Interior Finishing, Exterior Finishing

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A. Insert backer rod into the space around the door so there is at least a 1/2" clearance between the backer rod and the exterior face of the wall cladding and the brickmould or wood trim.

Note: Backer rod adds shape and depth for the sealant line.

B. Apply a bead of sealant to the entire perimeter
of the door. At each end of the bottom of the	x
door, insert sealant into the spaces between the	7A
bottom of door and the sill support and connect it
to the perimeter sealant.

C.Shape, tool and clean excess sealant. When ﬁnished, the sealant should be the shape of an hourglass.

S • A L L D O

Note: This method creates a more ﬂexible sealant line capable of expanding and contracting.

D. Remove plastic guards at the base of the door once construction is complete.

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E. Install the hardware. Refer to the instructions included in the hardware box.

INTERIOR FINISHING

If products cannot be ﬁnished immediately, cover with clear plastic to protect from dirt, damage and moisture. Remove any construction residue before ﬁnishing. Sand all wood surfaces lightly with 180 grit or ﬁner sandpaper. DO NOT use steel wool. BE CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH THE GLASS. Remove sanding dust.

Pella products must be ﬁnished per the below instructions; failure to follow these instructions voids the Limited Warranty.

•On casement and awnings, it is optional to paint, stain or ﬁnish the vertical and horizontal sash edges.

•On single-hung and double-hung, do not paint, stain or ﬁnish the vertical sash edges, any ﬁnish on the vertical sash edges may cause the sash to stick; it is optional to paint, stain or ﬁnish the horizontal sash edges.

•On patio doors, it is optional to paint, stain or ﬁnish the vertical and horizontal panel edges.

Note: To maintain proper product performance do not paint, ﬁnish or remove the weather-stripping, mohair dust pads, gaskets or vinyl parts. Air and water leakage will result if these parts are removed. After ﬁnishing, allow venting windows and doors to dry completely before closing them.

Pella Corporation is not responsible for interior paint and stain ﬁnish imperfections for any product that is not factory-applied by Pella Corporation. Use of inappropriate ﬁnishes, solvents, brickwash, or cleaning chemicals will cause adverse reactions with window and door materials and voids Limited Warranty.

For additional information on ﬁnishing see the Pella Owner’s Manual or go to www.pella.com.

EXTERIOR FINISHING

Wood doors require painting immediately after installation. The factory applied primer is not intended for long term exterior exposure. Painting instructions are located in the Pella® Owners Manual. You can obtain an owner’s manual by contacting your local Pella retailer. This information is also available on www.pella.com. Please note that failure to ﬁnish your Pella door may void their warranty, and the Pella warranty does not cover problems associated with improper ﬁnishing.