Pella 818T0101 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION – SINGLE PANEL, SINGLE PANEL WITH SIDELIGHT COMBINATION AND 20 MINUTE FIRE RATED WOOD FRAME ENTRY DOOR

Installation Instructions for Typical Wood Frame Construction.

These instructions were developed and tested for use with typical wood frame wall construction 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 may be obtained from Pella Corporation, a local Pella retailer or by visiting http://www.pella.com. Building designs, 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 installation method is the responsibility of you, your architect, or construction professional.

REMEMBER TO USE APPROPRIATE

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

Side Flashing Tape

installing Pella products. By installing this product, you are acknowledging that this Limited Warranty is part of the terms of the sale. Failure to comply with all Pella installation and maintenance instructions may void your Pella product warranty. See Limited Warranty for complete details at http://warranty.pella.com.

To p Flashing Tape

Sill Support

Sill Flashing Tape #1

Sill Flashing Tape #2

Always read the Pella® Limited Warranty before purchasing or

Weather Resistive Barrier

Sheathing

Framing

YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY: TOOLS REQUIRED:

Ř Composite/impervious shims/spacers (12 to 20)

Ř #8 x 3" corrosion resistant woodscrews

Ř 16d galvanized ﬁnish nails or exterior grade

ﬁnish screws

Ř Pella foil backed butyl window and door ﬂashing

tape or equivalent

Ř Closed cell foam backer rod/sealant backer

(17 to 21 ft.)

Ř Great Stuff™ Window and Door Insulating Foam

Sealant by the Dow Chemical Company or equivalent low pressure polyurethane window and door foam - DO NOT use high pressure or latex foams.

Ř High quality exterior grade polyurethane sealant

(2 to 3 tubes per door)

Ř Pella aluminum sill support or 2 x 4 wood blocking

Ř Interior trim and/or jamb extensions (15 to 40 ft.)

Ř Aluminum head ﬂashing

Ř Installation Clips (Optional)

ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION

SEALANT

Ř Tape measure

Ř Level

Ř Square

Ř Drill with 1/8" and 3/16" drill bits

Ř Stapler

Ř Scissors or utility knife

Ř #2 & #3 Phillips screwdrivers

Ř Hammer

Ř Caulking gun

Ř Putty knife

A. Conﬁrm the opening is plumb and level.

Note: It is critical the bottom is level.

B. Determine the ﬁnished ﬂoor height. If the

ﬁnished ﬂoor height will be more than 1" higher than the surface the door will be set on, add a ﬁller board under the sill. The top of the ﬁller board should be within 1" of the ﬁnished ﬂoor height.

C. Conﬁrm the door will ﬁt in the opening.

Measure all four sides of the opening to make sure it is 3/4" larger than the door in width and 1/2" larger in height. Measure the opening width in several places to ensure the studs are not bowed.

Note: 1-1/2" or more of solid wood blocking (studs) is required around the perimeter of the opening. Check the wall for plumb and the opening for square by checking opening diagonal measurements. Fix any problems with the rough opening before proceeding.

Interior

ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION (CONTINUED)

D. Cut the weather resistive barrier, if applicable (1D).

Water Resistive Barrier

2nd cut

E. Fold the weather resistive barrier (1E). Fold side

ﬂaps into the opening and staple to inside wall. Fold top ﬂap up and temporarily fasten with ﬂashing tape.

F. 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 (1F) so it overhangs 1" to the exterior.

Note: The tape is cut 12" longer than the width so it will extend 6" up each side of the opening.

G. Tab the sill ﬂashing 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 ﬁrmly to adhere it to the weather resistive barrier.

H. Apply sill ﬂashing tape #2. Cut a piece of

ﬂashing tape 12" longer than the opening width. Apply at the bottom further towards the interior, overlapping tape #1 by at least 1". Do not allow the tape to extend past the interior face of the framing (1H). 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 does not need to extend all the way to the interior of the framing.

1st cut

3rd cut

4th cut: Make a 6" cut up from each top corner at a 45° angle to allow the weather barrier to be lapped over the ﬁn at the head of the door.

1/2"

I. When required for adequate sill support,

attach the optional aluminum sill support or wood blocking to the exterior of the box plate to support the exterior edge of the door sill (1I). Place the sill support ﬂush with the sill rough opening.

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.

#6 x 5/8" corrosion resistant screws

Lip

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.

Pilot Hole

Alternative Pilot Hole

for Screw Install

DOOR UNIT, JAMB TO JAMB

Pilot Hole

Alternative Pilot Hole

for Screw Install

Pilot Hole Pilot Hole

Pilot Hole

SIDELIGHT UNIT, HEAD TO SILL SIDELIGHT UNIT, JAMB TO JAMB

PREPARE THE DOOR FOR INSTALLATION

Anchor Spacing for Single Units:

Ř 2 – #10 x 2-1/2" screws at each hinge

Ř 2 – #10 x 2-1/2" screws at each strike

Ř #10 x 3" screw or clip directly across from each hinge

Ř #10 x 3" screw or clip 6" from each corner on 81-1/2" entry door frames only

(not sidelights) interacting with the rough opening

Ř #10 x 3" screw or clips as indicated on 97-1/2" entry door frames

Anchor Spacing for Combination Units:

Ř 2 – #10 x 3" screws at each sidelight head and sill

Ř #10 x 3" screw or clip at other indicated locations

Ř 2 - #10 x 2-1/2" screws at each hinge

Ř 2 - #10 x 2-1/2" screws at each strike

Diagrams for placement of installation clips or frame screw clearance holes for 6'8" and 8' height doors and single doors with sidelights.

81-1/2"

9-1/4"

21"

97-1/2"

= Screw or clip location other than at hinge or strike.

97-1/2"

21"

9-1/4"

6-3/4"

21"

6-3/4"

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