INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR VINYL
NEW CONSTRUCTION WINdOWS
Tools & Materials You Will Need:
•MeasuringTape
•Hammer
•Level
•(1)boxStainlessSteelorGalvanizedRoofingNails
•PowerDrill&AssortedDrillBits
•Square
•StiffPuttyKnife
•9"FlashinginaccordancewithASTMD-779
•SoftMallet
•Weather-ResistantBarrierPaper
•1doz.1⁄4"WoodShims
•StapleGunandStaples
•HighQualitySiliconeWindowCaulkingin
accordancewithASTMC920,Class25
•BattInsulationorAAMAapprovedNon-ExpandingWindow
InsulationFoaminaccordancewithASTMC1620.
Installation Screwpack Contents:
(4) 3⁄8"hole
plugs
(4)#8x2"Phillips
panhead screws
(4)#8x21⁄2"Phillips
panhead screws
(4)FoamCorner
Gaskets
(16)#6x1⁄4"Phillips
Panheadnailfinscrews
To cover the
installation
screw holes
For jamb installation
except for picture
windows
For jamb installation
on picture windows
only
Fornailfinornail
finwithJchannel
applicationinfield.
Fornailfinornailfinwith
Jchannelapplicationin
field.
REMEMBER: ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
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Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint. All replacement installations must comply with the U.S.
EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP Rule). Read more about the
RRP Rule and lead-safe work practices, on the U.S. EPA’s website at: www.epa.gov/lead
Your Window Order Will Be Packaged With
The Following:
•Replacement Window with Nail Fin Attached or Shipped Loose
•MullionKit(Ifapplicable)
(31⁄4" Frame Depth)
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This installation manual is intended for residential and light commercial applications less
than four stories in height. Your installation is subject to all codes and restrictions set by your
local governments or municipalities, which may require additional procedures not listed in this
installation manual .
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tips to Follow BeFore You B egin installation:
• ApprovedsealantsforusemustmeettherequirementsofASTMC920,Class25.
• Windowflashingmustbeusedwithallwindowinstallationstopreventairandwaterinfiltration.Flash
allwindowsinaccordancewiththeASTME2112standards,includingmethodsA,A1,B,andB1.9"
flashingshouldbeusedinallapplicationsorconformtolocalcode.
• Allflashingmaterialmustbebarriercoatedreinforcedandprovideatwenty-fourhourminimumprotection
fromwaterpenetrationwhentestedinaccordancewithASTMD-779.
• Allflashingandweatherresistantbarrier(housewrap/buildingpaper)materialsmustbeinstalledina
weatherboard fashion - layered and installed starting at the bottom working upward.
• dO NOT INSTALLroofingnailsontonailingfinwithanairgunorpneumaticdevice.Doingsowillcause
distortionorfractureofthenailingfins.Allnailingfinsmustbesecuredbyhandthroughthepre-punched
nailing holes.
• Fastenersforsecuringtheflashingmustbenon-corrosive.Acceptablefasteners:staplesappliedwith
ahammer,tackerorstapler.Staplingofselfadhesiveflashingisrecommendedtokeepitcurlingin
extremeweatherconditions.
• Fastenersforsecuringthenailfinofthewindowmustbenon-corrosivegalvanizedroofingnailsatleast
13⁄4"inlengthandtheheadoftheroofingnailmustbewideenoughtocoverthepre-punchedslotofthe
nailingfin.Theroofingnailmustbeabletopenetratetheframingmaterialbyatleast1".
• dO NOT OBSTRUCT WEEPHOLES withflashingorsealant.Theweepholeslocatedatthebottomsill
area of a window are necessary in order to prevent water accumulation.
• TheplasticappliedtoUVresistantpaintfinishwindowsisfortheprotectionofthepaintfinishandshould
remain on the window until the installation is complete.
• Slopedsillsaredesignedtodirectwatertotheoutsideofthebuilding.Anycoveringortrimappliedto
theproductwillneedtoallowforproperdrainage.Failuretodosowillcreateariskofwaterinfiltration.
