Instructions / Assembly

03/18
Installation Instructions
for Vinyl Windows without Nailing Fin (JII011)
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WARNING! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install.
Adequately support the window until fully installed.
NOTE: 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.
Frame Preparation
• If the window has open tracks (most sliding and hung windows), remove
track llers if present. If installing a sliding window, remove the operating
sash and the track for access to the sill pocket. Mark fastener locations
within the frame track using the spacing given below in “Fastener
Locations“, or as required by local code.
• If the window does not have
open tracks (awning, casement
and xed without open tracks),
these windows can be fastened
one of three ways:
1. Use installation clips (excludes
windows with pre-applied
extension jamb; provided or
available through dealers).
Snap a clip into the interior
accessory groove according
to the spacing given below in
“Fastener Locations.“
2. Through the frame (screws can
be covered with dust plugs,
provided or available through
dealers) using the pattern in
“FastenerLocations.“
3. Stopped in place (excludes
windows with pre-applied extension jamb) with trim or drywall (excludes
impact). No fasteners are required through the frame.
Fastener Locations
Products are fastened according to performance rating (some holes
may be pre-drilled). Performance rating 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.
PG20 - 3"-6" from the corners and every 24" on center.
PG35 - 3"-6" from each corner and every 18" on center.
PG50 and above - 3"-6" from each corner and every 12" on center.
Drill Clearance Holes
At each fastener location, drill a
3/8" clearance hole through ONLY
the rst wall of the frame to allow
the screw head to pass through. Do
not drill through the outer wall of
the window frame.
If Installing a Flush Fin Window
1. If using an applied n, apply a
continuous bead of sealant on
the interior around the window
where the n meets the frame.
2. Apply a 3/8" bead of sealant
to the exterior face of the
opening, leaving gaps at any
weep holes if installing into an
existing frame.
3. Place window in the opening,
making sure the window rests
on the continuous support and
makes positive contact with
thesealant.
Continue with “ALL INSTALLATIONS.”
If Installing a Finless Window
If Installing into an Existing Frame with a Sloped Sill:
1. If a detached sill adapter
is used, cut to length, and
snap into accessory groove at
thesill.
2. Cut notches in the lower edge
of the sill adapter to allow for
water drainage; notches should
be a minimum of 1/8" square
and positioned under each
weep hole of the window.
3. If the sill adapter covers weep holes, notch for proper drainage.
INSTALL WINDOW
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Jamb
Cutaway
From
Top
Picture frame shown from the side
Interior
Exterior
Drill clearance
hole here
Slider frame picture window shown from the side
Drill clearance
hole here
Interior
Exterior
Track ller
3/8" Clearance
hole
Jamb
Exterior
Weep
hole
Sealant
Weep
hole
Notch
Sill adapter
Mull Joints The rst 8" beyond mull joints, on both sides,
must be fastened through each nail n hole.
Continuous Head
and Sill above PG35
The rst 4" from center, on both sides, must
be fastened every 2".