Instructions / Assembly

ManualsBrandsTAFCO WINDOWS ManualsCasement Windows71 in. x 47.5 in. Right/Left Hand Vinyl Dual COMBO Casement Window with Grids and Screen

REQUIRED

TOOLS

SEALANT

SHIMS

TAPE

MEASURE

ALUMINUM

PAN HEAD

SCREWS

DRILL

DRIVER

Casement Operable L&R

Window Installation Instructions

New Construction application

with the use of a nailing ﬂange

Note: window openings should always be non load-bearing

This installation guide assumes that a framework

of studs (often called a buck frame or blocking)

has already been properly fastened and sealed to

the wall of the opening by a building professional.

This type of work is commonly referred to as

blocking-up an opening.

NOTE: Inspect this window while unpacking

AND BEFORE installation to ensure its proper

operating condition

FIG 1

Note: Cut tape 12” longer than the width of the

opening so it extends up each side by approx

6”. The ﬂashing tape does not have to extend

all the way to the interior of the framing.

1”

6”

JAMB

SILL

STEP 1.

Check to be sure that the rough wall opening is square

(diagonals measure the same). Prepare the rough opening by cutting a

piece of ﬂashing tape 12” longer than the width of the opening. Apply

tape along the bottom of the opening so that it overhangs 1” to the

exterior and 6” up each side of the opening, as shown.

STEP 2.

After the

rough opening has been

prepared, apply sealant

around the inside pe

rimeter of the nailing

ﬂange and then tack

the window into the

center of the opening.

Ensure that the window

is aligned and plumb by

shimming the sill and side jambs as necessary. Be sure to check both side-

to-side and front-to-back for alignment and plumb. Shim spaces to be no

more than 1/4” per side. Once the window is tacked into place & aligned

check the smooth operation of each window. Be sure that the top and bot

tom of the operable sashes close against the face frame at the same time.

If not continue to adjust both the side-to-side and front-to-back alignments

until the windows are plumb and operate & lock smoothly.

STEP 3.

Once the unit is square in the opening, secure the window

using #8 x 2” galvanized or stainless steel pan head screws fastened

through the installation flange (FIG 1).

CAUTION: Expanding foam sealants may make the window too

tight in the opening and can negatively impact the operation of

the window.

STEP 4.

Apply ﬂashing tape ﬁrst along the top, then along the sides

and lastly to the upper corners. (A) Cut one piece of ﬂashing tape long

enough to go across the top of the window extending 1”-2” past the win

dow on each side. (B) Next, cut two pieces of ﬂashing tape 4” longer than

the frame height of the window and apply as shown. (C) lastly, apply tape

to the top two corners of the window extending at least 1” past the corner

tape seams. DO NOT SEAL ACROSS THE BOTTOM INSTALLATION FLANGE.

STEP 5. On the inside, apply silicone caulk (or other type of approved sealant) to the opening between the interior and exterior main frame and wall. Finish

interior/exterior trim as desired.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Casement Operable L&R Window Installation Instructions New Construction application with the use of a nailing flange Note: window openings should always be non load-bearing This installation guide assumes that a framework of studs (often called a buck frame or blocking) has already been properly fastened and sealed to the wall of the opening by a building professional. This type of work is commonly referred to as blocking-up an opening.
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Casement Operable L&R Window Installation Instructions This installation guide assumes that a framework of studs (often called a buck frame or blocking) has already been properly fastened and sealed to the wall of the opening by a building professional. This type of work is commonly referred to as blocking-up an opening.