Remove the existing sash, Opening preparation – Pella Replacement Window 80YV0102 User Manual

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REMOVE THE EXISTING SASH

Note: Remove the new window from its packaging.

Inspect and measure the new window to confirm it will fit

into the opening prior to removing the existing window.

The window needs to be 3/8" smaller in both width and

height than the pocket frame, i.e. existing sash opening.

A. Remove the existing sash. This will vary per manufacturer

of the existing window. Removing the hinge and operator

fasteners will generally allow the sash to be removed from

the existing frame.
Note: Two or more people may be required when

handling existing sash.

B. Remove operator hardware and all head, jamb, and sill

stops. This can usually be accomplished with a prybar.

SILL STOP

HEAD STOP

JAMB STOPS

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OPENING PREPARATION

A. Inspect the existing window frame and repair or replace

any defective or rotted wood parts. Remove or seat any

nails.

B. Clean the opening of any dirt, debris, or excess

old paint before proceeding. Chisel off any high

spots.

C. Apply one piece of sill flashing tape to the sill of the

existing window frame. Cut the tape 12" longer than

the existing window sill width. Apply the tape on the

existing sill 6" up each jamb and press down firmly. The

tape will not cover the sill depth completely under the

new window.

D. Install and level sill shims. Place 1” wide by 1/4” thick

shims on the bottom of the window opening 1/2” from

each side. Keep shims back 1/2" from interior face of

window. Shims are required at points where windows

are joined in multiple window applications. Add shims

as necessary to ensure the sill is level. Once level,

attach spacers to prevent movement.
Note: Improper placement of shims may result in

bowing the bottom of the window.

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