Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Window Marvin
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19970019 2007 - - 1 1 - - 01 These instructions are applicable for the following StormPlus products: Clad Casemaster 1 Wood Casemaster 1 Clad Ultimate Double Hung (CUDH) 2 Wood Ultimate Double Hung (W.
Page T able of Contents T echnical Installation Specifications 2 .......................................................... Before Y ou Begin 3 .......
T echnical Installation Specifications The following details are specified for proper installation and for the unit to meet the advertised design pressure (DP) rating.
Y ou Will Need to Supply Safety glasses Hearing protection Level Square Hammer Wood shims Fiberglass insulation T ape measure Perimeter sealant 1 Backing material (foam backing rod) Low expansion foam.
Step 1: Rough Opening and Framing Requirements Figure 1: Preparing openings for concrete block openings. This section gives requirements for framing and rough opening clearances. Masonry or concrete openings must be lined with a treated wood product (wood buck).
Step 1: Rough Opening and Framing Requirements (cont.) Figure 2: Preparing openings for concrete block openings. 1 Rough opening gap must be no more than 1/4 ″ for products certified for use in IZ4 regions. CAUTION! If the previous conditions are not met, the installer must take corrective actions to alter the opening(s) before proceeding.
Step 2 : Unit Preparation 1. Remove the protective packaging from the unit and dispose/recycle properly . Inspect unit for any hidden damage and report immediately to your Marvin representative. Provide the cus- tomer service number etched on one of the top corners of the glass.
Step 3 : Installing the Window Figure 6: Plumb and square unit. (Illustration shows both masonry clip and jamb screw installation.) The following steps provide details for structural fas tening of the window to the opening.
Installation Methods and Fastener Spacing Chart Step 4: Installing the Window 8 IMPORT ANT : Follow ALL fastener methods in the corresponding box. Example: If the box contains A,B,E; follow all instructions for A,B,E.
Fastening Methods Although structural installations may involve fastening wi th wood brick mould casing, there are three ways to fasten your jambs to the opening for structural purposes. #8 Wood screws (or 3/16 ″ concrete anchors), installation brackets, or structural masonry clips.
Fastening Methods (cont.) Figure 9: Exterior view , fastening through Casemaster frames. Figure 10: Exterior View , fastening through UDH frames. Jamb/Sill Screws 1. After removing covers or liners, fasten units to the framing with #8 wood screws or 3/16 ″ concrete an- chors 1 .
Special Fastening Systems StormPlus Ultimate Double Hung IZ3 Storm Brackets Figure 1 1: Fastening UDH Storm Brackets. W ARNING: IZ3 storm protection for CUDH operators requires that storm brackets be put in the extended position.
Step 4 : Final Installation Procedures This section does not include details on sealing installati ons that incorporate a continuous air barrier system such as house wrap or building paper in standard wood frame construc tion.
1. Trim air barrier across top of head jamb. Trim up from the bottom corners about 2 ″ (51) (or half the height of the panning flange) and then make an addi- tional horizontal cut about 2 1/2 ″ (64) wide (or the width of the panning flange). From the horizontal cut, make two 45 degree cuts toward the center .
Building Paper Applications Figure 16: Rough opening preparation for construction methods using building paper and rigid sill panning. 1. Cut a 9 ″ (229) wide strip of Grade D building paper approximately 24 ″ (610) longer than the window rough opening width.
Continuous Air Barrier Systems - - Flashing the Installation Air Barrier Applications Figure 17: Sealing the installation in air barrier applications. (b) (c) IMPORT ANT : Nailing fin is not designed to be a weatherproof flashing. 1. Apply nailing fin corner gaskets to each corner of the nailing fin.
Building Paper Applications (b) (d) 1. Apply nailing fin corner gaskets to each corner of the nailing fin. Follow instructions on back of gasket. ( Units with clad flat casing do not use corner gas - kets.) 2. If not done already , install a drip cap along the head jamb or head jamb casing.
Window Flashing Detail (non recessed masonry) Figure 19: Flashing windows with casing in typical wood frame construction(non recessed masonry). Sealant Drip cap Head jamb flashing Jamb flashing Seam seal tape Window casing/cladding NOTE: Figure 19 shows a window with casing but the flashing detail applies to any clad window product.
Removing Interior Stops, Liners and Fillers Removing Casemaster Stops and Covers Some structural installations that use the “jamb pinning” method require the removal of interior stops before installing the window . This section details the removal of Ultimate Double Hung (UDH) jamb liners and Casemaster operator and stationary stops.
Removing Sash Ultimate Double Hung Operator Sash (a) 1. Raise the bottom sash approximately 4 ″ (102). See figure 22a. 2. Pull the tilt lever (nested in the sash lock base) until it clicks. Hold the lever until latches clear the unit frame when tilting.
IZ4 Notice of Acceptance Exact instructions for installing windows certified for use in Impact Zone 4 are not included in this publication. The installer/contractor MUST install the window(s) accord i.
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