Installation Guide for Andersen 100 Series Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Gliding, Specialty

32 Pages·2015·6.97 MB·English

by  Andersen Windows

Flangeless Installation Instructions
(Full-Frame and Insert Installations)
· Product Series - 100 Series
· Product Type - All Windows
Read these instructions before starting procedure. For additional information visit www.andersenwindows.com. For questions call 1-888-888-7020.
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Parts Included:
Head Expander
(optional)
Screw
Pack(s)
Installation
Clip Pack(s)
Window
(single-hung
Exterior Sill
shown in guide)
Extender Trim
(optional)
▶ For Full-Frame Window Installation, go to page 8.
▶ For Insert Window (Interior Installation), go to page 19.
▶ For Insert Window (Exterior Installation), go to page 33.
“Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2021 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. 0005519 BI-00 03/22/2021
Tools and Supplies Needed:
Safety Protective Tape Drill / Driver Utility Knife Putty Knife
Glasses Gloves Measure
Level Caulking Combination Rubber Wood J-roller Reciprocating
Gun Square Mallet Block Saw
Andersen
Foam Backer Shims Non-Abrasive Cleaning Fasteners Sealant Installation Sealant
Rod (waterproof) Cleaner Cloth (Flat sill structural
attachment alternative)
NOTICE
Andersen Installation Sealant may be used at the sill as
a structural attachment alternative to installation clips in
Low Expanding Aluminum *Formable *House Wrap Tape flat sill insert applications. No sealant substitutions may
Foam Coil Stock Self-Adhering be made. See interior and exterior insert instructions for
Flashing details. Failure to use Andersen Installation Sealant may
result in product or property damage.
*Specific to full frame installation.
IMPORTANT
Flat sill structural attachment alternative requires
Andersen Installation Sealant. Pre-order adequate
amount of sealant prior to installation.
▶ Units in joined combinations must be individually supported to the rough opening.
▶ Do Not remove band or packing clips from windows until instructed.
▶ Anchoring screws must attach to framing members.
▶ Depending on unit size, windows may or may not come with installation clips applied.

Window Identification:
Half Circle
Single-Hung Arch Casement Awning Gliding Fixed Combinations
Single-Hung
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FASTENER CHART
INSTALLATION CLIP ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS (select one)
Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment to
Fastener Substrate Steel Type/Coating Spacing
Head Shank Structural Framing
Wood Screw Wood 5/16" #8 Galvanized, 2 per Clip
1-1/2"
Wood Screw Wood 5/16" #12 Zinc Chromate, 1 per Clip
*Stainless Steel,
Self-Tapping
Metal 5/16" #8 3 Full Threads 2 per Clip
*Ceramic Coated
Metal Screw
**Concrete Screw Masonry 5/16" 3/16" 1-1/4" n/a 1 per Clip
INSTALLATION THROUGH THE JAMB ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS (select one)
Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment to
Fastener Substrate Steel Type/Coating Spacing
Head Shank Structural Framing
Galvanized,
Wood Screw Wood 5/16" #8 1-1/2"
Zinc Chromate,
Self-Tapping *Stainless Steel, Every Hole
Metal 5/16" #8 3 Full Threads
Metal Screw *Ceramic Coated
**Concrete Screw Masonry 5/16" 3/16" 1-1/4" n/a
INSTALLATION GUSSET PLATE ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS (select one)
Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment to
Fastener Substrate Steel Type/Coating Spacing
Head Shank Structural Framing
Galvanized,
Wood Screw Wood 5/16" #10 1-1/2" Every Hole
Zinc Chromate,
Self-Tapping *Stainless Steel,
Metal 5/16" #10 3 Full Threads Every Hole
Metal Screw *Ceramic Coated
Every Hole
**Concrete Screw Masonry 5/16" 3/16" 1-1/4" n/a
(except where minimum
spacing cannot be met)
Use the correct fastener driver based on the selected fastener's head type.
Size pilot and clearance holes based on the selected fastener's shank diameter as needed.
