steel reinforced joining (horizontal/vertical) · 0005184 unit type direction of join page #...

for Andersen 400 Series Woodwright® & Tilt-Wash Double-Hung, Picture, and Transom Windows and 400 Series Double-Hung Half Circle and Flexiframe® Specialty Windows

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 could reduce the likelihood of injury when broken. Information on safety glass is available from your local Andersen dealer.

• Andersen head flashing and installation flanges DO NOT take the place of window and door flashing tape or liquid flashing. Window or door must be properly flashed and sealed with a material compatible sealant for protection against water and air infiltration. Failure to do so could result in product or property damage.• DO NOT apply any type of film to insulating glass. Doing so could cause thermal stress conditions and result in glass damage. Shading devices (e.g. insulated coverings, shutters, etc.) could also cause thermal stress and condensation causing deterioration of windows or doors.

Instructions are for typical, new wood-framed wall construction with weather protection in place.

Instructions may not be right for all installations due to building design, construction materials or methods used and/or building or site conditions. Consult a contractor or architect for recommendations.

Flanges on the unit alone will not properly flash and seal the window. Follow these instructions carefully.

For questions call 1-888-888-7020. For more information and/or guides visit andersenwindows.com.

Please leave this guide with building owner.

Steel Reinforced Joining (Horizontal/Vertical)

Thank you for choosing Andersen.

“Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2018 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. 0005184 BD-00 Revised 01/19/18

▶ Read guide from beginning to end before starting installation. Read all warnings and cautions during unit installation.

▶ Check with your local building code official to identify and confirm compliance with local building code requirements.

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. Heavier windows and doors will require mechanical assistance. Failure to do so could result in injury, product or property damage.

Use caution when working at elevated heights and around window and door openings. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for ladders and scaffolding. Failure to do so could result in injury or death.

Follow manufacturers’ instructions for hand and power tools. Always wear safety glasses. Failure to do so could result in injury, product or property damage.

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Additional Parts Required• Steel Reinforced Joining Strip*• End Bracket Kit* (includes screws)• Exterior Trim Strip (Wide, Narrow, or Horizontal)*• Inside Wood Casing*• Wood Spacers*• Drip Cap* (full width)

Inside TrimNatural, Horizontal, 1-11/16"Natural, Vertical, 1-11/16"Natural, Vertical, 1-11/16" White, Vertical, 1-11/16"

Horizontal Inside Trim*3-11/16"

End Bracket Kit*

#8 x

5/8

" Scr

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#8 x

7/8

" Scr

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#10

x 2-

1/4"

Scr

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#10

x 1-

5/8"

Scr

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V-Notch Gusset Plate1/16" Vertical Spacer

Inside Wood Casing*2-3/8", 2-5/8", 2-15/16"

Steel Reinforced Joining Strip*(8' 0-1/4", 9' 6" and 12' 6" lengths)

Wide Exterior Trim Strip*(96" and 150" lengths)

Horizontal Exterior Trim Strip*(48", 84" and 150" lengths)

Narrow ExteriorTrim Strip*(96" and 150" lengths)(For Flexiframe & ArchitecturalWindows Only)

*These parts are required for a complete reinforced joining installation. They are not included in the steel gusset plate kit and must be purchased separately.

Parts Included(1) Installation Guide(2) V-Notch Gusset Plate (two per join)(16) #8 x 5/8" Screw(8) #8 x 7/8" Screw(18) #10 x 2-1/4" Screw (pack #RMWHG or RMTTG)(18) #10 x 3" Screw (pack #RMWHG or RMTTG)(18) #10 x 1-5/8" Screw (pack #RMWHE or RMTTE)(10) 1/16" Vertical Spacer(4) Jamb Liner Plug(2) #10 x 2-1/2" Color Matched Screw

Tools & Supplies• Safety Glasses• Tape Measure• Pencil• Saw (cutting steel)• Phillips Screwdriver• Flat Blade Screwdriver• 5/16", 1/8", and 3/32" Drill Bits• Drill/Driver• Carpenters Square• Caulk Gun• Sealant (color matching)• Sealant Primer• Construction Adhesive• 1" Nails or Staples• Marker• Rust Inhibitive Primer• Shims

Component Identification

Jamb Liner Plug

#10

x 2-

1/2"

Scr

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Head Jamb Filler Piece

Steel Reinforced Joining Guide

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Units may be completed horizontally and then lifted into the rough opening or joined in sections and assembled in the rough opening. The method used will depend on the combination size and weight, and on the installer's individual preferences.

