background image

F. 

Fasten the door to opening

 

by driving 2” galvanized 

roofing nails into each 

pre-punched hole in the 

nailing fin.

Note: Make sure the fin 

corner is lying as flat as 

possible.

Exterior 

3H

3F

Interior 

3K

3J

G. 

carefully open the door(s)

 and remove all 

shipping spacers.
Note: Be sure to remove the spacers from the 

bottom edge of the door panel.

  Double doors with center latch:
  Designer Series only:

 Use the construction 

handle to operate the active door handle. 

Operate the flushbolts per the instructions on 

the label on the strike located on the astragal.

  architect Series only:

 Use the construction handle to operate both the active and passive 

door panels.

H. 

For Designer Series only:

 Install sill screws. Place a dab of sealant in each of the pre-

drilled holes in the bottom of the unit (sill). Then insert a #8 x 2” corrosion resistant screw 

(provided) into each hole. For masonry floors us a 3/16” masonry screw in place of the 

provided screw, pilot drill per screw manufacturer’s recommendations.

 

For architect Series Standard Installation 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 provided screw, pilot drill per screw 

manufacturer’s recommendations.

SILL ScREWS FOR ARcHITEcT SERIES PERFORMANcE UPgRADE AND 

DOORS WITH HURRIcANESHIELD IMPAcT-RESISTANT gLASS ARE 

INSTALLED IN STEP 5. 

I. 

For Low profile Sills: through each installation 

screw hole drill a 1/8” pilot

; and install a #8 x 3” 

corrosion resistant screw (provided) into the pilot 

hole into the floor.  For doors including a standard 

lock install tubs per instruction included with the 

sill strike package. 

Note: For concrete floors use masonry screws that 

are a minimum size of 3/16” diameter x 2” and 

pilot per manufacturer’s recommendations for 

the screw. 

J. 

remove sill strike screws from the sill strike 

located on the door sill.  

Place a dab of sealant 

into the three sill strike holes and install the three 

#8 x 3” flat head stainless steel screws (provided) 

into the holes.   

DOORS 

 ALL

 DOORS 

 ALL

 DOORS 

 ALL

 DOORS 

 ALL

 DOORS 

 ALL

 DOORS 

 ALL

 DOORS

Note: On In-Swing Door Standard Installation, sill screws are not needed.

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...

Reviews: