Pella 81CP0101 Window User Manual


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TheexteriorframeandsashareprotectedbyaluminumcladdingwithourtoughEnduraClad
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or
EnduraCladPlusbaked-onfactorynishthatrequiresnopainting.Cleanthissurfacewithmild
soap and water. Stubborn strains and deposits may be removed with mineral spirits. DO NOT use
abrasives. DO NOT scrape or use tools that might damage the surface.
Useofinappropriatesolvents,brickwashorcleaningchemicalswillcauseadversereactionswith
window and door materials and voids the Limited Warranty.
EXTERIOR FINISH OF ALUMINUM CLAD WINDOWS
Ifproductscannotbenishedimmediately,coverwithclearplastictoprotectfromdirt,damage
andmoisture.Removeanyconstructionresiduebeforenishing.Sandallwoodsurfaceslightly
with180gritornersandpaper.DONOTusesteelwool.BECAREFULNOTTOSCRATCHTHE
GLASS.Removesandingdust.
Pellaproductsmustbenishedperthebelowinstructions;failuretofollowtheseinstructionsvoids
the Limited Warranty.
INTERIOR FINISH
• Oncasementandawnings,itisoptionaltopaint,stainornishtheverticalandhorizontal
sash edges.
• Onsingle-hungsanddouble-hungs,donotpaint,stainornishtheverticalsashedges;any
nishontheverticalsashedgesmaycausethesashtostick.Itisoptionaltopaint,stainor
nishthehorizontalsashedges.
• Onpatiodoors,itisoptionaltopaint,stainornish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nishimperfectionsforanyproduct
thatisnotfactory-appliedbyPellaCorporation.Useofinappropriatenishes,solvents,brickwash,
or cleaning chemicals will cause adverse reactions with the window and door materials and voids
the Limited Warranty.
ForadditionalinformationonnishingseePellaOwner’sManualorgotowww.pella.com.
Care and maintenance information is available by contacting your local Pella
retailer. This information is also available at www.pella.com.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Becauseallconstructionmustanticipatesomewaterinltration,itisimportantthatthewallsystem
be designed and constructed to properly manage moisture. Pella Corporation is not responsible
forclaimsordamagescausedbyanticipatedandunanticipatedwaterinltration;decienciesin
buildingdesign,constructionandmaintenance;failuretoinstallPella
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products in accordance with
Pellainstallationinstructions;ortheuseofPellaproductsinwallsystemswhichdonotallowfor
proper management of moisture within the wall systems. The determination of the suitability of all
building components, including the use of Pella products, as well as the design and installation of
ashingandsealingsystemsaretheresponsibilityoftheBuyerorUser,thearchitect,contractor,
installer, or other construction professional and are not the responsibility of Pella.
Pella products should not be used in barrier wall systems which do not allow for proper
managementofmoisturewithinthewallsystems,suchasbarrierExteriorInsulationandFinish
Systems,(EIFS)(alsoknownassyntheticstucco)orothernon-watermanagedsystems.Except
inthestatesofCalifornia,NewMexico,Arizona,Nevada,Utah,andColorado,Pella makes no
warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for Pella windows and doors installed
in barrier wall systems. In the states listed above, the installation of Pella products in barrier
wall or similar systems must be in accordance with Pella installation instructions.
ProductmodicationsthatarenotapprovedbyPellaCorporationwillvoidtheLimitedWarranty.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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