Pella 801W0103 Rough Opening Preparation, Cut the water resistive barrier 1C

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YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:

• Cedar or Impervious shims/spacers (12 to 20)

• 2" galvanized roofing nails (1/4 lb.)

• Closed cell foam backer rod/sealant backer (12 to 30 ft.)

• Pella® SmartFlash™ foil backed butyl window and door flashing tape or equivalent

• High quality exterior grade polyurethane or silicone

sealant (2 to 3 tubes per door)

SEALANT

•Great Stuff ™ Window and Door Insulating Foam Sealant by the Dow Chemical Company or equivalent low pressure polyurethane window and door foam

- DO NOT use high pressure or latex foams

•Pella aluminum sill support or 2 x 4 wood blocking

•Interior trim and/or jamb extensions (15 to 40 ft.)

TOOLS REQUIRED:

• Tape measure

• 6' Level

• Square

• Hammer

• Stapler

• Scissors or utility knife

• Screwdrivers

(#2 Phillips with 8" shaft and small flat blade)

• Drill

• Sealant gun

REMEMBER TO USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

1 ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION

A.Confirm the opening is plumb and level.

Note: It is critical that the bottom is level.

B.Confirm the door will fit the opening.Measure all four sides of the opening to make sure it is 3/4" larger than the door in width and 1/2" larger in height. Measure the width at the top, bottom, and center. Measure the height at the far left side, the far right side, and in the center.

Interior

1A

Note: 1-1/2" or more of solid wood blocking is required around the perimeter of the opening. Fix any problems with the rough opening before proceeding.

C.Cut the water resistive barrier (1C).

Interior

1B

Water Resistive Barrier 1st cut

3rd cut

1C

2nd

cut

4th cut:

Make a 6” cut up from each top corner at a 45° angle to allow the water resistive barrier to be lapped over the fin at the head of the door.

Exterior

D. Fold the water resistive barrier (1D). Fold side flaps into

the opening and staple to inside wall. Fold top flap

up and

temporarily fasten with flashing tape.

1D

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Contents Part Number 801W0103 Fold the water resistive barrier 1D. Fold side flaps into Rough Opening PreparationCut the water resistive barrier 1C Prepare the Door for Installation Setting and Fastening the Door ProLine Doors Proceed to StepArchitect Series and Designer Series Architect Series and Designer Series Drill aReinstall the Sliding Panel Interior SealApply a bead of high quality exterior grade Sealing the Door to the Exterior Wall CladdingInsert closed cell foam backer rod into the space around Exterior Finish Care and Maintenance Important NoticeInterior Finishing

801W0103 specifications

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