Pella 81AK0101 installation instructions Integrating the Door to the Water Resistive Barrier

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4 INTEGRATING THE DOOR TO THE WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER (continued):

B.Apply top flashing tape. Cut a piece of flashing tape long enough to go across the top of the door and extend at least 1" past the side flashing tape on both sides. Apply the tape 1/2" onto the frame cladding, over the top nailing fin as shown. Fold the overlapping tape down, and press all tape down firmly.

C. Fold down top flap of

Exterior

4C

 

water resistive barrier.

 

 

4B 1"

Exterior

4D

D.Apply flashing tape to diagonal cuts. Cut pieces of flashing tape at least 1" longer than the diagonal cuts in the water resistive barrier. Apply the tape covering the entire diagonal cut in the water resistive barrier at both upper corners of the door. Note: Be sure to overlap the top corners.

As required by local code (such as Florida product approval system), additional anchors may be required. Install them at this time.

5 DOOR REPLACEMENT IN SIDING WITHOUT NAIL FIN:

Head Flashing Instruction and Rough Opening Preparation

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.

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 (if present).

C.Insert the head flashing behind the j-channel/ siding and behind the house wrap (if present).

HOUSE WRAP

SIDING

J-CHANNEL

FLASHING TAPE

HEAD FLASHING

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Contents Remember to USE Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment YOU will Need to Supply Rough Opening PreparationTools Required Rough Opening Preparation For Doors Using Optional Sill PAN GO to StepGO to Step Optional Sill Pan Instructions Prepare the Door for Installation Setting and Fastening the Door 3EDSetting and Fastening the Door Clip or Frame Screw INSTALLATION, GO to StepBetween the door panel and door frame. Additional Integrating the Door to the Water Resistive Barrier Integrating the Door to the Water Resistive Barrier Head Flashing Instruction and Rough Opening PreparationDoor Replacement in Siding Without Nail FIN For Sill Preparation see steps 1E 1TAlternate Anchoring METHODS, Clip and Screw Placement Installation Clip Method Door Replacement in SidingWithout Nail FIN Frame Screw Method Interior Seal Sealing the Door to the Exterior Wall Cladding Interior Finishing Finishing InstructionsCare and Maintenance Important Notice Exterior FinishingTroubleshooting Adjustable Strike Latching Issues Issue

81AK0101 specifications

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