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REMEMBER: ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint. All replacement installations must comply with the U.S. EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP Rule). Read more about the RRP Rule and lead-safe work practices, on the U.S. EPA’s website at: www.epa.gov/lead
Your Window Order Will Be Packaged With The Following:
•Replacement Window with Nail Fin Attached or Shipped Loose (31⁄4" Frame Depth)
•MullionKit(Ifapplicable)
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!This installation manual is intended for residential and light commercial applications less than four stories in height. Your installation is subject to all codes and restrictions set by your local governments or municipalities, which may require additional procedures not listed in this installation manual .
Tools & Materials You Will Need:
•MeasuringTape •Hammer
•Level •(1)boxStainlessSteelorGalvanizedRoofingNails
•PowerDrill&AssortedDrillBits •Square
•StiffPuttyKnife •9"FlashinginaccordancewithASTMD-779
•SoftMallet •Weather-ResistantBarrierPaper
•1doz.1⁄4"WoodShims •StapleGunandStaples
•HighQualitySiliconeWindowCaulkinginaccordancewithASTMC920,Class25
•BattInsulationorAAMAapprovedNon-ExpandingWindowInsulationFoaminaccordancewithASTMC1620.
Installation Screwpack Contents:
(4) 3⁄8"holeplugs
(4)#8x2"Phillipspanhead screws
(4)#8x21⁄2"Phillipspanhead screws
(4)FoamCornerGaskets
(16)#6x1⁄4"PhillipsPanheadnailfinscrews
To cover the installation screw holes
For jamb installation except for picture windows
For jamb installation on picture windows only
FornailfinornailfinwithJchannelapplicationinfield.
FornailfinornailfinwithJchannelapplicationinfield.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR VINYL NEW CONSTRUCTION WINdOWS
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inspect new window1Step 1- Unwrap window and thoroughly inspect new window for any shipping or material damages.
Ifanycomponentof themain frame isdamaged,pleasecontactyourdealer for replacementsBEFOREyoubegindemolitionoftheexistingwindow.
Movingparts,locks,balances,glass,rails,etc.canberepairedeasilyAFTER the window is installed.
Step 2- After inspecting the new window, shut and lock it This will allow the seals, locks, interlocks and weatherstripping to engage.
Step 3- Remove screen and lay aside. You will be re-inserting the screen in Procedure 9.
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! tips to Follow BeFore You Begin installation:
• ApprovedsealantsforusemustmeettherequirementsofASTMC920,Class25.
• Windowflashingmustbeusedwithallwindowinstallationstopreventairandwaterinfiltration.FlashallwindowsinaccordancewiththeASTME2112standards,includingmethodsA,A1,B,andB1.9"flashingshouldbeusedinallapplicationsorconformtolocalcode.
• Allflashingmaterialmustbebarriercoatedreinforcedandprovideatwenty-fourhourminimumprotectionfromwaterpenetrationwhentestedinaccordancewithASTMD-779.
• Allflashingandweatherresistantbarrier(housewrap/buildingpaper)materialsmustbeinstalledinaweatherboard fashion - layered and installed starting at the bottom working upward.
• dO NOT INSTALLroofingnailsontonailingfinwithanairgunorpneumaticdevice.Doingsowillcausedistortionorfractureofthenailingfins.Allnailingfinsmustbesecuredbyhandthroughthepre-punchednailing holes.
• Fastenersforsecuringtheflashingmustbenon-corrosive.Acceptablefasteners:staplesappliedwithahammer,tackerorstapler.Staplingofselfadhesiveflashingisrecommendedtokeepitcurlinginextremeweatherconditions.
• Fastenersforsecuringthenailfinofthewindowmustbenon-corrosivegalvanizedroofingnailsatleast13⁄4"inlengthandtheheadoftheroofingnailmustbewideenoughtocoverthepre-punchedslotofthenailingfin.Theroofingnailmustbeabletopenetratetheframingmaterialbyatleast1".
