Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Vinyl Projecting Windows with Integral Nailing Fin (JII023)
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REMOVE PACKAGING & INSPECT WINDOW
MATERIALS
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
•13/4"galvanizedroongnails.Nailsmustpenetrateatleast1"into
framing (or as required by local code).
•#10x31/2"corrosionresistantpanheadscrews.Screwsmust
penetrate at least 1" into framing (or as required by local code).
•Nonwater-degradableorcompressibleshimstolevelthesill
•JELD-WEN4"wideself-adhesiveashingorequivalent(9"ifrequired
by local code)
•ProtectoWrapSafsealSystems5500sprayadhesive/primer(oras
recommended by the self-adhesive ashing manufacturer)
REMOVE PACKAGING
Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks or
pads. If there is a protective lm on the glass, do not remove it until
installation and construction are complete.
INSPECT YOUR WINDOW
•Cosmeticdamage
•Productsquareness(diagonalmeasurementsnotmorethan1/8"
different)
•Correctproduct(size,color,gridpattern,handing,glazing,energy-
efciency requirements, etc.)
•Crackedframewelds
•Splits,cracks,holes,missingsectionsorotherdamagetothenailing
n longer than 6" and/or within 1/2" of window frame
•Forunitswithintegralheadandseatboards,ensurethetopofthe
mull joints are covered and sealed with silicone.
NEEDED MATERIALS & TOOLS
•Sealant(ProtectoWrapProtectoSealant25XLorequivalent)
•Backerrod
•Polyurethanelowexpansionfoam(DowGreatStuff
TM
Window and
Door or equivalent)
•Nonwater-degradableorcompressibleshims
•JELD-WENdrainmatmaterialorequivalent
TOOLS
•Tapemeasure
•Utilityknife
•Level(4'
minimum
recommended)
•J-roller
•Caulkinggun
•Drillwith1/8"tapered
bit and 3/8" countersink
•Constructionstapler
with 3/8" staples
•Hammer
SAFETY
•ReadandfullyunderstandALLmanufacturers’instructionsbefore
beginning.
•Donotworkalone.Twoormorepeoplearerequired.Usesafelifting
techniques.
•Usecautionwhenhandlingglass.Brokenorcrackedglasscancause
serious injury.
•Wearprotectivegear(e.g.safetyglasses,gloves,earprotection,etc.).
•Operatehand/powertoolssafelyandfollowmanufacturer’soperating
instructions.
•Usecautionwhenworkingatelevatedheights.
SAFETY & HANDLING
WINDOW AND MATERIALS HANDLING
•Makesureoperablewindowsareclosedandlockedpriorto
installation.
•Heedmaterialmanufacturers’handlingandapplicationinstructions.
•Protectadhesivesurfacesfromdirt,moisture,directsunlightand
folding over onto themselves.
•Handleinverticalposition;donotcarryatordragonoor.
•Donotputstressonjoints,corners,orframes.
•Storewindowindry,well-ventilatedareainvertical,leaningposition
toallowaircirculation;donotstackhorizontally.
•Protectfromexposuretodirectsunlightduringstorage.
•Installonlywhenconditionsandsheathingaredry.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
If any of the above conditions represent a concern, or if you expect
environmentalconditionstoexceedthewindow’sperformancerating,
do not install the window. Contact your dealer or distributor for
recommendations.