5/28/2021 Installation Instructions for: Project Type New Construction Coastal Installation No Product Series 100 Series Product Type Gliding Window Shape Rectangle Wall Type Wood or Steel Stud Weather Resistant Barrier (House Wrap) Applied Before Window/Door Installation Water Management Method Drainage Method Sill Flashing Method Single Piece (Continuous Pan or Continuous Formable Flashing) Anchoring Method Vinyl Installation Flange (only) Drip Cap Pre-applied No Read these instructions and the product
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5/28/2021 1 Check that the opening is sized correctly. Allow additional space for flashing thickness, installation clips, joining components, and their fasteners. 3 Check that the opening is plumb and level. file:///C:/apps/pdfapi/App_Data/tmp21F.html 2 Check that the opening is square. The diagonal measurements should be within 1/8". 4 Apply the house wrap according to the manufacturer's instructions and cut opening as shown.
5/28/2021 5 Fold in the house wrap and staple it to the interior of the opening. For steel stud walls, tape house wrap as shown. 6 Cut off the excess house wrap. file:///C:/apps/pdfapi/App_Data/tmp21F.html 7 Tape the house wrap at the bottom of the opening as shown.
5/28/2021 8 9 Cut the house wrap to create a top flap as shown. 10 Fold the house wrap flap up and temporarily tape it in place. 11 NOTICE Make sure there are no wrinkles or voids in flashing during application and overlapping. Failure to do so could result in product or property damage. Apply flashing at the bottom of the opening as shown. Smooth using a Jroller. file:///C:/apps/pdfapi/App_Data/tmp21F.
5/28/2021 12 Remove all shipping materials and packaging from window. Verify that sash is closed and locked. 13 Verify that the installation flanges are clean, dry, and free of debris. If they are not, clean the installation flanges on both sides using soap and water, or a non-abrasive solvent free cleaner. Rinse and dry flanges thoroughly after cleaning. 14 Prepare shims to allow for a 3/8" space for interior sealing as shown. file:///C:/apps/pdfapi/App_Data/tmp21F.
5/28/2021 15 16 NOTICE Place shims on the bottom of the opening under the side jamb locations inset 1/4" from each side. Apply sealant behind installation flange at all corners and seams on interior side. Failure to do so could result in product or property damage. Apply sealant at all corners and seams as shown. 17 This area intentionally left blank. Continue to next page. Apply a 1/4" sealant bead at the top and the sides of the opening, no more than 1/2" from the edge as shown.
5/28/2021 18 Center the window in the opening, setting the window on the shims. Make sure shims are positioned under the side jambs, meeting stiles, and integral or joined combination locations as shown. 19 NOTICE Place shims directly under side jambs. At gusset plate locations, place shims as close to side jambs as possible without interfering with gusset plate screws. Failure to do so could result in product damage and could result in poor operation.
5/28/2021 21 22 NOTICE Check that the frame is square. Adjust shims as needed until diagonal measurements are within 1/8". Correct any frame bow during installation. Failure to do so could result in product or property damage and could result in poor operation and product performance. Check that the frame is not bowed. Adjust shims as needed until measurements are within 1/8". 23 24 OR Check that the frame is plumb and level. Adjust shims as needed. file:///C:/apps/pdfapi/App_Data/tmp21F.
5/28/2021 25 For joined units only, apply a 1/4" bead of sealant to the flange gasket and end cap joint as shown. 26 Non-Reinforced Joining Reinforced Joining OR If non-reinforced gusset plates are present, apply sealant between tabs and the opening, bend tabs into position as needed, and fasten tabs as shown. See fastener chart for approved fasteners. file:///C:/apps/pdfapi/App_Data/tmp21F.html If reinforced gusset plates are present, fasten tabs as shown.
5/28/2021 27 Apply flashing at the sides of the window, overlapping sill flashing as shown. Smooth using a J-roller. 28 Apply a 1/4" sealant bead to the top and down 1" on both sides where installation flange meets frame. Quickly go to next step. file:///C:/apps/pdfapi/App_Data/tmp21F.html NOTICE Make sure there are no wrinkles or voids in flashing during application and overlapping. Failure to do so could result in product or property damage. 29 Place the drip cap (full width) in sealant as shown.
5/28/2021 30 NOTICE Make sure there are no wrinkles or voids in flashing during application and overlapping. Failure to do so could result in product or property damage. Side flashing cannot extend above top flashing. Doing so could result in product or property damage. Apply flashing over the drip cap leg, overlapping the side flashing as shown. Smooth using a J-roller. 31 This area intentionally left blank. Continue to next page.
5/28/2021 32 NOTICE DO NOT overfill with low expanding foam or overpack with backer rod between the frame and opening or between joined windows or doors. Doing so will bow window or door jambs and could result in poor operation and product performance. Low Expanding Foam Option OR Backer Rod and Sealant Option Apply sealant continuously to full perimeter of opening, filling interior 1/3 of cavity as shown using low expanding foam or backer rod and sealant. file:///C:/apps/pdfapi/App_Data/tmp21F.
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