Pella 80ED0101 - Manual (Page 8)

EXTERIOR FINISH
The exterior frame and sash are protected by aluminum cladding with our tough EnduraClad ® or EnduraClad Plus
baked-on factory finish that needs no painting. Clean this surface with mild soap and water. Stubborn stains and
deposits may be removed with mineral spirits. DO NOT use abrasives. DO NOT scrape or use tools that might
damage the surface.
Use of inappropriate finishes, solvents, brickwash or cleaning chemicals will cause adverse reactions with window
and door materials and voids the Limited Warranty.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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 information is also available on http://www.pella.com.
INTERIOR FINISHING
If products cannot be finished immediately, cover with clear plastic to protect from dirt, damage and moisture.
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Pella products must be finished per the below instructions; failure to follow these instructions voids the
Limited Warranty.
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Note: To maintain proper product performance do not paint, finish or remove the weather-stripping, mohair
dust pads, gaskets or vinyl parts. Air and water leakage will result if these parts are removed. After finishing,
allow venting windows and doors to dry completely before closing them.
Pella Corporation is not responsible for interior paint and stain finish imperfections for any product that is not
factory-applied by Pella Corporation. Use of inappropriate finishes, solvents, brickwash, or cleaning chemicals will
cause adverse reactions with window and door materials and voids the Limited Warranty.
For additional information on finishing see the Pella Owner’s Manual or go to www.pella.com.
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
Product modifications that are not approved by Pella Corporation will void the Limited Warranty.
A. Insert backer rod into the space around the window
APPROXIMATELY
Note: Backer rod adds shape and depth for the
sealant line.
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B. Apply a bead of high quality exterior grade sealant to
the entire perimeter of the window.
C. Shape, tool and clean excess sealant. When finished, the
sealant should be the shape of an hourglass.
Note: This method creates a more flexible sealant line
capable of expanding and contracting.