• dO NOT OBSTRUCT WEEPHOLES withflashingorsealant.Theweepholeslocatedatthebottomsillarea of a window are necessary in order to prevent water accumulation.
• TheplasticappliedtoUVresistantpaintfinishwindowsisfortheprotectionofthepaintfinishandshouldremain on the window until the installation is complete.
• Slopedsillsaredesignedtodirectwatertotheoutsideofthebuilding.Anycoveringortrimappliedtotheproductwillneedtoallowforproperdrainage.Failuretodosowillcreateariskofwaterinfiltration.
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Step 1- Measurethewidthandheightofthenewwindow.
Thetip-to-tipmakesizeshouldbebigenoughtofittheframedroughopeningtoallowaclearancefor shimming and insulation.
Seesizingchartonbelow:
Rough Opening Vs. Make Size
VinylModels: RO Width RO Height
Double Hung ,CasementAwning, Slider, Picture
RO (-) 1⁄4"width=Unitmakesize
RO (-) 3⁄8"height=UnitMakeSize
Exact Sizing
Exactsizesaretheactualwindowtiptotipfinishedsizes.Allowable factory tolerance is plus or minus 1⁄16".
ExactSizesaremanufacturedonthefollowingincrements:
Width Height1⁄8",1⁄4",3⁄8",1⁄2",5⁄8",3⁄4",7⁄8",1"
1⁄8",1⁄4",3⁄8",1⁄2",5⁄8",3⁄4",7⁄8",1"
measure the new window2
RO Width minus (-) 1⁄4" is Window Make Size Width
RO Heightminus (-)
3⁄8" is
Window Make Size
Height
check rough opening3
Step 1- Clean rough opening area of any leftoverconstruction debris.
Step 2- Checkroughopening tomakesure it is levelplumb, and square.
!Rough opening must be level,square,and structurally adequate. The studs should be free of voids, holes, chipping, twisting or other conditions that will not allow for proper installation and sealing.
2 Check for level, plumb and square
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Step 1- Place a 3⁄8"continousbeadofsealantaroundtheentireperimeteroftheinsideofthenailingfinofthe window, making sure the sealant is aligned and coveringthepre-punchedholesinthenailingfin.important! DO NOT leave any holes unsealed.
install Flashing4!
Flashing material must be barrier reinforced and must provide twenty-four hour minimum protection from waterinaccordancewithASTMD-779.Checkyourlocalbuildingcodesforanyadditionalrequirementsin your area.
Step 1- Using 9" wide flashing material, apply a horizontal piece at thebottomofthesillareamakingsurethesidesareextended9"oneachside(inorderfortheflashingtomeetwiththeverticalpieces).
Step 2- Securetheflashingatthetopcornerusingastaplegun,makingsurethelocationofthestaplewillbecoveredbythenailfinofthewindow.
The bottom and the ends maybe taped down in order prevent weather damage until the weather resistant barrier is installed.
Step 3- Cutthevertical(jamb)flashingssothatthelengthextendsbeyondthebottomofthewindowverticallyapproximately81⁄2"sothatyouleave 1⁄2"short fromthebottomof thesillflashingandtoextendbeyond the top of the window an additional 81⁄2"sothattheheadflashingwilloverlaptheverticalflashingsby1⁄2".
Step 4- Securetheverticalflashingsattheoutsideedgesusingastaplegunmakingsuretooverlapthebottomsillflashing.important! Do notsecurethebottomsoftheverticalflashings-youwillneedtoinstall weather resistant barrier in Procedure 7 that will require it to betuckedbehindtheverticalflashings.
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! After the sealant is applied, immediately install the product before a skin can form on the sealant’s surface.
install window5STOP
Ifthewindowsneedtobefieldmulled,pleasegotoPage9forinstructionsonfieldmullingthewindowbefore placing into the opening.
