Instructions / Assembly

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Aluminum Windows without Nailing Fin (JII031)
4
PREPARE STUD-FRAMED WALL
4
FOR RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS
After removing the
old window, remove
sufcient siding
to expose enough
intact building wrap
to properly seal
the window to the
opening. If damaged,
apply new building
wrap in shiplap
manner. Verify the
rough opening
framing is structurally sound. Continue with the instructions.
PREPARE BUILDING WRAP
Note! Check with the building wrap manufacturer to verify the
following steps will not void their product warranty. Follow
manufacturers’ instructions.
Trim building wrap ush with the rough opening.
PREPARE SILL
1. Measure the width
of the window’s
sill, plus 1/8"
and transfer the
measurement onto
the rough opening
sill. This is where
the back of the
JELD-WEN drain
mat will sit.
2. Cut a piece of drain
mat the length of
the sill plus 6".
3. Without cutting the
drain mat material,
remove 3" of
foam wedge from
each end of the
JELD-WEN drain
mat. If the width
of the frame is
narrower than the width of the foam wedge, also trim the front edge
of the foam until it is the same width as the frame.
4. Place drain mat on
rough opening sill,
wrapping the drain
mat up 3" on each
jamb as shown.
5. Pull release tape
and set JELD-WEN
drain mat into
place.
6. Lift up the back of
the wicking and
staple into place on
the sill.
7. Fold the drain mat
down onto the
sheathing. Staple
drain mat to the
wall and seal the
corner edges as
shown.
8. Smooth out any
bubbles or creases
with a J-roller.
Place window in the •
opening, making sure
the window rests
on the shims and
press rmly onto the
exterior face. The
window and sealant
must have continuous
contact with the
rough opening.
Continue with “ALL
INSTALLATIONS.”
Caution! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install. Adequately
support the window until fully installed.
•Markfastenerlocationsonthejambsandhead3"–6"fromeach
corner and at 8" intervals (some holes may be pre-drilled).
•Ateachfastenerlocation,drillapilotholethroughtheframe.
INSTALL WINDOW
5
Sealant
Shim
Width
of rough
opening
6"
Seal
corners
Wicking
Release
tape
IF INSTALLING A FLUSH FIN WINDOW
Apply a 3/8" bead of sealant to the interior face of the ush n where •
it will contact the opening.
Release
tape
Foam
wedge
Wicking
3"
3"
Width of
frame
Trim
For
Narrow
Frames