JELD-WEN JII001 User Manual
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Vinyl Windows with Integral Nailing Fin (JII001)
Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are
JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for Vinyl windows
with an integral nail n. Not all window types may be installed
into every wall condition in all areas. Consult your local building
code official for applicable building codes and regulations. Local
building code requirements supersede recommended installation
instructions. Areas such as Florida and the Texas TDI region have
different anchoring requirements based on product certification.
For information on specific products, visit www.floridabuilding.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.
Newer construction methods have led to an increase in air and water
tightness in buildings. This frequently leads to negative air pressure
inside the house, which can draw water through very small openings.
Our installation method integrates the window with the weather
barrier of the structure (typically building wrap).
Please Note! Installations where the sill is higher than 35 feet above
ground level, or any product installation into a wall condition not
specifically addressed in these instructions, must be designed by an
architect or structural engineer. Failure to install windows into square,
level, and plumb openings could result in denial of warranty claims for
operational or performance problems.
Note to Installer: Provide a copy of these instructions to the building
owner. By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms and
conditions of the limited product warranty as part of the terms of
thesale.
GLOSSARY
Buck
A wood framework attached to the masonry inside a window or patio
door rough opening.
Mull Joint
The joint where two or more window units are structurally joined
together.
ROUGH OPENINGS
This installation guide specically addresses masonry/block wall,
sheathed wall and open-stud construction.
MASONRY/BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION
This installation assumes that
a framework of studs (often
called a buck) has already been
properly fastened and sealed to
the concrete/masonry wall by a
building professional.
Buck
FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUC TION
The wall framing is covered by sheathing. Windows will be mounted
ush against the sheathing. This installation assumes building wrap is
properly installed prior to installation.
Mulled Unit
Two or more window units structurally joined together.
Precast Sill
A pre-formed concrete block placed in the sill of a masonry/block wall
to support a window.
Self-Adhesive Flashing
An adhesive backed tape material used to waterproof the rough
opening and/or used to seal a window to the building’s weather barrier.
Shiplap
The layering method in which each layer overlaps the layer below it so
that water runs down the outside.
Weep Hole (weep channel)
The visible exit or entry part of a water drainage system used to drain
water out of a window.
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Estimated Install
Time for New
Construction
First Time: 2 hrs
Experienced: 1.5 hrs
Professional:
OPEN-STUD CONSTRUCTION
If self-adhesive ashing is to be
applied so that it is wider than
the framing of the wall, it may
Sheathed Wall
Header
be necessary to cover the wall
with backing support sufcient
to support the entire width of
the ashing.
This backing support should be a
non water-degradable, thin
King
stud
Trimmer
studs
Sheathing
(max. 1/8" thick) sheet material
such as lauan or plywood.
Completely surround the rough
opening with the backing
support. Backing support must be applied before building wrap.
The window will be mounted with the nailing n ush against the
applied backing support.
SAFETY AND HANDLING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Vinyl Windows with Integral Nailing Fin (JII001)
SAFETY
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow proper installation instructions
may result in the denial of warranty claims for operational or
performanceproblems.
• Do not work alone. Two or more people are required. Use safe
liftingtechniques.
• 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.
• If disturbing existing paint, take proper precautions if lead paint is
suspected (commonly used before 1979). Your regional EPA
(www.epa.gov/lead) or Consumer Product Safety Commission ofces
provide information regarding regulations and lead protection.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
NEEDED MATERIALS
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility. When using flashing, 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 to the substrates in the application.
• 1 3/4" galvanized roong nails or #8 x 1 1/4" pan head or washer
head (stainless steel recommended) screws. Fasteners must penetrate
at least 1" into framing (or as required by local code).
• For mulled and/or PG50 or above units: #8 x 1 1/4" pan head or
washer head (stainless steel recommended) screws. Screws must
penetrate at least 1" into framing (or as required by local code)
• 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.
• Backer rod 1/8" larger than the widest portion of the gap (used in
conjunction with sealant bead).
• Polyurethane low expansion Window and Door foam: We recommend
OSI® QUAD® Foam or equivalent).
• Non-compressible or water degradable shims
MATERIALS AND WINDOW HANDLING
• Make sure operable windows are locked prior to installation.
• Heed material manufacturers’ handling and application instructions.
• Protect adhesive surfaces from dirt, moisture, direct sunlight and
folding over onto themselves.
• Handle in vertical position; do not carry at or drag on oor.
• Do not put stress on joints, corners or frames.
• 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.
• Install only into vertical walls and when conditions and sheathing
aredry.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
For installations into a stud-framed wall:
• 4", 6", or 9" (as required by local code and window conguration)
wide self-adhesive ashing: We recommend OSI® Butyl Flash Tape
orequivalent.
• Spray adhesive/primer for self adhesive ashing. Such as Loctite® 300
or equivalent.
• For mulled units, a drip cap 1/8" longer than the frame width is
required.
For installations into a buck:
• Liquid applied ashing (Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent)
NEEDED TOOLS
• Utility knife
• J-roller
• Hammer
• Tape measure
• Caulking gun
• Level (4' minimum
recommended)
• Drill with bits
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Vinyl Windows with Integral Nailing Fin (JII001)
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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
• Product squareness (diagonal measurements not more than 1/4"
different)
• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing, glazing, energyefciency requirements, etc.)
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• Verify the width and height
of the window are each
1/2"-5/8" smaller than the
rough opening width and
height. Mulled units should be
3/4" narrower.
• Verify the rough opening
is square. The (A) and (B)
measurements above 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.
REMOVE PACKAGING AND INSPECT WINDOW
INSPECT ROUGH OPENING
Verify Square, Level, and Plumb
A
A
B
B
D
C
C
D
E
• 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 window frame
• For side-by-side mulled units, a drip cap that extends the length of the
frame plus 1/8" overhang on each end is required.
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.
• Verify the rough opening 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 rough opening sill must not be crowned or sagged (D), but rather
level or sloped (positive slope) to the exterior.
• The exterior face of the rough opening must be in a single plane (E)
E
with less than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.
• Minimum double studs (king and jack/trimmer) should be used to
support the header at all rough openings.
FOR RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS
After removing the old window, remove sufcient cladding (siding,
stucco etc.) to expose enough intact building wrap to properly seal
the window to the opening. If damaged, apply new building wrap in
shiplap manner. Verify the rough opening framing is structurally sound.
Contact your local waste management entities for proper disposal or
recycling of products being removed.
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Note! This section applies to
installations into a masonry
wall only. For installations into
a stud-framed wall, begin with
section 4, “PREPARE STUDFRAMED WALL.”
1. Seal any joint larger than
1/16" in the buck and
between the buck and the
concrete/masonry with
sealant.
2. Cover the buck and the
surrounding concrete/
masonry at the head and jambs with liquid applied ashing as shown.
PREPARE BUCK
Liquid
applied
ashing
Sealant
joints
3. If installing into a four-sided buck, seal the sill in a similar manner.
Note! Where the window will sit on the sill, shim to provide continuous
support to the sill. This shimming must be 1/2" shorter than the width
of the window frame, be 1/4" narrower than the depth of the window
frame sill, should level the rough opening sill and be no more than
1/4"thick.
4. Align the shimming on the sill ush with the exterior and centered
between the side jambs. If installing a mulled unit, leave gaps at the
mull joint(s) so they don't sit on the shimming and tack into place or
secure with sealant. SKIP to section 5, “INSTALL WINDOW.”
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