Instructions / Assembly

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Aluminum Windows with Nailing Fin (JII004)
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PREPARE STUD-FRAMED WALL
4
45°
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 SILL
PREPARE BUILDING WRAP
2. Cut a piece of drain mat the
lengthofthesillplus6".
3.Withoutcuttingthedrain
matmaterial,remove3"of
the 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. For additional drainage
for windows rated above
DP50,cuta2"widestrip
of drain mat and apply
vertically beneath the drain
mat at 12" intervals. Slightly
overlap the drain mat with
the strips.
9.Smoothoutanybubblesor
creases with a J-roller.
Note! Check with the building
wrap manufacturer to verify
the following steps will not
void their product warranty.
Follow manufacturers'
instructions.
1. Trim building wrap ush
with the rough opening.
2. At the head, cut building
wrapat45°andtapeupas
shown.
1. Measure the width of the
frame from the interior to
the nail n and add 1/8".
Transfer this measurment
from the outside edge of
the rough opening sill and
draw a line all along the
rough opening sill. This
is where the back of the
JELD-WEN drain mat will sit.
INSTALL WINDOW
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WARNING! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install.
Adequately support the window until completely fastened.
1.ForunitsratedaboveDP50,runacontinuous3/8"beadofsealant
around the interior side of the nail n where it will contact the rough
opening.
2. Place window sill onto the
drain mat/liquid applied
ashing and tilt into the
rough opening. The window
sill must rest on and be fully
supported by the rough
opening.
3.Fastenwindowwitha
galvanizedroongnail
through the nail n between
3"-7"fromonelowercorner.
4. Shimsidejambs4"-6"from
each corner, at the center
point, and 8" apart.
5.Inspectwindowforsquare,
level, and plumb. Test for
proper operation (remove
and reinstall if necessary).
Measure
frame
width
Interior
Width of
rough opening
6"
3"-7"
Release
tape
Foam
wedge
Wicking
3"
3"
Wicking
Release
tape
Seal
corners
Drain mat
strips (above
DP50only)
Width of
frame
Trim
6"
8"
Interlock
Center
Shim
Jamb
Rough
opening
Interior
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Frames