1 ApplyBottomHorizontalFlashing
Extend each side 9"
from Opening
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3 ApplyVerticalFlashing
! dO NOT STAPLEBottom of Vertical Flashings
1 ApplySealant
INTERIOR
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install window5
Step 2- Immediately set the window into the rough framed opening,pullingthenailingfininagainstthesheathingandbeddingthewindow and the sheathing into the sealant, forming a gasket betweenthewindowandtheflashing.
Step 3- Fastenwithoneroofingnailinstalledintothetopcornerofnailingfin.
shimming & securing window6Install Shims at Center, Sides, Sill and Header2
2 Install Shims every 16" distance
3 Check for level
Makesurethesillofthewindowhasacontinoussupportunderneath.Ifshimmingisrequired,makecertain to prevent twisting or binding of the window frame.
Step 1- From inside the home, unlock and raise sash slightly above sill and check margins between bottom of sash and top of sill. Adjust by pulling sill up or down.
Step 2- From the inside of the home, install shimsataminimumof16"intervalsatthe center meeting rail, sill, and header. See illustration.
Step 3- Checksillwithalevelandadjustshimsto level the sill. Re-adjust side clearance if necessary. Shim both sides of window and adjust shims to make diagonal measurements equal with the window plumb.
dO NOT FORCE SHIMS INTO PLACE- doing so will cause window to become out of square and sashes to operately poorly.
2 Install window into opening
3Fasten OneCorner
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Check
Margins1
INTERIOR
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shimming & securing window6
Step 4- Installjambinstallationscrewsfordoublehungsandsliders:(4)#8x2"PhillipsPanheadScrewsat the top and bottom jambs. On double hungs, movebalancecoverslightlydowntoexposetophole, slide it up into position after installing the screw.
ForPicturewindows,install:(4)#8x21⁄2"PhillipsPanhead Screws.
Checkoperationofsash.
Step 5- From inside the house, adjust the single jamb adjuster by snugging it against the rough opening. dO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Checkoperation of sash.
dO NOTUSEPNEUMATICGUN!
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Step 1- Installa3⁄8"beadofsealantontotheexteriortopheader.
Step 2- Cuttheheaderflashingsamelengthas the bottom piece and install overlapping the vertical pieces. .
dO NOT INSTALLroofingnailsontonailingfinwithanairgunorpneumaticdevice.Doingsowillcausedistortionorfractureofthenailingfins.Allnailingfinsmustbesecuredbyhandthroughthepre-punchednailing holes.
installing Flashing & weather resistant Barrier71 Apply ample size
bead of sealant
2 Install HeaderFlashing
!EXTERIOR
dOUBLE HUNG/SLIdERS
INTERIOR
PICTURE WINdOWAWNINGS/CASEMENTS
INTERIOREXTERIOR
Install (4) #8 x 2" Phillips Panhead Screws at top andbottom jambs
44 Install (4) #8 x 21⁄2"
Phillips Panhead Screws - 2 at each jamb and 2 at header
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5 AdjustJamb Adjuster
INTERIOR
Step 6- Using a hammer, (DONOTUSEAPNEUMATICGUN)andinstalla 13⁄4"roofingnailintothepre-punchednailfinholes.RoofingNailsshould be installed at a minimum of 8-12” apart all around theexteriorperimeterofthewindowframe,includingtheheadofthewindow.
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! All weather resistant barrier must be installed in a weatherboard fashion around the entire perimeter of the windoworwindowopening(workingfromthebottomfirstandmovingupwards)
installing Flashing & weather resistant Barrier7
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Step 3- Checkwindowforplumb,levelandsquare.
Step 4- Starting from the bottom and working upwards, install weather-resistantbarrierontheexterioroftheroughopening.
important! Makesureyoutuckthebarrierbehindtheverticalflashing.
Step 5- Using a staple gun, secure the weather-resistant barrier with staples.
