Pella Door 818T0101 User Manual

© 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 other construction methods may be obtained from Pella Corporation, a local  
Pella retailer or by visiting http://www.pella.com. 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.  
REMEMBER TO USE APPROPRIATE  
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.  
Side  
Flashing  
Tape  
Top  
Weather  
Resistive  
Barrier  
Flashing  
Tape  
Sheathing  
Framing  
Sill Support  
Sill Flashing Tape #1  
Sill Flashing Tape #2  
Always read the Pella® Limited Warranty before purchasing or  
installing Pella 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  
installation and maintenance instructions may void your Pella product warranty. See  
Limited Warranty for complete details at http://warranty.pella.com.  
 
ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION  
(CONTINUED)  
1
D. Cut the weather resistive barrier, if applicable (1D).  
Water Resistive Barrier  
1st cut  
1D  
4th cut:  
Make a 6" cut up from  
each top corner at a 45°  
angle to allow the weather  
barrier to be lapped over  
the fin at the head of  
the door.  
3rd cut  
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  
F. 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 (1F)  
so it overhangs 1" to the exterior.  
1"  
Note: The tape is cut 12" longer than the width  
so it will extend 6" up each side  
of the opening.  
1F  
6"  
G. Tab the sill flashing tape and fold. Cut 1" wide  
tabs at each corner (1/2" from each side of corner)  
(1G). Fold tape to the exterior and press firmly to  
adhere it to the weather resistive barrier.  
1/2"  
1/2"  
1G  
H. Apply sill flashing tape #2. Cut a piece of  
flashing tape 12" longer than the opening width.  
Apply at the bottom further towards the interior,  
overlapping tape #1 by at least 1". Do not allow the  
tape to extend past the interior face of the framing  
(1H). If the wall depth is greater than 5", add a  
third piece of flashing tape. The flashing tape  
should come to within 1" of the interior face of the  
framing.  
1"  
1H  
Note: The flashing tape does not need to extend  
all the way to the interior of the framing.  
I. When required for adequate sill support,  
attach the optional aluminum sill support or wood  
blocking to the exterior of the box plate to support  
the exterior edge of the door sill (1I). Place the sill  
support flush with the sill rough opening.  
1I  
 
PREPARE THE DOOR FOR INSTALLATION  
2
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: Install installation clips. Place each clip so  
the lip is facing up and against the brickmould at the locations shown in the  
placement diagram. Secure each clip by driving a #6 x 5/8" corrosion resistant  
screw through each of the outer two holes of the three holes shown.  
Note: If clips are to be bent; pre-bend before attaching to frame.  
#6 x 5/8" corrosion  
resistant screws  
Lip  
2B  
C. Doors using Frame Screws: Open door panels; drill and counter-sink 3/16"  
diameter clearance holes through the door frame jambs, (head and sill of  
sidelight units) but not into the rough opening at the locations shown. Where  
applicable, clearance holes are drilled though open hinge screw holes and  
each strike hole.  
Pilot Hole  
Pilot Hole  
Pilot Hole  
Alternative Pilot Hole  
for Screw Install  
Alternative Pilot Hole  
for Screw Install  
Pilot Hole  
Pilot Hole  
Pilot Hole  
DOOR UNIT, JAMB TO JAMB  
SIDELIGHT UNIT, HEAD TO SILL  
SIDELIGHT UNIT, JAMB TO JAMB  
 
