Part Number: V784840
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Vinyl Windows and Doors
Manufactured by Pella Corporation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION - INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION
FOR DOUBLE-HUNG VENT REPLACEMENT WINDOW
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Installation Instructions for Typical Wood Frame Construction.
These instructions were developed and tested for use with typical wood frame wall construction in
a wall system designed to manage water. These instructions are not to be used with any other
construction method. Installation instructions for use with other construction methods may be
obtained from Pella® Corporation or a local Pella retailer. Building designs, construction methods,
building materials, and site conditions unique to your project may require an installation method
different from these instructions and additional care. Determining the appropriate installation method
is the responsibility of you, your architect, or construction professional.
Handling and Storage:
Provide full support under the framework while storing, moving and installing this product. DO
NOT lift the product by the head member only. Remove the plastic shipping material prior to storing
or installing the product. DO NOT store in direct sunlight. Allow sufficient spacing between products
for ventilation.
YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:
TOOLS REQUIRED:
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Sealant by the Dow Chemical Company or equivalent
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s ꢍꢀꢎꢈ X ꢍꢀꢎꢈ PINE FOR INTERIOR FRAME STOPS
Installation will require two or
more persons for safety reasons.
REMEMBER TO USE APPROPRIATE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
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Always read the Vinyl Window and Door Limited Warranty before purchasing or
installing Vinyl Windows and Doors manufactured by Pella Corporation. By installing this product,
you are acknowledging that this Limited Warranty is part of the terms of the sale. Failure to comply
with all Pella installation and maintenance instructions may void your Pella product warranty. See
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F. Verify that the installation jamb screws will fasten into solid wood. If not, insert
solid filler at screw locations.
Note: Raise the lower sash to access the lower
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installation holes. There will be four or six
installation holes in each jamb, depending on
the window frame size.
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ꢆꢌ X ꢃꢈ mAT HEAD EXTERIOR GRADE WOOD SCREWS IN
ALL THE EXTERIOR BLIND STOPSꢉ 3CREWS SHOULD BE
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3PREPARE THE WINDOW FOR INSTALLATION
A. Remove packing materials from the window.
Note: Check product for any cracks or
penetrations in the frame. DO NOT install
damaged windows.
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B. Install the sill adapter in the sill
accessory groove.
Note: Use a rubber mallet to drive
the sill adapter into the sill accessory
groove. The vertical leg of the sill
adapter may be cut to accommodate
different sill angles.
4SEALING AND FASTENING THE WINDOW
A. Test fit the window in the opening. With the window closed and locked, set the bottom
of the window into the opening, then tilt the top into position.
B. Ensure the window is resting against the interior surface of the blind stops and the sill
adapter meets the original sill.
Note: The height of the window frame can be
increased by as much as 3/8" by applying the
head expander (included) to the window
frame. If more than 3/8" height adjustment
is required, install a continuous shim at
the sill.
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C. Apply the head expander (if required). For installation
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D. Drill two 1/4ꢈ weep holes IN THE SILL ADAPTERꢉ ,OCATE THE HOLES ꢂv FROM EACH
end. The bottom of the weep hole must be at the bottom of the vertical leg of
the sill adapter.
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E. Apply a 1/4ꢈ to 3/8ꢈ continuous bead of sealant to the
INTERIOR FACE OF THE EXISTING BLIND STOPS AT THE HEAD AND BOTH
jambs. Also apply a bead of sealant across the sill, connecting
with the sealant at the jambs.
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F. Place a bead of sealant WHERE THE EXISTING STOOL MEETS THE
EXISTING FRAME SILL AND JAMBSꢉ
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'ꢉ Insert the replacement window ꢁFROM THE INTERIOR
in the opening by setting the bottom of the window
in first, then tilting the top into place. Make sure the
window rests against the interior surface of the blind
STOPS AND THE SILL ADAPTER WILL CONTACT THE EXISTING SILLꢉ
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(ꢉ Place a shim near the top of one jamb, in line with the
TOP PREꢅDRILLED HOLE IN THE WINDOW FRAMEꢉ 0ARTIALLY INSERT
A ꢆꢌ X ꢃꢈ PAN HEAD SCREW ꢁPROVIDED ꢉ 2EPEAT PROCESS FOR
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I. Continue placing shims at each pre-drilled installation
screw holes in jambs as needed to plumb and square the
window. Check window for squareness by making sure
diagonal measurement from corner to corner is within
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Pre-drill 1/16" diameter holes in the shims. )NSERT A ꢆꢌ
X ꢃꢈ PAN HEAD WOOD SCREW ꢁPROVIDED INTO EACH PREꢅDRILLED
hole in the frame. Finish inserting the top screw in each
jamb. Minor adjustments may be made at the checkrail
using the jamb adjustment screws located in the lower sash
channel, just above the checkrail.
Note: Ensure the jamb adjustment screws are flush
or just below flush with the sash track so they do not
interfere with the travel of the balances.
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K. Seal the window to the exterior stops. Place a corner
bead of sealant around the perimeter of the window frame
where the new frame contacts the original window frame.
Also place a bead of sealant between the sill adapter and
THE BOTTOM OF THE EXISTING WINDOW SILLꢉ 4HIS BEAD SHOULD
connect to the jamb sealant beads. Tool the sealant beads.