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inspect new window
Step 1-
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Unwrap window and thoroughly inspect new window for any shipping or material damages.
If any component of the main frame is damaged, please contact your dealer for replacements
BEFOREyoubegindemolitionoftheexistingwindow.
Movingparts,locks,balances,glass,rails,etc.canberepairedeasilyAFTER the window is installed.
Step 2-
After inspecting the new window, shut and lock it This will allow the seals, locks, interlocks and
weatherstripping to engage.
Step 3-
Remove screen and lay aside. You will be re-inserting the screen in Procedure 9.
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measure the new window
Step 1-
RO Height
minus (-)
3
⁄8"
is
Window
Make Size
Height
RO Width minus (-) 1⁄4"
is Window Make Size Width
Measurethewidthandheightofthenewwindow.
Thetip-to-tipmakesizeshouldbebigenoughto
fittheframedroughopeningtoallowaclearance
for shimming and insulation.
Seesizingchartonbelow:
Rough Opening Vs. Make Size
VinylModels:
RO Width
RO Height
Double Hung ,
Casement
Awning, Slider,
Picture
RO (-) ⁄4"width= RO (-) 3⁄8"height=Unit
Unitmakesize
MakeSize
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Exact Sizing
Exactsizesaretheactualwindowtiptotipfinishedsizes.
Allowable factory tolerance is plus or minus 1⁄16".
ExactSizesaremanufacturedonthefollowingincrements:
Width
Height
⁄8", ⁄4", ⁄8", ⁄2", ⁄8",
⁄4",7⁄8",1"
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3
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⁄8",1⁄4",3⁄8",1⁄2",5⁄8",3⁄4",7⁄8",1"
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3
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check rough opening
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2
Check
for level,
plumb and
square
Rough opening must be level,square,and structurally
adequate. The studs should be free of voids, holes,
chipping, twisting or other conditions that will not allow
for proper installation and sealing.
Step 1-
Clean rough opening area of any leftover
construction debris.
Step 2- Check rough opening to make sure it is level
plumb, and square.
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4
install Flashing
Flashing material must be barrier reinforced and must provide twenty-four hour minimum protection from
waterinaccordancewithASTMD-779.Checkyourlocalbuildingcodesforanyadditionalrequirements
in your area.
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Step 1-
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Apply
Bottom
Horizontal
Flashing
Using 9" wide flashing material, apply a horizontal piece at the
bottomofthesillareamakingsurethesidesareextended9"on
eachside(inorderfortheflashingtomeetwiththeverticalpieces).
Step 2- Securetheflashingatthetopcornerusingastaplegun,making
surethelocationofthestaplewillbecoveredbythenailfinofthe
window.
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Flashing
dO NOT STAPLE
Bottom of Vertical Flashings
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The bottom and the ends maybe taped down in order prevent
weather damage until the weather resistant barrier is installed.
Step 3- Cutthevertical(jamb)flashingssothatthelengthextendsbeyond
thebottomofthewindowverticallyapproximately81⁄2"sothatyou
leave 1⁄2"shortfromthebottomofthesillflashingandtoextend
beyond the top of the window an additional 81⁄2"sothatthehead
flashingwilloverlaptheverticalflashingsby1⁄2".
Step 4- Securetheverticalflashingsattheoutsideedgesusingastaple
gunmakingsuretooverlapthebottomsillflashing.important! Do
notsecurethebottomsoftheverticalflashings-youwillneedto
install weather resistant barrier in Procedure 7 that will require it to
betuckedbehindtheverticalflashings.
install window
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2
Apply
Sealant
STOP
Step 1INTERIOR
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Ifthewindowsneedtobefieldmulled,pleasegoto
Page9forinstructionsonfieldmullingthewindow
before placing into the opening.