PREPARE THE DOOR FOR INSTALLATION  
2
Anchor Spacing for Single Units:  
Řꢀ 2 – #10 x 2-1/2" screws at each hinge  
Řꢀ 2 – #10 x 2-1/2" screws at each strike  
Řꢀ #10 x 3" screw or clip directly across from each hinge  
Řꢀ #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  
Řꢀ #10 x 3" screw or clips as indicated on 97-1/2" entry door frames  
Anchor Spacing for Combination Units:  
Řꢀ 2 – #10 x 3" screws at each sidelight head and sill  
Řꢀ #10 x 3" screw or clip at other indicated locations  
Řꢀ 2 - #10 x 2-1/2" screws at each hinge  
Řꢀ 2 - #10 x 2-1/2" screws at each strike  
Diagrams for placement of installation clips or frame screw clearance  
holes for 6'8" and 8' height doors and single doors with sidelights.  
3"  
3"  
6"  
6"  
6"  
9-1/4"  
21"  
2B  
2B  
2B  
2C  
2B  
2B  
21"  
81-1/2"  
81-1/2"  
2C  
2C  
2C  
2C  
21"  
9-1/4"  
6"  
6"  
6"  
3"  
3"  
= Screw or clip location other than at hinge or strike.  
3"  
3"  
6-3/4"  
21"  
2B  
2B  
2C  
2B  
2C  
21"  
21"  
97-1/2"  
97-1/2"  
2C  
21"  
6-3/4"  
3"  
3"  
 
SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR  
3
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.  
B. Place three 3/8" beads of sealant long the bottom of the opening. Place the  
first bead approximately 3/4" from the exterior of the rough opening. Continue  
the first two beads up 6" onto each jamb of the rough opening. (3B). Place the  
second bead so it is 1/2 from the interior surface of the door sill. Place a third  
sealant bead in the sill support groove of 1/4" from the exterior edge of the  
wood blocking.  
1
"
2
3
"
4
3B  
1
"
4
TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS  
C. Apply sealant to the entire bottom surface of  
brickmould to help prevent moisture absorption.  
Apply sealant to the back side of brickmould  
around the entire perimeter of the door unit that will  
seal the brickmould to the wall.  
3C  
 
SETTING AND FASTENING  
THE DOOR (CONTINUED)  
3
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 finish nail or an exterior grade finish  
screw through the brickmould in each upper  
corner to secure the door.  
3D  
For doors with NO brickmould, Follow frame  
screw or installation clip method.  
Frame Screw Method: Insert one #8 x 3" screw into the  
top anchor hole on each side of the frame.  
3D  
Installation Clip Method: Insert one screw into one  
hole in each of the top clips. These are used to hold the  
door in place while shimming it plumb and square.  
E. Plumb and Square Door. Shim unit in place by driving  
in shims from the interior. Shim behind each hinge, at  
3E  
each screw or clip location, and behind the dead bolt  
lockstrike. Keep shims back 1/2" from the interior face of  
the door frame.  
Use a level to plumb the hinge side jamb both ways  
(right to left and inside to outside) and check for square.  
Make any necessary adjustments.  
Note: It may be necessary to use additional fasteners  
for the applicable fastening method to maintain  
plumb in the inside to outside orientation.  
Fasteners Through the Brickmould: Use 16d  
galvanized nails or exterior grade finish screw as needed through  
the brickmould.  
Frame Screw Method: Insert additional screws as required through  
the installation holes.  
Installation Clip Method: Insert additional screws as required  
through the holes in the installation clips frame to maintain plumb  
in the inside to outside orientation.  
Note: DO NOT over shim. (DO NOT bow the jamb inward.)  
 
SETTING AND FASTENING  
THE DOOR (CONTINUED)  
3
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.  
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.  
Note: By design the hinge side reveal of  
the door will be closer to the jamb than the lock side.  
G. Pre-drill with 3/16" bit through the door frame at each open hinge screw  
hole (not into wall framing) and drive screws (provided) through each hole  
in the hinge leafs, through the shims and into the wall or sidelight. Pre-drill  
with 3/16" bit through the frame (not into the wall framing) behind the  
weatherstripping at each remaining hinge side location as well as at each lock  
jamb shim location (and also through the holes in the lock and if applicable  
in the dead bolt strike) Drive #8 x 2-1/2" screws through each lock jamb shim  
and into the wall or sidelight. Screw heads must be driven flush with door  
frame to avoid interference with door operation.  
I
nterior  
3G  
3G  
H. Check door operation. Open and close the door to check for proper operation.  
Note: If there are any problems with the operation, recheck and adjust the  
reveal by adjusting the shims.  
I. Fasteners through brickmould method: Place and set additional 16d  
galvanized finish nails or exterior grade finish screws through the brickmould to  
achieve a final spacing of approximately 4" from ends and 24" O.C. Countersink  
all fasteners and cover with exterior grade putty.  
 
