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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPERVIA

SLIDING PATIO DOOR WITH FINS

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 other construction methods or multiple

units may be obtained from Pella Corporation or a local Pella retailer. Building designs, construction

methods, building materials, and site conditions unique to your project may require an installation

method different from these instructions and additional care. Determining the appropriate

installation method is the responsibility of you, your architect, or construction professional.

Sill Flashing Tape #2

Sill Flashing Tape #1

Water Resistive Barrier

Sheathing

Framing

Nailing Fin

Sill Support

Top

Flashing

Tape

Fin

Corner

Door Top

Door Bottom

Side

Flashing

Tape

Interlocker

Side

Flashing

Tape

Corner

Flashing

Tape

Corner

Flashing

Tape

REMEMBER TO USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Always read the Pella Impervia Limited Warranty before purchasing or installing

Pella Impervia products. By installing this product, you are acknowledging that this Limited

Warranty is part of the terms of the sale. Failure to comply with all Pella Impervia installation and

maintenance instructions may void your Pella Impervia product warranty. See Limited Warranty

for complete details on http://warranty.pellaimpervia.com.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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© 2012 Pella Corporation Part Number: 803V0102 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPERVIA® SLIDING PATIO DOOR WITH FINS 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.
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YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY: Ř Cedar or Impervious shims/spacers (12 to 20) TOOLS REQUIRED: Ř Tape measure Ř 2" galvanized rooﬁng nails (1/4 lb.) Ř Level Ř Closed cell foam backer rod/sealant backer (24 to 32 ft.
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1 ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION (CONTINUED) Exterio D. Fold the water resistive barrier. Fold side ﬂaps into the opening and staple to the inside wall. Fold the top ﬂap up and temporarily fasten with ﬂashing tape. r E. Apply sill ﬂashing tape #1. Cut a piece of ﬂashing tape 12" longer than the opening width. Apply at the bottom of the opening as shown so it overhangs 1" to the exterior. 1D Note: The tape is cut 12" longer than the width of the opening so it will extend up each side approximately 6". F.
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3 SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR A. Place three 3/8" beads of sealant. The ﬁrst bead should be approximately 3/4" from the exterior of the rough opening, the second 2-1/2" in from the ﬁrst bead of sealant. " 3A OX/XO doors only: Place a third bead of sealant in the groove of the sill support or 1/4" from the exterior edge of the wood blocking. TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS. B. Insert the door from the exterior of the building.
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3 SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR (CONTINUED) F. Doors with vertical mullions only: Fasten the door sill to the rough opening sill using one of the following screw types and locations. a. Doors using aluminum sill support: Drill a 5/32" diameter hole 1" from each of the mulled door jambs through the door sill and the aluminum sill support. Place a bead of sealant in each hole and install a #10 x 3/4" self tapping ﬂat head screw in each hole. 3F a 3F b,c b.
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5 REINSTALL THE VENT PANEL - OX/XO DOORS ONLY Note: If the optional Patio Door High Performance Panel Retainer was ordered with the sliding door, install the high performance roller retainer before installing the vent panel. Follow the instructions included with the parts. 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.
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SEALING THE DOOR TO THE EXTERIOR WALL CLADDING When applying siding, brick veneer or other exterior ﬁnish material, leave adequate space between the door frame and the material for sealant. Refer to the illustration corresponding to your ﬁnish material. Note: The sealant details shown are standard recommendations from the sealant industry. Contact your sealant supplier for recommendations and instructions for these and any other applications.
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FOOT BOLT ADJUSTMENT A. Align foot bolt to the strike, then tighten the exposed screw. 8A 8B B. Slide the foot bolt actuator to the opposite position and tighten the screw. C. Check the door and foot blot for proper operation. If the foot bolt assembly location needs to be adjusted, loosen both attachment screws and adjust foot bolt location, re-tighten the screws.
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VERTICAL MULLIONS: A. Lay the units on a smooth clean surface, exterior side up to perform these steps. B. Apply two strips of foam tape down the ﬁxed door frame sides. Place one strip on the interior rib and one strip on the exterior rib. C. Position and align the sliding door with the ﬁxed door. D. Place a foam plug at the top and bottom between the exterior rib and the joining mullion groove. E. Start the I bar joining connector from one end and drive it to the full height of the doors.
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APPLYING INSTALLATION FINS A. Cut the ﬁns to length. Using the following formula, cut the ﬁns to length, making sure the end cut is square on both ends. " A $VU UP MFOHUI VTJOH HJWFO GPSNVMB Heads and Sills: Length = Frame width + 2-1/2" Jambs: Length = Frame height + 2-1/2" Jambs, if there is no fin at the sill: Length = Frame height + 1-1/4" Combinations: Length = Combination height + 2-1/2" B # B. Notch the ends of the fins. Measure and mark 1-7/16" from each end of the fins.
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APPLYING HEAD DRIP FIN - REQUIRED FOR VERTICAL MULLION APPLICATIONS A. Apply a bead of sealant along the whole width of the mulled composite behind the exterior rib. " A B # B. On vertical mulls, cut the head drip to the width of the units. Attach the head drip to the top of units aligning the ends and seal to the frame on both ends. Note: The head drip may either be riveted to the ﬁn or installed when the unit is installed. If the head drip is being installed with the unit, perform Step A at this time.
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