Installation Guide Installation Guide for Wood Awning Windows

Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the many fine Andersen® products. Proper assembly, installation and maintenance are essential if the benefits of your Andersen product are to be fully attained. Therefore, please read and follow this instruction guide completely. If your abilities do not match this procedure’s requirements, contact an experienced contractor. You may direct any questions about this or other products to your local Andersen dealer, found in the Yellow Pages under “Windows” or call Andersen WindowCare® service center at 1-888-888-7020 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time. Thank you for choosing Andersen.

Every assembly and installation is different (windloads, structural support, etc.). Andersen strongly recommends consultation with an Andersen supplier or an experienced contractor, architect, or structural engineer prior to the assembly and installation of any Andersen product. Andersen has no responsibility in regard to the post-manufactured assembly and installation of Andersen products.

Using ladders and/or scaffolding and Improper use of hand/power Windows and doors can be heavy. working at elevated levels may be hazardous. tools could result in injury Use safe lifting techniques and a Follow equipment manufacturer's and/or product damage. reasonable number of people with instructions for safe operation. Use extreme Follow manufacturer's enough strength to lift, carry and caution when working around window and instructions for safe operation install window and door products door openings. Falling from opening may of equipment. Always wear to avoid injury and/or product result in injury or death. safety glasses. damage.

Unless specifically ordered, Andersen windows are not equipped with safety glass, and if broken, could fragment causing injury. Many laws and building codes require safety glass in locations adjacent to or near doors. Andersen windows are available with safety glass that may reduce the likelihood of injury when broken. Information on safety glass is available from your local Andersen dealer.

• Factory supplied Head Flashing and Installation Flanges DO NOT take the place of standard window and door flashing. Unit must be properly flashed and sealed with silicone for protection against water and air infiltration. Use non- reflective flashings. • Do not apply any type of film to glass. Thermal stress conditions resulting in glass damage could occur. • Use of movable insulating materials such as window coverings, shutters, and other shading devices may damage glass and/or vinyl. In addition, excessive condensation may result causing deterioration of windows and doors.

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Metal fasteners and other hardware components may corrode when exposed to preservative treated and fire- retardant treated lumber. Obtain and use the appropriate metal fasteners and hardware as called out by the installation guide to fasten unit to any rough opening made from pressure treated and fire-retardant treated lumber. Failure to use the appropriate materials for the installation may cause a failure resulting in injury, property or product damage.

Parts Included Tools and Supplies (1) Installation Guide • Safety Glasses • Phillips Screwdriver (1) Window Unit • Tape Measure • Sealant (1) Temporary Operator/Lock Handle • Level • 1/4" Blocks (1) Hardware Pack • Hammer • Shims (1) Insect Screen • Putty Knife • Fasteners (Stainless Steel, if required) • Carpenter’s Square - 3" Galvanized Finish Nails • Caulk Gun - #10 x 1-1/2" Screws • Foam Backer Rod

1. Unit Preparation

DO NOT open unit until secured in opening. Twisted frame may result causing product performance problems.

• Remove unit from packaging being careful not to damage unit. Place unit interior side up on Interior Side Up clean, flat work surface. Remove Insect Screen.

2. Prepare Rough Opening

• Size of rough opening should allow 1/4" Rough Rough Opening clearance around unit, between unit frame and Opening Width rough opening. Width of rough opening should Height 1/2" more 1/2" more be 1/2" more than unit width. Height of rough than unit than unit opening should be 1/2" more than unit height. width height • Check rough opening for square by measuring diagonally, upper left to lower right and upper Interior View right to lower left corner. If measurements are within 1/8", opening is square. If rough opening is not square, correct as needed. • Check plumb and level using a carpenter’s square and level. Sill plate must be level. If rough opening is not plumb and level, correct Carpenter’s Level as needed. Square

Tape Measure

Sill Plate Interior View

2 Installation Guide 3. Position Installation Clips

• Rotate Installation Clips 90º into position around frame, as shown, before placing unit into rough opening. Installation Clip

Frame Interior View

4. Install Unit

Windows and doors can be heavy. Use safe lifting techniques and a reasonable number of people with enough strength to lift, carry and install window and door products to avoid injury and/or product damage.

Brickmould Installation A minimum space of 1/4" is required around exterior Clip perimeter of unit between frame and siding. Masonry/ Brick Veneer installations require a minimum 1/2" space along sill and 1/4" space around the remaining 3/8" Bead Sealant perimeter. Failure to properly space product in opening Caulk Gun may result in product and/or property damage.

3/4"

Sealant must be compatible with all materials it Interior View contacts. Follow sealant manufacturer’s instructions for application of sealant. Failure to do so may result in water infiltration. Installation Clip • Apply a 3/8" bead of sealant to backside of brickmould, Shims 3/4" from outside edge of brickmould. • Lift unit into rough opening from exterior. • Place 1/4" blocks at corners of sill under side jambs. Carpenter’s Level Add shims under sill to support and level unit as Square needed. For joined units, blocks must be placed under Tape mullion post(s) at sill. Measure • Center, square, and level unit in opening. 1/4" Blocks • Bend and fasten Installation Clip at top corner using a Interior View #10 x 1-1/2" screw.

3 Installation Guide 5. Secure Unit In Opening

Shim Metal fasteners and other hardware components may corrode when exposed to preservative treated and fire- Installation retardant treated lumber. Obtain and use the appropriate Clip metal fasteners and hardware as called out by the #10 x 1-1/2" installation guide to fasten unit to any rough opening made Screw from pressure treated and fire-retardant treated lumber. Failure to use the appropriate materials for the installation Interior View may cause a failure resulting in injury, property or product damage.

