Instructions / Assembly

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Installation Instructions
for Vinyl Windows without Nailing Fin (JII011)
7 STEP INSTALLATION STICKER
The 7 Installation Steps below are included with
the product:
1. Inspect Product: Products should be inspected for shipping damage,
color, conguration, handing, etc. Additionally, inspect products for
any manufacturing anomalies prior to installation (e.g. warp, bow,
squareness). Contact Dealer or JELD-WEN if issues are identied.
2. Inspect Rough Opening (R.O.): Inspect R.O. prior to installation of
the product. Correct any deviation that would prevent the window/door
product from being installed plumb, level, square and without twist.
3. Install Sill Pan: A sill pan is required prior to window/door product
installation (refer to the latest version of ASTM 2112 for sill pan
denitions). Sill pan should have a positive slope and must be installed
onto the sill of the R.O. in a weather-tight manner and able to drain to the
exterior. For aftermarket sill pans, such as SureSill™, follow manufacturer’s
instructions. For sill pans without a positive slope, place 1/4” tall plastic
shim 2” from each corner and no more than 8” on-center in between
(excludes Canada).
4. Temporarily Fasten and Shim Product: Position window/door
product into R.O. and apply a screw through-frame/n at an upper corner.
Verify product is level. Add shims along the sides and head to make
product square, plumb and without twist (min. of 3 shims per side –
top, bottom, middle).
5. Fasten Product (Size and Spacing): Unless specied by instructions
or code, most products should be secured with a #8 pan-head (or
larger diameter head), corrosion-resistant screw; embedment must be
a minimum of 1 1/4” into the structural framing. Place a shim at each
through-frame screw location. NOTE: Florida, Texas and other jurisdictions
may have additional requirements – check local code. Additionally,
folding nail ns and some exterior trim options are not structural, so
through-frame fastening is required. See installation instructions for screw
size and spacing. As a default, screw spacing is 4” from corners and 8”
on-center.
6. Install Drip Cap: The use of a drip cap on all window/door products
is recommended, regardless if supplied. A drip cap is required on any
vertical mulled/joined products, regardless if supplied. NOTE: A drip cap
may not be suitable for some product lines (e.g. brickmould vinyl, ush n,
vinyl at casing, various wall systems), regardless these product lines need
to be incorporated into the wall in a weather-shedding manner.
7. Create “Interior” Air Seal: A “continuous” interior air seal is required
(use low expansion window-door foam or backer rod and sealant)
between the window/door frame and the R.O. framing (jamb extension
is not to be considered part of the frame). An air space should remain
between the nail n/exterior sealant joint and the interior air seal.
NOTE: Shims may need to be cut back, so the interior air seal is
“continuous” between the window/door frame and rough opening.
Additionally, some wall systems may not allow for the application of an
interior air seal.
Weather Proong of the Rough Opening (R.O.) and/or Product
is the responsibility of the Installer: JELD-WEN recommends the use of
industry-recognized ashing systems, such as OSI (www.ositough.com) or
other professional sources.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the Owner, Architect or General
Contractor to select products in compliance with applicable laws and
building codes.
These 7-steps serve as the basic/default steps during the
installation process and are in conjunction with the following
installation instructions, which better rene fastener spacing,
shimming, fastener location, additional information on
applying loose parts/components, product handling/storage
and all other product related aspects/considerations, found at
www.jeld-wen.com.