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©2008 Pella Corporation
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installing this product, you are acknowledging that this Limited Warranty is part of the terms of the
sale. Failure to comply with all Pella installation and maintenance instructions may void your Pella
product warranty. See Limited Warranty for complete details at http://warranty.pella.com.
Installation Instructions for Typical Wood Frame Construction.
These instructions were developed and tested for use with typical wood frame wall construction in
a wall system designed to manage water. These instructions are not to be used with any other
construction method. Installation instructions for use with other construction methods, multiple
units or bow and bay windows, may be obtained from Pella Corporation or a local Pella retailer,
or by visiting http://www.pella.com. Building designs, construction methods, building materials,
and site conditions unique to your project may require an installation method different from
these instructions and additional care. Determining the appropriate installation method is the
responsibility of you, your architect, or construction professional.
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Limited Warranty before purchasing or installing Pella products. By
Part Number: 801W0103
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Summary of Contents for Pella 801W0103
- Page 1 These instructions are not to be used with any other construction method. Installation instructions for use with other construction methods, multiple units or bow and bay windows, may be obtained from Pella Corporation or a local Pella retailer, or by visiting http://www.pella.com. Building designs, construction methods, building materials, and site conditions unique to your project may require an installation method different from these instructions and additional care.
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Page 2: Tools Required
(#2 Phillips with 8" shaft and small flat blade) - DO NOT use high pressure or latex foams • Drill • Pella aluminum sill support or 2 x 4 wood blocking • Interior trim and/or jamb extensions (15 to 40 ft.) • Sealant gun REMEMBER TO USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. - Page 3 E. Apply sill flashing tape #1. Cut a piece of flashing tape 12" longer than the opening width. Apply at the bottom of the opening as shown (1E) so it overhangs 1" to the exterior. Note: The tape is cut 12" longer than the width of the opening so that it will extend up each side approximately 6".
- Page 4 A. Place three 3/8" beads of sealant. The first bead should be approximately 3/4" from the exterior of the rough opening, the second 2-1/2" in from the first bead of sealant. Place a third bead of sealant in the groove of the sill support or 1/4" from the exterior edge of the wood blocking.
- Page 5 G. Architect Series and Designer Series: Apply sealant and insert a #8 x 2-1/2" pan head screw (provided) into each hole in the bottom of the door frame (shown above in gold). Another option is to use 3/16’ x 1-3/4” concrete screws. Drill pilot holes per manufacturers instructions. H.
- Page 6 C. Fold down top flap of water resistive barrier (4C). D. Apply flashing tape to diagonal cuts. Cut pieces of flashing tape at least 1" longer than the diagonal cuts in the water resistive barrier. Apply the tape covering the entire diagonal cut in the water resistive barrier at both upper corners of the door.
- Page 7 When applying siding, brick veneer or other exterior finish material, leave adequate space between the door frame and the material for sealant. Refer to the illustration that corresponds to your finish material. Note: The sealant details shown are standard recommendations from the sealant industry. Contact your sealant supplier for recommendations and instructions for these and any other applications.
- Page 8 The determination of the suitability of all building components, including the use of Pella products, as well as the design and installation of flashing and sealing systems are the responsibility of the Buyer or User, the architect, contractor, installer, or other construction professional and are not the responsibility of Pella.