Pella 81CP0101 Opening Preparation, You Will Need To Supply, Tools Required

YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:

•Composite or Impervious shims/spacers

(12 to 20)

•Pressure-treated 2x4 (4-6 ft)

•3-1/4” finish head screws (16-20)

•Wood blocking to support new window.

(20-30 ft)

•Pella® SmartFlash™ foil backed butyl window

and door flashing tape or equivalent

•Pella Window and Door Installation Sealant or equivalent high quality, multi-purpose sealant

(2 tubes per window) SEALANT

•Low expansion, low pressure polyurethane insulating window and door foam sealant -

DO NOT use high pressure or latex foams

Installation will require two or more persons.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

• Tape measure

• Level

•Sealant gun

•Square

• Screwdriver (Flat)

• Utility knife

• Hacksaw

• 5/32" and 3/8" drill bit

• 1/2" drill guide

• Drill

• Reciprocating saw

• Electric shears, circular saw or table saw (optional)

1 Opening Preparation

A.Prior to removing the existing window sash and/or glass, check that the frame size of the new window is 1/2” to 3/4” smaller that the inside of the existing frame or 1/2” to 3/4” smaller than the inside of the drywall return for the flush-cut method to make sure it will fit correctly.

1A

B.Prepare the window opening by removing the sash and/or glass from the existing aluminum window frame.

Note: If a divider exists between vent and fixed glass areas it will be necessary to cut with a reciprocating saw or hacksaw and remove.

OPTIONAL FLUSH CUT METHOD

(Skip to step F for non flush cut installation)

C.Using a reciprocating saw cut two passes 2” apart through the exiting window stop flanges. Do not cut into the drywall.

1B

1C

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