• The Andersen steel reinforced joining products are designed to give added windload performance to joined combinations of Andersen® windows and patio doors. They do not take the place of structural components in a building. Failure to provide adequate structural support could lead to window and door performance problems, product failure or installation failure.

• Window units joined over patio doors must span width of door and window side jambs must be aligned over door side jambs. This may result in water leakage and lack of structural support.

VERIFY YOUR SELECTION• Andersen offers several choices in joining materials. Whether or not to use reinforcement in a window

combination is dependent on the combination size and the design load requirement. The combination size is based on the geometry and area of the combination in question. Design load is based on several factors: wind speed, location, orientation, elevation, and others. Consult local building codes for determining the design load requirement for your installation. Determination of the design load is the sole responsibility of the architect, building owner, contractor and/or consumer.

• Proper joining material selection for Andersen windows and patio doors is essential if the benefits of experienced window design and engineering, quality materials and skilled workmanship are to be fully attained.

• Since every installation is different, these joining material selection, assembly and installation instructions are guidelines only. Andersen strongly recommends consultation with the local Andersen supplier or an experienced contractor, architect, or structural engineer prior to the installation of any Andersen product.

Metal fasteners and components could corrode when exposed to preservative-treated or fire-retardant treated lumber. Use approved fasteners and components to fasten window or door. Failure to do so could cause a failure resulting in injury, product or property damage.


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1. Prepare Units• Position units on a workbench or floor with the unit's

exterior facing up. • Remove all packaging materials.• Identify locations for Steel Reinforced Mullion/Transom

joins. All joins not requiring Steel Reinforced Joining material should use standard non-reinforced joining materials. Non-reinforced joins should be assembled first.

• For Half Circle Units, cut and remove Installation Flanges on jambs being assembled with the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip. (figure 1).

• For Flexiframe or Double-Hung Units, remove Installation Flanges on jambs to be assembled with the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip (figure 2a). Cut corners of attached Installation Flange at a 45˚ angle (figure 2b).

• Flip units over so the exterior side is down.

figure 1

figure 2a• Installation Flanges should overlap one another at

the ends of the horizontal/vertical joins.• DO NOT apply non-reinforced mullion/transom

Gusset Plates on jambs adjacent to the steel mullion/transom joint for vertically joined combinations.

2. Cut and Install Steel Reinforced Joining Strip• Cut Steel Reinforced Joining Strip 1/4" shorter than the

length of the jamb for the unit, or combination of units, to be joined with the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip. Cutting can be accomplished using any standard metal cutting method (hacksaw, reciprocating saw, band saw, circular saw with metal cutting blade).

Tape Measure

Treat cut ends and drilled holes on Steel Reinforced Joining Strip with a quality rust inhibiting primer. Failure to do so may cause corrosion and potential structural failure resulting in injury, product and/or property damage.

Outer Hole Oval Hole

Outer Hole

Center Hole

“D” Hole

Steel Reinforced Joining Strip

figure 2b

Half Circle Units

Flexiframe®or Double-Hung Units

Exterior Side Up

Exterior Side Up

Exterior Side Up

Exterior Side Up

Scribe Marks

Utility Knife


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UNIT TYPE DIRECTION OF JOIN PAGE #

Double-Hung Half Circle Horizontal 6 Woodwright® Transom or Tilt-Wash Transom Horizontal 6,7Tilt-Wash Double-Hung or Woodwright® Double-Hung Vertical 8,9Tilt-Wash Picture or Woodwright® Picture Vertical 8,9,Woodwright® Transom Vertical 9Tilt-Wash Transom Vertical 10Flexiframe® Horizontal 11Flexiframe® Vertical 12Tilt-Wash Picture & Woodwright® Picture Horizontal 6,7Tilt-Wash Double-Hung or Woodwright® Double-Hung Horizontal 6,7

4. Choose Reference Detail

• Select the proper screw pack envelope based on the units and the direction of the reinforced joint in your combination.