Note: When corner beading sealant around the
perimeter of the window frame, be careful not to cover
the weep holes at the sill.
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5 INTERIOR SEAL
Caution: Ensure use of low pressure polyurethane window and door insulating foams
and strictly follow the foam manufacturer’s recommendations for application. Use of high
pressure foams or improper application of the foam may cause the window frame to bow
and hinder operation.
A. Apply insulating foam sealant. From the interior,
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INSERT THE NOZZLE OF THE APPLICATOR APPROXIMATELY ꢂꢈ
deep into the space between the window and the
ROUGH OPENING AND APPLY A ꢂꢈ DEEP BEAD OF FOAMꢉ
4HIS WILL ALLOW ROOM FOR EXPANSION OF THE FOAM AND
will minimize squeeze out. If using foam other than
'REAT 3TUFF ™ Window and Door Insulating Foam
Sealant by the Dow Chemical Company, allow the
FOAM TO CURE COMPLETELY ꢁUSUALLY ꢌ TO ꢃꢎ HOURS
BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE NEXT STEPꢉ
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Note: It may be necessary to squeeze the end of
the tube with pliers to be able to insert into the
space between the new and existing window
frame. DO NOT completely fill the space from the
back of the blind stops to the interior face of the
opening.
B. Check window operation by opening and closing the window.
Note: If the window does not operate correctly, check to make sure it is still plumb, level,
square and that the sides are not bowed. If adjustments are required, remove the foam
with a serrated knife. Adjust the shims and reapply the insulating foam sealant.
6 INTERIOR TRIM
A. Reinstall existing interior sash stops or new trim as desired.
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AND SILLꢉ 0REꢅDRILL FOR AND INSERT ꢆꢌ X ꢃꢈ mAT HEAD CORROSION RESISTANT SCREWSꢉ 3CREWS SHOULD BE
PLACED ꢍꢈ FROM EACH END AND NOT MORE THAN ꢂꢃꢈ ON CENTERꢉ
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (HEAD EXPANDER)
Note: To determine if the Head Expander is required refer to Step 4B.
A. Make a pencil mark ꢍꢀꢌꢈ FROM THE TOP OF THE
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window on the room side edge of each jamb.
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B. Install the head expander on the top of the
window frame. 3LIDE THE EXPANDER DOWN ONTO
the head as far as it will go.
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C. Test fit the window into the opening.
3LIDE THE HEAD EXPANDER UP UNTIL THE TOP
OF THE HEAD EXPANDER IS WITHIN ꢂꢀꢎꢈ OF
THE TOP OF THE EXISTING OPENINGꢉ %NSURE
the pencil marks are not visible. If the
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the pencil mark it may be necessary
to shim the original sill or to order a
larger window.
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D. Drill two 1/16" pilot holes THROUGH THE ROOM SIDE LEG OF HEAD EXPANDER INTO THE FRAMEꢉ 4HESE
HOLES ARE TO BE ꢃꢈ FROM EACH END OF THE HEAD EXPANDERꢉ )NSERT A ꢆꢇ X ꢂꢀꢃꢈ PAN HEAD SHEET METAL
SCREW ꢁNOT PROVIDED INTO EACH HOLEꢉ
E. Proceed to Step 4D.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
2EMOVE LABELS AND CLEAN THE GLASSꢏ USING A SOFTꢏ CLEANꢏ GRITꢅFREE CLOTH AND MILD SOAP OR DETERGENTꢉ "E SURE
to remove all liquid by wiping dry or use a clean squeegee. The vinyl frame may be cleaned as described
ABOVEꢉ &OR STUBBORN DIRTꢏ A hNONꢅABRASIVEv CLEANER SUCH AS "ONꢅ!MI® or Soft scrub® may be used. Do
NOT USE SOLVENTS SUCH AS MINERAL SPIRITSꢏ TOLUENEꢏ XYLENEꢏ NAPHTHA OR MURIATIC ACID AS THEY CAN DULL THE
lNISHꢏ SOFTEN THE VINYL ANDꢀOR CAUSE FAILURE OF THE INSULATED UNIT SEALꢉ +EEP DOOR TRACKS CLEAR OF DIRT AND
debris. Keep weep holes open and clear of obstructions.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Because all construction must anticipate some water infiltration, 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 infiltration; deficiencies in building design,
construction and maintenance; failure to install Pella products in accordance with Pella’s 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 allow for proper
management of moisture within the wall systems. The determination of the suitability of all building
COMPONENTSꢏ INCLUDING THE USE OF 0ELLA PRODUCTSꢏ AS WELL AS THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF mASHING 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 SYSTEMSꢏ SUCH AS BARRIER %XTERIOR )NSULATION AND &INISH 3YSTEMSꢏ ꢁ%)&3 ꢁALSO
KNOWN AS SYNTHETIC STUCCO OR OTHER NONꢅWATER MANAGED SYSTEMSꢉ %XCEPT IN THE STATES OF #ALIFORNIAꢏ
.EW -EXICOꢏ !RIZONAꢏ .EVADAꢏ 5TAHꢏ AND #OLORADOꢏ Pella makes no warranty of any kind on 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’s installation instructions.
Product modifications that are not approved by Pella Corporation will void the Limited Warranty.
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