Pella 81CP0101 Opening Preparation, Skip to step F for non flush cut installation

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YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:

•Composite or Impervious shims/spacers

(12 to 20)

•Pressure-treated 2x4 (4-6 ft)

•3-1/4” finish head screws (16-20)

•Wood blocking to support new window.

(20-30 ft)

•Pella® SmartFlash™ foil backed butyl window

and door flashing tape or equivalent

•Pella Window and Door Installation Sealant or equivalent high quality, multi-purpose sealant

(2 tubes per window)

SEALANT

•Low expansion, low pressure polyurethane insulating window and door foam sealant -

DO NOT use high pressure or latex foams

Installation will require two or more persons.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

• Tape measure

• Level

•Sealant gun

•Square

• Screwdriver (Flat)

• Utility knife

• Hacksaw

• 5/32" and 3/8" drill bit

• 1/2" drill guide

• Drill

• Reciprocating saw

• Electric shears, circular saw or table saw (optional)

1 Opening Preparation

A.Prior to removing the existing window sash and/or glass, check that the frame size of the new window is 1/2” to 3/4” smaller that the inside of the existing frame or 1/2” to 3/4” smaller than the inside of the drywall return for the flush-cut method to make sure it will fit correctly.

1A

B.Prepare the window opening by removing the sash and/or glass from the existing aluminum window frame.

Note: If a divider exists between vent and fixed glass areas it will be necessary to cut with a reciprocating saw or hacksaw and remove.

OPTIONAL FLUSH CUT METHOD

(Skip to step F for non flush cut installation)

C.Using a reciprocating saw cut two passes 2” apart through the exiting window stop flanges. Do not cut into the drywall.

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1C

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Contents Clad Windows with Flush Flange Pella Corporation Part Number 81CP0101Skip to step F for non flush cut installation Opening PreparationSeal any screw holes from the original Repeat steps C E for all four sides of the openingWith beads of sealant Divider with sealant. do not plug any weepFrame. Insert the sill filler with the notches over Install wood blocking around the entire openingBlocking must be the same height as Existing window weep holes. do not block anyDouble-hung and Clad Frame Window PReparationCasement Double-HungSetting and Fastening The Window Interior Finish or Trim Apply exterior perimeter sealantInterior seal Exterior Finish of Aluminum Clad Windows Installing Roto Cover and Crank Open the crank and tighten the set screw

81CP0101 specifications

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