Pella 81DU0100 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION -
NAIL FIN INSTALLATION BEFORE 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®)
Part Number: 81DU0100
© 2011 Pella Corporation
Instrucciones en español en el reverso.
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 or multiple
units 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. Check with the individual (building owner, architect, contractor,
installer and/or consumer) responsible for the project in addition to local building code officials to
determine if these products comply with local codes.
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.
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Top
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Side
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Note: This instruction is intended for walls with or without sheathing. Illustrations show wall
without sheathing.
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

1ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION:
A. Confirm the opening is plumb and level.
Note: It is critical the bottom is level.
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FOR DOORS USING OPTIONAL SILL PAN GO TO STEP 1I.
Interior
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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.
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extend 6" up each side of the opening.
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and press firmly to adhere it to the water resistive barrier.
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Place the sill support flush with the subfloor.
GO TO STEP 2
1ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION (continued):
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rough opening. Position the top edge of the flashing
paper with the top of the sill plate. Center the flashing
paper with the opening width. Staple the flashing paper
to the sill plate.
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on concrete floors.
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longer than the height of the rough opening. Apply
one piece to each jamb. Position the edge of the
flashing paper with the inside edge of the trimmer (jack
stud), and center the flashing paper with the height of
the rough opening. Staple the flashing paper to the
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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".
INTERIOR SILL PAN LIP
EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP
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1"
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INTERIOR SILL PAN LIP
EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP
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INTERIOR SILL PAN LIP
EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP
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Exterior
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Install flush
against exterior
rough opening.
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EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP
Flashing Tape
Weather Barrier
K. Cut 1" off each end of the
interior sill pan lip.
L. Bend each end of the sill pan
upwards.
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opening.
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shown.
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adhesive to building felt prior to
applying the flashing tape.
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corners as shown.
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cover the inside of the rough opening
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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
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side flange of the sill pan as shown.
1ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION (continued):
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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
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1ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION (continued):
T. Attach the aluminum sill support or wood
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support the edge of the door sill. Place the sill
support flush with the subfloor.
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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.
Note: If grilles or hardware are removed from the door at this time, label them and store
them in a protected area.
B. For doors without EnduraClad®
Brickmould: Fold out installation
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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.
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Door with
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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
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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“ from end
Lip
#6 x 5/8” corrosion
resistant screws
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EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP
INTERIOR SILL PAN LIP
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INTERIOR SILL PAN LIP
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3SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR:
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of the interior sill pan lip. This bead should also continue up the corner of the sill pan
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break in the middle of the opening. Place a third sealant bead in the groove of the sill
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TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
Designer Series Doors:
B. Cut and remove the strap that runs from the door lock to the sill of the door.
For doors with no lock/bore:
C. 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.
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
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frame. Insert shims in other locations as needed
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square it in the opening. Check for frame twist;
confirm consistent weatherstrip compression
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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.
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1
2
3
6”
Applications without sill pan
3D
3E
EXTERIOR SILL PAN LIP
INTERIOR SILL PAN LIP
2nd Bead
Leave a 2" break
in center of pan
1st Bead
3rd Bead
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F. Check the interior reveal. 0DNHVXUH
the measurement from the interior face
of the door to the interior face of the
wall is equal at several points around
the door.
Note: If dimensions are not equal,
check to make sure the fins are folded
out to 90° at all points.
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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
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recommendations.
All other: Sill screws are not needed.
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doors including a standard lock install tubs per instruction included with the sill strike
package.
Note: For concrete floors use masonry screws a minimum size of 3/16" diameter x 3"
and pilot per manufacturer’s recommendations for the screw.
3SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR (continued):
Interior
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20 30 40 50 60 70
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Clip or Frame Screw Installation,
go to Step 5I

