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Window preparation, Rough opening preparation (continued) – Pella Double-Hung Window 802X0104 User Manual

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E. Apply sill flashing tape #1.

than the opening width. Apply at the bottom of the opening as shown
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Note: The tape is cut 12" longer than the width so that it will
extend 6" up each side of the opening.

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WINDOW PREPARATION

A. Remove plastic wrap and cardboard packaging from window. DO NOT remove plastic

shipping spacers located between the window sash and frame. The shipping spacers will
help keep the window square during installation. DO NOT unlock or open the window
until it is fully fastened.

Note: If screens, grilles or hardware are removed from the window
at this time, label them and store them in a protected area.

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B. Designer units with half screen only:

1.

Remove the screen from the window.

pull one side of the screen near the shipping clips until the
clips disengage from the window.

screen (in the direction of the arrows) until they snap free
from the screen.

3.

Set the screen aside in a safe location.

4.

Discard the screen shipping clips.

F. Tab the sill flashing tape and fold. Cut 1" wide tabs at each corner

C. Fold out installation fin to 90°. Be careful not to remove or

TEAR

Note: If the fin is not at 90

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, the window will not line up

correctly on the interior.

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than the opening width. Apply at the bottom, overlapping tape #1 by
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Note: The flashing tape may not fully cover the framing members.

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Note: Improper placement of shims or spacers may result in
bowing the bottom of the window.

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ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION (continued)