3 SETTING AND FASTENING THE WINDOW
A. Insert the window FROM THE EXTERIOREOF THE BUILDING 0LACE THE | 3A | |
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opening, then tilt the top into position. Center the window |
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between the sides of the opening to allow clearance for |
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the window in place while shimming it plumb and square.
B.Plumb and square window. Place shims 1" from the bottom and top of the window between the window and the sides of the opening. Adjust the
shims as required to plumb and square the window in the opening.
For windows up to 53" tall: Place an additional shim at the midpoint of each side of the window.
For windows over 53" tall: Place two additional shims along each side of the window, evenly spacing them between the top and bottom shims and the midpoint shim.
Interior View
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windows over 53” tall.
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C.Adjust the shims until the window sides are straight and the space between the sash and frame is equal from top to bottom.
Note: DO NOT shim above the window or in the space between the spacers at the bottom of the window. DO NOT over shim.
D. Verify the sill is flat ON THE EXTERIOREEDGE NOTIBOWED OR HUMPED HPRIORPTO completing attachment of window to opening.
Note: If the sill is not flat screen fit issues may result.
E.Check the interior reveal. Make sure the measurement from the interior face of the window
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Note: If the dimensions are not equal, check to make sure the fins are folded out to 90° at all points.
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F. Fasten the window to opening BYYDRIVINGI GALVANIZED ROOlNGlNAILS INTO EACH PREPUNCHEDNHOLE INDTHEHNAILING lN
Note: Make sure the fin corner is lying as flat as possible.
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' Check window operation. Cut the checkrail bands and remove the shipping spacers. Open and close the window a few times to check for proper operation. Make sure the window will tilt correctly. Close and lock the window.
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above the bottom sash. Lift the clip by the interior leg and rotate upward
TO REMOVE 2AISE THE BOTTOMTSASH APPROXIMATELY AND TILTTHE SASHAIN BYY
depressing the jamb liner and pulling inward on the top corners of the sash. Remove the sash clips and return the sash to its original position.
Note: If there are any problems with the operation of the window, recheck shim locations and adjust for plumb and square.