Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Custom and Premium Pocket Windows (JII022)
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• The existing
frame jamb depth
(“pocket”) must be
3 1/4" or greater
for all windows
except the Premium
casement, which
requires at least a 4"
pocket.
Note! These
instructions assume
an installation from
the exterior (most
common). Alternate
instruction steps for
installation from the interior are shown in italic type.
REMOVE PACKAGING
Remove packaging materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks
or pads.
INSPECT WINDOW
• Cosmetic damage
• Included parts
• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, glass type, energy-efciency
requirements, etc.)
If any of the above represents a concern, BEFORE installing, contact
your dealer or distributor for recommendations.
CONFIRM MEASUREMENTS
• Conrm the
replacement unit
will t properly.
Measure the height
and width of the
replacement unit.
• Check existing frame
measurements.
Measure the width
between the side
jambs at the top,
middle and bottom
(remove jambliner if
necessary). Measure
the height between
the head and sill at
the left side, middle
and right side. Note
measurements
to compare with
replacement unit in
next step.
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REMOVE PACKAGING AND INSPECT WINDOW
Unless the unit was
ordered as ”build to
specied dimension“
ensure that:
• The replacement
unit is 1/2" narrower
than the smallest
existing frame width
measurement.
• The replacement
unit (with applied
sill adapter)is at least
1/4" shorter than
the smallest existing
frame height
measurement.
PARTS INCLUDED
• 6 - 12 #8 x 3" installation screws (not all may be needed for any given
installation)
• 1 – jamb jack screw packet (includes 2 - #8 x 2" screws and instructions
for operating double-hung windows only)
• 1 – shim packet; 2 – shim packets for non-operating units
• Vinyl jambliner hole plugs if applicable (does not apply to Custom)
• Clad exterior cover strips (optional, based on order and product type)
• 1 – 14° aluminum sill adapter (all Premium clad products)
• 1 – Wood sill adapter. Premium wood double-hung only, will have a
14° and 10° adapter; Custom products will have a 0°, 8° or 14° adapter
or sill nose based on product order details.
NEEDED MATERIALS
• Sealant: We recommend OSI
®
QUAD
®
Max Sealant or equivalent. This
can be used in any application and can be painted or ordered in a
color matched product, if desired.
INCLUDED PARTS, NEEDED MATERIALS AND TOOLS
• Polyurethane low expansion Window and Door foam: We recommend
OSI
®
QUAD
®
Foam or equivalent).
• Backer rod 1/8" larger than the widest portion of the gap (used in
conjunction with sealant bead).
• Wood trim pieces, milled on site to t on exterior side of window
between replacement window and existing window frame
• 4d exterior nish nails
NEEDED TOOLS
• Tape measure
• Level
• Hammer
• Utility knife
• Screwdrivers (driver with #2
Phillips and at blade)
• Putty knife
• Drill with bits
• Reciprocating saw (for exterior
install)
• Caulk gun
Height Measurement
Head jamb
Sill
Sill stop
Stool
Head
parting
stop
Interior
trim stop
Measure
directly
behind
sill stop
Exterior blindstop
Wood
side jamb
Interior trim stop
Parting stop
Exterior blindstop
Jamb depth
Width Measurement
Width
Height
Replacement Window
Measuring
Locations
Head
Sill