Installation Guide

03/18
Installation Instructions
for Vinyl Windows with Integral Nailing Fin (JII001)
2
ROUGH OPENINGS CONTINUED
SAFETY AND HANDLING
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Safety
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow proper installation instructions may result in
the denial of warranty claims for operational or performanceproblems.
• 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.
• If disturbing existing paint, take proper precautions if lead paint is
suspected (commonly used before 1979). Your regional EPA
(www.epa.gov/lead) or Consumer Product Safety Commission ofces
provide information regarding regulations and lead protection.
• WARNING! Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products
generates wood dust, a substance known to the State of California
to cause cancer. Use a respirator or other safeguards to avoid inhaling
wood dust.
Materials and Window Handling
• Make sure operable windows are 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 into vertical walls and when conditions and sheathing
aredry.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
Needed Materials
NOTE: JELD-WEN exterior window and door products should be
installed in accordance with JELD-WEN’s recommended installation
and ashing directions, which are shipped with the products or can
be found on our website: www.jeld-wen.com. Note that alternative
installation methods and ashing systems may be utilized at
the installer’s or owner’s discretion and, in such situations the
installation should be done in accordance with the ashing
manufacturer’s instructions. Follow all material manufacturers’
instructions for proper use and compatibility. When using ashing,
spray adhesive/primer, sealant and foam products, we recommend
using the same manufacturer and verifying compatibility. It is the
End User’s responsibility to determine if dissimilar materials are
compatible to the substrates in the application.
• 1 3/4" galvanized roong nails or #8 x 1 1/4" pan head or washer head
(stainless steel recommended) screws. Fasteners must penetrate at least
1" into framing (or as required by local code).
• For mulled and/or PG50 or above units: #8 x 1 1/4" pan head or washer
head (stainless steel recommended) screws. Screws must penetrate at
least 1" into framing (or as required by local code).
• For Wind Zone 3 (WZ3) Products (Tilt Single Hung, Tilt Double Hung
and Horizontal Slider Windows): Four #8 x 2 1/2" at head screws
(stainless steel recommended) are needed to go through the bracket
and anchor the bracket to the rough framing.
• Sealant: We recommend OSI
®
QUAD
®
Max Sealant or equivalent. This
can be used in any application and can be painted or ordered in a color
matched product, if desired.
• Backer rod 1/8" larger than the widest portion of the gap (used in
conjunction with sealant bead).
• Polyurethane low expansion Window and Door foam: We recommend
OSI
®
QUAD
®
Foam or equivalent.
• Non-compressible or non-water degradable shims.
For installations into a stud-framed wall:
• 4", 6", or 9" (as required by local code and window conguration)
wide self-adhered ashing: We recommend OSI
®
Butyl Flash Tape
orequivalent.
• Spray adhesive/primer for self-adhered ashing. Such as Loctite
®
300 or
equivalent. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application methods.
• For mulled units, a drip cap 1/8" longer than the frame width
is required.
For installations into a buck:
• Liquid applied ashing (Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent).
Needed Tools
• Utility knife
• J-roller
• Hammer
• Tape measure
• Caulking gun
• Level (4' minimum recommended)
• Drill with bits
Open-Stud Construction
If self-adhered ashing is to be applied so that it is wider than the framing
of the wall, it may be necessary to cover the wall with backing support
sufcient to support the entire width of the ashing.
This backing support should be a non-water degradable, thin
(max. 1/8" thick) sheet material such as lauan or plywood. Completely
surround the rough opening with the backing support. Backing support
must be applied before building wrap.
The window will be mounted with the nailing n ush against the applied
backing support.