigorously for 2 minutes and paint the heads of the one-way screws as indicated in the diagram.

White Grease Lubricant (not included)

Use white grease to lubricate the hinges of your new security door every six months.

Care and maintenance

Over time, airborne dust, dirt, and impurities can accumulate, which will cause visual defects to the door or window screen and – if so equipped – the Meshtec screen, and – if not regularly and properly removed – can lead to further damage, staining, and corrosion. Your cleaning schedule depends upon your environment:

ENVIRONMENT	DESCRIPTION	CLEANING SCHEDULE
Mild	Inland, rural, and away from urban activity	every 6 months
Moderate	Urban/suburban, inland	every 3 months
Extreme	Urban/suburban, coastal (within 25 miles)	every 2-4 weeks

Thoroughly wash the door frame and Meshtec screen – if so equipped – using a soft cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not use strong solvent or abrasive based cleaners. Take care to avoid exposing handles, hinges, and lock(s) to excessive amounts of water. Using a dry, soft cloth, remove any excess water when done. For products including a Meshtec screen, pay particular attention to drying the screen to frame attachment area fully. Avoid using any sharp objects or abrasive materials on the door frame or screen. Use white grease to lubricate the hinges at each cleaning.

Warranty

Your Unique Home Designs/Titan security door or window screen is covered by a 10 Year Replacement Warranty. You will receive a new door or window screen at no additional charge if your product shows defects in materials or workmanship within 10 years of the date of manufacture. An additional 5 year warranty protection is awarded (for 15 year total warranty) when the product is registered on-line at uniquehd.com/registration. If your home is burglarized and entry was accomplished through a properly installed UHD/Titan security door locked with a double deadbolt, 3-point locking system or single deadbolt on a door equipped with a perforated metal or Meshtec screen or a properly installed and closed window screen, you are covered by the Home Protection Guarantee and will receive a new door or window screen (product only, installation excluded) at no charge or reimbursement of up to $1,000 of your insurance deductible. Components preinstalled on the security door or window screen (such as locks, handles, rollers, sweeps) are covered for one year from date of purchase. Accessories added to the security door by the purchaser are not covered by this warranty. Failure to follow the installation instructions included with the product voids this warranty. Any problem caused by abuse, misuse, failure to follow the care and maintenance instructions, adjustments due to settling of the structure that the product is mounted on, or acts of God, are also not covered under this warranty. Replacement items may vary in style due to changes in suppliers, products, and colors. UHD/Titan is not responsible for any labor expense required to install the replacement product. UHD/Titan is not responsible for securing the property while warranted items are being repaired or replaced.

To make a claim under this Warranty, send a brief written description of the problem, a picture of the claim, proof of purchase, and your contact information to: Unique Home Designs, Attn.: Warranty Claims, 1811 S. Alma School Rd. Ste 190, Mesa AZ 85210 or can be emailed to support@uhdco.com

‘Meshtec’ is the registered Trade Mark of Meshtec International Co., Ltd. (‘MTC’) in the United States and other various worldwide jurisdictions (including registrations pending) and may not be used without the prior written consent of MTC. Genuine Meshtec is registered trademark of Meshtec International Co., Ltd. Patent #’s: 6,802,357 & 8,191,606 Registered Trademarks 4,337,128 (‘Meshtec’) & 4,337,135 (‘Genuine Meshtec Security Mesh’).

Extend Your Warranty!
When you register on-line at uniquehd.com/registration