Owner manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Wood Double Hung Sash Replacement Kits (JII028)
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SAFETY & HANDLING
SAFETY
•ReadandfullyunderstandALLmanufacturers’instructionsbefore
beginning.
•Donotworkalone.Twoormorepeoplearerequired.Usesafelifting
techniques.
•Usecautionwhenhandlingglass.Brokenorcrackedglasscancause
serious injury.
•Wearprotectivegear(e.g.safetyglasses,gloves,earprotection,etc.).
•Operatehand/powertoolssafelyandfollowmanufacturer’soperating
instructions.
•Usecautionwhenworkingatelevatedheights.
•Windowsinolderhomesmaybepaintedwithlead-basedpaint.Take
precautionstominimizeexposuretolead-basedpaintsifremovalof
existing sashes disturbs the paint. Your regional EPA
(www.epa.gov/lead)orConsumerProductSafetyCommissionofces
provide information regarding regulations and lead protection.
MATERIALS AND WINDOW HANDLING
•Heedmaterialmanufacturers’handlingandapplicationinstructions.
•Handleinverticalposition;donotcarryatordragonoor.
•Storewindowindry,well-ventilatedareainvertical,leaningposition
toallowaircirculation;donotstackhorizontally.
•Protectfromexposuretodirectsunlightduringstorage.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
REMOVE PACKAGING
Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks or
pads. If there is a protective lm on the glass, do not remove it until
installation and construction are complete.
INSPECT WINDOW
•Cosmeticdamage
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REMOVE PACKAGING & INSPECT WINDOW PARTS
•Includedparts
•Correctproduct(size,color,gridpattern,handing,glazing,energy-
efciency requirements, etc.)
If any of the above represents a concern, BEFORE installing, contact
your dealer or distributor for recommendations.
REMOVEEXISTINGSASH&PREPAREOPENING
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INSPECT EXISTING WINDOW FRAME
IMPORTANT: This kit is designed to be installed into a structurally
sound, plumb and square opening. Failure to do so will negatively
impact the fit and performance of this product.
•Verifyandcorrectanyproblemswiththeexistingframesuchaswood
decay and water leaks prior to installing replacement sashes.
•Verifytheexistingwindow
frame is square. The (A) and
(B)measurementsshould
be the same. Maximum
allowable deviation from
squareis1/8"forwindows
20 sq. ft. and smaller, and
1/4"forwindowslarger
than 20 sq. ft.
•Verifytheexistingwindow
frame is level and plumb
(C) and (D). The maximum
allowable deviation is
1/16"forevery2'ofrough
opening (not to exceed
1/8").
•Theexistingwindowsillmustnotbecrownedorsagged(D).
•Theinteriorfaceoftheexistingwindowframemustbeinasingle
plane(E)withlessthan1/8"twistfromcornertocorner.
Do not install the new replacement system unless the existing window
frame meets the above conditions. Professional assistance may be
necessary to correct problems before installation.
IMPORTANT: The replacement sash should be finished either before
installation or immediately after (whichever is more convenient).
REMOVE EXISTING BALANCE SYSTEM AND SASHES
1. Remove any interior trim
stops at head or sides
ushwithjambs.Interior
trim stops may be reused
if not damaged.
2. Remove existing lower
sash and balance system.
If the balance system has
balance cords, cut cords
and gently lower weights
into frame.
3. Remove existing head
and jamb parting stops.
Remove upper sash in the
same manner as the lower
sash.
4.Unscrewpulleysand
remove, or tap into frame
untilushwiththejamb.
Fill any holes left by the
balance system with
loose-llinsulationorlow
expansion foam.
A
B
D
C
E
Interior
stops
Balance
cord
Parting
stops