INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For Aluminum Windows With

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor Aluminum Windows with Nail Fin (JII004)Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are JELD-WEN’srecommended installation instructions for Aluminum windows withan integral nail fin. While the use of these installation instructions isrecommended, installation in strict compliance with AAMA specifications(2400-02) is an alternate method of window installation. Use of the AAMAspecifications (2400-02) will not affect application of the JELD-WENlimited warranty.Newer construction methods have led to an increase in air and watertightness in buildings. This frequently leads to negative air pressureinside the home, which can draw water through very small openings.Our installation method integrates the window with the weatherbarrier of the structure (typically building wrap).IMPORTANT INFORMATION & GLOSSARYNot all window types may be installed into every wall condition in allareas. Consult your local building code official for applicable buildingcodes and regulations. Local building code requirements supersederecommended installation instructions.Please Note! Installations where the sill is higher than 35 feet aboveground level, or any product installation into a wall condition notspecifically addressed in these instructions, must be designed by anarchitect or structural engineer. Failure to install windows into square,level, and plumb openings could result in denial of warranty claims foroperational or performance problems.Note to Installer: Provide a copy of these instructions to the buildingowner. By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms andconditions of the limited product warranty as part of the terms of thesale.Estimated InstallTime for NewConstructionFirst Time: 3 hrsExperienced: 2 hrsProfessional: 1 hr11 12 1109823476GLOSSARYBuckA wood framework attached to the masonry inside a window or patiodoor rough opening.Mull JointThe joint where two or more window units are structurally joinedtogether.Mulled UnitTwo or more window units structurally joined together.Precast SillA pre-formed concrete block placed in the sill of a masonry/block wall tosupport a window.ShiplapThe layering method in which each layer overlaps the layer below it sothat water runs down the outside.Weep Hole (weep channel)The visible exit or entry part of a water drainage system used to drainwater out of a window.5ROUGH OPENINGSThis installation guide specifically addresses masonry/block wall,sheathed wall and open-stud construction.MASONRY/BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTIONThis installation assumes thata framework of studs (oftencalled a buck) has already beenproperly fastened and sealed tothe concrete/masonry wall by abuilding professional.BuckFULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUCTIONThe wall framing is covered by sheathing. Windows will be mountedflush against the sheathing. This installation assumes building wrap isproperly installed prior to installation.OPEN-STUD CONSTRUCTIONThe wall framing must becovered by backing supportbefore the window can beinstalled. The window will bemounted with the nail fin flushagainst the applied backingsupport.Sheathed WallHeaderKingstudTrimmerstudsThis backing support should be aSheathingnon water-degradable, thin (max.1/8" thick) sheet material suchas vinyl sheeting. Completelysurround the rough opening withthe backing support. Backing support must be applied before buildingwrap.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor Aluminum Windows with Nailing Fin (JII004)1REMOVE PACKAGING & INSPECT WINDOWREMOVE PACKAGINGRemove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks orpads. If there is a protective film on the glass, do not remove it untilinstallation and construction are complete.t 4QMJUT DSBDLT IPMFT NJTTJOH TFDUJPOT PS PUIFS EBNBHF UP UIF OBJM åO MPOHFS UIBO BOE PS XJUIJO PG XJOEPX GSBNFt 'PS TJEF CZ TJEF NVMMFE VOJUT B ESJQ DBQ UIBU FYUFOET UIF MFOHUI PG UIF frame plus 1/8" overhang on each end is required.If any of the above conditions represent a concern, or if you expectFOWJSPONFOUBM DPOEJUJPOT UP FYDFFE UIF XJOEPXhT QFSGPSNBODF SBUJOH do not install the window. Contact your dealer or distributor forrecommendations.INSPECT WINDOWt PTNFUJD EBNBHFt 1SPEVDU TRVBSFOFTT EJBHPOBM NFBTVSFNFOUT OPU NPSF UIBO different)t PSSFDU QSPEVDU TJ[F DPMPS