* Use 300 series stainless steel or ceramic coated fasteners when fastening to treated lumber.
** F ollow fastener manufacturer's anchoring recommendations (i.e. spacing, edge distance, hole depth, etc.)
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Important Safety and
Product Information
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for Andersen® Windows and Doors
Read this Important Safety and Product
This is the Safety Alert Symbol used to alert you to ff
potential injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that Information completely before starting.
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Signal Word and Consequence Safety and Product Information Index
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COULD WARNING COULD CAUTION ❚ Tools ❚ Glass
Result in: Major Injury/Death Result in: Minor Injury ❚ Handling ❚ Protective Film
❚ Installation ❚ Cleaning
NOTICE IMPORTANT ❚ Sealing ❚ Use/Operation
COULD
Result in: Product or Property Procedure and ❚ Fastening ❚ Joining rr
Damage Product Information
❚ Finishing ❚ Product Information
· Leave this installation instruction with the home/building owner.
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· For additional support or help please go to: andersenwindows.com and visit our Help Center.
· To configure installation instructions go to: andersenwindows.com/installation
Tools
WARNING
· Follow manufacturers’ instructions for hand and power tools. Always wear safety glasses. Failure to do so could result in
injury, product or property damage.
Handling Installation
WARNING WARNING
· Windows and doors can be heavy. Use safe lifting · Use caution when working at elevated heights and
techniques and a reasonable number of people with around window and door openings. Follow the
enough strength to lift, carry, and install window and manufacturers’ instructions for ladders and scaffolding.
door products. Heavier windows and doors will require Failure to do so could result in injury or death.
mechanical assistance. Failure to do so could result in
· Support window or door in opening at all times until
injury, product or property damage.
fully fastened. Failure to do so could result in window or
· DO NOT lift or carry window or door by the exterior door falling out causing injury, property or product
trim or extension jambs. Doing so could result in injury, damage.
product or property damage.
· Windows and doors have small parts (e.g. hole plugs,
· Windows, doors, and installation components can operator spline caps, fasteners, etc.). Small parts if
have sharp edges. Wear protective equipment when swallowed could pose a choking hazard to young
handling. Failure to do so could result in injury. children. Dispose of unused, loose, or easily removed
small parts. Failure to do so could result in injury.
· DO NOT drag, rock, cartwheel, or walk windows,
doors, sash, or panels across the floor. Doing so could
result in product or property damage.
“Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2021 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. SAFETY/PRODUCT INFORMATION 9144348 BG Revised 02/24/2021
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1
Installation (Continued) Fastening
NOTICE WARNING
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· Andersen head flashing and installation flanges DO · Metal fasteners and components could corrode when
NOT take the place of window and door flashing tape or exposed to preservative-treated or fire-retardant treated
liquid flashing. Window or door must be properly flashed lumber. Use approved fasteners and components to
and sealed with a material compatible sealant for fasten window or door. Failure to do so could cause a ff
protection against water and air infiltration. Failure to do failure resulting in injury, product or property damage.
so could result in product or property damage.
· Fastener must attach to a structural framing member
· DO NOT set window or door directly on installation
with a 1-1/2" minimum fastener embedment. Failure to aa
flange. Doing so could affect product performance, and
do so could result in injury, product or property damage.
could result in product or property damage.
· DO NOT remove screws that attach installation clips or
· DO NOT set window directly on sill plate. Elevate
gusset plates to window or door frames. Doing so could
window with shims under the side jambs. Failure to do
result in injury, product or property damage.
so could affect operation and product performance, and
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could result in product damage.
· Window or door must be properly shimmed. Failure to
NOTICE
do so could affect operation and product performance,
and could result in product damage. · Use masonry screws when fastening directly into DD
masonry or through a buck into masonry. Failure to do
· A continuous full perimeter interior seal between
so could affect product performance, and could result in
window or door frame and opening is required. Failure to
product or property damage.
do so will affect product performance, and could result
in product or property damage. · DO NOT over drive screws or nails. Doing so could
result in product damage.
