Pella 81CM0100 installation instructions Exterior View

4 SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR (CONTINUED)

E.Place a 3/8" diameter continuous bead of sealant on the face of the existing door frame jambs and head.

TWO OR MORE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS

F.From the exterior, set the door into the opening. Set the sill of the door onto the sill pan and tilt the door into position, centering it in the opening. DO NOT slide the door on the sill pan.

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G.Insert the door from the exterior of the building. DO NOT slide the bottom of the door into the opening. Sliding will damage the sealant lines. Place the bottom of the door at the bottom of the opening, then tilt the top into position. Center the door between the sides of the opening to allow equal clearance for shimming. Frame Screw Method: Insert one #8 x 3" screw into the top anchor hole on each side of the frame. Installation Clip Method: Insert one screw into one hole in each of the top clips.

Exterior View

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H.Insert shims between the door and the sides of the opening at the top two anchor hole locations in the door. Keep shims back 1/2" from interior face

of the door frame.

Note: Keep the exterior of
the door pressed against the	Interior
existing door frame to ensure
a good sealant line.	4H
I. Plumb and square door. Insert
shims, as necessary, between	4J3D
the door and the sides of the

rough opening starting up 6" from the bottom of the door. Keep shims back 1/2" from interior face of the door frame.

Note: DO NOT OVER SHIM.

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30		40

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50	60

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J.Check the interior reveal. Make sure the measurement from the interior face of the door to the interior face of the wall is equal at several points around the door.

Note: If the dimensions are not equal, check to make sure the fins are folded out to 90° at all points.

K.Secure the frame. Insert a 1" wide shim behind the pilot hole at the lock strike(s). Insert a #8 x 2-1/2" screw (included in the panel retainer and screw package) into the pilot hole making sure it passes through the shim and into the rough opening.

Note: The weather-strip must be pushed aside to reveal the pilot hole. Be careful not to damage the weather-strip.

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