Pella 80JJ0103 Door User Manual


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When applying siding, brick veneer or other exterior finish material, leave adequate space between
the door frame and the material for sealant. Refer to the illustration that corresponds to your
finish material.
Note: The sealant details shown are standard recommendations from the sealant industry. Contact
your sealant supplier for recommendations and instructions for these and any other applications.
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SEALING THE DOOR TO THE EXTERIOR WALL CLADDING
A. Install the hardware. Refer to the instructions
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B. Insert closed cell foam backer rod into the space
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Note: Backer rod adds shape and depth for the
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C. Apply a bead of high quality exterior grade sealant
to the entire perimeter of the door. At each end of
the bottom of the door, insert sealant into the spaces
between the bottom of door and the sill support and
connect it to the perimeter sealant.
D. Shape, tool and clean excess sealant.7HENlNISHED
the sealant should be the shape of an hourglass.
Note: This method creates a more flexible sealant
line capable of expanding and contracting.
E. Remove plastic guards at the base of the door
once construction is complete.
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