Installation Instructions

WINDOW INSTALLATION—OPTIONAL (cont.)

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PREPARE WINDOW

AMark the centerline of the stool. Measure from the centerline 1338on both sides for the panel cuts.

B

Measure 1238from the centerline on both sides for the sill support brackets.

Sill

Centerline

Sill

Centerline

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outside

 

 

Outside

3

3

 

1238

1238

13 ⁄8

13 ⁄8

 

 

 

Stool

Inside

Stool

 

Inside

 

 

 

 

 

5INSTALL SILL SUPPORTS

AAssemble the sill supports. Do not fully tighten the spacer mounting screws at this time.

Type B

Type E

Spacer mounting

screws Type (A) Sill support

Spacer Lock nut

Adjusting bolt

Large washer (for use with wood sills)

CTurn the bolts and tighten the lock nuts to make the sill supports level or tilt down 1/8to the outside. Line up the “V” notch with 1238marks. Drill pilot holes and attach the sill supports.

Average sill

Spacer

Sill support

Narrow sill

Offset sill (such as brick or stone)

BBefore attaching the sill supports, place them on the window stool. Select the spacer position that will place the spacer near the outermost point on the sill. Tighten the spacer mounting screws.

Screws are in position

Sill support “V” notch

Inside Stool

SillBolt

Outside

NOTES:

On narrow sills, there may not be enough room to use the lock nut.

A deep offset sill may require a longer adjusting bolt than the standard hex-head bolt provided.

On wood sills use the large washer between the bolt head and the sill. This prevents the bolt from digging into the wood.

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GE AJCM 08 ACD installation instructions Prepare Window, Install Sill Supports