4 Tuck Bottom First Layer Under Vertical Flashing
5 Secure withStaple Gun
applY insulation8insulate to maximizeenergy
efficiency
Step 1- To maximize energy efficiency, insulate any gaps betweenwindow frameandopening. Usingbatt insulationandaflatputty knife, insert into the cavities between the window frame and the rough opening.
OR
UsinganAAMAapprovedASTMC1620non-expandingfoam,fillthe cavities between the window frame and the rough opening.
Step 2- Checkmarginsbetweensashandwindowframe.
DONOTOVERSTUFFthebattinsulation.Doingsowillcausethe window to become out of square and sashes will not operate properly.
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SQUARING THE WINdOW: Adjustthewindowintheopeningsothattheedgeoftheglazing
beadisparalleltotheinsideedgeoftheframe.Ifthemarginsbetweenframeandglazingbeadarenotparallel,thesasheswillnot operate properly.
Adjust the jamb installation screws by loosening or tightening in order to achieve proper margins between sash and window frame.
Ifnecessary,shimthewindowinordertoachievealeveland
square window.
Uneven Sashes
Final adjustments to window9
Even Sashes
SILL IS CROWNEd (Sashes Not Operating Properly):
Step 1- Open and close the sash. The sash should lock securely and not bind when opened or closed.
Additional2"screwsmaybeneededforthesillasnecessarytorelieve any crown condition.!
Step 1- Checkthewindowoperationbyunlockingandoperatingbothsash and tilt mechanicisms.
Step 2- Installholeplugsforthejaminstallationscrews.
Step 3- Slide balance cover (located in the jamb pocket above the bottom sash) up into position at the head of the window frame.
Step 4- Installscreen.
Step 2- OnCasement/Awnings: Place2"screwsapprox.2" fromthekeepersidedownthroughthesill.Ifneedbe,thehingeplatescrewcanberemovedandanother2”screwusedtodraw the sill down.
Sealant must be used on any screws secured through the sill.
The keeper located on the sash can be adjusted up or down, where applicable, to align with the locking mechanism.
CrownedSill !
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mulling windows in Field
Tools You May Need:•Powerdrill&assorteddrillbits
•Pre-cuttreatedplywood(sizedependingonmodelofwindow)
•1⁄16"x3⁄8"GlazingTape
MULLING VINYL dOUBLE HUNGS:
Step 1- Install1⁄16"x 3⁄8"doublesidedglazingtapeto inside of frame of each window and to each side of plywood(see illustration).
Step 2- Install(pre-cuttothewindowmakesize)treated plywood, making sure each piece adherestotheglazingtape.
Step 3- Installthesnapmullion(orHmullion)toboththeinteriorandexteriorsidesofbothwindows.
Ifyourwindowunithasbeenshippedlooseandyouneedtomullthewindowstogetherintheinstallationfield,pleasefolloweachsteplistedthatistheappropriatescenariotoyourapplication.
SnapMullionAdds 3⁄16" in overall width
#8 x 2" Phillips Panhead Installation Screws
3⁄8" HolePlug
3⁄8" x 2 3⁄4" Treated Plywood
1⁄16" x 3⁄8" Glazing Tape - in 6 places
Step 4- Frominsidethehome,installthe#8x2"Phillips panhead installation screw in 3-4 locations staggered depending on height ofwindow.Ifyouusethefactorypreppedlocation on one window, make sure you stagger (or place 3⁄8"-1⁄2"directlybelowthefactory prepped hole) the other installation screw on the opposite window to prevent the screws from hitting.
Step 5- Installholeplugsforthemulledsideonly.
Afterthewindowunitshavebeenfieldmulled,proceed to Procedure 5 - Install Window
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3
3
43⁄8" HolePlug
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MULLING VINYL SLIdERS:
Adds 3⁄16" in overall width
3⁄8" x 1 1⁄2" Treated plywood
3⁄8" HolePlug#8 x 2"
Phillips panhead installation screws
1⁄16" x 3⁄8" Glazing Tape - in 6 places
Step 1- Install 1⁄16"x 3⁄8"doublesided g laz ingtape to inside of frame of each window and to each side of plywood (see illustration).
