Exterior, Setting and fastening the door (continued) – Pella 81AK0101 User Manual

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G. Fasten the door to opening by

driving 1-1/2” galvanized roofing nail

into each pre-punched hole in the

nailing fin.
Note: Make sure the fin corner is lying

as flat as possible

H. Carefully open the door(s) and

remove all shipping spacers.
Note: Be sure to remove the spacers

from the bottom edge of the door

panel.

Double Doors with Multipoint latch in center: Use the construction handle to operate

the active door handle. Operate the flushbolts per the instructions on the label on

the strike located on the astragal.

I. Designer Series® Out-Swing: Install sill screws. Place a dab of sealant in each

of the pre-drilled holes in the bottom of the unit (sill). Then insert a #8 x 2"

corrosion resistant screw (provided) into each hole. For masonry floors us a 3/16"

masonry screw in place of the provided screw, pilot drill per screw manufacturer’s

recommendations.

All other doors:

Sill screws are not needed.

For combinations (Multi-wide):

Predrill frame at mullion ends 3" & 6" from each

mullion joint and insert #10 x 3" corrosion resistant screws. For masonry applications,

use 3/16" masonry screws.

J. For Low Profile Sills: through each installation screw hole drill a 1/8" pilot; and install

a #8 x 3" corrosion resistant screw (provided) into the pilot hole into the floor. For

doors including a standard lock install tubs per instruction included with the sill strike

package.
Note: For concrete floors use masonry screws that are a minimum size of 3/16"

diameter x 3" and pilot per manufacturer’s recommendations for the screw.

SETTING AND FASTENING THE DOOR (continued):

Exterior

Door with

nail fin only

Door with brickmould

and nail fin

CLIP OR FRAME SCREW INSTALLATION, GO TO STEP 5I.