Pella 81AK0101 Setting and Fastening the Door, Clip or Frame Screw INSTALLATION, GO to Step

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3 SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR (continued):

CLIP OR FRAME SCREW INSTALLATION, GO TO STEP 5I.

G. Fasten the door to opening by

 

driving 1-1/2” galvanized roofing nail

 

into each pre-punched hole in the

 

nailing fin.

3G

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.

Exterior

3I

Exterior

3I

Door with brickmould

and nail fin

Door with

nail fin only

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 of the pre-drilled holes in the bottom of the unit (sill). Then insert a #8 x 2" corrosion resistant screw (provided) into each hole. For masonry floors us a 3/16" masonry screw in place of the provided screw, pilot drill per screw manufacturer’s recommendations.

All other doors: Sill screws are not needed.

For combinations (Multi-wide): Predrill frame at mullion ends 3" & 6" from each mullion joint and insert #10 x 3" corrosion resistant screws. For masonry applications, use 3/16" masonry screws.

J.For Low Profile Sills: through each installation screw hole drill a 1/8" pilot; and install a #8 x 3" corrosion resistant screw (provided) into the pilot hole into the floor. For doors including a standard lock install tubs per instruction included with the sill strike package.

Note: For concrete floors use masonry screws that are a minimum size of 3/16" diameter x 3" and pilot per manufacturer’s recommendations for the screw.

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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 3ED Setting and Fastening the DoorClip or Frame Screw INSTALLATION, GO to Step Setting and Fastening the DoorBetween the door panel and door frame. Additional Integrating the Door to the Water Resistive Barrier Head Flashing Instruction and Rough Opening Preparation Integrating the Door to the Water Resistive BarrierFor Sill Preparation see steps 1E 1T Door Replacement in Siding Without Nail FINAlternate 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 Finishing Instructions Interior FinishingExterior Finishing Care and Maintenance Important NoticeIssue Troubleshooting Adjustable Strike Latching Issues

81AK0101 specifications

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