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PREPARE THE DOOR FOR INSTALLATION

TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE  
THE PANEL AND FRAME SAFELY.

A. 

Remove plastic wrap and cardboard packaging from door.

 DO NOT remove 

plastic shipping spacers. The shipping spacers will help keep the door square 
during installation. DO NOT open the door until it is fully fastened.

If Attaching with fasteners through the Brickmould go to Step 3 

Anchoring Method – (Installation Clip or Frame Screw Through Frame)

B. 

Doors using Installation Clips:

 Install installation clips. Place  each clip so 

the lip is facing up and against the brickmould at the locations shown in the 
placement diagram. Secure each clip by driving a #6 x 5/8" corrosion resistant 
screw through each of the outer two holes of the three holes shown. 

Note: If clips are to be bent; pre-bend before attaching to frame.

Lip 

#6 x 5/8" corrosion

resistant screws

2B

C. 

Doors using Frame Screws:

 Open door panels; drill and counter-sink 3/16" 

diameter clearance holes through the door frame jambs, (head and sill of 
sidelight units) but not into the rough opening at the locations shown. Where 
applicable, clearance holes are drilled though open hinge screw holes and 
each strike hole. 

DOOR UNIT, JAMB TO JAMB

SIDELIGHT UNIT, HEAD TO SILL

SIDELIGHT UNIT, JAMB TO JAMB

Pilot Hole

Alternative Pilot Hole 

for Screw Install

Pilot Hole

Alternative Pilot Hole 

for Screw Install

Pilot Hole

Pilot Hole

Pilot Hole

Pilot Hole

Summary of Contents for 818T0101

Page 1: ...on methods building materials and site conditions unique to your project may require an installation method different from these instructions and additional care Determining the appropriate installati...

Page 2: ...s Stapler Scissors or utility knife 2 3 Phillips screwdrivers Hammer Caulking gun Putty knife SEALANT SEALANT A Con rm the opening is plumb and level Note It is critical the bottom is level 1ROUGH OPE...

Page 3: ...ing tape and fold Cut 1 wide tabs at each corner 1 2 from each side of corner 1G Fold tape to the exterior and press rmly to adhere it to the weather resistive barrier H Apply sill ashing tape 2 Cut a...

Page 4: ...hown in the placement diagram Secure each clip by driving a 6 x 5 8 corrosion resistant screw through each of the outer two holes of the three holes shown Note If clips are to be bent pre bend before...

Page 5: ...x 3 screw or clip 6 from each corner on 81 1 2 entry door frames only not sidelights interacting with the rough opening 10 x 3 screw or clips as indicated on 97 1 2 entry door frames Anchor Spacing fo...

Page 6: ...ree 3 8 beads of sealant long the bottom of the opening Place the rst bead approximately 3 4 from the exterior of the rough opening Continue the rst two beads up 6 onto each jamb of the rough opening...

Page 7: ...rame to maintain plumb in the inside to outside orientation Note DO NOT over shim DO NOT bow the jamb inward Fasteners Through Brickmould Method D Insert the door from the exterior of the building DO...

Page 8: ...nto the wall or sidelight Pre drill with 3 16 bit through the frame not into the wall framing behind the weatherstripping at each remaining hinge side location as well as at each lock jamb shim locati...

Page 9: ...ugh opening Drive the screws until snug but DO NOT over tighten the screws DO NOT bend or bow the unit frame Apply sealant to the screw heads not located at the hinges or strikes Installation Clip Met...

Page 10: ...tight against the top of the adjustable threshold with the thin portion of the pad ush with the interior face of the jamb both jambs R Install handle and lock hardware Refer to manufacturer s instruct...

Page 11: ...the diagonal cut in the weather resistive barrier Apply the tape covering the entire diagonal cut at both upper corners of the door Press the tape down rmly HEAD JAMB SEALANT SEALANT SEALANT SEALANT 3...

Page 12: ...door frame and the and the rough opening not between the jamb extension and the rough opening Note DO NOT apply foam to the lower 6 of each jamb see 5D Note DO NOT completely ll the space from the bac...

Page 13: ...in ltrate Note If brickmould or exterior trim is not used install backer rod and sealant between door frame and adjacent material WOOD SIDING with TRIM 3 8 Clearance Sealant typical Insulate and seal...

Page 14: ...entire perimeter of the door At each end of the bottom of the door insert sealant into the spaces between the bottom of the door and the sill and connect it to the perimeter sealant 5A 5B 6A 6B 6SEALI...

Page 15: ...at might damage the surface Clad Exterior Frame The exterior frame is protected by aluminum cladding with our tough EnduraClad baked on factory nish that needs no painting Clean this surface with mild...

Page 16: ...tion 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...

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