1 ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION (continued)
E.Apply sill flashing tape #1. #UT A PIECE OFImASHING TAPE LONGERI than the opening width. Apply at the bottom of the opening as shown
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Note: The tape is cut 12" longer than the width so that it will extend 6" up each side of the opening.
F.Tab the sill flashing tape and fold. Cut 1" wide tabs at each corner
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than the opening width. Apply at the bottom, overlapping tape #1 by
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Note: The flashing tape may not fully cover the framing members.
( Install and level sill spacers. Place 1" wide by 3/8" thick spacers on
THEHBOTTOM OFTTHEOWINDOWWOPENINGE FROM EACHESIDEH3PACERS ARE also required at points where windows are joined in multiple window applications. Add shims as necessary to ensure the spacers are level. Once level, attach spacers and shims to prevent movement.
Note: Improper placement of shims or spacers may result in bowing the bottom of the window.
2 WINDOW PREPARATION
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A.Remove plastic wrap and cardboard packaging from window. DO NOT remove plastic shipping spacers located between the window sash and frame. The shipping spacers will help keep the window square during installation. DO NOT unlock or open the window until it is fully fastened.
Note: If screens, grilles or hardware are removed from the window at this time, label them and store them in a protected area.
B.Designer units with half screen only:
1.Remove the screen from the window. &ROM THE EXTERIOR pull one side of the screen near the shipping clips until the clips disengage from the window.
Rotate the screen shipping clips TOWARDDTHETEXTERIOR OFTTHER screen (in the direction of the arrows) until they snap free from the screen.
3.Set the screen aside in a safe location.
4.Discard the screen shipping clips.
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C.Fold out installation fin to 90°. Be careful not to remove or
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Note: If the fin is not at 90°, the window will not line up correctly on the interior.
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TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED
FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS.