2 SETTING AND FASTENING THE WINDOW (continued)
D.Curved Units with Fins (Continued):
Curved Units with frame radius ≤ 12", full circle and elipse units will be provided with a flexible
Note: This fin is intended for flashing only, not as structural support.
#6 x 5/8” corrosion resistant screws
Lip
2D
6“ from end
Installation Clips for Structural Support: Determine installation clip placement. Clips (provided) should be evenly spaced across the curved frame member and no more than 16" on center. Place the clips so the lip is facing up and against the instillation fin. Secure each clip by driving a #6 x 5/8" corrosion resistant screws through the outer two holes of the three holes shown.
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16" | 16" | |
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| FOLLOWING STEPS. | 2E | |
E. | Insert the window from the exterior of the building. Place | ||
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| the bottom of the window on the spacers at the bottom of the |
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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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| shimming, and insert one roofing nail in the first hole from |
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| the corner on each end of the top nailing fin. These are used |
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| to hold the window in place while shimming it plumb and |
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| square. |
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2E
2E
F.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. If the frame height exceeds 53", place shims at the midpoint of the window sides.
Note: Do not shim above the window or in the space between the spacers at the bottom of the window. DO NOT over shim.
Interior
2F
2F
