Instructions / Assembly

8 Once the window is plumb, level and square, install
installation screws into the prefabricated installation
holes in the jambs. Shims should be used to establish
spacing at anchoring points and should be penetrated
by the installation screw. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
THE SCREWS, as this could cause the frame to bow.
Recheck the sash for proper operation once the
screws have been installed. Caulk and cover the instal-
lation holes when necessary. If the windows do not
have prefabricated holes, pre-drilling and countersink-
ing the screws will be required. Cover the hole with the
appropriate sized plug button. Buttons can be
obtained from your dealer or supplier.
Note: When installing Casements, place screws in the
installation holes. Prior to placing the #10 x 2 ½" screw in
the sill, drill two holes in the uppermost level of the sill with
a stepdrill. Holes should be 3 from each interior corner and
½" from the innermost surface of the frame tower. The drill
bit should be ³⁄16 in diameter, with the step being ³⁄8 in
diameter. Drill straight down (Fig. D) until the step just
breaks the first layer of the vinyl. A separate layer of vinyl
should be visible which is where the head of the screw will
rest. Install the screws into the holes so that the head of
the screw rests on the inner chamber. Seal the head of the
screw with an approved sealant and cap the hole with a
plug button to be sure the holes remain watertight.
Replace a screw in each tie bar guide with installation
screws (Fig. E). After the window is secured, recheck the
sash operation and the weather seals. With Awning win-
dows, install installation screws in the head and sill as
described in the Casement procedures (Fig. D). Replace
one of the center screws in the operator assembly with an
installation screw (Fig. F).
Replace the second screw from the top and the closest
screw to the bottom on the hinge tracks with installation
screws (Fig. G). After the window is secure, recheck the
sash operation and weather seals.
9 If installing large windows or win dows with high wind
load requirements, install interior and exterior blind
stops along the jambs, head and sill (if not already
present). The blind stops must be a minimum of ¾
by ½.
10 If installing a window with a stucco flange, follow the
preceding instructions. Before placing the window into
the opening for the final time after making sure it will
be plumb, level and square, place a heavy layer of
caulking along the interior of stucco flange approxi-
mately ½" from the bottom edge. Leave two small
gaps in the caulking at either end of the bottom edge
of the stucco flange.
11 Finish off the exterior of the window. Seal the entire
perimeter of the window with the proper grade of seal-
ant. Trim and cap off where necessary. Do not cover
weeps. Use of expanding foam is acceptable as long
as it meets AAMA 812 specifications.
12 Make certain sash open, close and lock properly.
Operable slider sash should lift out freely. Finish off
the interior of the window.
13 Remember: The homeowner is the final inspector.
Clean the window well and remove all debris from the
job site. Be sure the homeowner is familiar with the
proper operation and all the features of the window.
Make sure you have supplied the homeowner with
the proper warranty card, as this will explain proper
cleaning and operating function of the window.
Fig. G
Fig. D
Fig. F
Fig. E
Fig. H
WEST REGION REPLACEMENT WINDOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Revised 09/12