HSJE QBUUFSO IBOEJOH HMB[JOH FOFSHZ efficiency requirements, etc.)2INSPECT ROUGH OPENINGt 7FSJGZ UIF XJEUI BOE IFJHIU of the window are each 1/2" TNBMMFS UIBO UIF SPVHI opening width and height.VMMFE VOJUT TIPVME CF narrower.t 7FSJGZ UIF SPVHI PQFOJOH is square. The (A) and (B)measurements above shouldbe the same. Maximumallowable deviation fromsquare is 1/8" for windows20 sq. ft. and smaller, and1/4" for windows larger than20 sq. ft.3t 7FSJGZ UIF SPVHI PQFOJOH JT MFWFM BOE QMVNC BOE % 5IF NBYJNVN BMMPXBCMF EFWJBUJPO JT GPS FWFSZ h PG SPVHI PQFOJOH (not to exceed 1/8").Verify Square, Level, & Plumbt 5IF SPVHI PQFOJOH TJMM NVTU OPU CF DSPXOFE PS TBHHFE % t 5IF FYUFSJPS GBDF PG UIF SPVHI PQFOJOH NVTU CF JO B TJOHMF QMBOF & with less than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.AACCEEDB BDPREPARE BUCKNote! This section applies toinstallations into a masonrywall only. For installationsLiquidinto a stud-framed wall, beginappliedwith section 4, “PREPAREflashingSTUD-FRAMED WALL.”1. Seal any joint larger thanSealant JO UIF CVDL BOE jointsbetween the buck and theconcrete/masonry withsealant.2. Cover the buck and thesurrounding concrete/masonry at the head and jambs with liquid applied flashing as shown. t 7FSJGZ UIF IFBEFS JT TVQQPSUFE CZ USJNNFS TUVET *G JOTUBMMJOH JOUP B GPVS TJEFE CVDL TFBM UIF TJMM JO B TJNJMBS NBOOFS Note! Shims must be at least 1/4" shorter than the depth of thewindow sill, should level the rough opening sill and be no more than1/4" thick.4. Shim the sill 4" from each corner, at 8" intervals, and underneathmull joints, on both sides, with non water-degradable or compressibleshims. Secure shims with sealant. SKIP to section 5, “INSTALLWINDOW.”

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor Aluminum Windows with Nailing Fin (JII004)4PREPARE STUD-FRAMED WALLFOR RETROFIT INSTALLATIONSAfter removing the old window, remove sufficient siding to exposeenough intact building wrap to properly seal the window to theopening. If damaged, apply new building wrap in shiplap manner.Verify the rough opening framing is structurally sound. Continue withthe instructions.PREPARE BUILDING WRAPNote! Check with the buildingwrap manufacturer to verifythe following steps will notvoid their product warranty.Follow manufacturers'instructions.1. Trim building wrap flushwith the rough opening.2. At the head, cut buildingXSBQ BU ¡ BOE UBQF VQ BT shown. ¡PREPARE SILL1. Measure the width of theframe from the interior tothe nail fin and add 1/8".Transfer this measurmentfrom the outside edge ofthe rough opening sill anddraw a line all along therough opening sill. Thisis where the back of theJELD-WEN drain mat will sit.5InteriorMeasureframewidth Width ofrough openingReleasetapeWicking Foamwedge ForNarrowFramesWidth offrameReleasetapeTrimWickingSealcornersDrain matstrips (above%1 POMZINSTALL WINDOWWARNING! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install.Adequately support the window until completely fastened. 'PS VOJUT SBUFE BCPWF %1 SVO B DPOUJOVPVT CFBE PG TFBMBOU around the interior side of the nail fin where it will contact the roughopening.2. Place window sill onto thedrain mat/liquid appliedflashing and tilt into therough opening. The window sill must rest on and be fullysupported by the roughopening. 'BTUFO XJOEPX XJUI B HBMWBOJ[FE SPPåOH OBJM through the nail fin between GSPN POF MPXFS DPSOFS 4. 4IJN TJEF KBNCT GSPN 42. Cut a piece of drain mat theMFOHUI PG UIF TJMM QMVT 8JUIPVU DVUUJOH UIF ESBJO NBU NBUFSJBM SFNPWF PG the foam wedge from eachend of the JELD-WEN drainmat. If the width of theframe is narrower than thewidth of the foam wedge,also trim the front edge ofthe foam until it is the samewidth as the frame.4. Place drain mat on roughopening sill, wrapping theESBJO NBU VQ PO FBDI jamb as shown. 1VMM SFMFBTF UBQF BOE TFU JELD-WEN drain mat intoplace. -JGU VQ UIF CBDL PG UIF wicking and staple intoplace on the sill.7. Fold the drain mat downonto the sheathing. Stapledrain mat to the wall and sealthe corner edges as shown.8. For additional drainagefor windows rated above%1 DVU B XJEF TUSJQ of drain mat and applyvertically beneath the drainmat at 12" intervals. Slightlyoverlap the drain mat withthe strips. 4NPPUI PVU BOZ CVCCMFT PS creases with a J-roller.each corner, at the centerpoint, and 8" apart. *OTQFDU XJOEPX GPS TRVBSF level, and plumb. Test forproper operation (removeand reinstall if necessary). Interlock8"CenterJambRoughopeningShimInterior