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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION -
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION
CLAD HINGED PATIO DOOR — (INCLUDES STANDARD,
PERFORMANCE UPGRADE AND HURRICANESHIELD
IMPACT RESISTANT IN-SWING AND OUT-SWING)
Important Safety Information:
Pella® HurricaneShield Products have been tested in accordance with the large missile impact testing
requirements and have been certified to meet those requirements. Check with the individual (building
owner, architect, contractor, installer and/ or consumer) responsible for the project in addition to local
building code officials to determine if these products comply with local codes. Pella HurricaneShield
Products are neither hurricane proof nor are they shatter proof. Severe wind and rain may produce
temporary conditions which exceed product performance standards. When these units are subjected to
intense storms or extreme conditions, which exceed the intended design pressures, air, water and flying
debris infiltration may occur.
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, a local Pella retailer or by visitng 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: To achieve maximum door performance, the performance upgrade installation
may be required. Additional performance information may be obtained from your Pella retailer or
http://www.pella.com. All doors with HurricaneShield impact-resistant glass are required to use the
Performance Upgrade Installation steps contained within this instruction.
REMEMBER TO USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Always read the Pella
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.
Limited Warranty before purchasing or installing Pella products. By
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Part Number: 818L0100
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- Page 1 Installation instructions for use with other construction methods, multiple units or bow and bay windows, may be obtained from Pella Corporation, a local Pella retailer or by visitng 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: Rough Opening Preparation
The performance of any building is dependent upon the design, installation, and workmanship of the entire building system. Pella Corporation strongly recommends consulting an experienced architect, contractor or structural engineer prior to installation of Pella products. The individual (building owner, architect, contractor, installer and/or consumer) responsible for the project must take into account local conditions, building codes, inherent component limitations, the effects of aging and weathering on building components, and other design issues relevant to each project. - Page 3 C. cut the water resistive barrier. Water Resistive Barrier 1st cut 3rd cut 4th cut: Make a 6" cut up from each top corner at a 45 angle to allow the water resistive barrier to be lapped over the fin at the head of the door.
- Page 4 optional Sill pan Instructions: I. cut the sill pan to the width of the rough opening plus 2”. Note: The 2” added onto the rough opening width is for a 1” bend on each end. J. make a 1” cut in each fold at both end of the sill pan. Note: These cuts will allow the edges of the sill pan to be bent.
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Page 5: Prepare The Door For Installation
R. cut a piece of flashing tape to the width of the opening. Install to the flanges of the sill pan and overlap the tape from step 1N by 1”. If needed add a second or third piece of flashing tape until the sill pan is covered to the interior sill pan lip. - Page 6 applications for performance Upgrade and HurricaneShield: Out-Swing Vent and Fixed DOUBLE OPERABLE SINGLE FIXED OR OPERABLE Out-Swing Vent or Fixed Screw Location 6" 6" 16" MAX 16" MAX 16" MAX 6" 6" 6" 6" O.C. O.C. O.C. 6" 6" 6" 6"...
- Page 7 TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWINg STEPS: cut and remove the strap that runs from the door lock to the sill of the door. E x t e r io r Insert the door from the exterior of the DO NOT slide the bottom of the building.
- Page 8 Fasten the door to opening by driving 2” galvanized roofing nails into each pre-punched hole in the E x t e r io r nailing fin. Note: Make sure the fin corner is lying as flat as possible. G. carefully open the door(s) and remove all shipping spacers.
- Page 9 K. Shim between the frame and the rough opening at the head strike location and at every frame anchor hole location. I n t e r i o Remove and replace head strike screws with three #8 x 3” corrosion resistant screws (provided) through the head strike, door frame, shims and into the rough opening.
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Page 10: Integrating The Door To The Water Resistive Barrier
INTEgRATINg THE DOOR TO THE wATER RESISTIVE BARRIER Note: The flashing tape must be applied approximately 1/2" onto the frame cladding at the jambs and head. Pre-folding the tape at 1/2" before removing the paper backing will make it easier to apply the tape correctly. - Page 11 INSTALL THE fASTENERS fOR PERfORmANCE UPgRADE OR HURRICANESHIELD PRODUCT Frame Screw method: In-Swing Note: If installing with installation clips, 6" 16" MAX O.C. 6" 6" 16" MAX O.C. 6" proceed to Step E. A. Jambs: out-swing: On the room side of the jamb; Clearance Clearance Hole...
- Page 12 Secure the jambs and head of the door. Out-Swing EXTERIOR EXTERIOR Drive #10 x 3-1/2” corrosion resistant wood screws through the door frame and shim, into the rough framing. Drive the screws until snug but DO NOT over- tighten the screws. DO NOT bend or bow the unit frame.
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Page 13: Interior Seal
INTERIOR SEAL caution: Ensure use of low pressure polyurethane window and door insulating foams and strictly follow the foam manufacturer’s recommendations for application. Use of high pressure foams or improper application of the foam may cause the door frame to bow and hinder operation. -
Page 14: Sealing The Door To The Exterior Wall Cladding
SEALINg THE DOOR TO THE EXTERIOR wALL CLADDINg 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. -
Page 15: Care And Maintenance
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. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTINg - Adjustable Strike Latching Issues Issue 1: Issue 2: Door is difficult Door needs to close to latch. Remove more tightly against the strike and the weather-strip. adjustable strike Remove the strike shim then reinstall and adjustable the strike. strike shim.