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 non-structural fin on the curved portion of the unit.

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.

16"

16"

max

max

16"

16"

max

max

Clip

 

TWO OR MORE PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE

FOLLOWING STEPS.

E. Insert the window from the exterior of the building. Place

2E

 

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 corner on each end of the top nailing fin. These are used

 

to hold the window in place while shimming it plumb and

 

square.

 

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

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Pella 812WO100 installation instructions Setting and Fastening the Window, Installation Clips for Structural Support

812WO100 specifications

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