Pella 81CM0100 Finishing Instructions, Exterior Finish of Aluminum Clad Doors

FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS

Paint or finish immediately after installation.

Note: DO NOT paint, stain or finish weather strip or vinyl parts! If paint, stain or finish gets on the weather stripping, wipe it off immediately with a damp cloth. To maintain proper product performance, do not remove weather strip, foam corner seal wedges or gaskets. Air and water leakage may result if these factory-installed items are removed. After finishing, allow doors to dry completely before closing them. Pella will not be responsible for finishing imperfections. The use of unapproved finishes, solvents or cleaning chemicals may cause adverse reactions with door materials. Pella will not be responsible for problems caused by the use of unapproved materials. If in doubt, contact your local retailer or representative.

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

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 on www.pella.com.

Factory Prefinished Panels:

A door panel that has been prefinished with stain or paint from the factory requires no additional finishing. Clean the surface with mild soap and water. DO NOT use a brasives. DO NOT scrape or use tools that might damage the surface.

FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

Clad Exterior Frame:

The exterior frame is protected by aluminum cladding with our tough EnduraClad baked-an-factory finish that needs no painting. Clean this surface with mild soap and water. DO NOT use abrasives. DO NOT scrape or use tools that might damage the surface.

Panel Cleaning and Prep Instructions for Unfinished or Primed Panels:

Dry wipe dust from doors gently. Examine door for possible smudges or fingerprints made from normal handling or construction. To remove smudges, lightly wipe surface with warm water. DO NOT sand surface of fiberglass panel. Scuff sand with light grade sand paper or abrasive pad (220 grit or higher). Rinse surface with mineral spirits for fiberglass panels and warm water for steel panels. Let door and side light surfaces dry completely before applying finish. Finish the door panels as soon as possible after installation.

Failure to use the correct type of finish may result in a door that sticks shut. Ask a qualified paint professional to specify a product with good blocking resistance.

EXTERIOR FINISH OF ALUMINUM CLAD DOORS

The exterior frame and sash are protected by aluminum cladding with our tough EnduraClad® or EnduraClad Plus baked-on factory finish that requires no painting. Clean this surface with mild soap and water. Stubborn strains 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 solvents, brickwash or cleaning chemicals will cause adverse reactions with window and door materials and voids the Limited Warranty.