Place a 3⁄8"continousbeadofsealantaroundthe
entireperimeteroftheinsideofthenailingfinof
the window, making sure the sealant is aligned and
coveringthepre-punchedholesinthenailingfin.
important! DO NOT leave any holes unsealed.
After the sealant is applied, immediately install the
product before a skin can form on the sealant’s
surface.
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install window
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Install window
into opening
3
Fasten
One
Corner
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Step 2-
Immediately set the window into the rough framed opening,
pullingthenailingfininagainstthesheathingandbeddingthe
window and the sheathing into the sealant, forming a gasket
betweenthewindowandtheflashing.
Step 3-
Fastenwithoneroofingnailinstalledintothetopcornerofnailing
fin.
shimming & securing window
Makesurethesillofthewindowhasacontinoussupportunderneath.Ifshimmingisrequired,make
certain to prevent twisting or binding of the window frame.
Install Shims at Center, Sides, Sill and Header
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Step 1-
From inside the home, unlock and
raise sash slightly above sill and check
margins between bottom of sash and
top of sill. Adjust by pulling sill up or
down.
Step 2-
From the inside of the home, install
shimsataminimumof16"intervalsat
the center meeting rail, sill, and header.
See illustration.
Check
Margins
INTERIOR
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Step 3-
3
Check
for level
2
Install Shims every
16" distance
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dO NOT FORCE SHIMS INTO PLACEdoing so will cause window to become out
of square and sashes to operately poorly.
Checksillwithalevelandadjustshims
to level the sill. Re-adjust side clearance
if necessary. Shim both sides of window
and adjust shims to make diagonal
measurements equal with the window
plumb.
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shimming & securing window
dO NOT INSTALLroofingnailsontonailingfinwithanairgunorpneumaticdevice.Doingsowillcause
distortionorfractureofthenailingfins.Allnailingfinsmustbesecuredbyhandthroughthepre-punched
nailing holes.
dOUBLE HUNG/SLIdERS
PICTURE WINdOW
AWNINGS/CASEMENTS
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Install (4) #8 x 2" Phillips
Panhead Screws at top and
bottom jambs
INTERIOR
EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
Step 4-
Installjambinstallationscrewsfordoublehungs
andsliders:(4)#8x2"PhillipsPanheadScrews
at the top and bottom jambs. On double hungs,
movebalancecoverslightlydowntoexposetop
hole, slide it up into position after installing the
screw.
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dO NOT
USE
PNEUMATIC
GUN!
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Adjust
Jamb
Adjuster
ForPicturewindows,install:(4)#8x21⁄2"Phillips
Panhead Screws.
Checkoperationofsash.
INTERIOR
Step 5-
Step 6-
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Install (4) #8 x 21⁄2"
Phillips Panhead
Screws - 2 at each
jamb and 2 at header
From inside the house, adjust the single jamb
adjuster by snugging it against the rough
opening. dO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Check
operation of sash.
Using a hammer, (DONOTUSEAPNEUMATICGUN)andinstall
a 13⁄4"roofingnailintothepre-punchednailfinholes.RoofingNails
should be installed at a minimum of 8-12” apart all around the
exteriorperimeterofthewindowframe,includingtheheadofthe
window.
installing Flashing & weather resistant Barrier
1
Apply ample size
bead of sealant
2
Install Header
Flashing
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Step 1-
Installa3⁄8"beadofsealantontothe
exteriortopheader.
Step 2-
Cuttheheaderflashingsamelength
as the bottom piece and install
overlapping the vertical pieces. .
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installing Flashing & weather resistant Barrier
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All weather resistant barrier must be installed in a weatherboard fashion around the entire perimeter of the
windoworwindowopening(workingfromthebottomfirstandmovingupwards)
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weather-resistantbarrierontheexterioroftherough
opening.
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Step 5-
Using a staple gun, secure the weather-resistant barrier
with staples.
applY insulation
insulate to
maximize
energy
Step 1-
efficiency
To maximize energy efficiency, insulate any gaps between
window frame and opening. Using batt insulation and a flat
putty knife, insert into the cavities between the window frame
and the rough opening.
