JELD-WEN JII024 Wood/Clad Wood Windows with Exterior Trim or Nail Fin - Manual (Page 5)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Wood/Clad Wood Windows with Exterior Trim or Nail Fin (JII024)
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PREPARE WINDOW
5
SEPARATELY SUPPLIED DRIP CAP
SEAL WINDOW
This step applies to nail fin
units only, windows with
exterior trim will install drip
cap in section 6, “INSTALL
WINDOW.”
Lay a 1/4" bead of sealant
across the header as shown,
and tap the drip cap into the
groove with a wood block.
INSTALL MASONRY CLIPS ON THE SILL
Note! Install clips on any
windows that DO NOT have
exterior trim or a fin on the
sill.
1. Install masonry clips 4" from
each corner and every 16"
on center under sill with two
#8 x 3/4" screws per clip.
2. For units rated above DP50,
run a continuous 3/8" bead
of sealant on the interior
side of the nail fin/trim
where it will contact the
structure.
• For units with exterior trim: run a 3/8" continuous bead of sealant
around the interior of the window where the trim meets the window
frame. Tool into a fillet shape.
INSTALL WINDOW
6
4"
8"
8"
8"
8"
4"
Center
Interior
Exterior
Jamb
Adjuster
Groove
Masonry
Clip
Framing
Sill
WARNING! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install.
Adequately support the window until completely fastened.
1. Run a continuous 3/8" bead
of sealant around the interior
side of the nail fin on the side
jambs and head. On the sill,
leave at least a 2" gap every
12") where it will contact the
rough opening.
2. Place window sill onto the
shim and tilt into the rough
opening. The window sill must
rest on and be fully supported
by the rough opening.
3. Fasten window through the
nailing fin between 3"- 7"
from one upper corner.
4. Shim side jambs 4"- 6" from
each corner, at the center
point, and no more than 8"
apart. Shims must be set back
1/4" from the interior of the
jamb as shown. Secure with
sealant.
5. Inspect window for square,
level, and plumb. Test for
proper operation (remove and
reinstall if necessary).
Gap
Note! Fastener heads must be
flush. Do not dent nailing fin
or damage exterior trim.
6. Fasten window through the
exterior trim/fin 4" from the
corners and 8" apart all the
way around the window.
7. If applicable, install two
#8 screws through each
masonry clip and into the
framing. Screws must be
long enough to penetrate
framing by at least 1".
8. Hung windows must be
fastened through the jamb
adjusters with #8 x 2" screws
provided. Straighten the
jambs per the instructions
provided with the screws.
9. Windows rated for DP50 or
above (including impact)
must be fastened through
the jambs and head 4"
from each corner and at 8"
intervals with #8 x 3" screws
as shown. Screws must
penetrate shims.
4"
4"
8"
8"
Interlock
Center
Shim
Jamb
Rough
opening
1/4" Sealant
gap
Interior
3"- 7"