TAFCO WINDOWS VSH1836OP Installation Guide
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1. lt i15r 7a a gt a ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION Rough opening should be sizec one half inen 125 larger nan tie window size in width and height Provide a minimum cf one quarter inch 1 4 clearance al the top head and one eighth inch 7 8 clearance on each side amb of the unit Improper sized rough Openings will not aliow the window to function as was intended WINDOW INSTALLATION Nonjesiaiehyaet tha isto peter we fh ough opening aw compress is oak agans Select and apply shims as necessary The proper number and position of shims is important Position shims where support is needed but do not over or under shim as either can cause distortion of the window frame If shims are needed at the sill use continucus support across the entire bottom sill of the window fo prevent any warping Sagging or crowning Fasten tack upger comer on the side jamb not the top head in lace through the mounting flange nailing fin three incnes 3 from the comer using an appropraie fastener that wall penetrate the sud one inch 1 DO NOT DRIVE THE FASTENER ALL THE WAY N Adust the shims anc check the window for leval plumb and tue Make sure the window is square operates smoothly the operable sash is square in its opening and the latches are abie to engage Fasten lack the comer diagonally opposite the upper comer that was tacked first on the side jamb nct the bottom S18 in piac2. e tnrough the mounting flange naling fin three inches 3 from the comer using an te fasterer tnat wil penetrate the stuc one inch 17 DO NOT DRIVE THE FASTENER ALL THE WAY IN CLEANING THE WINDOW Utility Window Installation Instructions Vinyl Mounting Flange Nailing Fin Window WINDOW FREPARATION The operable sash of the window must remain closed and locked during the entire installation process Apply a three eights incn 3 6 nominal continuous Dead Of sealant to the interior perimeter of the mounting flange nailing me in lire with the pre punched holes and along the seams of ali joints at the comers Itis palat to properly select and apply sealant Use caution to avoid covering any window weep noles with sealant paint or any cther obstructive matena Start cleanirg the wndew by removing any visiole residue Clean and clear all excess building materials such as plaster cement soil paint and excess cauld sealant from the window to ensure proper functicning A vacuum cleaner should be used to remove loose debris and drywall dus from te window track and interlock Inspect and clean all weepholes to ensure proper crainage of the window A ald daona Cini tid used nina aks a eal rend ea pihib iii ete
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