Pella 808SQ102 8INTERIOR FINISHING, Exterior Finish, Care And Maintenance, Important Notice

7 SEALING THE DOOR TO THE EXTERIOR WALL CLADDING (continued)

A. Insert backer rod into the space around the door leaving at least a 1/2" clearance between the backer rod and the exterior face of the casing bead.

Note: Backer rod adds shape and depth for the sealant line.

B. Apply a bead of high quality exterior grade sealant to the
entire perimeter of the door. At each end of the bottom of
the door, insert sealant into the spaces between the bottom	Ç
of the door and the sill support and connect it to the	Ç
perimeter sealant.

C. Shape, tool and clean excess sealant. When finished, the sealant should be the shape of an hourglass.

Note: This method creates a more flexible sealant line capable of expanding and contracting.

D. Remove plastic guards at the base of the door once construction is complete.

8INTERIOR FINISHING

If the products cannot be finished immediately, cover with clear plastic to protect from dirt, damage and moisture. Remove any construction residue before finishing. Sand all wood surfaces lightly with 180 grit or finer sandpaper. DO NOT use steel wool. BE CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH THE GLASS. Remove sanding dust.

Pella products must be finished per the below instructions; failure to follow these instructions voids the Limited Warranty.

•On casement and awnings, it is optional to paint, stain or finish the vertical and horizontal sash edges.

•On single-hung and double-hung, do not paint, stain or finish the vertical sash edges, any finish on the vertical sash edges may cause the sash to stick; it is optional to paint, stain or finish the horizontal sash edges.

•On patio doors, it is optional to paint, stain or finish the vertical and horizontal panel edges.

Note: To maintain proper product performance do not paint, finish or remove the weather-stripping, mohair dust pads, gaskets or vinyl parts. Air and water leakage will result if these parts are removed. After finishing, allow venting windows and doors to dry completely before closing them.

Pella Corporation is not responsible for interior paint and stain finish imperfections for any product that is not factory-applied by Pella Corporation. Use of inappropriate finishes, solvents, brickwash, or cleaning chemicals will cause adverse reactions with window and door materials and voids the Limited Warranty.

For additional information on finishing see the Pella Owner’s Manual or go to www.pella.com.

EXTERIOR FINISH

The exterior frame and sash are protected by aluminum cladding with our tough EnduraClad® or EnduraClad Plus baked-on factory finish that needs no painting. Clean this surface with mild soap and water. Stubborn stains and deposits may be removed with mineral spirits. DO NOT use abrasives. DO NOT scrape or use tools that might damage the surface.

Use of inappropriate finishes, solvents, brickwash or cleaning chemicals will cause adverse reactions with window and door materials and voids the Limited Warranty.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care and maintenance information is available in the Pella Owner’s Manual. You can obtain an owner’s manual by contacting your local Pella retailer. This information is also available at www.pella.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Because all construction must anticipate some water infiltration, it is important that the wall system be designed and constructed to properly manage moisture. Pella Corporation is not responsible for claims or damages caused by anticipated and unanticipated water infiltration; deficiencies in building design, construction and maintenance; failure to install Pella products in accordance with Pella’s installation instructions; or the use of Pella products in wall systems which do not allow for proper management of moisture within the wall systems. The determination of the suitability of all building components, including the use of Pella products, as well as the design and installation of flashing and sealing systems are the responsibility of the Buyer or User, the architect, contractor, installer, or other construction professional and are not the responsibility of Pella.

Pella products should not be used in barrier wall systems which do not allow for proper management of moisture within the wall systems, such as barrier Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems, (EIFS) (also known as synthetic stucco) or other non-water managed systems. Except in the states of California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, Pella makes no warranty of any kind on and assumes no responsibility for Pella windows and doors installed in barrier wall systems. In the states listed above, the installation of Pella products in barrier wall or similar systems must be in accordance with Pella’s installation instructions.

Product modifications that are not approved by Pella Corporation will void the Limited Warranty.