K. Double Doors Only:
Designer Series®: Place a dab of sealant into the center sill
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ProLine®: Remove the screw from the sill strike located on
the door sill, then place a dab of sealant into the sill strike
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Entry Doors: Remove the two screws from the sill strike
located on the door sill. Place a dab of sealant into the
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screws into the hole.
L. Double Doors Only: Shim between the frame and the rough opening at the head strike
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the door frame.
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hole.
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Entry Doors: Remove the two screws from the head strike located on the door head. Install
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Note: For doors with pre-drilled installation holes in the head. If installation holes are
present, drill 1/8" diameter pilot hole into the rough opening and install a #8 x 3" corrosion
resistant screw (provided) in each hole.
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the screw passes through the shims and into the structural
framing.
N. Check door operation. Open and close the door to check for
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Note: If there are any problems with the operation, check to
confirm the door frame is installed plumb, level and square.
If the reveal between the door panel(s) and frame is not
even, adjustments may be made:
Doors without adjustable hinges: Plastic shims located
behind the hinges may be removed to adjust the reveal
between the door panel and door frame. Additional hinge
shims may be added if required.
Note: Doors with adjustable hinges will have a (+)(-) on the
door panel hinge leaf to indicate possible adjustments and
doors without adjustable hinges do not have adjustment
indicators.
Adjustable hinges are not designed to make up for incorrect
installation of a door frame. Before adjusting hinges, confirm
the door is installed plumb, level and square.
O. For Doors with adjustable hinges: The hinges 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
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Allen wrench for Designer Series doors to turn the center screw clockwise (+) to increase the
space between the hinge side of the frame and door panel. Turn the center screws counter-
clockwise (-) to decrease the space between the hinge side of the frame and the door panel
.
Note: Do not adjust the hinge with the top and bottom screws loose; this could force the
hinge to adjust beyond its design capability which can cause the hinge to bind, damage
the hinge and/or pull out the screws. A 3/4 turn of the center screw provides approximately
5/32" adjustment.
Adjustable
Hinge
Non-Adjustable
Hinge
Interior
3K
3J
3L
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3L
3M
3SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR (continued):

4INTEGRATING THE DOOR TO THE
WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER:
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Note: The flashing tape must be applied
approximately 1/2" onto the frame cladding at the
jambs and head. Pre-folding the tape at 1/2" before
removing the paper backing will make it easier to
apply the tape correctly. If the siding is less than 1/2"
thick, adjust the dimension of the fold so the exterior
sealant line will cover the exterior edge of the tape.
A. Apply side flashing tape. Cut two pieces of flashing
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the nailing fin and onto the water resistive barrier on
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Press the tape down firmly while folding down the
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P. Doors with a lock strike in the side (jamb) and without a sidelight on the lock side:
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holes located in the frame as follows:
3Door Frame Corner:
Drill pilot holes through the pre-drilled hole located in the upper frame corner on the lock
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3Doors with Multi-point Lock:
Drill through the one pre-drilled hole located in each lock strike. (Pull back frame
weatherstrip to locate open hole in strike).
3Center Latch and Deadbolt Lock:
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making sure it passes through the shim and into the rough opening.
Note: This step does not apply to center latching double doors.
3SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR (continued):
3O Head
~ 8”
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b
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Pull back weatherstrip to expose strike hole.
Flashing
Tape

B. Apply top flashing tape. Cut a piece of flashing
tape long enough to go across the top of the door
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cladding, over the top nailing fin as shown. Fold
the overlapping tape down, and press all tape
down firmly.
Note: The top flashing tape must overlap the side
flashing tape to prevent water from getting behind it.
C. Apply the top flashing paper. Cut one piece of
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the rough opening. Position the bottom edge of the
flashing paper flush with the frame of the door and
center the flashing paper with the door. Staple the
flashing paper to the header.
Note: When applying the first layer of building felt,
ensure the sill flashing paper overlaps the building
felt. This will tie the door system into the building
water management system.
As required by local code (such as Florida product approval system), additional anchors
may be required. Install them at this time.
5DOOR REPLACEMENT IN SIDING
WITHOUT NAIL FIN:
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4INTEGRATING THE DOOR TO THE
WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER (continued):
Head Flashing Instruction and Rough Opening Preparation
A. Prepare the head flashing by cutting it the same width
as the j-channel/siding opening.
B. Pry the top (head) j-channel/siding away from the
sheathing enough so the head flashing can be slid
under the house wrap.
C. Insert the head flashing behind the j-channel/
siding and behind the house wrap (if present).
HEAD FLASHING
HOUSE WRAP
SIDING
FLASHING TAPE
J-CHANNEL
Note: Pella Recommends and some codes require the use of a head drip flashing. If there
is a functioning, existing flashing, proceed to step 5D.