OR
UsinganAAMAapprovedASTMC1620non-expandingfoam,fill
the cavities between the window frame and the rough opening.
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DONOTOVERSTUFFthebattinsulation.Doingsowillcause
the window to become out of square and sashes will not operate
properly.
Step 2- Checkmarginsbetweensashandwindowframe.
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Final adjustments to window
Step 1-
Check the window operation by unlocking and operating both
sash and tilt mechanicisms.
Step 2-
Installholeplugsforthejaminstallationscrews.
Step 3-
Slide balance cover (located in the jamb pocket above the bottom
sash) up into position at the head of the window frame.
Step 4- Installscreen.
SQUARING THE WINdOW:
Adjustthewindowintheopeningsothattheedgeoftheglazing
beadisparalleltotheinsideedgeoftheframe.Ifthemargins
betweenframeandglazingbeadarenotparallel,thesasheswill
not operate properly.
Uneven Sashes
Adjust the jamb installation screws by loosening or tightening in
order to achieve proper margins between sash and window frame.
Ifnecessary,shimthewindowinordertoachievealeveland
square window.
SILL IS CROWNEd (Sashes Not Operating Properly):
Step 1Even Sashes
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Open and close the sash. The sash should lock securely and
not bind when opened or closed.
Additional2"screwsmaybeneededforthesillasnecessaryto
relieve any crown condition.
Step 2- On Casement/Awnings: Place 2" screws approx. 2" from
thekeepersidedownthroughthesill.Ifneedbe,thehinge
platescrewcanberemovedandanother2”screwusedto
draw the sill down.
CrownedSill
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Sealant must be used on any screws secured through the
sill.
The keeper located on the sash can be adjusted up or down,
where applicable, to align with the locking mechanism.
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mulling windows in Field
Ifyourwindowunithasbeenshippedlooseandyouneedtomullthewindowstogetherintheinstallation
field,pleasefolloweachsteplistedthatistheappropriatescenariotoyourapplication.
Tools You May Need:
•Powerdrill&assorteddrillbits
•Pre-cuttreatedplywood(sizedependingonmodelofwindow)
•1⁄16"x3⁄8"GlazingTape
MULLING VINYL dOUBLE HUNGS:
3
Adds 3⁄16" in overall width
1
Snap
Mullion
1
⁄16" x 3⁄8" Glazing
Tape - in 6 places
5
4
3
⁄8" Hole
Plug
2
3
Step 1- Install1⁄16"x 3⁄8"doublesidedglazingtape
to inside of frame of each window and to
each side of plywood(see illustration).
Step 2- Install(pre-cuttothewindowmakesize)
treated plywood, making sure each piece
adherestotheglazingtape.
Step 3- Installthesnapmullion(orHmullion)to
boththeinteriorandexteriorsidesofboth
windows.
#8 x 2" Phillips
Panhead
Installation
Screws
5
3
⁄8" Hole
Plug
3
⁄8" x 2 3⁄4" Treated
Plywood
Step 4- Frominsidethehome,installthe#8x2"
Phillips panhead installation screw in 3-4
locations staggered depending on height
ofwindow.Ifyouusethefactoryprepped
location on one window, make sure you
stagger (or place 3⁄8"-1⁄2"directlybelowthe
factory prepped hole) the other installation
screw on the opposite window to prevent
the screws from hitting.
Step 5-
Installholeplugsforthemulledsideonly.
Afterthewindowunitshavebeenfieldmulled,
proceed to Procedure 5 - Install Window
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Field mulling VinYl windows
MULLING VINYL SLIdERS:
3
Snap Mullion
Adds 3⁄16" in overall
width
2
1
Remove
Track Insert
3
⁄8" x 1 1⁄2"
Treated
plywood
1
⁄16" x 3⁄8" Glazing
Tape - in 6 places
4
5
6
⁄8" Hole
Plug
3
3
Step 1- Install 1⁄16"x 3⁄8"doublesided g l a z i n g
tape to inside of frame of each
window and to each side of plywood
(see illustration).
