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SEALANT SEALANT
© 2009 Pella Corporation Part Number: 80YV0102
WINDOW REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SINGLE-HUNG, DOUBLE-HUNG, CASEMENT, AWNING
INTO EXISTING CASEMENT FRAME USING FRAME SCREWS
These instructions were tested and developed for replacing windows in wood-frame wall
construction systems designed to manage moisture. This method of installation involves removing
the sash, frame stops and frame hardware from the existing window. The original window frame
will remain in place. If the ex
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1 REMOVE THE EXISTING SASH Note: Remove the new window from its packaging. 1B Inspect and measure the new window to confirm it will fit into the opening prior to removing the existing window. The window needs to be 3/8" smaller in both width and height than the pocket frame, i.e. existing sash opening. HEAD STOP A. Remove the existing sash. This will vary per manufacturer of the e xisting window . R emoving the hinge and oper a tor JAMB STOPS fasteners will generally allow the sash to b
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3 WINDOW PREPARATION (AWNING and CASEMENT ONLY) The interior frame covers must be removed to provide access to the pre-drilled frame screw installation holes. A WNING/ CASEMENT CAUTION: To Avoid Interior Frame Cover Breakage - Carefully read and understand the following steps before proceeding with cover removal. Note: The following interior frame cover removal steps are for Casement, Standard Awning, Fixed Awning/Casement and Large Awning. The steps are similar for each, but the order in w
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B. Remove Interior Frame Cover #1. If an Interior F r ame C over has a "Quick R ele ase Band" around the cover, pull the band to help remove the cover. The cover on vent units where the lock handle slot is located and the cover on the A WNING/ CASEMENT opposite frame side. Note: Interior Frame Covers #1 are jamb covers on Casement, Fixed Awning/Casement and Large Awning units. On Standard Awning units, Interior Frame Covers #1 are the head and sill covers. 1. Appr o xima tely 1" fr om t
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C. Remove Interior Frame Cover #2. The cover on vent units where the crank handle and roto-cover will be located. A WNING/ CASEMENT F or S tandar d A wning, single units gr e a ter than 42" in height and multiple window combinations. 1. S tar ting a t the cover end C2 C3 closest to where the crank handle will be located, insert the tool between the sash and cover (using the same method of insertion used for Interior F r ame C over #1). Note: Insert the tool under Interior Frame Cover
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Interior 1 INCHES 2 3 mm 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 4 SETTING AND FASTENING THE WINDOW AWNING/CASEMENT A WNING/ CASEMENT A. Insert the window and center it in the opening to allow clearance for shimming. Note: Use of a suction cup on the glass will assist in handling the window. Note: Each existing window frame and wall depth will vary in different applications; therefore there is not a standard measurement for the overhang of the window frame to the exterior or for the distance from the
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SHIM and FASTENER PLACEMENT GUIDE Number of factory drilled fastener locations may vary depending on size of unit(s). = Indicates typical locations of factory drilled anchor holes where screws and shims are required. = Indicates location where installation screws are optional. Vent & Fixed Vent & Fixed Casement, Casement, Large Awning Large Awning >42" Frame Width <42" Frame Width At combination mullion joints: Drill a 3/16" pilot hole thr ough the mullion pla tes a t the factory drill
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Number of factory drilled fastener locations may vary depending on size of unit(s). = Indicates typical locations of factory drilled anchor holes where screws and shims are required. = Indicates location where installation screws are optional. If Frame Width <42”, top and bottom screws are optional 3-High Combination Vent & Fixed Casement, Standard Awning, Large Awning Mullion plate Mullion plate Mullion plate 3-Wide Combination Vent & Fixed Casement, Large Awning Mullion plate 3-Way Comb
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Re-install Interior Frame Covers. Note: Discard all Quick Release Bands before re-installing Interior Frame Covers. A WNING/ CASEMENT Compression Spring I. Interior Frame Cover #3 (He ad cover on C asement, F ix ed and location in Large Awning and the jamb cover without roto cover cut-out on Cover 3 S tandar d A wning units): Starting on one end of the frame, 4I NOTE insert the cover barbs of Interior COVER 3 F r ame C over #3 into the fr ame k erfs. Align the kerfs along the length
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1 INCHES 2 3 mm 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 SINGLE- SINGLE-HUNG and DOUBLE-HUNG HUNG and DOUBLE- M. Insert the window and center it in the opening to allow HUNG clearance for shimming. Note: Use of a suction cup on the glass will assist in handling the window. Note: Each existing window frame and wall depth will vary in different applications; therefore there is not a standard measurement for the overhang of the window frame to the exterior or for the distance from the interior face of the
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EXTERIOR S. Fasten the window in the opening by driving the 2-1/2" long scr ews thr ough e ach pr e- drilled hole in the window frame, through the shims and into the rough opening. Note: Single-hung: Raise the lower sash to access lower installation holes. Double- hung: Lower the top sash to access the upper installation holes and raise the lower sash to access the lower installation holes. Tilt the lower sash to the interior to access the installation holes at the checkrail. Assistance from
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C. Begin the sill sealant bead 1/2" from one jamb, running it across the sill and stopping 1/2" fr om the opposite jamb . T his 1/2" se alant gap on e ach side of the sill allows for incidental water drainage. D. Shape, tool, and clean excess sealant. When finished, the sealant should be the shape of an hourglass. Note: This method creates a more flexible sealant line capable of expanding and contracting. EXTERIOR FINISH OF EXISTING FRAME Any exposed wood and flashing tape on the exterior
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LOCK LEVER REMOVAL AND INSERTION Note: You may want to remove the lock lever if it needs to be replaced with a different A WNING/ CASEMENT finish. A. Unlock and open the window. Interior B. Place the lock lever in the locked position. B C C. From the exterior of the window, look through the opening behind the lock lever to locate the point where the lock lever and lock cam meet. Stop removed to show the lever and cam. D. Insert an approximately 1/4" wide flat-blade screwdriver straight
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FINISH The interior and exterior frame and sash are protected by a powder coat baked-on factory finish that requires no painting. Clean this surface with mild soap and water. Stubborn stains and deposits may be removed with mineral spirts. DO NOT use abrasives. DO NOT scrape or use tools that might damage the surface. Use of inappr opria te solvents, brickwash or cle aning chemicals will cause adverse r e actions with window and door materials and voids the Limited Warranty. CARE AND MAINT
