JELD-WEN JII024 Wood/Clad Wood Windows with Exterior Trim or Nail Fin - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Wood/Clad Wood Windows with Exterior Trim or Nail Fin (JII024)
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SAFETY & HANDLING
SAFETY
• Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers’ instructions before
beginning.
• Do not work alone. Two or more people are required. Use safe lifting
techniques.
• Use caution when handling glass. Broken or cracked glass can cause
serious injury.
• Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.).
• Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer’s operating
instructions.
• Use caution when working at elevated heights.
MATERIALS AND WINDOW HANDLING
• Make sure operable windows are locked prior to installation.
• Heed material manufacturers’ handling and application instructions.
• Protect adhesive surfaces from dirt, moisture, direct sunlight and
folding over onto themselves.
• Handle in vertical position; do not carry flat or drag on floor.
• Do not put stress on joints, corners or frames.
• Store window in dry, well-ventilated area in vertical, leaning position
to allow air circulation; do not stack horizontally.
• Protect from exposure to direct sunlight during storage.
• Install only into vertical walls and when conditions and sheathing
are dry.
IF INJURY OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
NEEDED MATERIALS & TOOLS
NEEDED MATERIALS
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use
and compatibility.
• 3" galvanized casing nails (exterior trim windows) or 1 3/4"
galvanized roofing nails (nailing fin windows). Nails must penetrate at
least 1" into wall structure (or as required by local code)
• #8 x 3" screws for windows rated at DP50 or above (including impact)
• Galvanized drip cap (or factory supplied)
• Sealant: We recommend OSI
® QUAD ® Max Sealant or equivalent. This
can be used in any application and can be painted or ordered in a
color matched product, if desired.
• Polyurethane low expansion Window and Door foam: We recommend
OSI ® QUAD ® Foam or equivalent).
• Shims – not water degradable or compressible
For mulled units or windows without trim or fin on the sill:
• Masonry clips
• #8 x 3/4" screws for fastening masonry clips to the window
• #8 screws for attaching masonry clips to structure. Screws must
penetrate at least 1" into framing
For installations into a stud-framed wall:
• 4", 6", or 9" (as required by local code and window configuration)
wide self-adhesive flashing: We recommend OSI ® QUAD ® Butyl
Flashing Tape or equivalent.
• Spray adhesive/primer for self adhesive flashing. Such as Loctite ® 300
or equivalent
For installations into a buck:
• Liquid applied flashing (Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent)
TOOLS
• Utility knife
• J-roller
• Hammer
• Tape measure
• Caulking gun • Construction stapler with 3/8"
staples
• Level (4' minimum
recommended)
• Drill with 1/8" tapered bit and
3/8" countersink