Installation Instructions

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Pocket Replacement Window Installation Instructions
Vinyl, aluminum, steel and fiberglass may be cleaned
with mild soap and water. Hard to remove stains and
mineral deposits may be removed with mineral spirits.
Factory-applied painted surfaces can be cleaned with
mild household detergents and water.
• Do NOT clean any surface with gasoline, diesel fuel,
solvent based, or petroleum based products.
• Do NOT use abrasive materials or strong acidic
solutions against vinyl, aluminum, glass, steel,
fiberglass, or factory-applied finishes.
• Do NOT scrape or use tools that might damage the
surface.
• Do NOT paint vinyl or aluminum surfaces.
• Do NOT use mastic-type tapes such as Duct Tape®.
NOTE: If masking tape is used on any surface to aid
in painting or staining, remove tape as soon as
possible after use. Tape must be removed
within 24 hours of application.
For long term use, such as stucco applications; use
tape that will release, even when exposed to high
temperatures for an extended period of time.
(Examples include 3M #2080 and #2090 tapes.)
Before
Starting
Remove all hardware so finish can be applied more
easily.
IMPORTANT: With hardware removed, seal all
raw wood in the hardware routes.
For Bare W
ood Surfaces
For best results, wood must be sealed immediately
upon installation or upon receipt, especially if unit is
being stored for ANY length of time.
1. Remove all construction and adhesive label residue
with mineral spirits before finishing.
2. Lightly sand surfaces to be finished with 180 grit or
finer sandpaper. Be careful not to scratch the glass.
3. After sanding, clean-off sanding dust using a tack
cloth.
-If a painted surface is desired:
• If a wood unit is delivered with factory-applied primer
paint, it may be painted without repriming, providing
the finish paint coat is applied within six (6) months
of unit installation.
• If a factory-primed wood unit requires repriming
contact your customer service representative for
help in selecting a primer compatible with the factory
applied material.
• Factory-applied AccentialsTM color system finishes
in standard, designer or custom colors do not require
additional painting. For “touch up” paint specifications
contact your customer service representative.
1. An unprimed wood unit requires priming. Use only
oil-based primer. Use compatible oil or water-based
finish coats. Refer to the primer and paint manufac-
turers’ instructions.
2. When priming bare wood or repriming, cover all
exposed wood surfaces. Priming all exposed
surfaces helps prevent end splitting, warping
and/or checking.
3. Once primed, apply two (2) coats of paint (again on
all exposed sides) to each item.
-If stained wood surface is desired:
If no sealer is applied over stain, the
wood will weather very rapidly and
defects will occur. Apply at least two (2) coats of
sealer.
1. Use only oil-based stain. A gel stain is easier to
apply as it does not easily run or drip. The clear top
coats may be oil or water-based. Apply at least two
top coats of sealer or varnish.
• A pre-stain wood conditioner, applied before stain-
ing, will help softer woods like pine absorb stain
more evenly. Apply both wood conditioner and
desired stain according to the manufacturers’
instructions.
2. Apply one (1) coat of sealer to the stained surface
and let dry. Using a spar (marine) varnish as a
sealer provides extra protection against sunlight
and moisture. Let sealer dry completely.
3. Before applying the next finish coat, make sure the
previous coat is completely dry. Then lightly sand
previous finish coat with 180 grit or finer sandpaper.
Clean off all sanding dust and wipe surfaces with a
tack cloth.
4. Apply next coat of desired finish to surface and let
dry. Apply only one coat at a time.
5. For any additional coats of finish, repeat steps 3
and 4.
-For a clear (natural) wood finish:
Follow Steps 1, 2, and 3 under “Bare Wood” and Steps
2, 3, 4, and 5 under “stained surface”.
For best service reapply top coat every year, following
previous instructions for second coat application.
Continued on next page.
Always follow chemical manufacturers’ safety instructions when using chemicals to avoid injury or illness.
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