· Protect window and door sills during installation and
throughout construction. Failure to do so could result in · Fasteners must be attached to a structural framing
product damage. member. Failure to do so will reduce the structural
performance to less than published values and could
· DO NOT remove window or door packaging material until
affect product performance, and could result in product
instructed to do so. Doing so could result in product damage.
or property damage.
Sealing
CAUTION
Finishing
· Follow instructions of foam, sealant, and flashing
manufacturers regarding safety, material application,
compatibility, and periodic maintenance for continued NOTICE
weather resistance of their products. Failure to do so
· DO NOT stain or paint weatherstrip, vinyl, glass, or
could result in injury, product or property damage.
hardware. Doing so could result in product damage.
· Read and follow finish manufacturer's instructions and
NOTICE
safety information. Failure to do so could result in
· Clean and prepare surfaces receiving sealant following product damage.
sealant manufacturer's instructions. Failure to do so could
· DO NOT over load brush with stain or paint when
result in water infiltration causing product or property damage.
finishing. Doing so could allow finish to wick between
· DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or solvents when
glass stop or grille, and glass.
cleaning Fibrex® material. Doing so could result in
product damage. Go to andersenwindows.com for a list
of recommended cleaners.
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Finishing (Continued) Protective Film
NOTICE WARNING
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· Finish all wood surfaces immediately after · DO NOT place suction grips over film
installation. Unfinished wood will deteriorate, discolor, seams on glass. Suction grips will not
and could bow or split. Some hold if placed over film seam to lift or
surfaces are hidden from view. move window or door. Window or door ff
will fall and could result in injury,
· Some products are shipped product or property damage.
unassembled, and it may be
· DO NOT remove any aa
more convenient to finish
protective film near
wood surfaces for these
flammable materials.
products prior to
Static charge created
assembly and
when removing film
installation.
can ignite flammable
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materials or cause a
shock. Doing so could result in injury, product or
property damage. See warning label on glass.
· Dispose of protective film immediately after DD
Glass removing. Failure to do so could pose a suffocation
hazard to children.
WARNING
NOTICE
· Unless specifically ordered, Andersen windows are not
· DO NOT remove protective film from glass until after
equipped with safety glass, and if broken, could
construction is completed. Doing so could allow glass to
fragment causing injury. Many laws and building codes
be damaged.
require safety glass in locations adjacent to or near
doors. Andersen windows are available with safety glass · Remove protective film from non-glass components
that could reduce the likelihood of injury when broken. immediately after installation. Failure to do so could
Information on safety glass is available from your local result in product damage.
Andersen dealer.
· Tempered or laminated safety glass is not standard for Cleaning
windows and must be special ordered. Check local
building codes for required locations. Failure to do so NOTICE
could result in injury, product or property damage.
· Acid solutions used for cleaning masonry or concrete
will damage all components of window or doors. Protect
window or door and follow cleaning product
NOTICE
manufacturer's instructions. If acid contacts window or
· DO NOT apply any type of film to insulating glass.
door, wash all surfaces immediately with clean water.
Doing so could cause thermal stress conditions and
result in glass damage. Shading devices (e.g. insulated · DO NOT use or apply solvents, abrasives, harsh
coverings, shutters, etc.) could also cause thermal chemicals or cleaners to window or door components.
stress and condensation causing deterioration of Doing so will result in product damage.
windows or doors. For a list of recommended cleaners go
to: andersenwindows.com
· DO NOT use sealants on exterior or
· DO NOT use metal razor blades to
interior glass surface.
clean glass surface. Glass damage
could result.
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Use/Operation Product and General Information
WARNING IMPORTANT
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· DO NOT stand in front of or near windows or doors · Buildings constructed prior to 1978 could contain lead
during a storm. Doing so could result in injury. paint which could be disturbed during window or door
replacement. For more information on proper management
Accessories such as grilles, art glass, and insect
of lead paint, go to: www.epa.gov/lead
screens could dislodge and become airborne if window ff
or door is impacted by wind-borne debris from severe · Instructions may not be right for all installations due to
building design, construction materials, or methods used
storms or hurricane strength winds. In the event of a
and/or building or site conditions. Consult a contractor or
storm, remove all accessories from windows or doors
architect for recommendations. aa
and move to a safe location.
