5 INSTALLING THE INTERIOR INSTALLATION SCREWS

A.Drill 1/8" x 1" deep pilot holes into the rough framing through the clearance holes in the top (head) and sides (jambs) of the unit frame.

B.On the sides of the door, drive #10 x 3-1/2" corrosion resistant wood screws through the door frame into the rough framing. Drive the screws until snug, DO NOT over- tighten the screws. DO NOT bend or bow the unit frame.

EXTERIOR

STUCCO

INTERIOR

FIXED JAMB

VENT JAMB

Drill 1/8" diameter pilot 5A hole through the clearance

hole in the frame.

5B #10 x 3-1/2" corrosion resistant wood screw

13/16" Pilot

EXTERIOR

STUCCO

INTERIOR

C. Apply sealant to each

 

pilot hole drilled in the

 

top (head) of the door

 

frame, then insert a #10 x

 

3-1/2" corrosion resistant

 

screw into each hole.

Sealant

 

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5C

6 REINSTALL THE SLIDING PANEL

TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE THE PANEL SAFELY.

A.Insert door panel. From the exterior of the building, tilt the top of the panel toward the door frame and insert the top of the door panel into the top track. Move the bottom of the panel toward the door frame until it is vertical. Gently set the panel down into the bottom track. Adjust the panel clip and tighten the panel clip screw.

Note: Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the two panels. DO NOT close the sliding panel until you have installed the hardware. The door may lock when closed.

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B.Install the handles and panel retainer. Follow the instructions included in the hardware package. If the panel is not square to the door frame, adjust the bottom rollers by removing the adjusting hole cover and inserting an 8" long #2 Phillips screwdriver into the hole. Turn clockwise to raise the panel and counter-clockwise to lower the panel.

C.Install screen. Instructions for installing the screen are found in the screen door package.

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Pella 81CM0100 installation instructions Installing the Interior Installation Screws, Reinstall the Sliding Panel