3. Select Proper Screw Pack Envelope

Double-Hung to Double-Hung Vertical 1-5/8" RMWHE (white) or RMTTE (Terratone®/sandtone)

Flexiframe® over Double-Hung Horizontal 1-5/8" RMWHE (white) or RMTTE (Terratone®/sandtone)

Double-Hung to Flexiframe® Vertical 2-1/4" RMWHG (white) or RMTTG (Terratone®/sandtone)

Half Circle over Double-Hung Horizontal 1-5/8" RMWHE (white) or RMTTE (Terratone®/sandtone)

Transom over Double-Hung Horizontal 1-5/8" RMWHE (white) or RMTTE (Terratone®/sandtone)

UNIT DIRECTION OF JOIN SCREW SIZE SCREW PACK

• Find your specific unit type and direction of join. Refer to listed page for joining detail and appropriate instructions for your combination.


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Sealant Primer,Sealant and Wide Exterior Trim Strip

#10 x 1-5/8" Screw Locations (screw pack RMWHG or RMTTG)

Steel joining strip

3/16" Head Jamb Filler Piece(by others)

Sealant must makecontact with units

Half Circle over Woodwright® Picture or Transom - Horizontal Join

The following steps require the 1-5/8" screw pack (Pack #RMWHE or #RMTTE).

• Place all units exterior side up. Rest the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip's edge on the surface of the bench or floor with the scribe marks down and position against the Double-Hung unit Head Jamb with scribed edge of the steel flush to inside surface of the unit. Attach joining strip with a minimum of two #8 x 7/8" screws per unit through the “D” shaped holes.

• If joining above Tilt-Wash Picture Window, remove Side and Head Jamb Liners.

• If joining above Woodwright Picture or Transom window, remove interior wood filler piece.

• Using the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip as a template, predrill the screw holes using a 1/8" drill bit through slotted holes (approximately 2-1/8" from interior edge). Drill holes completely through the Head Jamb at the center. If joining above Picture Window or Transom, predrill at exterior edge of the center hole.

• Apply a 3/16" bead of sealant along both inside corners of the Wide Exterior Trim Strip. Attach the short legs of the Wide Exterior Trim Strip into the flange kerf of the joined side outer frame member. Remove excess sealant from the joined outer frame members. Hold exterior trim strip tight to head outer frame member, and position appropriate Head Jamb Filler Piece.

• Center the Double-Hung Half Circle unit over unit to be joined and clamp together securely. Fasten with #10 x 1-5/8" screws through the predrilled holes through the Head Jamb.

• Continue to Step 6.

Double-Hung Half Circle over Woodwright® Double-Hung - Horizontal Join

Double-Hung Half Circle over Tilt-Wash Transom - Horizontal Join


Steel joining stripSealant must makecontact with unit

Placement of screwrequires temporary removal of interior wood filler piece




Steel joining stripSealant must makecontact with units



Sealant Primer,3/16" DiameterSealant Bead

Wide ExteriorTrim Strip

5. Assembly

Double-Hung Half Circle over Woodwright® or Tilt-Wash Double-Hung, Picture or Transom - Horizontal Joins

Double-Hung Half Circle over Tilt-Wash Double-Hung, or Picture Window - Horizontal Join


Steel joining strip

3/8" HeadJamb Filler Piece

Sealant must makecontact with unit

Placement of screw requires temporary removalof interior wood filler piece



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The following steps require the 2-1/4" screw pack (Pack #RMWHG or #RMTTG).

• Place all units exterior side up. Rest the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip's edge on the surface of the bench or floor with the scribe marks down and position against the lower unit head jamb with scribed edge of the steel flush to inside surface of the unit. Attach joining strip through the “D” shaped holes with a minimum of two #8 x 7/8" screws per unit.

• If joining Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Picture Window, remove Side and Head Jambs Liners. If joining above Woodwright® Picture Window or Woodwright® Transom, remove Interior Wood Filler Piece.

• Using the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip as a template, predrill the screw holes using a 1/8" drill bit. Drill holes completely through the Head Jamb at the center and closest to the scribe marks.

• Center the Transom unit over unit to be joined and clamp together securely. Fasten with #10 x 1-5/8" through the predrilled holes.


