Pella 81AK0101 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION -

Part Number: 81AK0101

NAIL FIN INSTALLATION AFTER WEATHER BARRIER AND FRAME SCREW OR CLIP INSTALLATION FOR REPLACEMENT

ALUMINUM-CLAD EXTERIOR HINGED PATIO DOORS (PELLA® PROLINE AND DESIGNER SERIES®)

ALUMINUM-CLAD EXTERIOR ENTRY DOORS (PELLA® AND ARCHITECT SERIES®)

Please read thoroughly and understand completely all the steps in this instruction prior to beginning installation.

Installation with Nail Fin follow steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7

Replacement Installation Without Nail Fin

follow steps 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7

Important Safety Information:

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, multiple units or bow and bay windows, 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.

Always read the Pella® Limited Warranty before purchasing or 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.

The performance of any building is dependent upon the design, installation, and workmanship

of the entire building system. Pella Corporation strongly recommends consulting an experienced architect, contractor or structural engineer prior to installation of Pella products.

The individual (building owner, architect, contractor, installer and/or consumer) responsible

for the project must take into account local conditions, building codes, inherent component limitations, the effects of aging and weathering on building components, and other design issues relevant to each project.

The determination of the suitability of all building components for each project, as well as the

design and installation of ﬂashing and sealing systems, are the responsibility of the building owner, architect, contractor, installer and/or consumer.

YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY: TOOLS REQUIRED:

• Composite or Impervious shims/spacers (12 to 20)

• 2" galvanized roofing nails (1/4 lb.)

• #10 x 3-1/2" corrosion resistant wood screws

(Performance Upgrade & HurricaneShield)

• Masonry screws for concrete applications (Minimum of 3/16’ diameter x 3")

• Closed cell foam backer rod/sealant backer (21 to 30 ft.)

• Pella® SmartFlash™ foil backed butyl window and

door flashing tape or equivalent

• High quality exterior grade polyurethane 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 use high pressure or latex foams

• Sill pan (optional)

• Pella aluminum sill support or wood blocking

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

Installation Clip Option:

• 6" or 8" installation clips

• #6 x 5/8" corrosion resistant flat head wood screws

• #8 x 1-1/2" corrosion resistant screws or 3/16" x

1-1/2" masonry screws

SEALANT

• Tape measure

• Level

• Square

• Hammer

• Stapler

• Sealant Gun

• Scissors or utility knife

• Tin Snips

• Screwdrivers (#2 Phillips with 8" shaft

and small flat blade)

• T20 Torx Wrench

(Architect Series® Entry Door and Pella® Entry Door)

• 1/8" Allen wrench

(Designer Series®)

• Drill

• Drill Bits 13/64" and 1/8" and masonry bit for

concrete applications

ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION:

A. Conﬁrm the opening is plumb and level.

Note: It is critical that the bottom is level.

B. Conﬁrm the door will ﬁt 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 width at the top, bottom, and center. Measure the height at the far left side, the far right side, and in the center.

Note: 1-1/2" or more of solid wood blocking is required around the perimeter of the opening. Fix any problems with the rough opening before proceeding.

FOR REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION WHERE NAIL FIN IS NOT BEING USED, GO TO STEP 5.

Interior

1/2"

ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION (continued):

C. Cut the water resistive barrier.

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

Water Resistive Barrier

2nd cut

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.

FOR DOORS USING OPTIONAL SILL PAN GO TO STEP 1I.

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.

1st cut

3rd cut

Exterior

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.

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

ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION (continued):

EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

Flashing Tape

1-1/2"

Optional Sill Pan Instructions:

I. Cut the sill pan to the width of the rough opening plus 2".

Note: The 2" added onto the rough opening width is for a 1" bend on each end.

J. Make a 1" cut in each fold at both end of the sill pan.

Note: These cuts will allow the edges of the sill pan to be bent. Note: 4-5/8" wide for Out-Swing and In-Swing for 4-9/16" wall condition. For other

wall conditions, measure wall depth and add 1/16".

Variable

K. Cut 1" off each end

of the interior sill pan lip.

INTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

INTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

L. Bend each end of the

sill pan upwards.

EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

INTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

M. Install the sill pan by sliding into

place until the exterior 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

EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

Install ﬂush against exterior rough opening.

than the opening width. Apply at the bottom of the opening, covering the exterior sill pan lip as shown.

EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

Flashing Tape

Weather Barrier

Note: If applicable, apply spray adhesive to building felt prior to applying the ﬂashing tape.

O. Cut two 9" pieces of ﬂashing tape with a 1-1/2" x

3"tab at the bottom, on opposite corners as shown.

P. Apply the tabbed 9" pieces of ﬂashing tap.

The tape is applied so 1-1/2" will cover the inside of the rough opening and lap over the side ﬂange of the sill pan. The 1-1/2" x 3" tab laps over the bottom ﬂashing tape as shown.

Q. Cut two 6" pieces of ﬂashing tape and

apply to each side of the rough opening, overlapping the ﬁrst piece by 1" and lapping the bottom over the side ﬂange of the sill pan as shown.

1-1/2"

EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

1-1/2"

Flashing Tape

1-1/2"

Tabs

Side Flange

1-1/2"

Exterior

1-1/2"

EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

1-1/2"

Tabs

Flashing Tape

ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION (continued):

R. Cut a piece of ﬂashing tape to the width of the opening. Install to the ﬂanges of the sill

pan and overlap the tape from step 1N by 1". If needed 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 pieces 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 side ﬂange. The

remainder of the tape is to be at a 45 degree

angle onto the exterior.

T. 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.

INTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

INTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

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 unlock or open the door until it is fully fastened. Designer Series only: DO NOT cut the strap that goes from the lock holes to the sill of the door.

Note: If grilles or hardware are removed from the door at this time, label them and store them in a protected area.

B. For door without

EnduraClad® brickmould:

Fold out installation n to 90°.

Be careful not to remove or tear the ﬁn corners.

Note: If the ﬁn corner is not at 90°, the door will not align correctly on the interior.

Note: The nail ﬁn on doors with brickmould and nail ﬁn will come from the factory folded up.

C. Doors using Installation Clips: Install

installation clips. Place each clip so the lip is facing up and against the installation ﬁn 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.

Note: Bending clips after attaching to frame will bow the frame.

#6 x 5/8” corrosion resistant screws

Lip

Door with

Brickmould

6“ from end

SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR:

A. Place three 3/8" beads of sealant.

1/2"

Place the ﬁrst beads sealant 1/2" in front of 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 the ﬁrst bead up 6" onto each jamb side of the rough opening. The second bead should be

3rd Bead

approximately 1/2" from the exterior edge of the rough opening, running from jamb to jamb with a 2" break in the middle of the opening. Place a third sealant bead in the groove of the sill support from end to end or 1/4" from the exterior edge of the wood blocking.

TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

B. Designer Series® Patio Doors: Cut and remove the strap

that runs from the door lock to the sill of the door.

C. For doors with no lock/bore: remove the screws and

blocking from the head and sill.

Caution: The door panels will swing freely

D. Insert the door from the exterior of the building. DO NOT

slide the bottom of the door into the opening. Sliding will damage the sealant lines. Place the bottom of the door at the bottom of the opening, then tilt the top into position. 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 hold the door in place while shimming it plumb and square.

1st Bead

2nd Bead

INTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP

Applications

without sill pan

Exterior

Leave a 2" break in center of pan

6”

Exterior

E. Plumb and square door. Place shims at each hinge and

lock strike location between the door and the sides of the opening. Keep shims back 1/2" from the interior face of the door frame. Insert shims in other locations as needed starting up 6" from the bottom of the door to square it in the opening. Check for frame twist; conﬁrm consistent weatherstrip compression around the perimeter of the door. Make sure the panels are even across the bottom.

Note: On center latch double doors the lock strike will not be shimmed since it is located in the center of the unit. DO NOT over shim.

F. Check the interior reveal. Make sure

the measurement from the interior face of the door to the interior face of the wall is equal at several points around the door.

INCHES

2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0

2 3

Note: If the dimensions are not equal, check to make sure the ﬁns are folded out to 90° at all points.

Interior

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