Rough Opening Preparation - Pella 818L0100 Installation Instructions Manual

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.
The determination of the suitability of all building components for each project, as well as the design
and installation of flashing and sealing systems, are the responsibility of the building owner, architect,
contractor, installer and/or consumer.
YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:
• Cedar or Impervious shims/spacers (12 to 20)
• 2" galvanized roofing nails (1/4 lb.)
• #10 x 3-1/2" corrosion resistant wood screws
(Performance Upgrade & HurricaneShield)
• Masonry screws for concrete applications
(Minimum of 3/16' diameter x 3")
• Closed cell foam backer rod/sealant backer
(21 to 30 ft.)
• Pella® SmartFlash™ foil backed butyl window and
door flashing tape or equivalent
• High quality exterior grade polyurethane or silicone
sealant (2 to 3 tubes per door)
• 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
• Sill pan (optional)
6-5/8" x (Rough Opening Width +2)
• Pella aluminum sill support or wood blocking
• Interior trim and/or jamb extensions (15 to 40 ft.
Installation Clip Option:
• 6" or 8" installation clips
• #6 x 5/8" corrosion resistant flat head wood screws
• #8 x 1-1/2" corrosion resistant screws or 3/16" x 1-1/2"
masonry screws
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ROUGH OPENING
PREPARATION
A. Confirm the opening is plumb and level.
Note: It is critical that the bottom is level.
B. Confirm the door will fit the opening. Measure all
four sides of the opening to make sure it is 3/4" larger
than the door in width and 1/2" larger in height.
Measure the width at the top, bottom, and center.
Measure the height at the far left side, the far right side,
and in the center.
Note: 1-1/2" or more of solid wood blocking is
required around the perimeter of the opening. Fix any
problems with the rough opening before proceeding.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Tape measure
• Level
• Square
• Hammer
• Stapler
• Sealant Gun
• Scissors or utility knife
• Tin Snips
• Screwdrivers
(#2 Phillips with 8" shaft
and small flat blade)
• T20 Torx Wrench (Architect Series®)
• 1/8" Allen wrench (Designer Series®)
• Drill
• Drill Bits 13/64" and
1/8" and masonry bit for
concrete applications
In te ri o r
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1B