Tilt-Wash Transom over Tilt-Wash Double-Hung - Horizontal Join

Assembly (Continued)

Tilt-Wash Transom over Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Picture - Horizontal Join

Woodwright® Transom over Woodwright® Double-Hung or Picture and Tilt-Wash Transom over Tilt-Wash Double-Hung or Picture - Horizontal Joins

Sealant Primer, Sealant, and Horizontal Exterior Trim Strip

Steel joining strip

# 10 x 1-5/8" Screw Locations (screw pack RMWHE or RMTTE)

#10 x 1-5/8" Screw Locations (screw packRMWHE or RMTTE)

Steel joining strip






Placement of screwrequires temporary removal of �ller

Steel joining strip Steel joining strip

Placement of screwrequires temporary removal of head jamb liner

Woodwright® Transom over Woodwright® Double-Hung - Horizontal Join

Woodwright® Transom over Woodwright® Picture - Horizontal Join


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Steel Joining Strip

#10 x 1-5/8" Screws (use screw pack RMWHE or RMTTE) 5

Sealant Primer, Sealant, and Wide Exterior Strip

Steel Joining Strip


#10 x 1-5/8" Screws (use screw pack RMWHE or RMTTE)


• Before joining two Tilt-Wash Double-Hung units side by side, remove cardboard sash retainer, banding tape, and both sash from one unit.

Tilt-Wash Double-Hung to Tilt-Wash Double-Hung - Vertical Join

Tilt-Wash Double-Hung to Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Picture - Vertical Join

Woodwright® Double-Hung to Woodwright® Double-Hung - Vertical Join


Steel joining strip


Balancer Shoes are under high tension. Use a flat blade screwdriver with a long handle so both hands can be used to release balancer tension. Suddenly releasing Balancer Shoe may cause personal injury or damage window unit.

• Remove Side Jamb Liner from the joining side of the unit which the sash have been removed.

• Place all units exterior side up. Rest the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip's edge on the surface of the bench or floor with scribe marks down. Position against the Tilt-Wash or Picture Window side jamb with scribed edge of steel flush to inside surface of the unit. Attach joining strip using a minimum of two #8 x 7/8" screws per unit through “D” shaped holes.

• For Tilt-Wash Picture Windows, remove Side and Head Jamb Liners. For Woodwright® Picture or Transom windows, remove Interior Wood Filler Piece.


Woodwright® Double-Hung to Woodwright® Double-Hung, Picture, Transom Windows OR Tilt-Wash Double-Hung to Tilt-Wash Double-Hung, Picture, Transom Windows - Vertical Joins

• Release tension on Balancers. Using a flat blade screwdriver turn Balancer Cam 90˚. Holding screwdriver firmly in the Balancer Cam carefully let shoe rise until tension is released.

Upper Sash Balancer Shoe

Lower Sash Balancer Shoe


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Steel Joining Strip

Outer Frame Member Bracket


Sealant Primer,Sealant, and Wide Exterior Strip

• Using Steel Reinforced Joining Strip as a template, predrill screw holes using a 1/8" drill bit. Drill holes completely through Side Jambs at the center and closest to the scribe marks. For Tilt-Wash Picture Windows, predrill at exterior edge of the center holes.

• Apply a 3/16" bead of sealant along both inside corners of the Wide Exterior Trim Strip. Attach short legs of Wide Exterior Trim Strip into the flange kerf of the joined side outer frame member. Remove excess sealant from the joined outer frame members.

• Align units flush at ends and clamp together securely. Fasten using 1-5/8" screws inserted into predrilled holes through Side Jambs.

• Perform this step for Tilt-Wash Double Hung Windows with Performance Grade Upgrade (PG +50/-55) only, remove both screws from Outer Frame Member Bracket on one unit and reverse screw location so the 1-1/4" screw is in the opposite hole. Replace the 3" screw with a 1-1/4" Color Matched Screw. Remove 3" screw from adjacent unit Outer Frame Member Bracket. Replace with 1-1/4" Color Matched Screw. Install 1-1/4" screws completely.


Woodwright® Double-Hung to Woodwright® Picture - Vertical Join

Woodwright® Picture to Woodwright® Picture or Woodwright® Transom to Woodwright® Transom - Vertical Join

Steel Joining Strip



Steel Joining Strip





Tilt-Wash Double-Hung PG Upgrade to Tilt-Wash Double-Hung PG Upgrade - Vertical Join

#10 x 1-1/4" Color Matched Screw


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• Place all units exterior side up. Rest the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip's edge on the surface of the bench or floor with the scribe marks down and position against the Tilt-Wash Transom Side Jamb with scribed edge of the steel 3/16" from the inside surface of the unit. Attach joining strip with a minimum of two #8 x 7/8" screws per unit through the “D” shaped holes.

• Using the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip as a template, predrill the screw holes using a 1/8" drill bit.

• Apply a 3/16" bead of sealant along both inside corners of the Wide Exterior Trim Piece. Attach the short legs of the Wide Exterior Trim Piece into the flange kerf of the joined side outer frame member. Remove excess sealant from the joined outer frame members.

