Instructions / Assembly

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FASTEN PRODUCT (SIZE AND SPACING)
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Installation Instructions
for Vinyl Windows without Nailing Fin (JII011)
Window Install and Fastening
Vinyl windows without a nailing n can be installed in a variety of
ways. These instructions address the installation into a framed opening,
existing non-sloped window frame and existing sloped sill (pocket)
window frame. Each of these methods is described below as well as
some general considerations.
General Installation Considerations
• Stud Framed Opening: These instructions address securing the
window by A.) Through frame fastening or B.) Installation clips.
• Existing Non-Sloped Sill Window Frame: This is considered to
be a non-pocketing installation method. These instructions address
securing the window by A.) Through frame fastening
• Existing Sloped Sill Window Frame: This is considered to be a
pocketing installation method. The window will typically come with
additional components (e.g. sill adapter). These instructions address
securing the window A.) Through frame fastening or C.)
Stop-in method.
General Fastening Considerations
• Areas such as Florida and the Texas TDI region have different
anchoring requirements based on product certication. For
information on specic products, visit www.oridabuilding.
org or www.tdi.texas.gov and follow the anchoring schedule
given in the drawings for the product instead of the anchoring
schedule in this document.
• A #8 corrosion-resistant, pan-head screw is recommended.
• Screws must be long enough to embed into the structural framing by
a minimum of 1 1/4".
• Screw heads should be mounted ush against the outer wall of the
window frame and/or installation clip.
• Shims should be located at each screw location to prevent deection
of the frame.
• Removing certain components before pre-drilling installation holes
and/or installing the window frame (e.g. track ller, sash, etc.) may
be benecial.
• Screw spacing is based on the product performance grade (PG), refer
to “Fastener Location Table” for proper spacing.
PG20 3" – 6" from the corners and every 24"
on-center.
PG35 3" – 6" from the corners and every 18"
on-center.
PG50 and above 3" – 6" from the corners and every 12"
on-center.
PG50 or above
Fixed
4” from the corners and 12” on-center on both
jambs, head and sill.
Mull Joints From the middle of the mull joint, apply a
fastener at 2" and at 4". Repeat for the
opposite side of the mull joint.
Fastener Location Table
Products are fastened according to performance grade (some holes
may be pre-drilled). Performance Grade (PG) is located on the
purchase paperwork or gold AAMA label xed somewhere on the
frame, generally in the head jamb. Look for something like this
example: R-PG20-122X76 (48X30)-HS. If this label is missing, use the
PG50 and above fastener pattern.
• Add additional shims as
necessary to ensure proper
alignment of the window
frame. Larger windows usually
need additional shims. Shims
can be secured with sealant or
adhesive. NOTE: Shims should
be cut back 1/4" - 1/2" from
the interior face of the main
window frame.
Interlock
Center
Shim
Window
frame
1/4"
Sealant
gap
Interior
TEMPORARILY FASTEN AND SHIM PRODUCT (CONTINUED)
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