3" Galvanized Finish Nails Shim Both Installation Clips and nailing through brickmould are recommended for installing all units. If both cannot be used, unit must also be secured to building structure through 12" frame.

Wood Frame Construction Exterior View

• Insert shims between frame and rough opening along side Wood Frame Construction jambs, just above or below Installation Clips. • Bend and fasten Installation Clips to framing using #10 x 1-1/2" screws. Wood • Recheck plumb, level, and square of unit. Adjust shims and Buck Installation Clips as needed. • Nail through brickmould every 12" using galvanized 3" finish Shim nails.

Installation Masonry Construction Clips

Interior View For masonry applications, install and securely fasten a wood buck or wood blocking around masonry opening before installing the window. Installation #10 x 1-1/2" Clips Screw

• Insert shims between frame and rough opening along side Interior jambs, just above or below Installation Clips. • Bend and secure Installation Clip to masonry, wood buck, or Wood wood blocking using #10 x 1-1/2" screws. If Installation Blocking Clips are being secured directly to masonry, predrill hole and use masonry screws. • Recheck plumb, level, and square of unit. Adjust shims as Exterior needed. Masonry Construction

4 Installation Guide 5. Secure Unit In Opening (continued) Temporary Securing Through Frame Operator Secure through frame when not using both Installation Clips and nailing through brickmould. Temporary Lock Handle • Install temporary operator and temporary lock handle and open sash. Interior • Predrill 3/16" holes through unit side jambs 4" from each corner #10 x 2-1/2" Screw and every 16" between. • Insert shims between frame and rough opening near 3/16" holes. • Check plumb, level and square of unit. Adjust shims as needed. • Fasten through predrilled holes in frame using #10 x 2-1/2" Hinge screws. If securing directly to masonry predrill masonry and Track use masonry screws. Frame • Recheck plumb, level, and square of unit. Adjust as needed. Exterior

6. Check Clearance and Operation Head • Install temporary operator and temporary lock handle. Sash Spacer • Open sash completely and remove Sash Spacer Blocks from Block around sash. Hinge • Determine if clearance and operation are correct. If clearance Installation Sash and/or operation are not correct, adjust sash by removing Screw Locking Screw then loosening Hinge Installation Screws on frame. Move sash in direction required. Tighten Hinge Slide Installation Screws. Replace Locking Screw. Adjusting Screw • Recheck clearance and operation. If clearance and/or operation are still not correct, repeat on opposite hinge or with Side Jamb Installation Screws on Sash. Hinge • Adjust Slide Adjusting Screws if Sash movement is difficult. Locking Hinge Screw Installation Screw

Install permanent hardware as directed by supplied installation Exterior Interior guidelines after all construction has been completed.

7. Insulate Unit

When insulating between unit frame and rough opening, or Putty Knife between units when joining, DO NOT overpack batt insulation Insulation or overfill with expandable foam. Bowed jambs may result causing product performance problems. Follow insulation manufacturer’s instructions.

• Insulate between frame, Extension Jambs, and rough opening on all sides. DO NOT overpack batt insulation or overfill with Interior View expandable foam.

5 Installation Guide 8. Apply Exterior Finish and Seal

Exterior Finish A minimum space of 1/4" is required around exterior (Brick) perimeter of unit between frame and siding. Masonry/brick veneer installations require a Caulk minimum 1/2" space along sill and 1/4" space around Gun 1/4" Space the remaining perimeter. Failure to leave proper spacing may result in product and/or property damage.

1/2" Space Exterior View Use foam backer rod to seal and reduce the depth of gap before filling with sealant. Sealant must Sill be compatible with all materials it contacts. Follow Interior sealant manufacturer’s instructions. Sealant • Apply exterior finish leaving 1/4" space between 1/2" 1/4" Block exterior window brickmould or frame and exterior finish. For brick or masonry exterior, leave 1/2" space along the sill and 1/4" space around remaining Sill Plate perimeter. • Apply foam backer rod and a continuous bead of sealant around exterior perimeter of window unit Exterior between unit brickmould or frame and exterior Foam Backer Rod finish. Exterior Finish

Finishing, Cleaning, and Maintenance Instructions INTERIOR FINISHING Read and follow finishing manufacturer’s instructions • DO NOT expose unfinished wood to high moisture and warnings on each container of finishing material conditions, excessive heat or humidity. Finish wood for priming, painting, staining, and varnishing. surfaces immediately after installation. Unfinished wood surfaces will discolor, deteriorate, and/or may CLEANING bow and split. Clean all non-wood surfaces using a mild detergent-and- water solution and a soft cloth or brush. DO NOT use • DO NOT stain or paint weatherstrip, silicone beads, abrasive cleaners or solutions containing corrosive vinyl, glass, or hardware. solvents. For persistent dirt or grime, use a nonabrasive • Acid solutions used to wash masonry/concrete will cleanser or a mixture of water and alcohol or ammonia. damage glass, fasteners, hardware, and metal flashing. Follow the acid solution manufacturer’s MAINTENANCE instructions carefully. Protect and/or cover Immediately sand and refinish any wood that becomes ® Andersen products during the cleaning process to stained or mildewed to prevent further discoloration and/ prevent acid contact. If acid does come in contact or damage. For further information, contact your local with unit, immediately wash all surfaces with clean Andersen Dealer. Dealers can be found in the Yellow water. Pages under Windows.