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G. 

Fasten the door 

to opening by 

driving 1-1/2” galvanized roofing nail 

into each pre-punched hole in the 

nailing fin.

Note: Make sure the fin corner is lying 

as flat as possible

H. 

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 Multipoint latch in center: 

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.

I. 

Designer Series® Out-Swing:

 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.

 

All other doors:

 Sill screws are not needed.

 

For combinations (Multi-wide):

 

Predrill frame at mullion ends 3" & 6" from each 

mullion joint and insert #10 x 3" corrosion resistant screws. For masonry applications, 

use 3/16" masonry screws. 

J. 

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 3" and pilot per manufacturer’s recommendations for the screw. 

3

SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR (continued):

Exterior 

3I

3G

Exterior 

3I

Exterior

Door with 

nail fin only

Door with brickmould 

and nail fin

CLIP OR FRAME SCREW INSTALLATION, GO TO STEP 5I.

Summary of Contents for 81AK0101

Page 1: ...construction 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...

Page 2: ...he perimeter of the opening Fix any problems with the rough opening before proceeding Interior 1A Interior 1B YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY TOOLS REQUIRED Composite or Impervious shims spacers 12 to 20 2 ga...

Page 3: ...e 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...

Page 4: ...he 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 the exterior sill pan lip as shown Note If applicab...

Page 5: ...eded add a second or third piece of flashing tape until the sill pan is covered to the interior sill pan lip Note The purpose of this tape is to seal the sill screws when installing the door S Cut two...

Page 6: ...Center the door between the sides of the opening to allow clearance for shimming and insert one roofing nail in the first hole from the corner on each end of the top nailing fin These are used to hol...

Page 7: ...us a 3 16 masonry screw in place of the provided screw pilot drill per screw manufacturer s recommendations All other doors Sill screws are not needed For combinations Multi wide Predrill frame at mul...

Page 8: ...ble Hinge M On each hinge starting at the top drill an 1 8 pilot hole insert a corrosion resistant screw 8 X 3 provided into the open screw hole Make sure the screw passes through the shims and into t...

Page 9: ...w into the pilot holes making sure it passes through the shim and into the rough opening Note This step does not apply to center latching double doors 3 SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR continued 3O Hea...

Page 10: ...e barrier at both upper corners of the door Note Be sure to overlap the top corners Exterior 4C 4D As required by local code such as Florida product approval system additional anchors may be required...

Page 11: ...8 bead of sealant at each corner of the opening PRESS SEALANT INTO OPENING HEAD AND JAMBS ONLY 2B 2C 5E 5F G Starting at the top head of the opening cut one piece of flashing tape 12 longer than the...

Page 12: ...ilot hole screw size location details 6 16 MAX O C 16 MAX O C 16 MAX O C 16 MAX O C 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 DOUBLE OPERABLE 6 6 16 MAX O C 3P 6 6 16 MAX O C 3P 3P 3P 16 MAX O C 16 MAX O C 6 6 6 6 SINGLE FIXED O...

Page 13: ...5F 5P K Frame Head Drill and counter sink 3 16 diameter clearance holes through the door frame head only and not into the rough opening at the locations shown on the diagrams L Threshold Drill and cou...

Page 14: ...opening approximately 1 past the edge of the frame and past the jamb extensions and apply a 1 deep bead of foam This will allow room for expansion of the foam and will minimize squeeze out Apply seal...

Page 15: ...up jambs Create a continuous seal between the insulating foam and sealant D Remove plastic guards at the base of the door frame once construction is complete E Install the hardware Refer to the instru...

Page 16: ...ng Clean this surface with mild soap and water DO NOT use abrasives DO NOT scrape or use tools that might damage the surface Panel Cleaning and Prep Instructions for Unfinished or Primed Panels Dry wi...

Page 17: ...ance 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 of moisture within the w...

Page 18: ...ed in Issue 2 Issue 2 Door needs to close more tightly against the weather strip Remove the strike and adjustable strike shim Remove the tabs from the adjustable strike shim and install so that the th...

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