JELD-WEN JII024 Wood/Clad Wood Windows with Exterior Trim or Nail Fin User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for Wood/Clad Wood Windows with Exterior Trim or Nail Fin (JII024)

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