Pella Precision Fit - Manual (Page 11)

FIXED WINDOW REPLACEMENT
B. Apply a bead of high quality exterior grade sealant to
the head and jambs.
C. Optional: Place a bead of sealant where the sill adapter
meets the sill. If sealant is placed on the sill leave at least
1” of sill adapter unsealed at each end. This sill allow for
incidental water to weep.
5A 10B
5A 10B
1”
5B
Sill
10C
Note: The information below is effective September 15, 2007. This information may be
different than the printed instruction.
If products cannot be finished immediately, cover with clear plastic to protect from dirt,
damage and moisture. Remove any construction residue before finishing. Sand all wood
surfaces lightly with 180 grit or finer sandpaper. DO NOT use steel wool. BE CAREFUL
NOT TO SCRATCH THE GLASS.
Remove sanding dust.
Pella products must be finished per the below instructions; failure to follow these
instructions voids the Limited Warranty.
• On casement and awnings, it is optional to paint, stain or finish the vertical and horizontal sash
edges.
• On single-hungs and double-hungs, do not paint, stain or finish the vertical sash edges, any
finish on the vertical sash edges may cause the sash to stick; it is optional to paint, stain or finish
the horizontal sash edges.
• On patio doors, it is optional to paint, stain or finish the vertical and horizontal panel edges.
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.
INTERIOR FINISH
10
EXTERIOR SEAL (CONTINUED)
POCKET REPLACEMENT