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© 2009 Pella Corporation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SLIDING, SINGLE-HUNG and FIXED WINDOW
WITH FINS
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 or multiple
units may be obtained from Pella Corporation or a local Pella retailer. 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.
YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:
• Cedar or Impervious shims/spacers (12 to 20)
• 2" galvanized roofing nails (1/4 lb.)
• Closed cell foam backer rod/sealant backer (12 to 30 ft.)
• Pella
SmartFlash
®
™
and door flashing tape or equivalent
• OSI Quad or Geocel Pro-Flex Tri-polymer Sealant
(1 tube per window)
• Great Stuff
™
Window and Door Insulating Foam Sealant
by the Dow Chemical Company or equivalent low pressure
polyurethane window and door foam - DO NOT use high
pressure or latex foams
REMEMBER TO USE APPROPRIATE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Corner
Flashing
Tape
Side
Flashing
Tape
Always read the Pella Impervia Limited Warranty before purchasing or installing
Pella Impervia products. By installing this product, you are acknowledging that this Limited
Warranty is part of the terms of the sale. Failure to comply with all Pella Impervia installation and
maintenance instructions may void your Pella Impervia product warranty. See Limited Warranty for
complete details on http://warranty.pellaimpervia.com.
foil backed butyl window
Installation will require two or more persons for safety reasons.
Top
Flashing
Tape
Corner
Flashing
Tape
Side
Flashing
Tape
Nailing Fin
Weep Valves
Sill Flashing Tape #1
Sill Flashing Tape #2
Weather Resistive Barrier
Part Number: 802Q0101
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Tape measure
• Level
• Square
• Hammer
• Stapler
• Sealant gun
• Scissors or utility knife
• Small flat blade screwdriver
• Rubber mallet
Sheathing
Framing
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- Page 1 Pella Impervia products. By installing this product, you are acknowledging that this Limited Warranty is part of the terms of the sale. Failure to comply with all Pella Impervia installation and maintenance instructions may void your Pella Impervia product warranty. See Limited Warranty for...
- Page 2 ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION I n t e r i o r A. Confirm the opening is plumb and level. Note: It is critical that the bottom is level. B. Confirm the window will fit the opening. Measure all four sides of the opening to make sure it is 1/2" larger than the window in both width and height.
- Page 3 SETTING AND FASTENING THE WINDOW A. Install and level sill spacers. Place 1" wide by 1/4" thick spacers on the bottom of the window opening 1/4" from each side. Spacers are also required at transition bars in multiple sash units. Add shims as necessary to ensure the spacers are level.
- Page 4 INTEGRATING THE WINDOW TO THE WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER A. Apply side flashing tape. Cut two pieces of flashing tape 4" longer than the frame height of the window. Apply one piece to each side 1/2" onto the frame, over the nailing fin and onto the water resistive barrier.
- Page 5 SEALING THE WINDOW TO THE EXTERIOR WALL CLADDING When applying siding, brick veneer or other exterior finish material, leave adequate space between the window 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.
- Page 6 APPLYING INSTALLATION FINS Frame head groove A. Slide the precut bottom fin into the frame sill groove located on the bottom window frame member. B. Install the 2 precut side fins into the top of the frame jamb grooves located on the side frame members of the window.
- Page 7 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.
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