Step 2- Install(pre-cuttothewindowmakesize)
treated plywood, making sure each
pieceadherestotheglazingtape.
Step 3- Install the snap mullion (or H mullion)
toboththeinteriorandexteriorsidesof
both windows.
#8 x 2"
Phillips
panhead
installation
screws
6
3
⁄8" Hole
Plug
Snap Mullion
Step 4-
Remove track insert from interior jamb cavity.
Step 5- From inside the home, install the #8 x 2"
Phillips Panhead installation screw in 3-4
locations staggered depending on height of
window. If you use the factory prepped
location on one window, make sure you
stagger the other installation screw on the
opposite window to prevent the screws from
hitting (or place 3⁄8"- 1⁄2"directlybelowthe
factory prepped hole).
Step 6-
Installholeplugsforthemulledsideonly.
Afterthewindowunitshavebeenfieldmulled,
proceed to Procedure 5 - Install Window
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Field mulling VinYl windows
MULLING CASEMENTS/AWNINGS:
2
Adds 1⁄8"
to Overall Width
4
Snap mullion
4
⁄8" Hole
Plug
3
3
⁄8" Hole
Plug
1
3
⁄8" x 1⁄2"
Glazing
Tape - 3
areas
1
#8 x 2" Phillips Panhead
installation screws
2
Step 1- Install 1⁄16" x 3⁄8" double sided glazing
tape to one side of window frame (see
illustration) and attach opposite window,
makingsuretheglazingtapeadheresto
both window frames.
Step 2- Installthesnapmulliontoboththeinterior
andexteriorsidesofbothwindows.
Step 3- Frominsidethehome,installthe#8x
2"PhillipsPanheadinstallationscrewin
3-4 locations staggered depending on
heightofwindow.Ifyouusethefactory
prepped location on one window, make
sure you stagger the other installation
screw on the opposite window to prevent
the screws from hitting.
Step 4-
Installholeplugsforthemulledsideonly.
Afterthewindowunitshavebeenfieldmulled,
proceed to Procedure 5 - Install Window
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Field mulling VinYl windows
MULLING dOUBLE HUNG TO PICTURE WINdOW:
3
⁄8" x 3" Treated
3
H Mullion
2
Plywood
2
⁄8" x 1 3⁄8" Treated Plywood
3
1 1⁄16" x 3⁄8" Glazing
Tape - 8 areas
⁄8" Hole 5
Plug
4 #8 x 21⁄2" Phillips
3
Panhead Installation
Screws
4 #8 x 2" Phillips
Panhead Installation
Screws
5
5
PICTURE
dOUBLE HUNG
Step 1- Install1⁄16"x3⁄8"doublesided g l a z i n g Step 4- From inside the home, install the #8 x
2"Phillips panhead installation screws
tape to 2 sides on the double hung
inthe double hung frame and the #8 x
frame,2 sides on the picture window
21⁄2"PhillipsPanheadinstallationscrewsin
frameandexteriorsidesofbothpieces
the picture window frame in 3-4 locations
of plywood.
staggereddependingonheightofwindow.If
you use the factory prepped locationon one
window, make sure you stagger the other
Step 2- Install(pre-cuttothewindowmakesize)
installation screw on the opposite window to
treated plywood, making sure each piece
prevent the screws from hitting.
adherestotheglazingtape.Thedouble
hung frame will use 3⁄8" x 3" Treated
Plywood and the picture window frame
Step 5- Installholeplugsforthemulledsideonly.
will use 3⁄8"x13⁄8"TreatedPlywood.
Afterthewindowunitshavebeenfield
mulled, proceed to Procedure 5 - Install
Window
Step 3- InstalltheHmulliontoboththeinterior
andexteriorsidesofbothwindows.
Version 1.6
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09.27.2011
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© 2011 ProVia
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Sugarcreek, OH 44681
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