Pella 816G0101 warranty Sealing and Fastening, Window

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7 PREPARE THE OPENING (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

D. Trim the sill adapter to the proper

Sealant goes here

 

 

height by breaking off the grooved leg

 

 

 

 

at the desired dimension (see chart).

 

 

 

 

Once trimmed, apply a bead of sealant

 

 

 

 

to the sill adapter. Attach the sill

 

 

 

 

adapter into the sill by using a board

 

 

 

 

and hammer.

 

5/16” - 3/8”

 

 

 

Note: Scoring the leg groove multiple

 

 

 

7/16” - 1/2”

 

 

 

times at the desired dimension with

 

 

 

9/16” - 5/8”

 

 

 

a utility knife will help the leg break

 

 

 

11/16” - 3/4”

 

 

 

easier. The sill adapter

may also be

13/16” - 7/8”

 

 

 

trimmed to correct dimension using

 

 

 

a table saw.

 

15/16” - 1”

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

 

 

 

Score leg at desired dimension.

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7D2E

 

Use pliers to break off leg.

X

 

 

 

 

E D

 

Sealant

 

 

 

W I N D O

 

Sill Adapter

 

 

 

8

SEALING AND FASTENING

 

W

Head blind

THE WINDOW

 

 

R

 

 

stop

 

A. Apply a 3/8" continuous bead of sealant to the interior

Jamb

E

 

 

face of the existing blind stops at the head and both

blind

P L

 

 

jambs.

 

 

stop

A C

 

Note: Sealant bead placement is critical to ensure

8A3A

E M

 

contact with replacement window

 

 

 

B. Place a bead of sealant where the existing stool meets

 

E

 

the existing frame sill and jambs

 

 

N T

 

C. Insert window into the opening, placing the bottom of

Stool

 

 

the window on the spacers at the bottom of the opening

 

 

 

 

 

and tilting the top into place. Make sure the window

 

 

 

is up against the existing stool. Center the window

 

 

 

between the sides of the opening to allow clearance for

 

 

 

shimming and partially drive one of the top attachment

Sill

 

 

screws (factory provided in the unit) halfway in to hold

 

 

 

 

 

the window in place while shimming it plumb and

 

 

 

square.

 

 

8B3B

 

 

D. Place shims 1” from the bottom and top of the

 

 

 

 

 

window between the window and the sides of the

 

 

 

opening. Adjust the shims as needed to plumb and

8D3B

 

 

square the window in the opening. Also shim slightly

 

 

 

 

 

above the partially driven (factory supplied) attachment

 

 

 

screws in the jambs. If the shims are aligned with the

 

 

 

attachment screws, the frame may bow away from the

 

 

 

shims when driving the screws.

 

 

 

 

Note: DO NOT shim above the window or in the space

 

 

 

between the spacers at the bottom of the window. DO

 

 

 

NOT over shim.

 

 

 

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Contents Lea las instrucciones en español en el reverso YOU will Need to SupplyTools Required C K E T R E P L a C E M Sash RemovalPrepare the Opening Lower the top sash and cut the balance cordsC K E T R E P L a C E M E N T Score leg at desired dimension. Use pliers to break off leg Sealing and Fastening the Window2D2E Place a bead of sealant where the jamb and sill meet C K E T R E P L a C E M E Interior SealExterior Seal Will be installedFixed Sash Removal Existing window sashWidth so that It will extend 6 up each side of the openingBowing the bottom of the window Window Sealing and Fastening10A Apply a bead of high quality exterior grade sealant to Interior Finish10B5A 10C 5BExterior Finish Care and Maintenance Important Notice

816G0101 specifications

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Overall, the Pella 816G0101 combines energy efficiency, durability, low maintenance, and aesthetic flexibility, making it an excellent choice for any homeowner looking to enhance their living space. With its blend of advanced features and technologies, this window stands out as a practical and stylish option in the competitive market of home improvement products.
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