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For DoorS USIng optIonaL SILL pan go to Step 1I. 

Exterior

1D

4th cut: 

Make a 6" cut up from 

each top corner at a 45

o

 

angle to allow the water 

resistive barrier to be lapped 

over the fin at the head of 

the door. 

1st cut

2nd cut

3rd cut

Water Resistive Barrier

1C

C. 

cut the water resistive barrier.

D. 

Fold the water resistive barrier.

 Fold side flaps into the opening 

and staple to inside wall. Fold top flap up and temporarily fasten 

with flashing tape.

E. 

apply sill flashing tape #1.

 Cut a piece of flashing tape 12” longer 

than the opening width. Apply at the bottom of the opening as 

shown (IE) so it overhangs 1” to the exterior.

Note: The tape is cut 12” longer than the width so that it will 

extend 6” up each side of the opening.

F. 

tab the sill flashing tape and fold.

 Cut 1” wide tabs at each corner 

(1/2” from each side of the corner) (1F). Fold tape to the exterior 

and press firmly to adhere it to the water resistive barrier. 

1F

1"

1/2"

1/2"

6"

1E

1"

1G

G. 

apply sill flashing 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 framing (1G). 

 

In-swing doors:

  If the wall depth is greater than 5”, add a third piece of flashing 

tape. The flashing tape should come to within 1” of the interior face 

of the framing.

Note: The flashing tape may not fully cover the framing members.

1H

H. 

attach the aluminum sill support

 or wood blocking to the exterior 

of the box plate to support the edge of the door sill. Place the sill 

support flush with the subfloor. 

go to Step 2

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Summary of Contents for 818L0100

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...urethane 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 u...

Page 3: ...ashing tape and fold Cut 1 wide tabs at each corner 1 2 from each side of the corner 1F Fold tape to the exterior and press firmly to adhere it to the water resistive barrier 1F 1 1 2 1 2 6 1E 1 1G G...

Page 4: ...erior sill pan lip is flush with the exterior of the rough opening N Apply sill flashing tape Cut a piece of flashing tape 2 longer than the opening width Apply at the bottom of the opening covering t...

Page 5: ...es of flashing tape 1 1 2 x 6 and apply to the bottom corners of the opening by beginning in the corner of the sill pan with 3 4 of the tape applied to the sill pan and 3 4 of the tape applied to the...

Page 6: ...the first beads sealant from the base of the interior sill pan lip This bead should also continue up the corner of the sill pan at each end sealing the vertical joints of the sill pan legs Continue t...

Page 7: ...strike location between the door and the sides of the opening Insert shims in other locations as needed starting up 6 from the bottom of the door to square it in the opening Make sure that the reveal...

Page 8: ...allation Applications Only Install sill screws Remove the threshold screws and insert a 8 x 3 stainless steel screw provided into each hole For masonry floors use a 3 16 masonry screw in place of the...

Page 9: ...es can be used to move the panel side to side by moving all hinges in the same direction or the hinges can slightly rotate the panel by adjusting the hinges in opposite directions Use a T20 Torx wrenc...

Page 10: ...hick adjust the dimension of the fold so the exterior sealant line will cover the exterior edge of the tape Exterior 4A B Apply top flashing tape Cut a piece of flashing tape long enough to go across...

Page 11: ...ent Placement Fixed Placement 5A 6 16 MAX O C 16 MAX O C 6 6 6 5A 6 16 MAX O C 16 MAX O C 6 6 6 In Swing Clearance Hole Location Clearance Hole Location Clearance Hole Location Clearance Hole Location...

Page 12: ...er x 3 and pilot drill per screw manufacturers s recommendations NOTE Not required on In swing Fixed doors Installation Clip Method F Fasten the door to the opening by driving two 8 x 1 1 4 corrosion...

Page 13: ...s and the rough opening 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 pressur...

Page 14: ...Clearance Backer Rod and Sealant typical Perimeter Sealant must extend to roomside of Accessory Groove Accessory Groove Insulating Foam 3 8 Min 3 8 Insulating Foam Perimeter Sealant must extend to ro...

Page 15: ...ce 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 maint...

Page 16: ...y against the weather strip Remove the strike and adjustable strike shim Remove the tabs from the adjustable strike shim and install so that the thicker side is visible at the strike edge Reinstall th...

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