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INSULATING FOAM APPLICATION

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 window frame to bow and 
hinder operation.

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Apply insulating foam sealant.

 From the interior, 

insert the nozzle of the applicator approximately 1" 
deep into the space between the window and the 
rough opening and apply a 1" deep bead of foam. 
This will allow room for expansion of the foam and 
will minimize squeeze out. If using foam other than 
Great Stuff 

 Window and Door Insulating Foam 

Sealant by the Dow Chemical Company, allow the 
foam to cure completely (usually 8 to 24 hours) 
before proceeding to the next step.

Note:  It may be necessary to squeeze the end 
of the tube with pliers to be able to insert into 
the space between the jamb boards and the 
rough opening, and between the head and seat 
board and the rough opening.

Interior 

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Summary of Contents for 81470102

Page 1: ...ion 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...

Page 2: ...knife Drill with a 2 Phillips at least 4 long and 3 square drive bit provided in cable clamp kit 1 2 open end wrench 3 16 wrench or socket Sealant Gun Installation will require two or more persons for...

Page 3: ...k and rough opening Apply sealant at each joint between the brick blocking and rough opening and cover the joints with flashing tape H Apply sill flashing tape 1 Wood wall construction only Cut a piec...

Page 4: ...tape 2 Cut a piece of flashing tape 12 longer than the opening width Apply at the bottom overlapping tape 1 by at least 1 DO NOT allow the tape to extend past the interior face of the opening Note The...

Page 5: ...Check window for squareness by making sure diagonal measurement for corner to corner is within 1 8 in both directions Insert a 10 x 3 flat head wood screw into each pre drilled hole in the jamb boards...

Page 6: ...etween the rafter tails directly above the cable holes in the bay bow head board B Remove the cable from the bay bow unit Measure the distance from the bottom of the cable clamp to the bottom of the h...

Page 7: ...put on the seat board knee braces must be used in addition to the cables HEAD BOARD SEAT BOARD 18 PROJECTION MAXIMUM DASHED LINES INDICATE POSSIBLE CONSTRUCTION FOR GABLE ROOF MINIMUM 10 1 2 HEADER MO...

Page 8: ...space between the window and the rough opening and apply a 1 deep bead of foam This will allow room for expansion of the foam and will minimize squeeze out If using foam other than Great Stuff Window...

Page 9: ...Foam BRICK FRAMED REPLACEMENT 3 8 Clearance Backer Rod and Sealant typical Insulating Foam BRICK SMALL BLOCK REPLACEMENT Air Gap Block 1 x 2 Sheet Rock Lathe Plaster Insulating Foam 3 8 Clearance Bac...

Page 10: ...ween the frame expander and the under side of the seat board F Shape tool and clean excess sealant When finished the sealant should be the shape of an hourglass Note This method creates a more flexibl...

Page 11: ...cess sealant When finished the sealant should be the shape of an hourglass Note Backer rod adds shape and depth for the sealant line This method creates a more flexible sealant line capable of expandi...

Page 12: ...construction and maintenance failure to install Pella products in accordance with Pella installation instructions or the use of Pella products in wall systems which do not allow for proper management...

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