• Securely fasten with #10 x 1-5/8" screws through the jamb holes and into the Side Jambs.


Tilt-Wash Transom to Tilt-Wash Transom - Vertical Join


Tilt-Wash Transom to Tilt-Wash Transom - Vertical Join

Sealant Primer, Sealant,and Wide Exterior Trim Strip

Steel joining strip

# 10 x 1-5/8" Screw Locations (screw pack RMWHE or RMTTE)

Placement of screwrequires temporary removal of stop




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Flexiframe® over Tilt-Wash Double-Hung - Horizontal Join

Flexiframe® over Tilt-Wash Picture - Horizontal Join

Flexiframe® over Tilt-Wash Transom - Horizontal Join

The following steps require the 2-1/4" screw pack (Pack #RMWHG or #RMTTG).

• Place all units exterior side up. Rest the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip's edge on the surface of the bench or floor with the scribe marks down and position against the Double-Hung Head Jamb with scribed edge of the steel flush to inside surface of the unit. Attach joining strip through the “D” shaped holes with a minimum of two #8 x 7/8" screws per unit.

• If joining Tilt-Wash Picture Window, remove Side and Head Jamb Liners.

• If joining Woodwright® Picture or Transom window, remove interior wood filler piece.


• If joining Transom and Picture windows, pre-drill holes at the center only.

• Predrill all center holes at exterior edge of the hole and align drill at a 10° angle down from horizontal. Drill all holes completely through the head jamb and liner.

• Center units and clamp securely together. Fasten with #10 x 2-1/4" screws inserted into the predrilled holes through the Side Jambs.


Assembly (Continued)Flexiframe® over Woodwright® or Tilt-Wash Double-Hung, Picture, or Transom - Horizontal Joins

Flexiframe® over Woodwright® Double-Hung Window - Horizontal Join10°

Inside Wood Casing

Steel Joining Strip

Extension Jamb

#10 x 1-5/8" Screws (screw pack RMWHE or RMTTE)

Flexiframe® over Woodwright® Transom or Picture - Horizontal Join

10°

Inside Wood Casing

Steel Joining Strip

Extension Jamb


Placement of screwrequires temporary removal of head jamb liner

10°

Inside Wood Casing

Steel Joining Strip

Extension Jamb


10°

Inside Wood Casing

Steel Joining Strip

Extension Jamb


Sealant Primer,Sealant and Narrow Exterior Trim Strip

Placement of screwrequires temporary removal of interior wood filler piece.

Extension Jamb


Steel Joining Strip

10° Placement of screwrequires temporary removal of interior wood filler piece.

10°

Inside Wood Casing

Steel Joining Strip

Extension Jamb


10°

Inside Wood Casing

Steel Joining Strip

Extension Jamb



Placement of screwrequires temporary removal of interior wood filler piece.


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5#10 x 2-1/4" screw(screw pack RMWHG or RMTTG)

Steel Joining Strip

2" Inside Wood Casing (modified)



#10 x 2-1/4" screws(screw pack RMWHG or RMTTG)

Steel Joining Strip

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The following steps require the 2-1/4" screw pack (Pack #RMWHG or #RMTTG) and Narrow Exterior Trim Strip.

Flexiframe® to Tilt-Wash Picture - Vertical Join

Flexiframe® to Tilt-Wash Double-Hung - Vertical Join

Narrow ExteriorTrim Strip

Sealant primer,3/16" diametersealant bead


#10 x 2-1/4" screws(screw pack RMWHG or RMTTG)

Steel Joining Strip

5


Flexiframe® to Woodwright® Double-Hung - Vertical Join


• Place all units exterior side up. Rest the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip's edge on the surface of the bench or floor with the scribe marks down and position against the Double-Hung Side Jamb with scribed edge of the steel flush to inside surface of the unit. Attach joining strip through the “D” shaped holes with a minimum of two #8 x 7/8" screws per unit.

• If joining Tilt-Wash Double-Hung, remove cardboard sash retainer, sash, and side jamb liner from the side to be joined. If joining Tilt-Wash Picture Window, remove Head Jamb Liner and Side Jamb Liner from side to be joined.


• If joining Transom or Picture Windows, drill holes at the center only.

• Predrill all center holes at exterior edge of the hole and align drill at a 5 angle down from horizontal. Drill all holes completely through the side jamb and Liner.

