Exterior Finish; Care And Maintenance; Important Notice - Pella 816G0101 Installation Instructions Manual

EXTERIOR FINISH

The exterior frame and sash are protected by aluminum cladding with our tough
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EnduraClad or EnduraClad Plus baked-on factory finish that needs no painting. Clean
this surface with mild soap and water. Stubborn stains and deposits may be removed with
mineral spirits. DO NOT use abrasives. DO NOT scrape or use tools that might damage
the surface.
Use of inappropriate finishes, solvents, brickwash or cleaning chemicals will cause adverse
reactions with window and door materials and voids the Limited Warranty.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care and maintenance information is available in the Pella Owner's Manual. You can
obtain an owner's manual by contacting your local Pella retailer. This information is also
available on www.pella.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Because all construction must anticipate some water infiltration, it is important that the
wall system be designed and constructed to properly manage moisture. Pella Corporation
is not responsible for claims or damages caused by anticipated and unanticipated water
infiltration; deficiencies in building design, construction and maintenance; failure to
install Pella products in accordance with Pella's installation instructions; or the use of
Pella products in wall systems which do not allow for proper management of moisture
within the wall systems. The determination of the suitability of all building components,
including the use of Pella products, as well as the design and installation of allow for proper
management of moisture within the wall systems. 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.
Pella products should not be used in barrier wall systems which do not allow for proper
management of moisture within the wall systems, such as barrier Exterior Insulation and
Finish Systems, (EIFS) (also known as synthetic stucco) or other non-water managed
systems. Except in the states of California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and
Colorado, Pella makes no warranty of any kind on and assumes no responsibility
for Pella windows and doors installed in barrier wall systems. In the states listed
above, the installation of Pella Products in barrier wall or similar systems must be in
accordance with Pella's installation instructions.
Product modifications that are not approved by Pella Corporation will void the Limited
Warranty.