Step 2- Install(pre-cuttothewindowmakesize)treated plywood, making sure each pieceadherestotheglazingtape.
Step 3- Install thesnapmullion(orHmullion)toboththeinteriorandexteriorsidesofboth windows.
Step 4- Remove track insert from interior jamb cavity.
Step 5- From inside the home, install the #8 x 2"Phillips Panhead installation screw in 3-4 locations staggered depending on height of window. If you use the factory preppedlocation on one window, make sure you stagger the other installation screw on the opposite window to prevent the screws from hitting (or place 3⁄8"-1⁄2"directlybelowthefactory prepped hole).
Step 6- Installholeplugsforthemulledsideonly.
Field mulling VinYl windows
Afterthewindowunitshavebeenfieldmulled,proceed to Procedure 5 - Install Window
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2
3⁄8" HolePlug
RemoveTrack Insert
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3 Snap Mullion
3 Snap Mullion
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Step 1- Install 1⁄16" x 3⁄8" double sided glazingtape to one side of window frame (see illustration) and attach opposite window, makingsuretheglazingtapeadherestoboth window frames.
Step 2- Installthesnapmulliontoboththeinteriorandexteriorsidesofbothwindows.
Step 3- Frominsidethehome, install the#8x2"PhillipsPanheadinstallationscrewin3-4 locations staggered depending on heightofwindow.Ifyouusethefactoryprepped location on one window, make sure you stagger the other installation screw on the opposite window to prevent the screws from hitting.
Step 4- Installholeplugsforthemulledsideonly.
Adds 1⁄8"to Overall Width
3⁄8" HolePlug
Snap mullion
1⁄8" x 1⁄2" Glazing Tape - 3 areas
MULLING CASEMENTS/AWNINGS:
#8 x 2" Phillips Panhead installation screws
Field mulling VinYl windows
Afterthewindowunitshavebeenfieldmulled,proceed to Procedure 5 - Install Window
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44 3⁄8" Hole
Plug
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MULLING dOUBLE HUNG TO PICTURE WINdOW:
dOUBLE HUNG PICTURE
H Mullion
#8 x 2" Phillips Panhead Installation Screws
1⁄16" x 3⁄8" Glazing Tape - 8 areas
3⁄8" x 3" Treated Plywood
3⁄8" x 1 3⁄8" Treated Plywood
Step 1- Install1⁄16"x3⁄8"doublesided g l a z i n gtape to 2 sides on the double hungframe,2 sides on the picture windowframeandexteriorsidesofbothpiecesof plywood.
Step 2- Install(pre-cuttothewindowmakesize)treated plywood, making sure each piece adherestotheglazingtape.Thedoublehung frame will use 3⁄8" x 3"TreatedPlywood and the picture window frame will use 3⁄8"x13⁄8"TreatedPlywood.
Step 3- InstalltheHmulliontoboththeinteriorandexteriorsidesofbothwindows.
Step 4- From inside the home, install the #8 x2"Phillips panhead installation screwsinthe double hung frame and the #8 x21⁄2"PhillipsPanheadinstallationscrewsinthe picture window frame in 3-4 locations staggereddependingonheightofwindow.Ifyou use the factory prepped locationon one window, make sure you stagger the other installation screw on the opposite window to prevent the screws from hitting.
Step 5- Installholeplugsforthemulledsideonly.
Field mulling VinYl windows
#8 x 21⁄2" Phillips Panhead Installation Screws
Version 1.6 - 09.27.2011 - © 2011 ProVia - S-MK-30074
Afterthewindowunitshavebeenfieldmulled, proceed to Procedure 5 - Install Window
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53⁄8" HolePlug