• Apply a 3/16" bead of sealant along both inside corners of the Narrow Exterior Trim Piece. Attach the short legs of the Narrow Exterior Trim Piece into the flange kerf of the joined side outer frame member. Remove excess sealant from the joined outer frame members.

• Align the units flush at ends and clamp securely together. Fasten the #10 x 2-1/4" screws into the predrilled holes through the side jambs.


Sealant must make contact with units.

Flexiframe® to Woodwright® or Tilt-Wash Double-Hung, Picture or Transom - Vertical Joins


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• Overlap Installation Flanges and apply sealant between and up to base of flange, as shown. Top unit Installation Flanges must overlap bottom unit Installation Flanges to the exterior.

• Apply flashing tape or equivalent to areas where Installation Flanges overlap.

• Prime joined ends using sealant primer and air dry. • Apply sealant to joined ends filling voids completely.

6. Apply Sealant

Exterior Side Up

Sealant

Overlap Head Installation Flanges

Overlap Side Installation Flanges

Sealant

Sealant

Sealed Overlapping Installation Flanges

Flashing Tape

Exterior

Vertical Overlap

Horizontal Overlap

Top Unit

Bottom Unit

7. Attach V-Notch Gusset Plates

Follow diagrams at right to determine which holes on Gusset Plate to fasten screws into. Fastening screws into incorrect holes may cause product damage.

For all steel reinforced joins, two V-Notch Gusset Plates are required. Vertical join requires one at head and one at sill end of each join. Horizontal join requires one at the left jamb and one at the right jamb at the join.

Fasten four screws into side jamb holes and four screws into lower holes on sill of unit.

Fasten four screws into middle holes and four screws into corner holes on side jamb of unit.

Screw Location - Sill

Screw Location - Side Jamb

Fasten four screws into side jamb holes and four screws in center holes on head of Tilt-Wash unit.

Screw Location - Head Jamb Tilt-Wash Units

(Shown with installation flange removed for calarity).


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7. Attach V-Notch Gusset Plates (Continued)

• Place V-Notch Gusset Plate behind Installation Flange, centering it with the Steel Reinforced Joining Strip. Predrill using a 3/32" drill bit and attach V-Notch Gusset Plates to jambs or sill using eight #8 x 5/8" screws in each V-Notch Gusset Plate.

#8 x 5/8" Screw

Installation Flange

Steel Reinforced Joining Strip

V-Notch Gusset Plate

Drill/Driver

Interior Side Up

• Drill holes through Installation Flange as shown.• Draw circles around drilled holes on outside surface of

Installation Flange using a permanent marker. Print the words, “APPLY (6) #8 x 2-1/2" SCREWS THROUGH GUSSET PLATE” as a reminder for the installer.

Installation Flange

V-NotchGusset Plate

Drill/Driver

Interior Side Up

#8 x 2-1/2" Screw

• Apply sealant to completely fill void between joined units.

• Proceed to drip cap application step in the Unit Installation Guide for drip cap, flashing, and insulation steps.

8. Apply Sealant

Exterior Side Up

Ends of Exterior Trim Strip

Sealant

Caulk Gun


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• Perform this step for Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Windows with Performance Grade Upgrade (PG +50/-55) only, apply Installation Jamb Clips as specified in installation guide. Apply one additional Installation Jamb Clip at each end of head jamb Gusset Plate(s).

• Position combination in rough opening. Use shims as needed around perimeter units to square and level the combination. Attach combination by fastening through Installation Flanges.

• Attach each V-Notch Gusset Plate to framing material using (6) 10d nails or #8 x 2-1/2" or larger screws through Installation Flange and Gusset Plate as shown. Shim each V-Notch Gusset Plate, as needed to maintain a proper fit in the rough opening.

• Seal all areas around V-Notch Gusset Plate and Installation Flanges using sealant.

• For vertical joins only, perform this step for Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Windows with Performance Grade Upgrade (PG +50/-55) only, remove second Head Jamb Liner Screw from joined side and replace with a 2-1/2" screw.

• Joined units are now ready for installation. Follow installation guide packaged with unit for window and drip cap installation.

9. Install Combination in Rough Opening

For units being joined but not installed at this time, apply a note (using a permanent marker) to the installer, indicating the installation fasteners must be secured through V-Notch Gusset Plates.



Sealant

Installation Flange

For complete unit installation, refer to basic unit Installation Guide included with basic window 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.

Drill/Driver


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