JELD-WEN SIV001 Extension Jamb for Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors - Manual (Page 2)

Extension Jamb Installation and Replacement Page 2 SIV001 12/04
4. Assemble as follows (see Assembly):
• Beginning with side extension jamb pieces, align clips with accessory groove and tap extension jamb above
each clip with rubber mallet or wood block and hammer to secure.
• Repeat for head and sill pieces.
• Make sure jambs are tight against frame, clips are securely seated in the accessory groove, and screw holes at
the corners are aligned.
• Fasten each corner with two 1 5/8” screws (included) through pre-drilled screw holes. Drive screws snug.
Do not overdrive screw heads to avoid damage to the extension jambs.
REPLACEMENT
Extension jamb kit contents should be the same as listed for Installation. The clips may not be pre-installed and
extension jambs may not be pre-drilled.
TOOLS (in addition to installation tools)
■
Heavy duty stapler
■
Power drill with 5/64" drill bit
■ Wide blade, thin putty knife ■ Eight 1 5/8 " drywall screws (if not supplied)
■
Cotter pin extractor (or small fl at head screw driver)
1. Verify size as follows:
• To verify length, compare measurements of the old and
new extension jambs. They should be the same.
• To verify width, compare width of extension jambs to
the wall depth. They should be the same or very close.
2. Remove interior trim.
3. Remove old extension jambs. The old extension jambs are
attached to the unit with retaining clips.
• Slide a thin, wide blade putty knife between the
extension jamb and the frame to locate retaining clips.
• Break retaining clips with putty knife.
• Remove extension jambs.
• Remove broken retaining clips from accessory groove in
frame edge by prying with cotter pin extractor or small
fl at head screwdriver.
4. Assemble new extension jamb frame.
• Staple new retaining clips to new extension jambs, if
not already installed.
• Drill screw holes in the ends as shown in Assembly if not predrilled, and assemble with screws.
6. Hold extension jamb frame up to the window/patio door and, with a wood block and rubber mallet or hammer,
fi rmly engage clips into accessory groove.
7. Replace interior trim.
A S S E M B LY
Engage clips
E X T E N S I O N J A M B R E M O VA L
Extension jamb back side
shown for illustration purposes.
Not visible on installed unit.
Clip
Putty knife
Extension
jamb back
side
Side
jamb
Putty knife
Accessory groove