· Installation flanges may need to be removed for some
installations. (e.g. masonry, replacement), or where exterior
· DO NOT install air conditioner in
finish is already applied (e.g. siding, brick veneer, stucco).
window. Doing so could result in
injury, product or property damage. · Installation flange on the window or door alone will not
properly flash and seal the window or door.
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· Wind load brackets · DO NOT remove band, plastic ties, or packing clips from
must be flipped out window or door until instructed.
when not tilting or
· DO NOT remove performance (NFRC) label until after final
cleaning. If wind load inspection. Doing so could delay final inspection and DD
brackets are not flipped sign-off by the code official.
out, window could blow
· Check with your local building code official to identify and
in resulting in potential
confirm compliance with local building code requirements.
injury and/or product
Flipped Out Flipped In · Contact local authorities or waste management company
damage.
for proper recycling and disposal instructions for removed
window or door.
· For cleaning instructions for window and door components
CAUTION go to: andersenwindows.com.
· DO NOT attach objects or accessories to window or · During construction protect products from construction
door except Andersen® products specifically designed debris, harsh chemical such as brick wash, roof runoff, and
cement/masonry which can cause damage to window and
for the window or door. Doing so could result in injury,
door products.
product or property damage.
· Protective film is not present on all windows or doors.
Protective film is not a substitute for masking.
· Remove protective film from glass within six (6) months of
installation and when temperature is above 32° F.
Joining · Remove protective film by peeling from seam or corner.
Use a plastic scraper to start if needed.
WARNING · Extension jambs can be factory applied on some windows
or field applied prior to installation. DO NOT apply extension
· DO NOT join any window or door, horizontally or
jambs prior to window or door installation that will be
vertically, to any window or door not designed for fastened with installation clips. Doing so could prevent
joining. Doing so could result in injury, product or access to installation clips for fastening.
property damage.
· For extension jamb application refer to
instructions included with part(s) or go to:
· Joined windows or doors must be individually
andersenwindows.com
supported in the opening. Failure to do so could affect
operation and product performance, and could result in · Use painters masking tape for protecting
products during construction. Avoid using
product or property damage.
duct or packaging tapes.
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Full-Frame Window Installation
1
Remove existing window. Preserve existing water management system, if present. Clean entire opening of debris and old sealant.
Repair surfaces that will be sealed or that the new window will be anchored to.
2 3
Level
Tape Measure
Tape Measure
Check opening size. Allow for flashing thickness, and/or installation
clips or joining fasteners. Check that the opening is plumb, level, and square.
4
Dry fit window.
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Full-Frame Window Installation (continued)
5
Lap Siding Manufactured Siding Brick
Apply sealant at sill, as shown. Quickly go to next step.
6
Rigid Sill Rigid Sill Rigid Sill
Cap Cap Cap
Rigid Sill Cap
Lap Siding Manufactured Siding Brick
Apply rigid sill cap (full width) to sill, extending over exterior cladding. Tack in place.
7
Drip Cap
If present, score existing drip cap and remove as shown. Dispose of properly.
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Full-Frame Window Installation (continued)
8 NOTICE
Make sure there are no wrinkles or voids in flashing during application and
overlapping. Failure to do so could result in product or property damage.
6" 6"
6"
Lap Siding Brick
Apply flashing at the bottom of the opening
as shown. Smooth using a Jroller.
or
NOTICE
Apply flashing around entire opening for
manufactured siding, overlapping onto siding’s
J-channel. Failure to do so could result in product/
property damage.
J-Channel
Overlap onto
J-Channel
Manufactured Siding
Apply flashing around entire opening using firm pressure. Smooth using a Jroller.
Lap Siding Only /
9
Putty Knife
Tool
Sealant smooth
Apply sealant bridging gap between siding, sheathing, and flashing, full perimeter. Smooth out sealant using a putty knife.
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