Pella SLIDING - Manual (Page 3)

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interior face of window. Adjust shims as necessary to ensure the
sill is level. Once level, attach shims to prevent movement.
Note: Improper placement of shims may result in bowing
the bottom of the window.
B. Remove plastic wrap and cardboard packaging from
window. DO NOT open the window until it is fully fastened.
Note: For best results, install the window with the sash
closed and locked with the shipping spacers in place.
TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED
FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
Note: If fins are to be installed to no fin
units, go to the Applying Installation Fin
instructions on the back before proceeding
to step C.
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Place the bottom of the window on the spacers at the
bottom of the opening, then tilt the top into position.
Center the window between the sides of the opening to
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while shimming it plumb and square.
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bottom and top of the window between the window and
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interior face of window. Adjust the shims as required to
plumb and square the window in the opening. If the frame
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the window sides.
Note: DO NOT shim above the window or in the space
between the spacers at the bottom of the window. DO
NOT over shim.
E. Check the interior reveal. Make sure the measurement from
the interior face of the window to the interior face of the wall is
equal at several points around the window.
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spacers located between the bottom of the vent panel and
the frame sill. Open and close the window a few times to
check for proper operation. Close and lock the window.
Note: If there are any problems with the operations
of the window, recheck shim locations and adjust for
plumb and square.
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SETTING AND FASTENING THE WINDOW