Pella 81DU0100 User Manual

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DOOR REPLACEMENT IN SIDING

WITHOUT NAIL FIN (continued):

D. Clean the vinyl j-channel/trim and rough opening with isopropyl alcohol or

window cleaner to make sure it is free of dirt and debris before proceeding.

E. Place a 3/8" bead of sealant (or enough to cover

the area) between the j-channel and the rough
opening at the head and jambs only. Tool the
sealant with a putty knife to press the sealant into
the opening.
CAUTION: The cut ﬁn may have sharp edges!

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F. Place a 3/8" bead of sealant at each corner of

the opening.

PRESS

SEALANT

INTO

OPENING

HEAD

AND

JAMBS

ONLY

* Starting at the top (head) of the opening, cut

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width of the rough opening. Place the ﬂashing
tape onto the j-channel edge, over the sealant
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H. Cut two pieces of ﬂashing

tape 6" longer than the height
of the opening.

On one side

(jamb) of the opening, start the
tape in the upper corner and
work down and onto the sill.
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from the j-channel edge over
the sealant and onto the rough
opening surface.

For Sill Preparation see steps 1E - 1T.

See steps 3A - 3F only for Setting the Door.