Installation Guide

MATERIALS AND TOOLS
INSPECT PRODUCT
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Installation Instructions
for Vinyl Bay/Bow Windows with Integral Nailing Fin (JII-90025)
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JELD-WEN exterior window and door products should be installed in
accordance with JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions,
which are printed on the product label or can be found on our
website: www.jeld-wen.com. NOTE: When using ashing, spray
adhesive/primer, sealant and foam products, we recommend using
the same manufacturer and verifying compatibility. It is the End User’s
responsibility to determine if dissimilar materials are compatible with
the substrates in the application.
• Polyurethane low expansion Window and Door foam: We recommend
OSI
®
QUAD
®
Foam or equivalent (for interior air seal).
• Backer rod: 1/8" larger than the widest portion of the gap (used in
conjunction with sealant bead for interior air seal).
• Non-compressible or non-water degradable shims.
Potential Needed Tools
• Utility knife/shears
• J-roller
• Hammer
• Tape measure
• Caulking gun
• Level (4' minimum recommended)
• Drill with tapered bit and 3/8"
countersink
• Pry bar
Remove Packaging
• Remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks,
shrink wrap or pads. If there is a protective lm on the glass, DO NOT
remove it until installation and construction are complete.
• DO NOT remove the installation label until after the inspection of the
job iscomplete.
Inspect Window
• Cosmetic damage.
• Product squareness (diagonal measurements not more than
1/4"different).
• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing, glazing, energy-
efciency requirements, etc.).
• Cracked frame welds or other frame damage.
• Splits, cracks, holes, missing sections or other damage to the nailing n
longer than 6" and/or within 1/2" of the window frame.
If any of the above conditions represent a concern, or if you expect
environmental conditions to exceed the window’s performance
rating, DO NOT install the window. Contact your dealer or distributor
forrecommendations.
Needed Materials
• #10 pan-head or washer-head, corrosion-resistant fastener. Minimum
embedment of 1 1/4" into the structural framing (or as required by
local code).
• 4", 6" or 9" wide self-adhered ashing: We recommend OSI
®
Butyl
Flash Tape or equivalent.
• Sealant: We recommend OSI
®
QUAD
®
Max Sealant or equivalent (for
interior air seal). This sealant can be used in any application and can be
painted or ordered in a color-matched product if desired.