JELD-WEN JII011 Vinyl Windows without Nailing Fin - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Vinyl Windows without Nailing Fin (JII011)
Flush Fin Window
A window without a nailing fin that has a face flange (trim only). Flush
fin windows may also be known as flange, stucco flange or Florida
flange windows.
Head Expander
A vinyl accessory used to cover the head of the window in some
retrofit applications.
Installation Clip
A vinyl accessory that snaps into the accessory groove of some fixed
windows, used to secure the window to the rough opening.
Precast Sill
A pre-formed concrete block placed in a masonry/block wall to support
a window.
Shiplap
The layering method in which each layer overlaps the layer below it so
that water runs down the outside.
Sill Adapter
A replacement frame component attached to the sill of a finless
window being installed into an existing window frame with a sloped
sill. The component cancels out the sloped sill of the existing double-
hung, helping to support the front edge of the window sill.
Stop
The trim pieces on the frame that retain the sashes.
Weep Hole (weep channel)
The visible exit or entry part of a water drainage system used to direct
and drain water out of a window.
Newer construction methods have led to an increase in air and water
tightness in buildings. This frequently leads to negative air pressure
inside the house, which can draw water through very small openings.
Our installation method creates an air seal on the interior, integrating
the window with the rough opening.
Thank you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are JELD-WEN’s
recommended installation instructions for vinyl windows without
a nailing fin (including finless, flush fin and flange). Read these
instructions thoroughly before beginning. They are designed to work
in most existing applications, however; existing conditions may require
changes to these instructions. If changes are needed, they are made
at the installer’s risk, however, approved methods will not typically
affect warranty coverage. See the appropriate warranty for details.
For installations other than indicated in these instructions, contact a
building professional.
Not all window types may be installed into every wall condition in all
areas. Consult your local building code official for applicable building
codes and regulations. Local building code requirements supersede
recommended installation instructions. Areas such as Florida and the
Texas TDI region have different anchoring requirements based on
product certification. For information on specific products, visit
www.floridabuilding.org or www.tdi.texas.gov and follow the
anchoring schedule given in the drawings for the product instead of
the anchoring schedule in this document.
Note! Installations where the sill is higher than 35 feet above ground
level, or any product installation into a wall condition not specifically
addressed in these instructions, must be designed by an architect
or structural engineer. Failure to install windows into square, level,
and plumb openings could result in denial of warranty claims for
operational or performance problems.
Note to Installer: Provide a copy of these instructions to the building
owner. By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty as part of the terms of the sale.
GLOSSARY
Backer Rod (backing material)
A material (e.g. foam rod), placed into a joint primarily to control the
depth of the sealant.
Buck
A wood framework attached to the masonry inside a window or patio
door rough opening.
Finless Window
A window without a nailing fin commonly referred to as finless,
replacement, block frame, box frame, or pocket.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS:
Note! For installation conditions other than indicated in these
instructions, contact a building professional.
• Installation of a flush fin window into an existing aluminum window
frame or masonry wall. It is assumed there is a minimum 3/8" wide flat
surface for the flush fin to seal against. This flat surface should be flush
with or protrude past the exterior wall surface. This is intended to be a
secondary weather barrier with the interior air seal the primary barrier.
• Installation of a finless window into an existing wood or aluminum
window frame.
• Installation of a finless window into a masonry or stud framed wall.
INSTALLATION INTO AN EXISTING WINDOW FRAME
A finless window used as a
replacement product installed
into an existing wood or
aluminum window frame after
the old sash(es) and hardware
have been removed. The
existing window frame must be
watertight within the structure.
Correct pre-existing water leaks
before installation. Any damaged portions of the existing sloped sill must
be repaired and sealed to be waterproof.
Flush fin windows must be installed onto a surface with at least a 3/8"
wide exterior face. This face must be flush with or protrude past the
exterior wall surface.
Estimated Install
Time for New
Construction
First Time: 2 hrs
Experienced: 1.5 hrs
Professional: 1 hr
12
6
1 11 2 10
3 9
8 4
7 5
Existing
window frame
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GLOSSARY
ROUGH OPENINGS