SETTING AND FASTENING  
THE DOOR (CONTINUED)  
3
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-tighten the screws. DO NOT  
bend or bow the unit frame. Apply sealant to the screw heads not located at  
the hinges or strikes.  
Installation Clip Method:  
L. Fasten the door to the opening by driving two #8 x 1-1/4" corrosion  
resistant screws into the pre-punched holes in the clips. If the clips are bent  
and fastened to the interior stud/block, install the screws as close to the  
bend as possible.  
Note: DO NOT shim above the door. For masonry openings use two  
masonry screws a minimum size of 3/16" x 1-1/2" per clip. Pre-drill the  
masonry per screw manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Frame Screw and Installation Clip Methods:  
M. Sidelights of combinations only: Drive # 10 x 3" through each of the holes  
in the sill. Apply sealant to the screw heads not located at the hinges or  
strikes.  
Note: For concrete floors, use masonry screw a minimum size of  
3/16" diameter x 3". Predrill the masonry per screw manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
N. Check for sufficient weatherstrip  
contact between the bottom  
weatherstrip and the threshold.  
Close the door on a dollar bill or  
sheet of paper located above an  
adjustment screw; light friction  
should be felt when pulling the  
3N  
paper out indicating a good seal is  
being made. If there is not, adjust  
the threshold. Repeat for each  
adjustment screw.  
 
SETTING AND FASTENING  
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  
the threshold or counter-clockwise to raise the  
threshold.  
3
3O  
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 from the corner seal pad and position the  
pad embedded in the sealant and tight against the top of  
the adjustable threshold, with the thin portion of the pad  
flush with the interior face of the jamb (both jambs).  
R. Install handle and lock hardware. Refer to manufacturer’s  
instructions included with the hardware.  
Note: At this time, install any additional fasteners if  
needed to meet local code requirements such as those  
required to comply with the Florida Building Code.  
Remove paper  
backing from the  
corner seal pad  
3P  
3Q  
S. Apply 1/4" bead of sealant where each sidelight jamb meets the  
sidelight sill and around the exterior mullion cover where the door and  
sidelight frame are joined together.  
3S  
3S  
Front View  
 
INTEGRATING THE DOOR  
TO THE WEATHER RESISTIVE BARRIER  
4
A. Place a corner bead of sealant between the  
Exterior  
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.  
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  
4A
3D  
Head Flashing  
HEAD  
4D  
4B  
SEALANT  
Sealant  
4D  
Flashing Tape  
Head Flashing  
SEALANT  
4A  
4E  
JAMB  
4E  
SEALANT  
E. Install top flashing tape. Cut one piece  
of flashing tape 2" wider than the width  
of the top brickmould. Apply the top flashing  
tape so it extends 1" beyond the end of the top  
brickmould. Position the tape so it covers the  
vertical leg of the aluminum flashing and laps  
onto the sheathing above the door.  
4F  
F. Fold down the top flap of the weather  
resistive barrier. Cut the barrier so it covers  
the vertical leg of the aluminum flashing,  
however does not lap onto the horizontal leg of  
the flashing.  
G. Apply flashing tape to the diagonal cuts. Cut  
pieces of flashing tape at least 1" longer than  
the diagonal cut in the weather resistive barrier.  
Apply the tape covering the entire diagonal  
cut at both upper corners of the door. Press the  
tape down firmly.  
4G  
 
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.  
5
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 will allow room for  
expansion of the foam and will minimize squeeze out. Apply sealant across  
the interior surface of shims to create a continuous seal. Follow foam  
manufacturer's instructions. For doors with jamb extensions installed, ensure  
the foam is placed between the door frame and the and the rough opening,  
not between the jamb extension and the rough opening.  
Note: DO NOT apply foam to the lower 6" of each jamb. (see 5D).  
Note: DO NOT completely fill the space from the back of the brickmould  
to the interior face of the opening.  
Note: You may need to cut excess foam out of the lock strike.  
B. Check the door operation by opening and closing the door.  
Note: If the door does not operate correctly, check to make sure it is still  
plumb, level, square and the sides are not bowed. If adjustments are  
required, remove the foam with a serrated knife. Adjust the shims and  
reapply the insulating foam sealant.  
5C  
Interior  
5C  
C. Add a sealant bead across the inner sill  
and 6" up each jamb between the frame  
and rough opening and tie in with the  
foam sealant application.  
6"  
D. Apply interior trim as desired.  
Note: Use backer rod between the frame jamb and opening 6" up each  
jamb in accordance with sealant manufacturer's instructions.  
 
