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Remove the existing sash, Opening preparation – Pella 80WW0101 User Manual

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REMOVE THE EXISTING SASH

Note: Remove the new window from its packaging. Inspect

and measure the new window to confirm it will fit into the

opening prior to removing the existing window.

A. Remove the existing sash. This will vary per manufacturer

of the existing window. Removing the hinge and operator

fasteners will generally allow the sash to be removed from

the existing frame.

B. Remove operator hardware and all head, jamb, and sill

stops. This can usually be accomplished with a prybar.

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OPENING PREPARATION

A. Inspect the existing window frame and repair or replace

any defective or rotted wood parts. Remove or seat any

nails.

B. Clean the opening of any dirt, debris, or excess old

paint before proceeding. Chisel off any high spots.

C. Apply one piece of sill flashing tape to the sill of the

existing window frame. Cut the tape 12" longer than the

existing window sill width. Apply the tape on the existing

sill 6" up each jamb and press down firmly. The tape

will not cover the sill depth completely under the new

window.

D. Install and level sill spacers. Place 1" wide by 3/8" thick

spacers on the bottom of the window opening 1/2" from

each side and 1/2" back from the interior surface of where

the new window will rest. Spacers are also required at

points where windows are joined in multiple window

combinations. Add shims as necessary to ensure the

spacers are level.
Note: Improper placement of shims or spacers may result

in bowing the bottom of the window.

SILL STOP

HEAD STOP

JAMB STOPS

1B

2B

2C

6“

TWO OR MORE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS.