Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Vinyl Windows without Nailing Fin (JII011)
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INSTALL WINDOW
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Warning! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install. Adequately
support the window until fully installed.
1. Some windows have
a vinyl cover in non-
operating tracks.
Remove track covers
if present.
2. If the window has
open tracks, mark
fastener locations on
the jambs and head
3" – 6" from each
corner and if the
jambs and/or head
are longer than 3',
mark locations at 24"
maximum intervals
(some holes may be
pre-drilled).
3. At each fastener
location, drill a
3/8" clearance hole
through ONLY the
rst wall of the side
jamb to allow the
screw head to pass
through. Do not drill
through the exterior
wall of the window
frame.
4. Fixed windows
without open
channels will come
with installation
clips. Snap a clip into
the interior accessory
groove at each
corner and at 8" intervals as shown.
IF INSTALLING A FLUSH FIN WINDOW
1. If using an applied
n, apply a
continuous bead of
sealant around the
window where the
n meets the frame.
2. Apply a 3/8" bead
of sealant to the
exterior face of the
opening , leaving
gaps at any weep
holes if installing into
an existing frame.
3. Place window in the
opening, making
sure the window
rests on the sill and makes positive contact with the sealant.
Continue with “All INSTALLATIONS.”
IF INSTALLING A FINLESS WINDOW
If installing into an
Existing Frame with a
Sloped Sill:
1. If a detached sill
adapter is used, cut to
length, and snap into
accessory groove at
the sill.
2. Cut notches in the
lower edge of the
sill adapter to allow
for water drainage;
notches should be
a minimum of 1/8"
square and positioned
under each weep hole
of the window.
3. Center the head
expander (optional)
over the head of the
window as shown.
4. From the interior,
apply sealant to the
inside edge of the
outside stop. Set
window with a sill
adapter fully against
the outside stop.
Continue with “All
Installations.”
If installing into an
Existing Frame or Rough
Opening with a Flat Sill:
Center the head
expander (optional) over
the head of the window.
Set new window into the existing window frame or rough opening.
Continue with “All INSTALLATIONS.”
ALL INSTALLATIONS
1. Shim the side jambs
between the existing
frame and the new
window at each
fastener location.
Shims must be set 1/4"
back from the interior
of the window frame.
Secure shims with
sealant.
Jamb
Cutaway
From Top
3/8" Clearance
hole
Jamb
Exterior
8"
Weep
hole
Sealant
Installation
clip
Jamb
Cutaway
From Top
6"
8"
Interlock
Center
Shim
Jamb
Rough
opening
1/4" Sealant
gap
Interior
Sealant
Outside stop
Weep
hole
Notch
Sill adapter
Head expander
Head
Sill
Sill adapter
Accessory groove
Window
Frame &
Accessories
Shown
from the
Side