SEALING THE DOOR TO THE  
EXTERIOR WALL CLADDING  
6
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 frame and adjacent material.  
WOOD  
BRICK  
VENEER  
SIDING  
Sealant  
typical  
with TRIM  
Sealant  
typical  
3/8"  
Clearance  
3/8"  
Clearance  
Insulate and  
seal per Step 4  
Insulate and  
seal per Step 4  
3/8"  
3/8"  
1/2"  
Min.  
1/2"  
Min.  
WOOD  
SIDING  
VINYL/STEEL  
SIDING  
Sealant  
typical  
3/8"  
Clearance  
Sealant  
typical  
3/8"  
Clearance  
Insulate and  
seal per Step 4  
Insulate and  
seal per Step 4  
3/8"  
3/8"  
1/2"  
Min.  
1/2"  
Min.  
 
SEALING THE DOOR TO THE  
EXTERIOR WALL CLADDING (CONTINUED)  
6
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  
the perimeter sealant.  
6B  
6A  
C. Apply a bead of sealant between the exterior edge of the sill and  
the sill support.  
D. Shape, tool and clean excess sealant.  
Note: This method creates a more flexible sealant line capable  
of expanding and contracting.  
 
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  
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 abrasives. DO NOT scrape or use tools that might  
damage the surface.  
Clad Exterior Frame:  
The exterior frame is protected by aluminum cladding with our tough  
EnduraClad® baked-on-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 sidelight surfaces dry completely before applying finish. Finish the  
door panels as soon as possible after installation.  
Staining fiberglass panels or unfinished interior frame members:  
Fiberglass door and sidelight panels may be stained with a gel stain if a wood look  
is desired. Pella offers stain kits in a variety of colors. Apply and finish per the stain  
kit manufacturer’s instruction. Ensure that all exposed panel edges are finished to  
minimize the chance of damage. Unprimed interior frame parts may be stained  
with wood stains and should be finished with a minimum of two coats of a clear  
polyurethane finish. DO NOT bridge the top coat between the outer edge of the  
glazing frame and the door panel.  
Note: The fiberglass base color tone will vary. This variance is normal  
and will not impact the stain color of the door.  
 
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 edges are  
finished to minimize the chance of panel damage.  
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.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Because all construction must anticipate some water infiltration, it is important that  
the wall system be designed and constructed to properly manage moisture. Pella  
Corporation is not responsible for claims or damages caused by anticipated and  
unanticipated water infiltration; deficiencies in building design, construction and  
maintenance; failure to install Pella products in accordance with Pella’s installation  
instructions; or the use of Pella products in wall systems which do not allow for  
proper management of moisture within the wall systems. The determination of the  
suitability of all building components, including the use of Pella products, as well  
as the design and installation of flashing and sealing systems are the responsibility  
of the Buyer or User, the architect, contractor, installer, or other construction  
professional and are not the responsibility of Pella.  
Pella products should not be used in barrier wall systems which do not allow for  
proper management of moisture within the wall systems, such as barrier Exterior  
Insulation and Finish Systems, (EIFS) (also known as synthetic stucco) or other non-  
water managed systems. Except in the states of California, New Mexico, Arizona,  
Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, Pella makes no warranty of any kind on and  
assumes no responsibility for Pella windows and doors installed in barrier  
wall systems. In the states listed above, the installation of Pella Products in  
barrier wall or similar systems must be in accordance with Pella’s installation  
instructions.  
Product modifications that are not approved by Pella Corporation will void the  
Limited Warranty.  
 

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