3SETTING AND FASTENING THE WINDOW
TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
A.Insert the window from the exterior of the building. Place the bottom of the window on the spacers at the bottom of the opening, then tilt the top into position. Center the window between the sides of the opening to allow clearance for shimming, and insert one roofing nail in the first hole from the top of each jamb nailing fin. These are used to hold the window in place while shimming it plumb and square.
B.Plumb and square window. Place shims between the window frame and the rough opening at each installation screw hole. Adjust the shims as required to plumb and square the window in the opening.
Note: DO NOT over shim.
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C.Check the interior reveal. Make sure the measurement from the interior face of the window to the interior face of the wall is equal at several points
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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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Note: Make sure the fin corner is lying as flat as possible.
