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D. Secure the jambs and head of the door.

EXTERIOR

Drive #10 x 3-1/2” corrosion resistant

 

wood screws through the door frame and

 

shim, into the rough framing. Drive the

 

screws until snug but DO NOT over-

 

tighten the screws. DO NOT bend or

 

bow the unit frame.

 

 

INTERIOR

E.Drill 13/64” clearance holes through the threshold but not into the rough opening, at the locations shown in illustration on previous page (5E & 5G). Install #

10 x 3/1-2” corrosion resistant wood screws through the threshold into the floor. For Masonry applications use masonry screws that are a minimum size of 3/16” diameter x 3” and pilot drill per screw manufacturers’s recommendations.

NOTE: Not required on In-swing Fixed doors.

Out-Swing

EXTERIOR

5C Drill 1/8” diameter pilot holes through the clearance

hole in the frame.

5D

#10 x 3-1/2"

INTERIOR

 

corrosion resistant wood screw

 

5D

HEAD

5E 5G

SILL

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Installation Clip Method:

F.Fasten the door to the opening by

driving two #8 x 1-1/4” corrosion resistant screws into the pre-punched holes in the clips. If the clips are bent and fastened to the interior stud/

block, install the screws as close to5F the bend as possible.

Note: DO NOT shim above the door. For masonry openings use two masonry screws that are a minimum size of 3/16” x 1-1/2” per clip. Pre-drill the masonry per screw manufacturer’s recommendations before attempting to drive the screws in.

Frame Screw and Installation Clip Methods:

G.Drive #10 x 3-1/2” corrosion resistant wood screws through the holes in the threshold into the floor.

Note: For concrete floors, use masonry screws that are a minimum size of 3/16” diameter x 3”.

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Pella 818L0100 I E L D D O O R S P E R F O R M a N C E U P G R a D E, R F O R M a N C E U P G R a D E & H U R R I C a N E

818L0100 specifications

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