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© 2011 Pella Corporation Part Number: 818T0101
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION –
SINGLE PANEL, SINGLE PANEL WITH SIDELIGHT
COMBINATION AND 20 MINUTE FIRE RATED
WOOD FRAME ENTRY DOOR
Installation Instructions for Typical Wood Frame Construction.
These instructions were developed and tested for use with typical wood frame wall
construction in a wall system designed to manage water. These instructions are not
to be used with any other construction method. Installation instructions for use
with othe
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Interior Interior SEAL SEALANT ANT YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY: TOOLS REQUIRED: Composite/impervious shims/spacers (12 to 20) Tape measure #8 x 3" corrosion resistant woodscrews Level 16d galvanized finish nails or exterior grade Square finish screws Pella foil backed butyl window and door flashing Drill with 1/8" and 3/16" drill bits tape or equivalent Closed cell foam backer rod/sealant backer (17 to 21 ft.) Stapler Great Stuff™ Window and Door Insulating Foam Scissors or utili
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1" 6" ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION 1 (CONTINUED) D. Cut the weather resistive barrier, if applicable (1D). Water Resistive Barrier 1st cut 1D 1D 4th cut: Make a 6" cut up from 3rd cut each top corner at a 45° angle to allow the weather barrier to be lapped over the fin at the head of the door. 2nd cut E. Fold the weather resistive barrier (1E). Fold side flaps into the opening and staple to inside wall. Fold top flap up and temporarily fasten with flashing tape. 1E 1E F. Apply sill flashing
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2 PREPARE THE DOOR FOR INSTALLATION TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE THE PANEL AND FRAME SAFELY. A. Remove plastic wrap and cardboard packaging from door. DO NOT remove plastic shipping spacers. The shipping spacers will help keep the door square during installation. DO NOT open the door until it is fully fastened. If Attaching with fasteners through the Brickmould go to Step 3 Anchoring Method – (Installation Clip or Frame Screw Through Frame) B. Doors using Installation Clips
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2 PREPARE THE DOOR FOR INSTALLATION Anchor Spacing for Single Units: 2 – #10 x 2-1/2" screws at each hinge 2 – #10 x 2-1/2" screws at each strike #10 x 3" screw or clip directly across from each hinge #10 x 3" screw or clip 6" from each corner on 81-1/2" entry door frames only (not sidelights) interacting with the rough opening #10 x 3" screw or clips as indicated on 97-1/2" entry door frames Anchor Spacing for Combination Units: 2 – #10 x 3" screws at each sidelight head and sill #10 x
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3 SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR A. If unit is equipped with a screw type pre-hanging plug for transporting, remove the screw portion from the exterior of the jamb before setting the door. Note: If a brickmould/exterior trim is being added to the door, install and seal it to the frame at this time. Align the inside of the brickmould/exterior trim with the end of the sill. Pre-Hanging Plug: Leave in place until unit is temporarily fastened. Pre-Hanging Plug Screw: Remove before installation.
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SETTING AND FASTENING 3 THE DOOR (CONTINUED) Fasteners Through Brickmould Method: D. Insert the door from the exterior of the building. DO NOT slide the bottom of the door into the opening (2D). (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 clearance for shimming. #16 galvanized finishing nails For doors with brickmould, drive a 16d galvanized
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Interior Interior SETTING AND FASTENING 3 THE DOOR (CONTINUED) INCORRECT CORRECT F. Carefully open the door and remove all shipping spacers. Remove pre-hang plug from the bore hole. Carefully open and close the door. 2G 3F Check for even contact between the door panel and weatherstrip on both jambs and across the head. (3H) If space exists between weatherstrip and door panel at top, move the bottom of the lock side out. If space appears at the bottom, move the top lock side out. Not
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SETTING AND FASTENING 3 THE DOOR (CONTINUED) Frame Screw Method: J. Drill 1/8" x 1" deep pilot holes through the clearance holes and into the rough opening framing in the head, jambs, and threshold of the door frame. Note: Be certain to shim between jambs and rough opening at all screw locations. K. Secure the jambs and head of the door. Drive #10 x 3" corrosion resistant wood screws through the door frame and shim, into the rough opening. Drive the screws until snug but DO NOT over-tight
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SETTING AND FASTENING 3 THE DOOR (CONTINUED) O. If needed, the height of the threshold can be adjusted to achieve appropriate contact with the door sweep. Remove screw cover caps as necessary and use a #3 Phillips screwdriver to turn the adjustment screws clockwise to lower 3O the threshold or counter-clockwise to raise the threshold. P. Place a 1/4" bead of sealant along the corners where the sill meets both side jambs. Q. Before the sealant sets up; remove paper Interior backing f
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Exterior INTEGRATING THE DOOR 4 TO THE WEATHER RESISTIVE BARRIER A. Place a corner bead of sealant between the brickmould and the exterior wall. B. Place a corner bead of sealant between the brickmould and the exterior door frame. C. Place sealant over brickmould miter joints. Tool all sealant lines and remove any excess sealant. 3A 4A D. Install aluminum flashing over the top of the head brickmould or trim. Seal both ends of the flashing to the top brickmould and the wall. SEALANT 3A 4A 3
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Interior 6" 5 INTERIOR SEAL Caution: Ensure use of low pressure polyurethane window and door installation foams and strictly follow the foam manufacturer’s recommendations for application. Use of high pressure foams or improper application of the foam may cause the door to bow and hinder operation. A. Apply insulating foam. From the interior, insert the nozzle of the applicator approximately 1" deep into the space between the door and the rough opening and apply a 1" deep bead of foam. This
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SEALING THE DOOR TO THE 6 EXTERIOR WALL CLADDING Note: When applying siding, brick veneer or other exterior finish materials, leave adequate space between the door frame and the material for sealant. Refer to the illustration that corresponds to your finish material. Not allowing adequate space and not using backer rod may cause the sealant to break down prematurely and allow water to infiltrate. Note: If brickmould or exterior trim is not used, install backer rod and sealant between door fr
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SEALING THE DOOR TO THE 6 EXTERIOR WALL CLADDING (CONTINUED) A. Insert backer rod into the space around the door so there is approximately 1/2" clearance between the backer rod and the face of the door frame. Note: Backer rod adds shape and depth for the sealant line. B. Apply a bead of high quality exterior grade sealant to the entire perimeter of the door. At each end of the bottom of the door, insert sealant into the spaces between the bottom of the door and the sill and connect it to
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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 wil
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FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) Painting Instructions: Wood door frame exteriors, premium steel door panels, sidelights are factory primed. If a paint finish is desired, finish the parts with two coats of a 100% latex paint that has a good blocking resistance. On units with glass, do not bridge paint between the outer edges of the glazing frame and the door panel. On fiberglass products, brush the paint in the same direction as the simulated wood grain. Ensure that all exposed panel edge
