JELD-WEN JII004 User Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for Aluminum Windows with Nail Fin (JII004)

Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for Aluminum 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 home, 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 thesale.

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 specically 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.

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.

1 hr

10 9

8 4

7 5

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 sufcient to support the entire width of the ashing.

This backing support should be a non water-degradable, thin (max.

King stud

Trimmer

studs

Sheathing

1/8" thick) sheet material such as vinyl sheeting. 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.

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SAFETY AND HANDLING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for Aluminum Windows with Nailing Fin (JII004)

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 performanceproblems.

• 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.

• 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 ofces 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 roong 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 exterior 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 aredry.

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 conguration) wide self-adhesive ashing: We recommend OSI® Butyl Flash Tape orequivalent.

• 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 (if not supplied).

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 Aluminum Windows with Nailing Fin (JII004)

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 1/8"different)

• Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing, glazing, energyefciency requirements, etc.)

• 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

• Splits, cracks, holes, missing sections or other damage to the nail 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)

with less than 1/8" twist from corner to corner.

• Verify the header is supported by trimmer studs.

FOR RETROFIT INSTALLATIONS

After removing the old window, remove sufcient 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.

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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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for Aluminum Windows with Nailing Fin (JII004)

PREPARE STUD-FRAMED WALL

PREPARE BUILDING WRAP

Note! Check with the building

wrap manufacturer to verify the following steps will not void their product warranty.

1. Trim building wrap ush with the rough opening.

2. At the head, cut building

45°

wrap at 45° and tape up asshown.

3. Trim the sides sufciently to allow the nailing n to be mounted against thesheathing.

PREPARE/SHIM THE SILL

1. Use self adhesive ashing to waterproof the sill.

2. Flashing must have at least 2" of visible material below nail n. Flashing width must be at least measurement A + B + 1 3/4".

Measure frame width

3. Measure the width of the frame from the interior to the nail n (measurement A) and subtract 1/4". Transfer

Width of rough opening

this measurement from the outside edge of the rough opening sill and draw a line all along the rough opening sill. This is where the back of the ashing will sit.

4. Cut a piece of ashing the length of the sill plus 12".

Interior

12"

5. Place ashing on rough opening sill, wrapping the ashing up 6" on each jamb as shown.

6. Pull release tape and set ashing into place.

7. Fold the ashing down onto the sheathing. Mechanically fasten if necessary.

8. Smooth out any bubbles or creases with a J-roller. Remove and replace ifnecessary.

9. Install the shimming support as follows:

Note! Where the window will

sit on the sill, shim to provide

Continuous support

Depth of window minus 1/4"

continuous support to the sill. This shimming must be 1/4" narrower than the depth of the window frame sill, should

Flashing

Nail n position

2" min.

level the rough opening sill and be no more than 1/4"thick.

10. 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.

INSTALL WINDOW

WARNING! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install.

Adequately support the window until completely fastened.

1. Run a continuous 3/8" bead of sealant around the interior side of the nail fin on the side jambs and head. On the sill, leave at least a 2" gap every 8" where it will contact the rough opening.

2. Place window onto the

Gap

shimming and tilt into the rough opening. The window sill must rest on and

3"- 7"

be fully supported by the shimmingsupport.

3. Fasten window with a galvanized roong nail through the nail n between 3"- 7" from one upper corner.

4. Shim at each interlock, or in the center, and within 4"- 6" of each corner on the side and head jambs. Apply additional shims to the side and head jambs as necessary to ensure window position within the opening is plumb, level, and square. Larger windows usually need additional shims. Shims can be secured with sealant oradhesive.

5. Inspect window for square, level, and plumb. Test for proper operation (remove and reinstall if necessary).

Jamb

Interlock

Center

Rough opening

Shim

Interior

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for Aluminum Windows with Nailing Fin (JII004)

INSTALL WINDOW - CONTINUED

SECURE WINDOW

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.

Note! Fastener (anchor) heads must be flush. Do not dent nailing fin.

4" 4"

Window

Mull joint

FLASH WINDOW - WINDOWS INSTALLED INTO STUD-FRAMING ONLY

#10 x 1 1/2" Truss head screw

Window

Nail n

Cut pieces of self-adhesive ashing as follows:

MIN. SIZES OR

OTHER SPECIFIED

One header piece 10" longer than

Two side pieces 8" longer than

PG50 or below

(4" flashing)

theheader

thejamb

Above PG50 (6" flashing)

14" longer than

theheader

12" longer than

thejamb

SPRAY ADHESIVE/PRIMER

Protect window from overspray and apply spray adhesive according to instructions on the product to nailing n and building wrap around the window as shown.

Width of ashing

• Fasten windows through the

nail n holes 3" - 7" from the corners and 8" apart all the way around the window.

• Remove the shims from the

side jambs.

APPLY THE SELF-ADHESIVE FLASHING

Note! Keep the edge of the

self-adhesive flashing as close to the window frame as possible and apply over the nail fin.

1. Apply the side pieces starting 3" above the header and overlap the ashing on the sill as shown.

2. Install drip cap if required. Pre drill through the nailing n if required.

3. Center and apply the header piece above the header, overlapping the side pieces as shown.

4. Press the ashing down with a J-roller, being careful to remove any gaps or bubbles beneath self-adhesive ashing (remove and replace if necessary).

3"- 7"

See table

Flashing

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for Aluminum Windows with Nailing Fin (JII004)

1. Release the building wrap from above the header (previously taped up) and overlap the header ashing. Seal the ends with self-adhesive ashing or building wrap tape.

2. Adjust window for bestoperation.

3. Seal the top corners of the window with a 1/4" bead of sealant. Tool into a lletshape.

CONTINUOUS AIR SEAL

Create a continuous air seal on the interior by integrating the rough opening and the window frame with low expansion polyurethane foam or backer rod and sealant.

COMPLETE INSTALLATION

Sealant

AFTER INSTALLATION

• Ensure weep holes/channels are clear of debris for proper water drainage. Do not seal weep holes/channels.

• Install exterior wall surface per manufactures’ guidelines.

• Leave an expansion/contraction gap of approximately 3/8" between door frame and nal exterior wall surface (siding, stucco, etc.). For a nished look and additional protection, seal this gap on the sides with backer rod and sealant. If sealant is applied above the drip cap ensure the sealant bead is discontinuous to allow for drainage.

• Protect recently installed units from damage from plaster, paint, etc. by covering the unit with plastic.

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and care and maintenance information.

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