Instructions / Assembly
Table Of Contents
Installation Instructions
for Vinyl Windows with Integral Nailing Fin (JII001)
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7 STEP INSTALLATION STICKER
The 7 Installation Steps below are included with
the product:
1. Inspect Product: Products should be inspected for shipping damage,
color, conguration, handing, etc. Additionally, inspect products for
any manufacturing anomalies prior to installation (e.g. warp, bow,
squareness). Contact Dealer or JELD-WEN if issues are identied.
2. Inspect Rough Opening (R.O.): Inspect R.O. prior to installation of
the product. Correct any deviation that would prevent the window/door
product from being installed plumb, level, square and without twist.
3. Install Sill Pan: A sill pan is required prior to window/door product
installation (refer to the latest version of ASTM 2112 for sill pan
denitions). Sill pan should have a positive slope and must be installed
onto the sill of the R.O. in a weather-tight manner and able to drain to the
exterior. For aftermarket sill pans, such as SureSill™, follow manufacturer’s
instructions. For sill pans without a positive slope, place 1/4" tall plastic
shim 2" from each corner and no more than 8" on-center in between
(excludes Canada).
4. Temporarily Fasten and Shim Product: Position window/door
product into R.O. and apply a screw through-frame/n at an upper corner.
Verify product is level. Add shims along the sides and head to make
product square, plumb and without twist (min. of 3 shims per side –
top, bottom, middle).
5. Fasten Product (Size and Spacing): Unless specied by instructions
or code, most products should be secured with a #8 pan-head (or
larger diameter head), corrosion-resistant screw; embedment must be
a minimum of 1 1/4" into the structural framing. Place a shim at each
through-frame screw location. NOTE: Florida, Texas and other jurisdictions
may have additional requirements – check local code. Additionally,
folding nail ns and some exterior trim options are not structural, so
through-frame fastening is required. See installation instructions for screw
size and spacing. As a default, screw spacing is 4" from corners and 8"
on-center.
6. Install Drip Cap: The use of a drip cap on all window/door products
is recommended, regardless if supplied. A drip cap is required on any
vertical mulled/joined products, regardless if supplied. NOTE: A drip cap
may not be suitable for some product lines (e.g. brickmould vinyl, ush n,
vinyl at casing, various wall systems), regardless these product lines need
to be incorporated into the wall in a weather-shedding manner.
7. Create “Interior” Air Seal: A “continuous” interior air seal is required
(use low expansion window-door foam or backer rod and sealant)
between the window/door frame and the R.O. framing (jamb extension
is not to be considered part of the frame). An air space should remain
between the nail n/exterior sealant joint and the interior air seal.
NOTE: Shims may need to be cut back, so the interior air seal is
“continuous” between the window/door frame and rough opening.
Additionally, some wall systems may not allow for the application of an
interior air seal.
Weather Proong of the Rough Opening (R.O.) and/or Product is
the responsibility of the Installer: JELD-WEN recommends the use of
industry-recognized ashing systems, such as OSI (www.ositough.com) or
other professional sources.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the Owner, Architect or General
Contractor to select products in compliance with applicable laws and
building codes.
JELD-WEN does not endorse the installation of our products into a
barrier type install system unless a sill pan is present, incorporated
with through-wall ashing and can drain to the exterior (along
with other “required” components). Failure to do so may result in
the denial of any warranty claims.
These 7-steps serve as the basic/default steps during the
installation process and are in conjunction with the following
installation instructions, which better rene fastener spacing,
shimming, fastener location, additional information on
applying loose parts/components, product handling/storage
and all other product related aspects/considerations, found at
www.jeld-wen.com.