Pella 818K0100 User Manual

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Part Number: 818K0100
©2011 Pella Corporation 
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION - INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION
WOOD HINGED PATIO DOOR – (INCLUDES – STANDARD, 
PERFORMANCE UPGRADE AND HURRICANESHEILD® IMPACT 
RESISTANT IN-SWING, OUT-SWING)
Important Safety Information:
Pella
®
 HurricaneShield
®
 Products have been tested in accordance with the large missile impact 
testing requirements have been certifi ed to meet those requirements. Check with the individual 
(building owner, architect, contractor, installer and/or consumer) responsible for the project in 
addition to local building code offi cials to determine if these products comply with local codes. 
Pella HurricaneShield Products are neither hurricane proof nor are they shatter proof. Severe wind 
and rain may produce temporary conditions which exceed product performance standards. When 
these units are subjected to intense storms or extreme conditions, which exceed the intended 
design pressures, air, water and fl ying debris infi ltration may occur.
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, 
multiple units or bow and bay windows, may be obtained from Pella Corporation or a local Pella 
retailer, or by visiting http://www.pella.com
. 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: To achieve maximum door performance, the performance upgrade 
installation may be required. Additional performance information may be obtained from your 
Pella retailer of www.pella.com. All HurricaneShield doors are required to use the Performance 
Upgrade Installation steps contained within this instruction. 
Always read the Pella
®
 Limited Warranty before purchasing or installing Pella 
products. 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 Limited Warranty for 
complete details at http://warranty.pella.com.
REMEMBER TO USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Instrucciones enspañol en el reverso.
Optional Sill Pan
Water Resistive Barrier
Sheathing
Framing
Flashing Tape 
Sill Support
Corner 
Flashing 
Tapes
Top Flashing Tape
Aluminum Head Flashing