350 Series Vinyl Patio Doors
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350 Series Vinyl Patio Doors Owner’s Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a Pella 350 Series vinyl patio door! ® You have joined a select group of homeowners who have made their homes more beautiful and comfortable with Pella windows and doors for more than 85 years. With proper installation, care and operation, your Pella vinyl patio door will provide years of enjoyment and make every day a little easier. Read this manual thoroughly during your first few days of ownership so you feel comfortable operating, cleaning and maintaining your door. Then refer to it in the future should a question arise. Rest assured that Pella’s...

Owner’s Manual The Pella® 350 Series Vinyl Patio Doors Owner’s Manual contains specific information for patio doors. Use the drawings and descriptions next to each section of the Table of Contents to help locate the information you need. For the most up-to-date owner’s manuals and warranties for all Pella products, go to pella.com. Sliding Patio Doors The operable door(s) open and close. Glass breakage/damage Sliding patio doors Sliding screen doors Preventing condensation EIFS/synthetic stucco NFRC label Unit ID Number: Service made simpler Spot-cleaning stubborn materials on all glass...

Owner’s Manual In the event you need assistance, please contact the store where your patio door was purchased. Should you need additional assistance, contact Pella Customer Service by phone at 800-374-4758 or via our website at pella.com. Please have the Unit ID Number for your patio door ready when you contact us. The Unit ID Number can be found in an upper corner in the airspace between the glass panels, or on the visible glass in a lower corner. Double-PANE Glass On doors with double-pane glass, the Unit ID Number is located on the upper right corner of the door, in between the glass...

Sliding Patio Doors Locking system Thumbturn lock The thumbturn lock is located on the flat panel behind the door handle. To lock the door, fully close the venting/sliding panel and turn the thumbturn to a horizontal position. To unlock the door, turn the thumbturn to a vertical position. To remove the screen door for storage, lift the screen and tilt the bottom portion away from the sliding door while lifting the screen out of the sill frame track. CAUTION: Use caution when children or pets are around open windows and patio doors. Screens are not designed to retain children or pets....

Sliding Patio Doors Shades-between-the-glass The cellular shades are permanently installed between panes of insulating glass so they stay clean and never need to be removed. Shades-between-the-glass operation Move the operator up and down in a slow and steady motion. The operator is attached to the operating mechanism with a high-powered magnet. Moving the operator abruptly could cause it to become disengaged from the magnet. Note: If a handle becomes disengaged from the operator and remains attached to the track, slide the operator up and down until the magnet reengages. Slowly slide the...

Sliding Patio Doors Cleaning flat screens To clean a flat fiberglass screen, use the drapery brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. CAUTION: Use caution when children or pets are around open windows and patio doors. Screens are not designed to retain children or pets. Cleaning the weep system It is normal for water to accumulate in the sill and track. The water is intended to drain to the outside via the drainage or “weep” holes. Check to make sure that the weep holes are clear of obstruction Weep Hole (dirt, sand or building materials). To clean the weep holes, use a small, soft brush to...

Recommended Maintenance RECO M M ENDED M AINTENANCE Ov e rv i e w Pella® vinyl patio doors Pella recommends that you inspect your doors at least annually as part of a home checkup. Recommended maintenance can prolong the life of your vinyl patio doors and will help ensure maximum warranty coverage. As needed, clean your patio doors and recaulk around them to help maintain optimal performance. Also be sure to regularly check for leaks, improper drainage above or around vents and sprinkler systems that may subject your doors to prolonged water exposure. With recommended care, vinyl patio...

Recommended Maintenance Sliding screen doors It is important to keep the upper and lower door tracks free of dirt and debris. The rollers on the top of the screen can be adjusted if necessary. (See page 3.1 for complete details.) If the screen becomes dirty, you can clean it by using a vacuum cleaner with the drapery brush attachment. Cleaning under the track Open the sliding screen door. You might have to adjust screen rollers so they can clear the lower track. (See page 3.1 for detailed instructions.) From the exterior, grasp the screen door with both hands and lift up to remove it from...

If you have a concern with your vinyl product or need additional assistance from an experienced professional, consult your Yellow Pages (under “Windows”) for the Pella Window and Door Showroom nearest you or use the store finder at pella.com. Glass breakage/damage In the event of glass breakage, consult the Pella Window and Door Showroom nearest you for assistance. Be sure to have your Pella® Unit ID Number handy (see page 3.4). For safety reasons and to ensure optimum performance, we strongly advise that you consult a professional for glass replacement. U.S. federal law and most local...

Preventing condensation Understanding condensation. Moisture is present in all homes, but when it becomes excessive, homeowners need to take an active role in protecting their investment. Humidity and condensation. Humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air. Condensation is water that forms when warm, moist air hits a cooler surface. In homes, it might occur on surfaces such as windows, bathroom walls and cold-water pipes. When interior humidity levels are too high, relative to cooler outdoor temperatures, condensation can form on the coldest surface in a room — often the...